Wingman Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Simple question really, if I had around £1,700 to spend on a semi what guns should I consider? Use will be mainly clays and rough shooting. Like the look of the Remington 1100 Competition Synthetic but can't find much feedback on it, apart from some slightly negative reviews on us sites. Will become my main gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Benelli M3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Benelli supersport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 I bet beretta sell 5:1 against all other brands. That sums it up really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Look for easy cleaning low maintenance. My A300 synthetic is easy balanced and flawless despite the way I treat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDS Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 I have always used Remingtons , softest shooting auto out there...but i think the Competition is too expensive ,for what it is, new I have seen secondhand , as new , guns for between £700 -£800 , a saving of around £400 I am eagerly waiting for the Remington V3 to come to these shores...very positive feedback on USA forums A few reviews here http://randywakeman.com/shotgun.htm plus other makes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B25Modelman Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 as always, the one that fits well and it may be much less than £1700. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missed pigeon Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Go to a gun shop a try a few I was determined to get an a300 but after picking one up I didn't feel right so went for a Maxus , no point getting a gun that doesn't fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted June 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Yes I agree about fit, but I would rather spend all my budget on the best gun I can find. I realise I could go out and buy several Hatsans or Revo's for that amount but thats not the point, I want the best possible gun I can afford. At the top of the list so far is the Benelli but I may also try out the new A5, I really like the 125th celebration edition! Great info guys thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickmep Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 definitely wouldn't recommend the 1100 cs for a rough shooting gun, too long and too heavy. if you want to blow your whole budget on a gun that would be a good allrounder then for me it would have to be a new benelli supersport. if you're going to be more clay biased and want to save a bit a beretta tenkys gold is a nice gun, but only second hand now. if you want to save a bit back then a Winchester sx3 or browning maxus. one that's not mentioned too often is the fabarm XLR. mine's been ultra reliable, and second hand they are an absolute bargain compared to new price. I think you need to decide if your gun requirement is more clay or rough shooting biased as for me this would mean a different recommendation. best advise is to try a few and see what suits you, people generally recommend what they use, not necessarily what's best for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Yes I agree about fit, but I would rather spend all my budget on the best gun I can find. I realise I could go out and buy several Hatsans or Revo's for that amount but thats not the point, I want the best possible gun I can afford. At the top of the list so far is the Benelli but I may also try out the new A5, I really like the 125th celebration edition! Great info guys thanks hello, yes the 125 edition does look realy nice and keeps in tradition of the A5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted June 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Just read this and I think I am sold! http://www.skeet.dk/Vabentest/Benelli%20Supersport%202.pdf Now to find one locally that I can try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Just read this and I think I am sold! http://www.skeet.dk/Vabentest/Benelli%20Supersport%202.pdf Now to find one locally that I can try! Careful with that rib when you're rough/pigeon shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted June 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 To be honest I'll use it mainly for clays, my old Auto-5 is my go to pigeon gun at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartward Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Benelli supersport. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 I bet beretta sell 5:1 against all other brands. That sums it up really. Beretta certainly sell more semis than any other manufacturer, but not sure its 5x more. Fact is Benelli is part of the Beretta family as well. I had a Beretta 303 for many years and replaced it with a Beretta 391 probably 10-12 years ago, I still have it, just the same, Benelli are more than OK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONY R Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 I am a big fan of Benellis Had SBEs for years no regrets, but as a clay comp gun they would not be my choice. If i were to want to take up claytbusting again and were to go with a semi auto both highly unlikeley by the way, it would be with a Winchester Sx3 Flanigan. They handle great look the part for a clay gun, and i have seen nothing but good things where sx3s are concerned. And the flanigan is well inside your budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B25Modelman Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Yes I agree about fit, but I would rather spend all my budget on the best gun I can find. I realise I could go out and buy several Hatsans or Revo's for that amount but thats not the point, I want the best possible gun I can afford. At the top of the list so far is the Benelli but I may also try out the new A5, I really like the 125th celebration edition! Great info guys thanks I doubt you will find a 125 now as they were limited to 500 worldwide. I tracked one down in France but the seller would not ship to the UK. The standard UP or Ducks is the same gun for less money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted June 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 I doubt you will find a 125 now as they were limited to 500 worldwide. I tracked one down in France but the seller would not ship to the UK. The standard UP or Ducks is the same gun for less money. Sportsmanguncentre have it on their website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B25Modelman Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) Sportsmanguncentre have it on their website. yep, been there and done it, Dear Sir, Browning only made 500 of these and they were sold within a few days. Unfortunately we cannot help with this shotgun. Kind Regards Phone them and they like to sell you the UP or Ducks. Edited June 28, 2016 by B25Modelman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Beretta certainly sell more semis than any other manufacturer, but not sure its 5x more. Fact is Benelli is part of the Beretta family as well. I had a Beretta 303 for many years and replaced it with a Beretta 391 probably 10-12 years ago, I still have it, just the same, Benelli are more than OK! Never knew that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krugerandsmith Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Benelli supersport. Yes I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted June 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Apart from cosmetic differences are the ultimate duck and partridge the same specifications? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B25Modelman Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Apart from cosmetic differences are the ultimate duck and partridge the same specifications? yes, just engraving differences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rheth Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 beretta xplor A400 light superb piece of kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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