A new shotgun?

[WDE91]

Has anyone here owned or shot a Benelli Ethos?

[Sandro]

Browning Gold Hunter's are the softest shooting autos I've ever shot.

Hm, i was thinking A300

[ysr_racer]

Browning Gold Hunter's are softer, A300's are a better value and more adjustable.

[bwhited]

Hands down, the A300!

[SoCalPI]

A400. ysr_racer just got one. 50% more $ and 10% better than an A300.

[ysr_racer]

A400. ysr_racer just got one. 50% more $ and 10% better than an A300.

Actually they're 100% more than an A300, and no I don't have one.

[SoCalPI]

You guys convinced me to buy an A400. It's twice the price, and 10% more gun

OP, most of the ranges in So Cal rent shotguns, so you can try out a few. Or you're welcome to shoot my A300.

Thought you bought one.

[ysr_racer]

No, it was sarcasm. Why would I spend double the price to get a gun that's 10% better?

[Horrendo Revolver]

No question the Browning Gold is lighter recoiling than an A300 but they only come new in 10 gauge. The Gold, Silver and SX3 are the same gun internally and are known for being soft shooters.

[Sandro]

Browning Gold Hunter's looks like has same/similar internal parts as Maxus. So... A300 or Maxus?

[cpttimerestraint]

I shot the a400 as a rental gun one time and was largely unimpressed. Definitely will be saving my money in that gun

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[Horrendo Revolver]

Browning Gold Hunter's looks like has same/similar internal parts as Maxus. So... A300 or Maxus?

Gold, Silver and SX3 are the same internally, the Maxus is a newer design. It is similar but not exactly the same.

[Sandro]

Gold, Silver and SX3 are the same internally, the Maxus is a newer design. It is similar but not exactly the same.

Means even better? so, the scale again tips to the Maxus :-)

[Horrendo Revolver]

I do think the Maxus is an outstanding shotgun. It is a better shotgun than the A300 and its price reflects such. That takes nothing away from the A300, it is an excellent shotgun. I like them enough that I bought one, knowing I wouldn't shoot it well, I didn't. Beretta's just don't fit me because of their stock dimensions. I've owned two and couldn't shoot them. The issue was fit, not quality of the firearm.

My Maxus didn't fit either, it finally did after quite a bit of work. Most Benelli's do not fit me, the Montefeltro does in both gauges, the M2 does in 20. My next shotgun I purchase will be an M2.

I keep talking about fit because IMO it is paramount. Shotgun brand doesn't even matter any more. If I were the OP my quest would concentrate on purchasing the shotgun with the best fit. Shims and LOP spacers will only get you so far. The advantage of a wood stock, other than looks, is a wood stock is easier to alter to get a a proper fit.

The only shotgun I don't own below is the Vinci, couldn't get it to fit. The one thing they all have in common is LOP between 14"-14.25", DAC OF 1.5" and DAH of 2.25". Some of the guns came that way and some have been altered to get there. I have a turkey shotgun not pictured. Stock dimensions were not a big consideration because it is aimed like a rifle.

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[Costfree]

what about a Stoeger m3k?