Good budget semi auto?

[cheesyhybrid]

Upwards of $500? as in over? I love my remington versamax. I have a tactical and field and I don't see myself replacing them. They actually replaced my benelli m4 and m2.

[marcus_bervus]

how about tactical automatic shotgun? any suggestion?

I'm thinking of Mossberg SPX, any comment?

[hardcore4sure]

Beretta 1301

[NATEWA]

Good suggestions. Buy used. Go to a range where they rent shotguns or talk to friends who have shotguns to try out.

My friends shoot Benelli, Beretta, Browning, Remington, Weatherby, and Franchi. Most shoot a Benelli. Beretta's work for me and I like the a300.

[pennstater]

marcus bervus, what ship is that in your avatar? HMS Hood? Sorry for slight hi-jack fella's. Back to shotgun's.

[Q]

I bought a a5 after seeing this vid but man it is a heavy mofo!!
I didn't check one out before buying. I don't plan on selling it though, it is pretty cool.

[SoCalPI]

OP, you're two months too late. ysr_racer had a brand new A300 for sale for $700. You probably could have gotten him down to your range for a couple of 12 packs,

[ysr_racer]

Has anyone mentioned a Beretta A300 yet?

I've only got three of them, but so far so good.

[stevie]

Never heard of a Beretta A300

[Horrendo Revolver]

I have Affinity's, SX3's, SA-08's and used to own a 930. All are good shotguns. The A300 and V3 are nice. Between the A300 and V3 for me it would be the one that fits best. I like Beretta and have owned two(3901 and A300) but they don't fit me as well as other brands. My next shotgun will be a V3.

I've heard good things about the TriStar semi's. One thing I like about the SA-08 is how slim they are.

[CJJohn]

I'll throw the Weatherby SA-08 in again. Mine has been great as long as I run 1300 fps or faster loads. I have a Remington 1100, but I always end up grabbing the SA-08. Slim, light, and I'm not worried about scratches, or wear. Mine is the synthetic stock, and I painted it cammo.....

[marcus_bervus]

marcus bervus, what ship is that in your avatar? HMS Hood? Sorry for slight hi-jack fella's. Back to shotgun's.

yup, it was the HMS Hood...

so Mossberg 930 is very low on everyones' list?

[pennstater]

Thought that was the HMS Hood. Thanks.
The 930 field shotgun is not low on my list. I like mine a lot. Worked fine for dove last year, same in Idaho for Ruffed Grouse and Huns. No bad issues at the trap range either. I have close to 1700 or so shells of various loads thru it, no problems. I'm thinking that the shooters having issues with a 930 are the tactical models and they're running them hard with heavier rounds. Don't know for sure tho, as I don't shoot like that.
Liking the old British-German naval engagements. Interesting times, hard life.

[BOBGBA]

...the Weatherby SA-08...has been great as long as I run 1300 fps or faster loads. I have a Remington 1100, but I always end up grabbing the SA-08. Slim, light, and I'm not worried about scratches, or wear. Mine is the synthetic stock, and I painted it cammo.....

Since it's picky on ammo, it sounds more like a reason not to get an SA-08. The 1100 is probably a better choice and a better gun, even if it gets scratched .

[beetle]

the SA-08 comes with two pistons -- one for heavy loads and one for light loads. Takes a minute to switch it out. The light piston has worked fine for me even on very light loads.