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<blockquote data-quote="Boatmanxxx" data-source="post: 2945882" data-attributes="member: 121726"><p>Well you can go down this rabbit hole ask that question and get a pile of different answers. I have been hunting with a shotgun since I was a child. I also have been shooting pigeons, skeet, trap and sporting clays for 40 plus years. I have owned and or shot pretty much everything. My kid shot in 4H and then in college on a shotgun scholarship. So with all that I feel qualified to answer the question.</p><p></p><p>1. Forget the 3.5in chamber, unless you are an avid goose hunter there is absolutely no need for it. They are expensive as hell and they kick the **** outa ya!. Also if you plan to shoot normal 2 3/4 " game loads most of the time sometimes the "do all" chambers don't cycle the light stuff very well. </p><p>2. 28in to 30in would be my barrel preference on an auto. I would not buy a light "upland " model with a 25"or 26in barrel.</p><p>3. All autos are not created equal. You tend to get what you pay for, now you will get all kind of arguments as to the merits of a $400.00 auto. Don't believe it. Over time all shotguns break, the better ones just don't break as often. Also if you buy a name brand, chances are there is a gun shop close by who can fix it.</p><p></p><p>4. Gas vs inertia. Flip a coin as far as I'm concerned. The gas guns shoot a little softer , the inertia guns shoot a lot cleaner. ( don't have to clean them as often). </p><p></p><p>My current stable of auto shotguns include Beretta 391's in 12 and 20. Beretta A400 in 12 gauge and 20 gauge. </p><p>Benelli SBE in 12 and 20. </p><p>Super X2 in 12 </p><p>Stoeger 12 gauge..</p><p></p><p>I just finished shooting the NSCA nationals . The vast majority of shooters who competed with an auto shot a Beretta. I shoot my Berettas when I shoot clays. I shoot my Benellis for the most part when I'm hunting . </p><p></p><p>Sooo if I had to pick one or the other I'm not sure I could! lol . Just make sure whichever brand you buy comes with a shim adjustment system so you can make the gun fit you. Also if you are able to shoot a few different ones then you will be ahead of the curve for sure. </p><p>Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Boatmanxxx, post: 2945882, member: 121726"] Well you can go down this rabbit hole ask that question and get a pile of different answers. I have been hunting with a shotgun since I was a child. I also have been shooting pigeons, skeet, trap and sporting clays for 40 plus years. I have owned and or shot pretty much everything. My kid shot in 4H and then in college on a shotgun scholarship. So with all that I feel qualified to answer the question. 1. Forget the 3.5in chamber, unless you are an avid goose hunter there is absolutely no need for it. They are expensive as hell and they kick the **** outa ya!. Also if you plan to shoot normal 2 3/4 “ game loads most of the time sometimes the “do all” chambers don’t cycle the light stuff very well. 2. 28in to 30in would be my barrel preference on an auto. I would not buy a light “upland “ model with a 25”or 26in barrel. 3. All autos are not created equal. You tend to get what you pay for, now you will get all kind of arguments as to the merits of a $400.00 auto. Don’t believe it. Over time all shotguns break, the better ones just don’t break as often. Also if you buy a name brand, chances are there is a gun shop close by who can fix it. 4. Gas vs inertia. Flip a coin as far as I’m concerned. The gas guns shoot a little softer , the inertia guns shoot a lot cleaner. ( don’t have to clean them as often). My current stable of auto shotguns include Beretta 391’s in 12 and 20. Beretta A400 in 12 gauge and 20 gauge. Benelli SBE in 12 and 20. Super X2 in 12 Stoeger 12 gauge.. I just finished shooting the NSCA nationals . The vast majority of shooters who competed with an auto shot a Beretta. I shoot my Berettas when I shoot clays. I shoot my Benellis for the most part when I’m hunting . Sooo if I had to pick one or the other I’m not sure I could! lol . Just make sure whichever brand you buy comes with a shim adjustment system so you can make the gun fit you. Also if you are able to shoot a few different ones then you will be ahead of the curve for sure. Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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