ade wills Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 right here we go i,m looking for sgc semi 12g (one gun does all ) from pigeon to fox (28 to 36-70mmcarts) in multi choke ,always fancied a beretta but seem to be reading mixed reviews abot the al391 , don't really fancy a hatsun or webley ,beretta 303 or 304 might be ideal your opinions please thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 The beretta 303's and 304's are quality made guns, and are definitely built to last. The 391's seem to be the same, although they haven't been about 20 years to know yet. What is your budget, may help a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ade wills Posted June 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 i,m thinkin about 400ish mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deputy dog Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 (edited) I got a Winchester SX3 multi choke and she's a dream to use. Cycles any cart i use very fast and not one jam as of yet. I know there are more expensive semi's out there. But for a sub £1000 gun. At £800, the SX3 is a good all rounder. I got mine in camo. Looks the part and feels a treat. Edited June 15, 2010 by deputy dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickmep Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 sx3 gets another vote from me, if budget allows. beretta 303 should be within your original buget but i would spend up to your budget on one and get a nice one if youre going down that route, seen a few doggy ones around. also if it makes any difference to you i'm sure my 303 isnt steel proof (no fleur de lyse mark) where as the sx3, and most modern semi's will be. try and handle a few, the sx3 is a very slim and light gun compared to the 303 and 391. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlistairB Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 I've got a Benelli M2, does everything you're asking for, never had a problem with it. When i got it, i went and shouldered all i could find, SX3, Beretta Ultima, M2 etc and found the M2 the most comfortable. All down to personal taste i suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stirky Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 Winchester SX3 I had a beretta 3.1/2" ulrika 2, nice gun but it handled very poor, I sold it and bought a 28" duck blind cammo SX3 much nicer to shoot, still with 3,1/2" chamber and it fires any 12 bore shell ive put through it without any problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ade wills Posted June 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 thanks for that lads hadn't considered the winchester and never gave the steel shot a thought i'll have to think this over i never thought i would part with my fx verminater but it aint gettin used 6mths in the bag cheers ade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh warrior Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 franchi cant fault them never miss fired never jammed use very light loads 21g i was using well built and easy to clean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 I know nothing about semi's.....how about Franchi Fast £700? Basically a Bennelli.... While i have the attention of semi afficianados, which semis can be cast LH out of the box and which need to be ordered as a leftie? MY search for a LH O/U is not going well. I would also like one that cycles lighter loads. and aprt from a winchester there dont seem to be many LH semi's..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootreview Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 I know nothing about semi's.....how about Franchi Fast £700? Basically a Bennelli.... While i have the attention of semi afficianados, which semis can be cast LH out of the box and which need to be ordered as a leftie? MY search for a LH O/U is not going well. I would also like one that cycles lighter loads. and aprt from a winchester there dont seem to be many LH semi's..... Hi from experiance a lot of semi's come with shims to cast them either way. Also a lot of over and under shotguns can be cast left handed by a good gunsmith. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 Treat yourself.........get an A400 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JONO Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 Treat yourself.........get an A400 Or indeed a Maxus as I have.... cracking gun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anni Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 (edited) If your in the £400ish price range then you should be able to get hold of a good Beretta a303 for that. I use a 303 and very very rarely have a problem with it. Mines a 28" barrel sporter and I use teague extended choke in it. It's lovely to shoot and I dont seem to get that semi auto rattle and ping that I get with my AL391 teknys. Just keep it clean and it will work well. Edited June 16, 2010 by Anni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 In that range you could get a decent browning silver, fusion or possibly a gold, all of which are fab!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loosend Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 (edited) It all down budget, do not think, the more you spend the better .I shot shotguns for 36 years, before going to c/f & they have developed considerably in the last few years with gas etc etc, been kinder on recoil. The old Berettas are sold & heavy, real heavy. The later 391 are better refined, with stonger alloys & the same in Franchi , been lighter also. All Browning, Betetta, Franchi & Pietta come from the same house, with specialising in bolts, actions , receiver , wood finishes, just slightly tweeked to look diffrent, as beretta hold twice the money .(its aBrit thing) franchi, browning,even Winchester are all same quality. Best avoid turkish .They can shoot ok, a little tempremental , & take some practice, to align.. Go handle a few dozen, try a few. see what suits you & are comfertable with. Edited June 19, 2010 by loosend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 Budget is your issue, you may be able to find an early 391 but you should certainly be able to find a 303 for £400. My 303 was the first shotgun my lad fired and he fell in love with it, it was a good gun, in lots of ways I regret parting with it, especially as he gave me a right earful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 there are alot of good semis out there. i am very partial to the benelli m2 comfort tech and here is why: 1-relatively light in weight ( a bit over 7 lbs.) 2-very easy to clean and extremely reliable.(inertia operated no gas operation to gum up the works--you can clean it in 20 minutes to a military standard) 3-handles all 2 3/4 and 3" loads. (i am not going to use 3.5" loads) 4-comes with a shim kit to raise or lower drop at heel and you can buy a longer pad to adjust length of pull that just pops in with no tools. 5-the comfortech stock does reduce felt recoil--i like it. in short, it does all things well. still, there are plenty of other good guns that could serve you as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin2 Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 there are alot of good semis out there. i am very partial to the benelli m2 comfort tech and here is why:1-relatively light in weight ( a bit over 7 lbs.) 2-very easy to clean and extremely reliable.(inertia operated no gas operation to gum up the works--you can clean it in 20 minutes to a military standard) 3-handles all 2 3/4 and 3" loads. (i am not going to use 3.5" loads) 4-comes with a shim kit to raise or lower drop at heel and you can buy a longer pad to adjust length of pull that just pops in with no tools. 5-the comfortech stock does reduce felt recoil--i like it. in short, it does all things well. still, there are plenty of other good guns that could serve you as well. hi deadeye do you use the m2 for clays or game,cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster123 Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 get a bank loan and buy a new benelli vinchi best thing you could ever do... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 hi deadeye do you use the m2 for clays or game,cheers sorry for taking so long to respond---i have been busy and have not been to the forum for a while. i use it and my beretta 687 silver pigeon sporting clay for both game and clays. i use both of my guns for both purposes. the beretta is a bit heavy for alot of walking, but is fine for pass shooting and it is my favorite shotgun. the benelli is lighter and being synthetic is more utilitarian. it is lighter and better for rough shooting with my dog and for bad weather---i don't have to worry about the stock swelling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remington1187 Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 How about a Remington 1100 or 11-87? They're the best selling autoloaders in the US for a reason Mine is my favourite gun and takes a great deal of abuse. I fire nothing less than 42Gm's through it and the action is still like new, its not the lightest of guns but it sure does the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HooB Posted July 29, 2010 Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 Have to agree on the 1100, mine was manufactured in the 70's, I paid £350 for it plus another £90 a couple of years a go for a longer barrell to give me greater scalability of what I can shoot with it...very very few parts, can be completed stripped, cleaned and rebuilt in an hour, and the only thing ive ever had to replace is the rubber vitron seals (which naturally perish) at a whopping cost of £1.29 for 5 (that'll last a year) However if the thought of an American gun is too brokeback mountain, I used to have a a303 for clays, loved it, but mine was tempramental if damp no matter how lovingly I maintained it, upgraded to the AL391 teknys stonecoat, apart from the first ever shell (typical) its never missed a beat in a few years of every weekend use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMMER BURT Posted July 29, 2010 Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 have to say i love the AL391 range of autos that i have owned and shot but it's all up to personel choice and how much rent you want to spend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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