November 22, 2017, 09:49 AM | #26 |
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A lot of the semi-auto's mentioned do have a long track record, other than the V3. I bought a Mossberg 930 DC[Duck commander] from Bud's about a year and a half ago. Had real good reviews on that particular model, so bought it. Glad I did for a number of reasons. It has been very reliable, fits ME well and zero issues. And they now cost #785.00 at Bud's. I paid $533.00 OTD. You don't hear much about these, other than the "tactical" models, which seem to have issues. Mine works like intended. Light loads, heavy loads, doesn't matter. Perhaps a diamond in the rough.
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November 22, 2017, 06:06 PM | #27 |
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My favorite semi-auto has been perfectly reliable. I have hunted the uplands with it and shot one of my first 25 straights with it in 16 yard Trap.
The gun...a Winchester model 59 winlite barrel and all.
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November 22, 2017, 10:38 PM | #28 |
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My first 20 gauge Auto5 has been good for 45 years so far. The 12 gauge I picked up a few years ago is even older, but still going strong.
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November 23, 2017, 02:14 AM | #29 |
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Surprised no one has mentioned the VersaMax yet. Great design that is exceptionally reliable AND exceptionally soft-shooting. This is easily the softest shooting 12 ga. I’ve ever shot. I have the Tactical model and it runs like a raped ape. ;-)
Handles light 2 3/4” target loads up through 3 1/2” magnums with equal reliability. I suspect the Remington V3 shares the same reliable action as the VersaMax. https://www.remington.com/shotguns/a...a-max-tactical Last edited by DHart; November 23, 2017 at 02:22 AM. |
November 25, 2017, 01:50 PM | #30 |
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Sx3
The SX3 is a work horse. I asked some duck hunting guides which gun they liked. These guys have seen every make and model of gun ever made. The consensus was that the sx2-3 were the most reliable with duck loads.
Mine has only had issues with loads that we're too light. |
November 26, 2017, 06:25 AM | #31 |
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people talk about reliability
almost any gun is reliable nowadays, especially with hunting loads if it is cleaned/oiled the problem arises with dirty guns and target loads benellis are always reliable thou never mind how dirty |
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