12 gauge gas operated suggestion’s

[birddog 68]

As the title says I'm looking for a new shotgun. I will be using it for sporting clays and some upland bird use so no need for 3.5" shells.I have recoil operated guns but for this application I am going with gas to cut on the recoil. The gun must come with or be able to shim for fit unlike my sx4 that is getting sold/trade. I prefer a 26" barrel and must have choke tubes with or available. I would like to stay under $1200. Thanks for your suggestions

 

[NW NM hunter]

As the title says I'm looking for a new shotgun. I will be using it for sporting clays and some upland bird use so no need for 3.5" shells.I have recoil operated guns but for this application I am going with gas to cut on the recoil. The gun must come with or be able to shim for fit unlike my sx4 that is getting sold/trade. I prefer a 26" barrel and must have choke tubes with or available. I would like to stay under $1200. Thanks for your suggestions

The first one that comes to my mind with that use and adjustability in mind is the berreta a400. The a300 isnt bad but is not in the same class. But they are a little above your budget.

 

[birddog 68]

The first one that comes to my mind with that use and adjustability in mind is the berreta a400. The a300 isnt bad but is not in the same class. But they are a little above your budget.

After looking online after starting this thread I realized I was going to have to bump up my budget. I will look into both models that you listed. Do you have the a400? And is the difference between the two models appearance only? Thanks

 

[NW NM hunter]

After looking online after starting this thread I realized I was going to have to bump up my budget. I will look into both models that you listed. Do you have the a400? And is the difference between the two models appearance only? Thanks

I dont personally shoot one yet but my next duck gun will likely be the a400 extreme plus. I currently have the versamax waterfowl pro and a sbe2. My son and dad both shoot the a400. My son has the unico one while my dad shoots the extreme plus. Both have been very reliable and shoot well. The a300 doesn't feel as high of quality as the a400 and I'm not sure it is adjustable as easy. There are a lot of different a400 options and configurations, I think there may even be an upland type option.

 

[Tidus56]

Ask Joe he is the shotgun guy…sorry I had too.

 

[Eric_F]

I'll second the A400. I use the 1301 Competition (same action but 3" chamber) for 3 gun, trap and clays and it's fantastic, super light recoiling and incredibly fast. With the kick off if you can afford it, the A400 would be ideal.

 

[birddog 68]

Thanks guys. My lgs carries beretta so I just need to stop and see if he's got a A400 that I can shoulder.

 

[mtbullet1]

remington 1100

 

[birddog 68]

remington 1100

I used a 20 gauge 1100 for many years and was a good gun. The only thing that I disliked was the forend seemed blocky after shooting my Franchi AL 48, but the 48 is not a gas gun.

 

[JiminAZ]

My Win SX3 has shims. Did they drop that feature on the SX4?

I have been very impressed with our SX3's which we use for ducks.

And I would second the A400 recommendations.

 

[birddog 68]

Unfortunately the sx4 doesn't come with shim's and aren't available aftermarket. I like the gun but it needs adjusting to fit me to where I can actually hit something. Not sure why the cast is so far off compared to other brands I have owned?

 

[imartin]

I haven't researched recently but my shortlist to look into further would be:
Fabarm
Browning
Beretta
I would throw in Winchester (SX2 and SX3) and Rem 1100, 11-87, V3, Versamax, as well if you are going used. I heard the SX4 trigger was awful and generally less impressive than the SX3.

Again, do some homework, I haven't looked Ina while and problems could have arisen or been resolved since my last exploration.

For the money, I think you get more from Fabarm than Beretta.

Just my $.02

 

[birddog 68]

I haven't researched recently but my shortlist to look into further would be:
Fabarm
Browning
Beretta
I would throw in Winchester (SX2 and SX3) and Rem 1100, 11-87, V3, Versamax, as well if you are going used. I heard the SX4 trigger was awful and generally less impressive than the SX3.

Again, do some homework, I haven't looked Ina while and problems could have arisen or been resolved since my last exploration.

For the money, I think you get more from Fabarm than Beretta.

Just my $.02

I will look into Fabarm and browning along with the beretta.
I currently have a sx4 and the trigger isn't bad but it doesn't fit with the cast the stock has and no shim's available. So no more Winchester shotguns for me! It's going to be traded in

 

[Radman]

As the title says I'm looking for a new shotgun. I will be using it for sporting clays and some upland bird use so no need for 3.5" shells.I have recoil operated guns but for this application I am going with gas to cut on the recoil. The gun must come with or be able to shim for fit unlike my sx4 that is getting sold/trade. I prefer a 26" barrel and must have choke tubes with or available. I would like to stay under $1200. Thanks for your suggestions

Slightly over $1200 but after my beloved 1100 & V3 I'm now completely sold on my Renegauge. Slightly shy of 1000 rounds now with zero hiccups.