Still looking for a shotgun

[peterk1234]

Hi all.

I had my mind set on a Remington V3 as my first shotgun. For now, I am looking for a gun for turkey, with the ability to use it to try some skeet shooting. I suspect eventually there will be other shotguns in the collection.

The rumblings of Remington filing for bankruptcy has me taking a cautious approach and looking at some other options.

So I have a question for everyone. I have been looking at the Browning A5. However, it is considerably more in price than the V3. What are the difference between these two guns that would make the A5 so much better? Is there a huge difference in the trigger, barrels, etc.? I know you get what you pay for, and I have no issue with spending money on good guns. But I am also cognizant of the point of diminishing returns.

Thanks

Pete

 

[PapaG]

Neither the A5 or Rem would be your best bet for skeet. Look for an 1100 or Beretta.ot better yet, an 11-87.

 

[WestKentucky]

Nothing wrong with Mossberg either if budget is even remotely a concern, but I assume it’s not since you mentioned the A5. Winchester’s are nice enough too but I just don’t have the experience to speak to them.

 

[LUCKYDAWG13]

Remington 870 would be my first pick as a do all shotgun but maybe have a look at a O/U CZ http://cz-usa.com/product/cz-upland-sterling-12-28-5-choke-tubes/

 

[Iroquois]

I’ve had a Remington 26” barrel 11-87 for along time. I’ve shot ducks with steel shot, Skeet, Sportings Clays and Trap. You can also shoot Turkey with 3” shells by adding an after market choked tube. It handles 3” buckshot shells and performance has been stellar. Is it the best for each individual shotgun game or hunting situation, probably not, but it will handle everything I’ve mentioned and more. It’s a great all around shotgun. Just my $.02 IMHO. Good luck in your search.

 

[George P]

Depends on your budget and what action type you want. A lot of turkeys have been taken with O/Us and SxSs as well pumps and semis.

 

[cdb1]

The differences are the A5 is inertia, V3 is gas and the A5 has better fit and finish. You won’t wear either one out. The A5 will have considerably more recoil, I wouldn’t use an inertia gun for skeet. I’d much rather have a Browning Maxus than an A5, in fact I do own a Maxus. The A5 has speed loading which is nice but not essential.

Remington will stay in business in one form or another, getting parts and service would be the last of my worries.

 

[MAKster]

In my opinion the best semiauto shotgun in the mid-price range is the Beretta A300 Outlander. You can buy one new for $600-650.

 

[cdb1]

In my opinion the best semiauto shotgun in the mid-price range is the Beretta A300 Outlander. You can buy one new for $600-650.

I put the A300 and V3 as pretty much the exact same quality. Which one I bought would be based on fit.

 

[Crawdad1]

Here is a really good gun,

https://ithacagun.com/

But, a pump for skeet, maybe not.

 

[CoalTrain49]

Remington 870 would be my first pick as a do all shotgun but maybe have a look at a O/U CZ http://cz-usa.com/product/cz-upland-sterling-12-28-5-choke-tubes/

Pumps are awkward for skeet. Most use O/U or auto.

Get an auto loader of some type.

I'm not up on the new shotguns but from what I knew about the market 10 years ago a Benelli or Beretta would be my choice.

Remington has been going downhill for awhile.

 

[LUCKYDAWG13]

Pumps are awkward for skeet. Most use O/U or auto.

Get an auto loader of some type.

I'm not up on the new shotguns but from what I knew about the market 10 years ago a Benelli or Beretta would be my choice.

Remington has been going downhill for awhile.

The way i took it the OP was looking for a do all shotgun not just for Skeet thats why i said a 870

 

[Grapenut]

This is what I have had my eye on, for a while now. Nice balance, light and easy to swing
or carry in the field all day. But I would use it for mostly sporting clays and skeet.
Browning Maxus Sporting Golden Clays 12 ga. 28" barrel. Around $1600.00

 

[cdb1]

I’ve had a Stalker since around 2011. It cycled 1oz loads with no break-in and is very soft shooting.

 

[Sappyg2.0]

There is a big swing in gun budget on the guns mentioned by OP so based on use I would look at a dedicated turkey gun.
That said, the V3 may not check all the boxes at this time and given Remington current financial status extra barrels and accessories may be slow in getting to market.
Now if skeet were the prime reason for the new gun there are lots of options. Try em all. See what you like and what fits best. Most guns have adjustable stocks for that close to perfect fit. IMO the Beretta a300 is a great gun for the money though they are proud of those barrels. Regardless, its a workhorse by any measure.

 

[milkdoctor]

I was in the exact same situation a few years back. I went with a 28" barrel Browning Cynergy in Duckblind camo. With an O/U, the overall length is shorter for maneuverability (compared to equivalent barrel length). I run two different chokes for turkey and have a handful to switch it up for grouse and clays. The shotgun isn't a runway showstopper, but it pulls double duty with the best of them.

 

[peterk1234]

I am taking a closer look at the Mossberg 930, although the number of models to choose from are dizzying. I know eventually I will end up with a second shotgun, however I am still trying to figure out what my first gun should be. I am shying away from Remington, just because of the bankruptcy issue. I know someone will pick them up, but it could be an issue if there is a warranty problem. Plenty of other good choices and not worth the hassle.

Shotgun will be used to hunt turkey. However, the season is short and I am not one to put a gun away for the season. I purchased an inline muzzleloader this fall for deer. I still go out and shoot it a couple times per month because it is just plain fun. Purchased 500 lead 45 long colt bullets and a few hundred sabots, and just have a ball for fairly short money.

I plan the same with this shotgun. I suspect my fun with it will be shooting skeet or trap (whichever one they do at my club).

So my question is the following: Is it worth spending a few hundred extra or so for the Pro Series Sporting, or just go with a hunting version? Also, while camo options are great for turkey, for some reason I feel a shotgun needs wood on it

A300 is on the radar as well.

Thanks again. Pete

 

[Sappyg2.0]

You know, come to think of it, I haven't received my mail in rebate Remington had back in November.
Regardless, trap guns are usually THE most specialized guns of the bunch. Most any gun will do for skeet so there's that.
I have seen a Mossberg 930 packaged with a 2 barrel set but I can't remember the exact package name plate ATM. I remember thinking that it looked like a good deal for the money that touched a lot of bases. I don't know if the package is still available.
Here's a pic of my 300 the day it hit a 25 at skeet. I would paint it a little different if I was to hunt turkey.

 

[cdb1]

I am taking a closer look at the Mossberg 930, although the number of models to choose from are dizzying. I know eventually I will end up with a second shotgun, however I am still trying to figure out what my first gun should be. I am shying away from Remington, just because of the bankruptcy issue. I know someone will pick them up, but it could be an issue if there is a warranty problem. Plenty of other good choices and not worth the hassle.

Shotgun will be used to hunt turkey. However, the season is short and I am not one to put a gun away for the season. I purchased an inline muzzleloader this fall for deer. I still go out and shoot it a couple times per month because it is just plain fun. Purchased 500 lead 45 long colt bullets and a few hundred sabots, and just have a ball for fairly short money.

I plan the same with this shotgun. I suspect my fun with it will be shooting skeet or trap (whichever one they do at my club).

So my question is the following: Is it worth spending a few hundred extra or so for the Pro Series Sporting, or just go with a hunting version? Also, while camo options are great for turkey, for some reason I feel a shotgun needs wood on it

A300 is on the radar as well.

Thanks again. Pete

Turkey hunting is the only use for a shotgun where camo might offer an advantage in bagging your game. I don’t think it matters in other situations whether you have wood, black or camo. And plenty of turkey were killed before camo shotguns and plenty of turkey continue to be killed without camo. I still think it can possibly help.

The other situation I believe camo can help with is waterfowl hunting and strictly because camo offers more resistance to rust than other finishes.

I see no reason to get a JM Pro. If turkey hunting is the primary use I’d get Mossberg 930 - Turkey #85222. You can get another barrel down the road if you require one for another purpose, and Mossberg barrels are about the most reasonably priced ones out there along with 870, 1100 and 1187 barrels.

 

[peterk1234]

Well, after a bunch of flip flopping, I finally pulled the trigger.

Just too many nice things said about the V3, and I found one new with a 28 inch barrel for $500. Can't wait to start testing loads

 

[Doc7]

Please let me know how it is. I want the V3 something awful. They were so cheap with the fall Dove Days rebates but I just didn’t have the funds for it. Now I will end up spending more money for one because I just got to have it!

I hadn’t heard good things about the longer barreled version but I want to get a camo one in the shorter barrel.

It fit me like a glove at the 2017 great American outdoor show.

 

[cdb1]

Well, after a bunch of flip flopping, I finally pulled the trigger.

Just too many nice things said about the V3, and I found one new with a 28 inch barrel for $500. Can't wait to start testing loads

That is a great price. Congratulations.

 

[expat_alaska]

Pumps are awkward for skeet. Most use O/U or auto.

Pumps are DEFINITELY not awkward for skeet! I learned to shoot skeet with an 870 12 gauge 26" VR barrel and I/C fixed choke back in the day (1969-1970). My personal opinion is that folks that rely on a semi or an O/U are somewhat lazy, but that is just me. Whatever gun, it has to have a short drop at the heel in order to have a good view of the top of the barrel and have a good cheek weld to the stock.

I shot skeet with the 870 with the gun down in the international position, buttstock at the hip, safety on. Safety on with an 870 means you have your finger out of the trigger guard (not so with a Mossberg 500 with the thumb operated tang safety).

Best training for upland birds in the world, and no one will convince me otherwise.

Jim

 

[cdb1]

May not be awkward for you but pumps are awkward for many many people when it comes to skeet. I think there is a reason top competitors don’t use pumps and it has nothing to do with being lazy.

Regarding DAH you obviously need very little or a parallel comb. It all depends on a persons build. Some people do best with a goodly amount of DAH.

 

[MikeInOr]

Beretta 390/391; I don't know about their newer semi-autos but my 390 has been very reliable and a joy to shoot.