Wildfowler325 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 (edited) Im looking for a semi auto shotgun for my son with a budget of around £800. Iv looked at the Beretta urika 2 synthetic and winchester SX3 composite. Any one have any recomandations on a good semi? Edited July 25, 2012 by Wildfowler325 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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poontang Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 I'd probably plump for the Winchester out of those two, simply because of the 3.5" chamber. You might be lucky and find an Xtrema within your budget, probably the best semi-auto for the marsh imho. Here we go: http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/214315-beretta-a391-extrema-2-12-gauge/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon 3 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 I have bought a SX3 for out on the marsh next season, it has been brilliant on the pigeons so far. The 3 1/2 inch chamber is a bonus too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 For me out of them 2 it would be the urika ! I was looking at a sx3 till i handled one and it felt very cheap, not like a hatsan granted but maybe you should also consider Benelli and also consider pump actions aswell ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon 3 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 For me out of them 2 it would be the urika ! I was looking at a sx3 till i handled one and it felt very cheap, not like a hatsan granted but maybe you should also consider Benelli and also consider pump actions aswell ! I know what you are saying, i would describe it as more agricultural with no bells or whistles. That is why i choose it for out on the marsh :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinchesterDave Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 I'm after an sx3 for the marsh, what's the perma-cote UT finish like on it? Would you say it'd protect it against the salt water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 I have used an SX3 for about three years now. had a few failed ejections due to overly long 3 1/2" remmington nearly 1/4" longer than gamebores (which are fine) that said maybee 5% failure rate on the Remmington? Been well muddied up droped in saltwater etc numerous times, i take it apart in a couple mins as i get home and clean it lube it and its good to go again. light 2 1/2" loads too "its only suposed to do 2 3/4" up but seems to work fine. big question is will it fit and feel right for him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderdude Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Nice 26" Composite SX3 for sale in the Private Guns for sale area... Bargain at £575 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon 3 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 I'm after an sx3 for the marsh, what's the perma-cote UT finish like on it? Would you say it'd protect it against the salt water? I chatted to a man from Browning and asked what he thinks would be most resistant to corrosion, we looked at the camo coating which i am always dubious on as all the other camo coatings i have come across wear badly and this looked to be the same, the black version didn't look like it would stand up to salt water so i went for the normal synthetic version with the grey barrel. Early impressions are good, and it does appear to be very tough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 What about a Maxus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler325 Posted July 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Thanks for the replys guys!! Does anyone recommend any thing els?.. What about a Maxus? I have a maxus my self but cant find one under £800 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Have the sx2 and what a gun, will shoot what you put through it paid £400 4 years at cla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Sx3 is a good gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_evil Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 I've owned both and the SX3 wins every time, the Beretta felt clunky and didn't mount well whereas the SX3 came up easily, pointed well and never jammed! The U2 jammed 5 times in the 2 weeks I had it, all using 30g 6 Lyvale Expresses The Maxus is like the high end version of the SX3 so if you want a U2 look at the Maxus too or a Benelli if you can find a second hand one (theres a SBE2 in the FS) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Poon Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Thanks for the replys guys!! Does anyone recommend any thing els?.. I have a maxus my self but cant find one under £800 Hi, there's a used browning maxus composite for £980 on I think on gunstar, mind you I brought mine the other week new for £960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davie mac Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 If you have £800 to spend the have a look out for a Beretta Xtrema 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinchesterDave Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 I chatted to a man from Browning and asked what he thinks would be most resistant to corrosion, we looked at the camo coating which i am always dubious on as all the other camo coatings i have come across wear badly and this looked to be the same, the black version didn't look like it would stand up to salt water so i went for the normal synthetic version with the grey barrel. Early impressions are good, and it does appear to be very tough. That sounds good! it seems like a good idea especially for a fowling gun to have a good, strong corrosion resistant coating on I personally think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler325 Posted July 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 I have bought a SX3 for out on the marsh next season, it has been brilliant on the pigeons so far. The 3 1/2 inch chamber is a bonus too. Does the sx3 not have a rasied rib??.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Does the sx3 not have a rasied rib??.... Only slightly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler325 Posted July 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Only slightly. Agh was looking for a flat ribed semi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon 3 Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Agh was looking for a flat ribed semi It really is very slight, and it does come to the shoulder and point really well. I would try to have a go with one if i was you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berelli Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 I went for the Beretta, I thought better made and would probably hold it's value better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler325 Posted July 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 It really is very slight, and it does come to the shoulder and point really well. I would try to have a go with one if i was you I'll have a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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