If youre a duck hunter looking to buy a shotgun, this is the most comprehensive review of the best (and worst) auto-loaders and pumps you will find. Pictures by Browning Arms Company,www.browning.com, Being a lifelong firearms enthusiast, Hrachya always enjoys studying the history and design of guns and ammunition. Despite the dual challenges of record high gun sales nationwide and supply chain slow downs, several manufacturers are continuing to expand their catalogs. The 16" barrel is threaded, the lower receiver accepts Glock-style magazines and the shoulder stock can be used to store a spare magazine. It has a satin-finish Grade I walnut stock. The revolvers will ship with a wood case and a signed letter of authenticity at a suggested retail price of $7,200. I have had some issues with the bolt running properly in cold weather, but a good cleaning has always taken care of that problem. Maximum grip texture, serrated slide release, and an oversized trigger guard make for easy use, even with gloved hands. Is it good for pits, box blinds, walk-ins, ground blindsessentially anyplace duck hunters hunt. That gets you lengthened and polished forcing cones, three Rob Roberts chokes, a Hi-Viz front sight, oversized bolt handle, enlarged bolt release, and a paracord sling. The 7075 aluminum one-piece receiver and grip frame are milled from. SLX 600 Black. There wasnt a gun in the test that all four shooters were more accurate withsome were equally accurate, but none betterthan the Beretta. And unlike the SBE3, that did make a difference on five-stand clays. Stay in the know. For more than a century, Browning has been known for making high-quality, cutting-edge firearms. FIREARMS. Metal surfaces are finished with brown Cerakote to complement a TrueTimber Prairie camo stock and forend. We used stock modified chokes for hunting and patterning the guns. John Browning's Auto-5 set the bar for semi-automatic shotguns. That includes grading how intuitive and easy the controls are to manipulate, and the ease with which you can load and unload the firearm. Decades of experience with handguns and holsters have given the author some excellent insights into the most popular designs. Browning is one of only a few shotgun makers that is still producing a high-end sporting pump gun (Ithaca being the other). For more than 100 years, Browning has been a leader in shotgun innovation. Its a Benelli, so it carries light and has that skinny fore-end that makes these guns so easy to swing. Lightweight Vision barrel all black aluminum outer sleeve and gold Cerakote finish on inner steel barrel,Picatinny optics rail, suppressor ready threaded barrel, muzzle brake, Black UFX grips, fiber-optic front sight and adjustable rear sight with white outline. Now this is the real downside of using a .410 for waterfowl, youll want to shoot tungsten loads, which are prohibitively expensive for most. Composite stock. $3,529.99 (Save up to 13%) Price. Its also rust- and corrosion-resistant, but you should still take care of your gun the same way you would if the finish was not applied. New for 2023 rifles, shotguns and pistols which include the new Browning OVIX camo pattern. Features include a Cerakote Carbon Gray finish, skip fluted, sporter contour barrel with Recoil Hawg muzzle brake, McMillan Game Scout carbon fiber stock with aluminum pillars and Sonoran Carbon Ambush camo. Asize comparison between the Bond Arms Stinger (right) and Snake Slayer (left). This year, we finally got to catch up with friends and industry partners we hadn't seen face to face for some time, due to the Covid-19 pandemic the year before. The 20-inch version has an adjustable ghost-ring sight, AccuChoke-compatible barrel, and M-Lok forend. A side-by-side comparison (and a shoot-off at the sporting clays range) gave the 870 the edge. A lot of duck guides like them because of their light weight and reliability. You dont get the exterior amenities youll find on more modern shotguns with the 1100, but it was one of the most well-made guns in the test. New composite stock with retro Vintage Tan camouflage finish and rubber overmolding, SoftFlex cheek pad and Inflex Recoil Pad. But you can buy a standard synthetic M2 for under $1,500. Caliber options include .223 Rem., .300 BLK, 6.5 mm Creedmoor and .308 Win. SRP: $1,120. They include an integrated flared mag-well, an angled rear sight for emergency one-handed operation, a redesigned beavertail, and an optics-ready slide. The Franchi has the same slim fore-end you will find on all Benelli semi-autos, which improves the overall feel of the shotgun and makes it easy to shoot. Ultimately, it did not affect field performance as my test gun cycled reliably after every shot, even in cold, snowy conditions. For 2022, a limited-edition version of the 828U is available, but only to a select fewthere are just 200 being produced. Made in conjunction with ET Arms Inc. of Arizona, it's built around the same receiver set and buffer tube as the Alpha-15. 2s were spread thin over the target with not much core density. Thick walled rifled barrel is optimized for slug and sabot ammunition. Its a Benelli, so its a well-built gun. My best pattern with the Cordoba was 100 percent above point-of-aim. This pistol design is a boon for those of us with somewhat smaller hands who want a slim, sleek 9 mm with a bit more weight in the frame to help manage felt recoil. Super-reliable autoloading 16-gauge waterfowl shotgun with features that enhance both looks and durability. I had to aim a foot below the bird to break it. The hand-crafted 20th Anniversary BFR is part of a limited series, with only 20 pistols to ever be produced. Without a shell the bolt slammed home with gusto. Ideal for hunting/sporting clays. Ultimately, the A400 won best duck hunting shotgun because its a softer-shooting gun than the SBE3, and it also patterned more accurately. Contact; Policies; FAQ . Or dropping the gun in water or mud, loading, and firing it. coatingthat make this gun cost $600 more than a standard SBE3. Thats not ideal when ducks are in the decoys, but if you like to see the target and not cover it up when you swing on a mallard, you will like this gun very much. Ive shot 2-ounce turkey loads through this gun and it mildly tapped my shoulderits remarkably easy on the shooter. Bushmaster International Arms is back in business this year under new management. Source: Courtesy of Browning 10. Browning Citori > Approx. Pricing has yet to be announced. Joe Genzel is a senior editor at Outdoor Life. Ever since the A390s were discontinued, Beretta has been trying to build an affordable 3-inch auto-loader that gives shooters a reason to buy a new shotgun as opposed to finding a used Silver or Gold Mallard. Big game bolt-action hunting rifle with carbon fiber stock with accent graphics, Cerakote Burnt Bronze finish on stainless steel barrel and action, spiral fluted bolt, spiral fluted and lapped sporter barrel, threaded muzzle, Recoil Hawg muzzle brake and thread protector included. The SLT action is designed to prevent firing unless the action is fully closed so as to avoid the dangers of ruptured cases that occur with some blow-back operated action designs. Ducks over the spread were shot dead, not crippled. A peek into our history reveals shotguns of all configurations: Side-by-sides, lever-actions, pumps, over and unders and, most notably, the first semi-auto. The 940 is likely to replace this shotgun, and Ill be a sad to see it go. These gas operated uppers use a patented ball bearing lock-up design developed by Michael Garrow. The series includes two full-length stock options and two versions of the birds-head-gripped Shockwave. But Val Browning (1895-1994) lived up to his father's legacy . This includes two boxes of Remington Premier TTS Tungsten Turkey 12 Ga 1-3/4oz 9 3in 28045. You may not love the look of the gun, but the gas system is superb and soft on your shoulder. New Shotguns Coming to Shelves in 2022 The unprecedented demand for firearms over the past two years has strained manufacturing capacity. You wont get the Benelli click with the SBE3. From there, each of us evaluated the shotguns in five different categories: handling and ergonomics, workmanship and aesthetics, versatility, reliability, and value. The 940s fore-end does, thanks to a piece of plastic on the underside of the gun that assists with the fit. The Affinity 3 operates on the same inertia system as the Benellis do, its just made with some less expensive exterior features, like a flat, rubber-coated bolt-release and the plastic feel of the stock and fore-end. It has the same inertia driven action as its big brother, same ComfortTech system in the stock, and same options for the companys BE.S.T proprietary coating. APerformance Shop M2will cost you nearly $2,700. Among other new Citori variants is the Hunter in Grades I and II. It also comes with five extended chokes (C, IC, M, IM, and F). See more content like this in the 2022 SHOT Show Day 1 SHOT Daily, Check out some of the hottest products from the 2022 SHOT Show, Copyright 20226 Corporate Drive Suite 650 Shelton, CT 06484(855) 355-7468 or (203) 270-2370 Contact UsPrivacy Statement Linking Policy Terms of Use, 2024: Jan 2326, 2024 But if you pay $1,800 for a shotgun, you should be able to affix an extension mag to it, and the old Maxus didnt allow for that. The Lightning Trigger offers a smooth and crisp pull, while the patented Speed Lock Forearm makes for quick and easy take-down. I dont see any featuresother than the BE.S.T. Description. Granted it was riding around in the back of a UTV next to other unloaded shotguns, but none of those guns experienced the same level of wear and tear. Later in the fall I shot Hevi-Shots HEVI-XII, 3-inch #4s and found that this load, fired through my little 28-gauge was definitively lights out on late-season mallards. You can find the list of all new 2022 Browning products below with a picture, short manufacturer description and MSRPs of each firearm. The M2 is one of the best 20-gauge semi-auto shotguns you can take afield. Beretta is in its fifth century of operation, and still it had the foresight to create the best semi-auto duck gun ever invented. Look for them to start shipping Spring of 2022 with a suggested retail price of $645. The Magnum Research 20th Anniversary BFR. SRP: $509.99. base price: $2,200 > Popular usages: Hunting, target shooting, collecting > Action: Over-under break action > Chambered in: 12 ga . We shot cases and cases of rounds during our test, ammo shortage be damned. Since its a budget gun ($400), the 870 only comes with a modified choke. The original SX1 was a beloved gun by many waterfowlers as well, it was just an absolute tank, which made it durable but a brute to carry. One point of interest was that it patterned slightly better on the 30-inch board with the stock modified choke (89 percent) than Roberts Triple Threat T2 (83 percent). Full coverage Mossy Oak Bottomland camouflage. Also, as previously mentioned, the A400 patterning is superior. The weight of the 3.5-inch BPS (8 to 9 pounds) allows it to soak up recoil remarkably well, but if you are a smaller shooter, the 3-inch BPS (a lighter gun, that still manages recoil just fine) is a better option. The 930 has always delivered a killer pattern no matter what ammo Ive shot through it. This gun's action is designed to be reloaded with the bolt closed. The second-generation Maxus has the same Power Drive gas system as the original, but thats about where the similarities end between the two guns. That gets you lengthened and polished forcing cones, three Rob Roberts chokes, a Hi-Viz front sight, oversized bolt handle, enlarged bolt release, and a paracord sling. On all hunts I used Benellis factory Modified choke. Mossberg's new series of 590S pump-actions feature an action that has been re-designed to accommodate 1" long mini 12-ga. shot shells in addition to traditional 2 3/4" and 3" shells. Features a Grade III walnut stock with oil finish, nickel plated receiver with satin finish and scroll engraving, Lightning Trigger, reliable Power Drive Gas System. New Browning Guns. The Mossberg 590S Tactical 20 barrel model (top) with the 14 barrel Shockwave (bottom). The M3000 we tested had trouble cycling 3-inch shells too, and the pistol grip cap on the stock fell out of the gun on the last day of hunting. Big game bolt-action hunting rifle with carbon fiber stock with accent graphics, Cerakote Tungsten finish on stainless steel barrel and action, spiral fluted bolt,26 spiral fluted and lapped heavy sporter contour barrel, threaded muzzle, Recoil Hawg muzzle brake and thread protector included. Berettas A400 finished just ahead of the Benelli Super Black Eagle III. Features of the superbly balanced Maxus include a synthetic or walnut stock with Inflex Technology recoil pad and back-boring. Trailblazer Firearms shook things up in 2017 with the release of the folding Lifecard, a single-shot .22 LR pistol which is about the same size as a stack of business cards. Theres no cheaping out in this gun either, which is remarkable considering the price tag. Browning, the renowned firearms manufacturer, made magic with the Citori White Lightning shotgun. Precision bolt-action rifle designed for the field and the range. Pricing has yet to be determined. Shooting Federals Blackcloud, 3-inch #3s, any birds within 40 yards dropped hard. Whats cool about duck hunting and duck hunters is that with all the technology that goes into modern shotguns, some of us still choose to kill mallards with a Remington 870 that couldnt fetch $50 in a gun shop. It also has a new screw-on forend cap for easy disassembly, fiber-optic front sight, and an ivory mid-bead. Thats what you want in a duck gun. Being a gun engineer who is also the son of John M. Browning comes with some serious expectations. All of us loved the way the M3000 patternedit shot an even 60/40 pattern on the board. CZ-USA Bobwhite G2. So theres perhaps a little personal bias there. The traditional plow style grip frame is outfitted with smooth, white synthetic grip panels. Each pistol ships with an 18-round and 20-round magazine along with a holster and several other accessories packed into a lockable hard case. 16 gauge autoloading shotgun with humpback receiver. Alex Robinson. Invector-DS choke tubes. Reliability: This represents how well the firearm functioned mechanically throughout the evaluation and whether it had any failures or malfunctions, some of which we tried to deliberately induce, like throwing dirt into the action, shaking it out, and firing a shotshell. Browning X-Bolt accuracy in a mountain-rifle configuration. For me, I think its the fit. If youre used to shooting 12-gauge magnum waterfowl loads, the recoil from this 28-gauge will feel gentle, like a buddy giving you a good pat on the shoulder. The pistol ships with a flush fit 11-round magazine and an extended finger rest base plated 14-round magazine. This year, Browning is offering a limited number of left-handed 12-gauge Citori 725 Sporting shotguns, and whether you're a collector, serious clay target shooter, or upland hunter this is a gun worth considering. Suggested retail prices for the 590S series range from $605 to $708, depending on the model selected. Browning shifts into the gobbler market for 2022 with the introduction of a turkey specific variant dressed in full Mossy Oak Bottomland camouflage. And none of the other guns had the classic beauty of wood and steel that this gun holds. Fluted, sporter-weight barrel with radial muzzle brake. 2025: Jan 2124, 2025, Venetian Expo + Caesars Forum Las Vegas, Manager, Exhibit & Sponsorship Sales, NSSF, Managing Director, Exhibitions & Conferences, NSSF, Director, Exhibit & Sponsorship Sales, NSSF, Vice President, Trade Show & Event Operations, ConvExx, Vice President, Attendee Services & Registration, ConvExx, Most Scanned New Products During Day 3 of 2023 SHOT Show, Most Scanned New Products During Day 4 of 2023 SHOT Show. It wouldnt reliably cycle shotshellsthey would get hung up in the action as shooters tried to work the pump and load another roundand some of the guns rolled off the assembly line with unpolished burrs on the inside and outside of the steel receiver. This reduced weight model is configured to be more comfortable to carry when hunting deer, bear and hogs while significantly reducing the levels of felt recoil produced by this big-bore cartridge. If you want to dabble in sub-gauge culture without diving in headfirst, the 16-gauge is a safe bet. Bolt-action hunting rifle optimized for accuracy at longer ranges. Sub-gauge shotguns, anything smaller than a 12-gauge, have become more and more popular among waterfowlers. You wont find a more simple, easy-to-clean semi-auto waterfowl shotgun on the market. Among these new options is the Carbon Elevate with a listed unloaded weight of just 4.2 lbs. When ducks were in the decoys, I never thought man, I wish this trigger was lighter.. Its the real deal. Also, each side of the fore-end has been scooped out so there is a channel for you thumb and forefinger. Fine autoloading shotgun for field and sporting clays. Long range bolt-action hunting rifle with premium McMillan Game Scout stock in Browning OVIX Camo. So, it wasn't too surprising that those gun manufacturersalong with Winchesterstood above the rest in our waterfowl shotgun test. A fellow gun writer once said that sometimes an ugly gun that doesnt feel good in your hands is the one you will shoot the best. The SX4 is not heavy at all, just 7.1 pounds. The Grade I receiver is also gloss-blued with gold-enhanced metal work. Browning. The BT-99 starts at about $1,200 and goes up to $2,600, or more, depending on the model and specific options. Full coverage retro Vintage Tan camo finish. SKU. It was used by a myriad of hunters for all kinds of wild game. Details. Im 6-foot-4 and sometimes short-stroke this gun after firing the first shell, trying to eject it, and bring a second shell into battery. This year the company will be expanding its catalog of lightweight Howa 1500 models in various calibers. Its best pattern put 119 of 140 No. This is the waterfowl version of that gas-operated auto-loader. A plethora of models and configurations are available, all of which boast an impeccable. Full coverage Mossy Oak Bottomland camouflage finish. This is almost a 50-inch-long gun with only a 13.7-inch length of pull (it doesnt come with a shim kit). The new Browning A5 has been around for almost 10 years now and operates on an entirely different inertia system than John Brownings original long-recoil model in which the barrel moved back into the receiver of the Auto-5 upon firing it. The synthetic Remington 870 Express is a joy to carry, but not as pleasant to shoot as the wood version. $3079.99. I do love the feel of the Nova. The SBE3 is one of the best-handling semi-auto shotguns ever made. The almost 500-year-old company has come full-circle with the A400 Xtreme Plus, which is arguably the softest shooting sporting shotgun on the market, and a major reason why it was popular with our group of testers. This pistol is outfitted with stainless steel controls and a slimmed down 3" tip-up barrel chambered in either .380 ACP or 9mm. European American Armory (EAA) pays homage to one of the most widely adopted military 9 mm pistols in the world, namely, John Browning's iconic Hi Power, or P-35. Find Browning shotguns with a variety of features, finishes, and options, configured in 12-gauge, 16-gauge, 20-gauge, and 410 bore. Capacity is five rounds. Browse Joel Etchen's collection of new Browning shotguns. Reliable gas-operated autoloading shotgun with additional enhancements to improve performance. It's as useful in a duck blind as . It's a purpose-built bolt-action that packs the best features of the company's Ridgeline series into a more compact scout rifle configuration. Can it be used to hunt other types of game than waterfowl and shoot clays? Many diehard waterfowlers are moving to the 28-gauge because its so fun to shoot and with the right loads, its incredibly effective at mid ranges. And as I said, this is a soundly built gun, Ive just never shot it that well and neither did others on the test team. Oil finish Turkish walnut stock, brushed nickel receiver finish, fiber-optic sight, Ergo Balanced, recoil-operated Kinematic Drive and Invector-DS interchangeable choke tubes. This is the ultimate guide gun because it only weighs 7 pounds and can stand up to the 100-plus days of hell a guide will put it through each season. Here's a first look at dozen exciting new shotguns for 2022. If you step down to a 7/8-ounce charge weight, reliable cycling can be an issue, but inertia guns arent built to function with such a light load. The 28-gauge duck gun is not a marketing gimmick. Its the most versatile gun in the test, due to its light weight and the fact that its a gas gun. It can take some precise finger work to get the speed loader to function, but its a nice feature once you get the hang of it. A plethora of models and configurations are available, all of which boast an impeccable action made from precision machined parts that are heat-treated for added strength. We shot every shotgun at a five-stand clays range, patterned each shotgun at 35 yards inside a 30-inch circle, and hunted teal during Texas September early season with an assortment of Federal Premium, Remington, and Hevi-Shot ammo. The M2 is one of the best 20-gauge semi-auto shotguns you can take afield. You dont see these auto-loaders in too many duck blinds anymore because they have 2-inch chambers (though 3-inch magnums are still out there). You wont feel anything except a slight push against your shoulder shooting the A400. $1,799 | benelliusa.com Mossberg 940 Pro Waterfowl Mossberg 940 Pro Waterfowl Today, the company continues to create firearms from innovative designs, premium materials, and cutting-edge manufacturing processes. The exterior upgrades on this gun are exemplary and make it one of the best duck hunting shotguns on the market. Many of these will be line extensions, but there are a few surprises that should whet the appetite of your customers. Both are offered with 26- or 28-inch barrels in 12, 16, 20 and 28 gauge as well as .410 bore. Our vast selection includes the popular Browning A5, BT-99, BPS, Citori, and Maxus, all of which can be purchased new or used. Long range hunting rifle with high strength steel receiver, heavy sporter contour barrel, Cerakote Smoked Bronze finish, removable Recoil Hawg muzzle brake, removable magazine, top-tang thumb safety, extended bolt handle, Max stock with Browning OVIX Camo finish with adjustable comb, LOP spacers, vertical pistol grip. The Kick-Off Mega is a three-spring system that dampens recoil and then the Kick-Off3, located in the grip of the shotgun also mitigates felt recoil. But with the evolution of bismuth and tungsten shotshells, you can certainly kill ducks and geese effectively with this shotgun today. The first Maxus had a fore-end latch, the premise of which was to be able to remove the fore-end quickly. Ive had Roberts customize one of my guns with many of the same upgrades, and it didnt cost the $1,200 difference in price that Benelli charges you. I know plenty of duck hunters that have had this gun since it came out in the late 1990s, and it still runs as good as the day they bought it. The bolt release is the only thing about the 870 that could be better. Autoloading rifle for big game available in magnum calibers. Both grades of this over/under have a gloss-blued barrel and Inflex recoil pad. NOT COMPATIBLE with any previous Hi-Power models and clones. When you fire the A5, the bolt stays still as the rest of the gun moves backwards under recoilhence the inertia. This action compresses a powerful spring in the bolt assembly and once the gun encounters resistance from your shoulder, the spring unleashes its force and cycles the bolt, ejecting the spent shell, and collecting a new round on its trip back into battery. But the guns also didnt function reliably at times even after a deep cleaning. Mossbergs 500, which is available in an almost endless number of configurationsparticularly if you buy the Flex seriespatterned the best out of the four pumps we tested. That couldnt be truer of the Mossberg 930. American Tactical (AT) is now offering the Alpha-15 (top), a budget friendly AR-15-pattern carbine that weighs less than many rifles in its class. It also has the Speed Load Plus system like the Maxus II, but you wont find any rubber grips on this gun. The 940 Pro Waterfowl series has a base-model 12 gauge with a 28-inch vent-rib barrel, Hi-Viz TriComp fiber-optic front sight (with interchangeable triangular and round LitePipes), and an AccuChoke-compatible X-Factor ported choke tube. Some of that was because the hunters had not cleaned the gun of the heavy packing grease Stoeger cakes its guns in for delivery. There are plenty of extras that come with this shotgun: stock spacers for length-of-pull, drop, and cast all come standard, plus the gun was built with an oversized bolt handle, enlarged load port, enlarged bolt-release, a HiViz front sight, and extended choke tubes that are easy to swap out at home or in the field. Customers can choose from a brass-bead sight 18.5" barrel with a fixed cylinder bore choke and a corn cob polymer fore-end, or a 20" barrel outfitted with ghost ring sights, an interchangeable choke tube and an M-Lok slotted, seven-sided, fore-end. Beretta also included the Kick-Off system in this gun to tame recoil, but its not as advanced as the one you will find in the A400 Xtreme Plus. A new Inflex recoil pad (with spacers) has been added. Instead, the SA-35 is their modern interpretation of the platform. Payton Miller. Get the forcing cones lengthened and polished and buy the T2 choke (they pattern best out of Benellis, according to Roberts) instead of all three. The famous "hump back" was made in countless configurations and gauges. The Snow Goose edition of the 940 Pro Waterfowl line also has a 28-inch barrel and an extended magazine tube that holds up to 12 234-inch shells. Posted January 13, 2022 in Companies, Daily News, Pistols, Rifles, Rimfire, Shotguns by Hrachya H with No CommentsTags: 2022, a5, BAR MK3, Browning, Buck Mark, Cynergy, Maxus II, SA-22, silver, x-bolt. Plus, you can find used 1100s for $600 (sometimes less), which makes them an extremely good value. Named for the region of Argentina most famous for its dove hunting, Benellis Ethos Cordoba was built for high-volume shooting. Browning has published the list of products that are new for 2022. Savage Arms is adding a personal-defense model to the Renegauge line. Bond Arms is well known for its reliable double-barrel pistols with interchangeable barrels in a variety of lengths and calibers. Here's the inside story of what they found and how they're rebuilding an industry giant. The only quibble I could find with the gun is that it while loading the bolt fed shells into the chamber a little sluggishly at times. The Browning A5 typically sells for around $1,200 to $1,600, although used models can be found for less than $1,000. This gun was also designed with the Speed Load Plus system, which allows you to load the first shell into the magazine and the lifter will load it into the chamber for you. These sub-gauges typically deliver less recoil and are just plain fun to shoot. Using steel, aluminum and polymer components, the Pack9 weighs in at 5 lbs. The feel of this gun isnt quite as good as the 870 or BPS, but it also shoots slightly better. The shoulder-stocked long gun versions are available with two different types of barrels and fore-ends. You can see a full review of the 14" version of the 590S Shockwave by clicking here. 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