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Looking for a new semi-auto, suggestions?

PostPosted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 10:33 pm
by JGUN
I've been leaning toward the SBE2 for its simplicity and I've shot it and like how it shoots. Originally I was thinking superx3 but shot one and wasn't overly impressed. Remington is totally out of the question, never go back after an 11-87. I'm also considering the Vinci, Maxus or Beretta. What do you guys have to say good or bad about any of these? Oh and Assa I don't need any input about how great your 870 is.:-)

Re: Looking for a new semi-auto, suggestions?

PostPosted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 10:35 pm
by assateague
:lol: :lol: :lol:
I would like to have an auto sometime, but I just can't justify the money for how much I hunt. I do want one, though. Not before an O/U, but I do want one.

Re: Looking for a new semi-auto, suggestions?

PostPosted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 10:37 pm
by jarbo03
I've had none, have friends and family that have hunted with all. Best overall auto I have seen has been the Beretta, 2nd has been my dads Mossy 935.

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Re: Looking for a new semi-auto, suggestions?

PostPosted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 10:38 pm
by rebelp74
Check out beretta a400 unico xplor. I got one and it is hands down the best gun I've ever owned.

Re: Looking for a new semi-auto, suggestions?

PostPosted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 10:41 pm
by The Duck Hammer
I got the A5 and like it a lot. Great warranty and is inertia like the SBE II instead of gas.

Re: Looking for a new semi-auto, suggestions?

PostPosted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 11:02 pm
by Flightstopper
I had a xtrema2 that shot very great for me although I was not comfortable with the low vent rib. Didn't fit me sold it for a browning silver and will never look back. Like benelli's for the ergonomics but prefer gas. Your mileage may vary

Re: Looking for a new semi-auto, suggestions?

PostPosted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 11:10 pm
by 3legged_lab
I love my sbeII, but I know a couple people with the extemas and they are very happy and they are a few bucks cheaper.

Re: Looking for a new semi-auto, suggestions?

PostPosted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 11:14 pm
by Eric Haynes
assateague wrote::lol: :lol: :lol:
I would like to have an auto sometime, but I just can't justify the money for how much I hunt. I do want one, though. Not before an O/U, but I do want one.

Pretty soon me and you won't be able to have an auto "assault shotgun"

Re: Looking for a new semi-auto, suggestions?

PostPosted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 11:15 pm
by jarbo03
Eric Haynes wrote:
assateague wrote::lol: :lol: :lol:
I would like to have an auto sometime, but I just can't justify the money for how much I hunt. I do want one, though. Not before an O/U, but I do want one.

Pretty soon me and you won't be able to have an auto "assault shotgun"

When you guys cone out for the No-Coast hunt, you won't be going back

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Re: Looking for a new semi-auto, suggestions?

PostPosted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 11:18 pm
by Tomkat
I strongly feel that I have no need for a 3.5" shells.
Given that, I choose the Benelli M2. It has proven to be a good choice. For me it swung better than the SBE.

So I recommend the M2. It makes a great turkey gun and is light enough to use for upland hunting.

Re: Looking for a new semi-auto, suggestions?

PostPosted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 1:48 am
by huntntech
I have a Maxus. I really like it, it shoots and fits great for me.

Re: Looking for a new semi-auto, suggestions?

PostPosted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 7:39 am
by Flightstopper
huntntech wrote:I have a Maxus. I really like it, it shoots and fits great for me.


I really wanted to like that gun, bad. Just felt weird and cheap to me.

Re: Looking for a new semi-auto, suggestions?

PostPosted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 7:46 am
by BrewGUN
I'll sell ya your 1187 back :twisted:

Re: Looking for a new semi-auto, suggestions?

PostPosted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 8:18 am
by jehler
Tomkat wrote:I strongly feel that I have no need for a 3.5" shells.
Given that, I choose the Benelli M2. It has proven to be a good choice. For me it swung better than the SBE.

So I recommend the M2. It makes a great turkey gun and is light enough to use for upland hunting.

A 3.5" shotty is rated for 14,500 psi rather than 11k, of he is going to continue shooting my home rolled loads a 3.5" gun is in his best interest even if he never fired a Roman candle through it

Re: Looking for a new semi-auto, suggestions?

PostPosted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 9:03 am
by Flightstopper
jehler wrote:
Tomkat wrote:I strongly feel that I have no need for a 3.5" shells.
Given that, I choose the Benelli M2. It has proven to be a good choice. For me it swung better than the SBE.

So I recommend the M2. It makes a great turkey gun and is light enough to use for upland hunting.

A 3.5" shotty is rated for 14,500 psi rather than 11k, of he is going to continue shooting my home rolled loads a 3.5" gun is in his best interest even if he never fired a Roman candle through it


All 3.5"s are?!

Re: Looking for a new semi-auto, suggestions?

PostPosted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 9:21 am
by jehler
Flightstopper wrote:
jehler wrote:
Tomkat wrote:I strongly feel that I have no need for a 3.5" shells.
Given that, I choose the Benelli M2. It has proven to be a good choice. For me it swung better than the SBE.

So I recommend the M2. It makes a great turkey gun and is light enough to use for upland hunting.

A 3.5" shotty is rated for 14,500 psi rather than 11k, of he is going to continue shooting my home rolled loads a 3.5" gun is in his best interest even if he never fired a Roman candle through it


All 3.5"s are?!

Yep ;)

Re: Looking for a new semi-auto, suggestions?

PostPosted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 9:35 am
by Flightstopper
jehler wrote:
Flightstopper wrote:
jehler wrote:
Tomkat wrote:I strongly feel that I have no need for a 3.5" shells.
Given that, I choose the Benelli M2. It has proven to be a good choice. For me it swung better than the SBE.

So I recommend the M2. It makes a great turkey gun and is light enough to use for upland hunting.

A 3.5" shotty is rated for 14,500 psi rather than 11k, of he is going to continue shooting my home rolled loads a 3.5" gun is in his best interest even if he never fired a Roman candle through it


All 3.5"s are?!

Yep ;)


Epic man. Couldn't ever find out for sure

Re: Looking for a new semi-auto, suggestions?

PostPosted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 9:39 am
by JGUN
Flightstopper wrote:
jehler wrote:
Flightstopper wrote:
jehler wrote:
Tomkat wrote:I strongly feel that I have no need for a 3.5" shells.
Given that, I choose the Benelli M2. It has proven to be a good choice. For me it swung better than the SBE.

So I recommend the M2. It makes a great turkey gun and is light enough to use for upland hunting.

A 3.5" shotty is rated for 14,500 psi rather than 11k, of he is going to continue shooting my home rolled loads a 3.5" gun is in his best interest even if he never fired a Roman candle through it


All 3.5"s are?!

Yep ;)


Epic man. Couldn't ever find out for sure

It's always a good idea to trust someone's answer on the internet.:)

Re: Looking for a new semi-auto, suggestions?

PostPosted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 9:42 am
by NuffDaddy
JGUN wrote:
Flightstopper wrote:
jehler wrote:
Flightstopper wrote:
jehler wrote:[quote="Tomkat"]I strongly feel that I have no need for a 3.5" shells.
Given that, I choose the Benelli M2. It has proven to be a good choice. For me it swung better than the SBE.

So I recommend the M2. It makes a great turkey gun and is light enough to use for upland hunting.

A 3.5" shotty is rated for 14,500 psi rather than 11k, of he is going to continue shooting my home rolled loads a 3.5" gun is in his best interest even if he never fired a Roman candle through it


All 3.5"s are?!

Yep ;)


Epic man. Couldn't ever find out for sure

It's always a good idea to trust someone's answer on the internet.:)[/quote]
:lol::lol:


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Re: Looking for a new semi-auto, suggestions?

PostPosted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 9:47 am
by Flightstopper
JGUN wrote:
Flightstopper wrote:
jehler wrote:
Flightstopper wrote:
jehler wrote:[quote="Tomkat"]I strongly feel that I have no need for a 3.5" shells.
Given that, I choose the Benelli M2. It has proven to be a good choice. For me it swung better than the SBE.

So I recommend the M2. It makes a great turkey gun and is light enough to use for upland hunting.

A 3.5" shotty is rated for 14,500 psi rather than 11k, of he is going to continue shooting my home rolled loads a 3.5" gun is in his best interest even if he never fired a Roman candle through it


All 3.5"s are?!

Yep ;)


Epic man. Couldn't ever find out for sure

It's always a good idea to trust someone's answer on the internet.:)[/quote]

Surely a "real nice guy" wouldn't want to blow up his steens connection.

Re: Looking for a new semi-auto, suggestions?

PostPosted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 9:54 am
by JGUN
Flightstopper wrote:
JGUN wrote:
Flightstopper wrote:
jehler wrote:
Flightstopper wrote:[quote="jehler"][quote="Tomkat"]I strongly feel that I have no need for a 3.5" shells.
Given that, I choose the Benelli M2. It has proven to be a good choice. For me it swung better than the SBE.

So I recommend the M2. It makes a great turkey gun and is light enough to use for upland hunting.

A 3.5" shotty is rated for 14,500 psi rather than 11k, of he is going to continue shooting my home rolled loads a 3.5" gun is in his best interest even if he never fired a Roman candle through it


All 3.5"s are?!

Yep ;)


Epic man. Couldn't ever find out for sure

It's always a good idea to trust someone's answer on the internet.:)[/quote]

Surely a "real nice guy" wouldn't want to blow up his steens connection.[/quote]
Yeah well you'd be surprised how many times I've been handed a shell with him saying "Here try this"

Re: Looking for a new semi-auto, suggestions?

PostPosted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 9:55 am
by Flightstopper
JGUN wrote:
Flightstopper wrote:
JGUN wrote:
Flightstopper wrote:
jehler wrote:[quote="Flightstopper"][quote="jehler"][quote="Tomkat"]I strongly feel that I have no need for a 3.5" shells.
Given that, I choose the Benelli M2. It has proven to be a good choice. For me it swung better than the SBE.

So I recommend the M2. It makes a great turkey gun and is light enough to use for upland hunting.

A 3.5" shotty is rated for 14,500 psi rather than 11k, of he is going to continue shooting my home rolled loads a 3.5" gun is in his best interest even if he never fired a Roman candle through it


All 3.5"s are?!

Yep ;)


Epic man. Couldn't ever find out for sure

It's always a good idea to trust someone's answer on the internet.:)[/quote]

Surely a "real nice guy" wouldn't want to blow up his steens connection.[/quote]
Yeah well you'd be surprised how many times I've been handed a shell with him saying "Here try this"[/quote]

:lol: :lol: Thought that was Brew's job?

Re: Looking for a new semi-auto, suggestions?

PostPosted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 9:58 am
by jehler
JGUN wrote:Yeah well you'd be surprised how many times I've been handed a shell with him saying "Here try this"

Still have ten fingers don't ya

Re: Looking for a new semi-auto, suggestions?

PostPosted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 9:58 am
by JGUN
Na he gets the ones I don't want.:lol:

Re: Looking for a new semi-auto, suggestions?

PostPosted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 2:33 pm
by Flightstopper
JGUN wrote:Na he gets the ones I don't want.:lol:


:lol: :lol: :lol:

Re: Looking for a new semi-auto, suggestions?

PostPosted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 2:34 pm
by Bufflehead
i have always shot pump guns but i'm planning on buying a beretta a400extreme or a maxus before next season. i don't know if i'll use it much but i want to have a semi-auto

Re: Looking for a new semi-auto, suggestions?

PostPosted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 2:39 pm
by 3legged_lab
Bufflehead wrote:i have always shot pump guns but i'm planning on buying a beretta a400extreme or a maxus before next season. i don't know if i'll use it much but i want to have a semi-auto

Best thing since sliced bread. Manually cycling rounds is for suckers.

Re: Looking for a new semi-auto, suggestions?

PostPosted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 2:40 pm
by Bufflehead
3legged_lab wrote:
Bufflehead wrote:i have always shot pump guns but i'm planning on buying a beretta a400extreme or a maxus before next season. i don't know if i'll use it much but i want to have a semi-auto

Best thing since sliced bread. Manually cycling rounds is for suckers.

you just can't handle the kick

Re: Looking for a new semi-auto, suggestions?

PostPosted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 2:42 pm
by 3legged_lab
500~750 rounds per year make it nice.

Re: Looking for a new semi-auto, suggestions?

PostPosted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 3:35 pm
by broccoli
I wouldn't take anything for my M2 and my brother has an xtrema2 and my only complaint with the xtrema is where the safety is but both are really nice