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SKostas · June 1, 2011, 04:45 PM

I'm in the market for an autoloader, and ordinarily I'd just look for a decent used Browning light 12. But I'm concerned that not being able to handle steel shot in the future will be an issue. But I'm hesitant to go with a Silver hunter due to the aluminum receiver, and gas op maintenance issues. I've also heard that Browning Gold has a steel receiver but should stick with a 3" chamber for reliability. The other option perhaps is just to not spend a bunch of money and buy a Mossberg 930.

Anyone have experience with an inertia driven 12 ga autoloader that will handle steel shot without messing up the choke, and has had no issues with reliability?

June 1, 2011, 04:45 PM	#1
SKostas Member Join Date: July 9, 2008 Posts: 21	Autoloader shotgun dilemma I'm in the market for an autoloader, and ordinarily I'd just look for a decent used Browning light 12. But I'm concerned that not being able to handle steel shot in the future will be an issue. But I'm hesitant to go with a Silver hunter due to the aluminum receiver, and gas op maintenance issues. I've also heard that Browning Gold has a steel receiver but should stick with a 3" chamber for reliability. The other option perhaps is just to not spend a bunch of money and buy a Mossberg 930. Anyone have experience with an inertia driven 12 ga autoloader that will handle steel shot without messing up the choke, and has had no issues with reliability?