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Old March 3, 2010, 05:04 PM   #1
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Wanna get a 20 gauge semi what should i get ?

I wanna get a affordable 20 gauge semi ? Tell me whatcha think?
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Old March 3, 2010, 05:06 PM   #2
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What is your max budget ?

What do you intend to use the gun for ?

What shotguns have you fired / how did they fit ...?
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Old March 3, 2010, 05:41 PM   #3
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As BigJim says - all of his comments getting answered will help steer you to some good possibilities - there are a lot of them
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Old March 3, 2010, 07:26 PM   #4
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Wanna get a 20 gauge semi what should i get ?

Got a Saiga 20 Ga and never looked back.
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Old March 3, 2010, 08:08 PM   #5
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Saigas don't do much for hunting or clays
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Old March 3, 2010, 08:27 PM   #6
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Wanna get a 20 gauge semi what should i get ?

Don't shoot Clays so I don't worry about them. Have killed both dove and quail with no problems. Haven't hunted anything bigger to date but don't doubt that I could use slugs with no problems for deer, hogs, coyotes, et al. Great for 3-gun competition!!!
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Old March 4, 2010, 12:47 PM   #7
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my budget is $450-$700 dollars um ive fired a remington 11-87 sps in 20 guage and it fit good
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Old March 4, 2010, 12:58 PM   #8
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Beretta 390 or 3901 in 20 ga. would be my choice. It can be adjusted to fit you.
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Old March 4, 2010, 02:27 PM   #9
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Shotguns don't come in one size fits all ..... drop at comb, drop at heel, length of pull, overall weight, balance point, etc all matter when picking out a gun.

If the 11-87 fits you / and it fits your budget - that's what you should buy...

My personal choice in a 20ga semi-auto is the Benelli Super Sport but that's because it fits me as well ....
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Old March 4, 2010, 09:46 PM   #10
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thanks guys i probably get some sorta rem 870 or 11-87
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Old March 4, 2010, 11:52 PM   #11
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I was in the market for a 20 ga pump with a vented rib 20 inch barrel to hunt rabbits with. I found a used 870 for 200 dollars that needed some work, so I picked it up. I have been pretty happy with it so far. I havent got a chance to shoot it yet tho.
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