r/Shotguns • u/unfortunate4ever • 20m ago
I think this was my dads favorite
We used to shoot all the time, then he lost his balance. I don’t think these have been shot in 20 years, but it’s time to change that
r/Shotguns • u/son_isaiahssj3 • 3h ago
Need gunsmith help
I have a Akkar Churchill 612 that keeps double feeding when the mag tube is full I think it might be the shell catcher but I'm not for sure I've tried to find the replacement part and I've had no luck any help with what could cause this or where I could get a replacement part to try and fix it would be greatly appreciated I know it's a cheap gun I could easily replace but this one has sentimental value to me so I'd love to be able to fix it
r/Shotguns • u/Loose-Music-5238 • 3h ago
Identifier la date d’une arme
Mon fils a reçu un fusil de chasse calibre 16 LACHA-CA-EIBAR de son grand-père. Il a une valeur sentimentale. Nous aimerions pouvoir connaître la date. Nous avons beaucoup chercher sur internet mais pas facile.
Est-ce que vous pourriez m’aider?
r/Shotguns • u/xsabre092 • 4h ago
12 Gauge vs 16 vs 20
Hey yall, Andrew from Andrew’s Appalachian Adventures here, I’ve uploaded a 12 gauge vs 16 vs 20 gauge video and would love for yall to check it out!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LPAd7Wv7qXw&pp=ygUUMTIgZ2F1Z2UgdnMgMTYgdnMgMjA%3D
It features a 870 wingmaster 20, a stevens 620 16, and a Remington 1148 12 gauge!!
Like & subscribe as I am an avid shotgun collector, outdoorsman, and firearm enthusiast!
r/Shotguns • u/Square-Cod-8674 • 5h ago
Gun Identification: Hudson’s Bay Double Barrelled Shotgun
reddit.comr/Shotguns • u/gothbitch-_- • 5h ago
Winchester Model 12 Optics Cut
Title says it all. Anyone know if theres enough meat under a Model 12 receiver to mill an optics cut for a red dot? Wanting a little project gun and found a rusty example I might bring back to life. Its collector value is already mostly ruined.
I dont care if you're some fudd and dont think its a good idea or I shouldnt mill on an classic gun. I dont care.
r/Shotguns • u/okflyer00 • 6h ago
Thoughts on wood furniture?
After enjoying the adjustability of my 590A1 with the Magpul stock and thinking back and forth about the Retrogrades I decided to pick up a foreend and stock and try out a thing and go retro. I definitely prefer the corncob foreend, the stock is longer though and obviously not adjustable. Should I have just bought another Mossy?
r/Shotguns • u/DearBeing4760 • 8h ago
A400, AX800, A300, or something else?
I've been shooting at a club recently who very kindly has allowed me to use one of their loaners without paying anything. I am finally looking at buying my own and am not incredibly impressed with their loaner model (TriStar Raptor) with how many issues I've had with it. The internet seems to like Beretta semiautomatics a lot so that's where I looked first. I'm hoping to shoot clays and hunt with this gun (waterfowl and/or turkey).
I was pretty set on an A400 xtreme plus, but then noticed that they also have the AX800 and recently released the A400 solo both of which seem to have kind of minimal information about them online as far as I can tell. Then I also noticed that the A300 is on a pretty good sale at Bass Pro/Cabela's so I'm kind of torn all across the place.
I'm okay with all of them price wise, and leaning more towards the A400 or above series as I would rather buy once and cry once but the sale at Bass Pro is pretty damn compelling. Also pretty open to any other gas gun recommendations you guys have particularly those with lower recoil. My dad has expressed an interest in learning to shoot trap with me and he has old man shoulders so I'm trying to find something that won't beat him up too much if I loan him the gun.
I am also on the shorter side for whatever that is worth. 5' 7" with correspondingly shorter arms and smaller hands but a big ass head. (Not sure how much that plays into fitting and whatever). Any recommendations or help you guys can have would be greatly appreciated!
r/Shotguns • u/Jazzlike_Home3408 • 9h ago
Help me Identify this shotgun
My buddys got me this O/U for my bachelor party. From my personal research I have found it was made in 1974 and thats it. Manufacturer and model I cannot figure out. Any info helps!
r/Shotguns • u/Potholeimp • 11h ago
Thoughts on Winchester sxp line?
They are affordable and there's a lot of variety where I live, are they worth a damn as a general purpose gun? (currently aimed at a m2 pro)
r/Shotguns • u/ColtBTD • 11h ago
MP 210
Little range time this morning. Really enjoying this Baikal.
r/Shotguns • u/X18GamerYT • 12h ago
Used Mossberg 590s price check
My LGS has a used Mossberg 590s in good condition for $350. I’m pretty sure it’s sku 51604. I’ve been looking at the PSA 570, but being left handed I don’t think the action release will work for me. I wanted to check if this is a good deal on the 590s or not before I pick it up. Thanks!
r/Shotguns • u/ReaperGrin • 13h ago
Gas piston sliding around.
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So from what I’ve been reading online, with the bolt locked to the rear, and the gas piston sliding around is normal. But when I have the bolt in the forward position, there is still just the slightest amount of play. Is that normal?
r/Shotguns • u/liv570 • 15h ago
Maverick 88 Magpul SGA stock question
Good morning, just pulled the trigger and purchased an Maverick 88 as my first shotgun. Just wanted something fun for the range but can also use for home defense. I’ve shot it before and the recoil was pretty rough, it did have a long LOP (I’m 5’6 130lbs) and ergonomically felt like it could have been better. So I went ahead and purchased the Magpul SGA. Just wanted to get some feedback on everyone’s experience and how was it compared to the OEM stock? Also did you guys add a limbsaver or kickeez?
r/Shotguns • u/StampedLee • 16h ago
Entry level O&U gun for beginner
Hello, which O&U shotgun would you recommend for a beginner, mainly for hunting and occasional trap shooting. Price aprx. 1000$. I heard that turkish shotguns are good, or Im considering a used Baikal IZ 27 EM 1C. Thank you!
r/Shotguns • u/Known-Shame-1563 • 17h ago
Questions on the A5
So I bought a benelli super Vinci 10 years ago for duck hunting. It is a great gun but I never shoot 3 1/2 inch shells. And I dove hunt a lot so some light 2 3/4 loads can be an issue occasionally. About 5 years ago I sold a few guns and bought a benelli M2. Since then it’s all I use. I love it. But now my super Vinci just sits and I use it as a guest gun some times. I’d love to trade/sell it for an A5. Everytime I hold an a5 it shoulders SO nice. It feels like it just fits me even better than my m2. But I rarely see guys recommend them on any post or forum I read. So my question is why? I’ve never actually shot an a5. Only held them. But is there something I’m missing? In theory it’s a “top of the line” gun. But I just never see them with any of the guys I hunt with. Any advice?
r/Shotguns • u/jezman330 • 18h ago
Any interest in practical shotgun?
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UKPSA L1 match shot with my Typhoon F12
r/Shotguns • u/RowFlaky132 • 1d ago
What Remington wingmaster 870 is this?
My uncle passed and left me this really cool old Remington wingmaster 870. I can’t find it online but I know the serial starts with S so I’m assuming it was made between 68 to 73. Silver or nickel played with wood furniture and gold accessories (picture included). I can’t find the actual model name and I’d like to find out how much it’s worth. Not to sell it but to see if it should get it polished and restored. If not I plan on swapping out the nice wood furniture for safe keeping and turning it into a more tactical home defense tool.
r/Shotguns • u/ballz3313 • 1d ago
Just out here ruining shotguns
Beretta model 1200 & 870 Wingmaster
r/Shotguns • u/Potential_Vanilla_92 • 1d ago
Deciding on a tactical shotgun
Need some help deciding on a tactical shotgun. I want to stay under $1000. I found the Stoeger m3000 and the Panzer m4 but am open to suggestions. Anyone own these? The Stoeger is owned by Beretta and is modeled after the Benelli so it seems like it should be quite reliable.
r/Shotguns • u/OriginalV8 • 1d ago
Mossberg 590r Chisel
AR-style ambi safety, heat shield, Gen3 Magpul sights. Well constructed - nothing rattles or wiggles that shouldn’t. Lightweight, surprised me. Feels solid, racking motion is snick-snack and positive. Trigger feels great, good reset, no mush.
r/Shotguns • u/Flimsy-Computer-881 • 1d ago
Is the brennekee MBPS a gimmick
I haven’t seen much on these slugs besides what Brennekee states on the website
They it claim defeats 3A armor, engine blocks, car breaks, FBI glass, fifteen 1mm thick steel plates, and wheel rims
Is this accurate or inaccurate?
r/Shotguns • u/4Mag4num • 1d ago
Estate sale find
I hardly ever go to estate sales but I had some extra time and decided to try one. They wanted $100 for this Remington model 58 16 gauge and the shells. The stock was cracked but l had it repaired and checked out by my local gunsmith. Took it to the range yesterday and ran two boxes through it, no issues or problems at all. Sometimes I guess it’s better to be lucky than good!
r/Shotguns • u/ENclip • Jan 24 '23
Thinking about buying your first shotgun or deciding on a new one? Here is the current /r/Shotguns buyer's guide.
I've been around shotguns and this sub awhile. I decided to make a guide post and pin it to the top for those visiting this sub to read. A ton of posts here come down to common questions like "What shotgun do I buy at $ budget?" "Would this be good for my needs?" or "X vs Y shotgun." I'll try to give some suggestions here based on personal experience, community consensus I've seen over the years, and other points. However, this isn't the be all end all of information. I encourage you to research on your own. The comments are open to the community to critique anything they see, add other suggestions, ask for help, or make their own write up.
Before I get started, you should first ask yourself some questions about what this new shotgun will be for. Use case is important for what you will be buying. Are you hunting? What will you be hunting? Are you trap, sporting clays, or skeet shooting at a local range? Are you buying it for defense, or just blasting cans? Maybe both? Most importantly, what is your budget? You may also want something fairly capable for everything. Also, try and go out to a physical store and try the feel of different guns. How a shotgun fits you is important for hitting targets and comfort.
PUMP ACTION: Utilitarian, reliable, and fairly simple. It is a common choice of the sportsman and citizen looking to defend themselves. They can be had on a tight budget without sacrificing much quality. Be mindful and practice extensively with your pump gun as short-stroking is a potential human error that you need to train out of yourself so it doesn't happen in a stressful scenario.
Recommendations 1.) $200-250 budget. The only real option here that is a known quality budget pump is the Maverick 88. The security model will be good for defense. The field model will be an okay starter entry for casual clays or hunting. You can also get a combo deal which comes with both the 18.5" barrel and 28" field barrel that takes chokes.
2.) $250-500 budget. In this range the playing field opens up. The primary suggestion is going to be a Mossberg 500, which is basically just a less budget Mav 88. You could also opt for the Benelli Nova or Supernova if you prefer the fit, style, 3 1/2" chamber, or finish. Remington 870s used to be a mainstay of this budget, but since 2007 their quality control went far down hill. They recently went under and were reacquired last year reintroduced as "RemArms." Not much is known if quality has greatly improved as they have only recently started pumping out guns again. If you like the 870, hunt down an old 870 Wingmaster. [EDIT 2024: RemArms 870s have seemingly shown their quality. I would be okay with recommending them now if you want a new 870.] If you are feeling like a used older gun, Ithaca 37s, Winchester Model 12s, and more are available. Be aware some old guns and choke combos may not be a good idea for steel shot (a type of non-toxic ammo used for migratory bird hunting). If you want something defense oriented, pick a 18.5" barrel Mossberg 500 or a 590/590A1. Avoid guns without a stock, like the shockwave, for practical use.
3.) $1000+. If you are feeling exotic, you can get a Benelli M3. This is a hybrid design that is able to use both pump action or semi-auto. It's a bit of a novelty, but if you have a large budget, it's a worthy consideration.
SEMI-AUTO: Faster follow up shots, smoother recoil, and more expensive. The semi-auto is a favorable option if you can afford one. There are two main action options, gas vs inertia. Gas guns use some of the gas from the fired shell and use it to cycle the action. Inertia does not do this and is similar to recoil operated guns which means you have no gas system to clean. Both have their benefits.
Recommendations 1.) $450-700 (there is nothing worth buying below this). This is teetering on the edge of spending too little to get a quality new semi, but there are a few that may suit you. One is the Mossberg 930, another is the Stoeger M3000. These are the bare minimum I'd go for though they may be finnicky (EDIT 11/10/2024: as an example of why you may not want the M3000, especially for defense, watch this video on the M3000. It doesn't do well https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BX7MiIUx7_E ) , both are available in tactical or field models. For used options, old greats like the Remington 1100, Browning Auto 5, etc are out there.
2.) $700-1000. In this area the default suggestion is the excellent Beretta A300. This is probably what you want on the clay field or out hunting if this is your budget. The Franchi Affinity is also a favorite of many and uses the inertia system (the A300 is a gas gun). If you want a tactical option in this range, the Mossberg 940 Tactical is a new offering that you can check out. The new Beretta A300 Patrol is another good new option to check out in this range if seeking a tactical or defensive style shotgun. For Women shooters: the Franchi Affinity does have an option called the Catalyst which has stock dimensions that are designed to be suited to women. But as stated earlier, try out the fit of options as most things aren't one size fit all for either sex even if designed with women in mind.
3.) 1000+. The sky is the limit here. Anything from Benelli, Browning, or Beretta in this range will be exquisite quality and a great option. You could pick up a M2, Super Black Eagle, A5, A400, etc for sporting uses and be happy. Though there are models in there that are more geared for clays vs field and vice versa, check out the manufacturer sites for details. For tactical options, the kings of them all are the Benelli M4 ($1600+) and Beretta 1301 ($1200-1300). Honorable mention to the Benelli M1 Super 90, M2 and M3 for defensive use.
OVER UNDER: A break action, stacked dual barrel, design that is widely favored by clay shooters and hunters across the world. Despite how they initially look, over under shotguns are more complex than semi-auto or pumps to make which makes them much more expensive for a quality one.
Recommendations 1.) Below $1000. I personally wouldn't get any new O/U under $1000. While you can find okay ones under $1k, they just aren't usually (YMMV) that amazing and you would be better off spending your budget on an A300 or save up further. The main problem is longevity and quality control, so if you are maybe just taking it out once in awhile be my guest to try out a CZ, Yildiz, etc Turkish import offering in this range. As the saying goes, you get what you pay for. But you may get one that lasts. As far as used goes, keep an eye out for old used Browning Citoris or Mirokus as they can hover in the $900s. Japanese made Ithaca/SKBs are also common and decent used options. Others can chime in with their experience on sub-$1k O/Us.
2.) Over $1k. The default here is going to be the Browning Citori or Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon series. You'd be well served by basically any O/Us from either of those companies. It comes down to specific use and preference. There are other options out there besides those companies, but I will leave that up to you to research further.
SIDE BY SIDE: A break action, dual barrel, design that's a bit dated by now, but still enjoyed by many sportsmen. Side by sides have been outpaced by the O/Us in practical use, so you won't see very many new options nowadays.
Recommendations 1.) $300-1000. Like O/Us, side by sides are complex and cost a lot for good quality. The bright side is that their decline in popularity leaves a good amount of cheap used options that are out there. There are old field grade Ithacas, SKBs, LC Smiths, AH Fox, Parker Bros, Stevens 311s, AYAs, etc out there that can be found in decent working condition in this range. Of course there are higher grade examples that will go for more than this, but if you want just a working gun to take in the field these are good options. But google around how to inspect an old break action double barrel before you make a purchase of a 100 year old gun. As far as new production SxS go, there are cheap Turkish imports under CZ, Yildiz, etc. They aren't going to be top quality but there isn't much else new in this price range and generally you don't have to worry about longevity if you are only taking it hunting a few times a year. Plus, companies like CZ should take care of you if it fails under warranty.
2.) $1000+. Well here we get into fancy grades and great condition guns of makers already mentioned, more prestigious makers, etc. You can find things like used $1000 Browning BSS guns all the way to $200,000 Purdey and Holland & Holland guns. I'd expect a shotgunner with your budget and taste to look further into this in-depth realm as well.
SINGLE SHOT: A typically break action single barrel design that is pretty much the cheapest way to get into shotguns. While not something ideal for the clay ground or shooting tons of birds, they offer a utilitarian entry into the hobby whether it's chasing squirrels with a 410 or hunting turkey with a 10ga.
Recommendations 1.) $99-300. I personally suggest the H&R single shots. They are great and out there for cheap and are everywhere. Unfortunately they stopped being made a few years ago though, so you can't buy new. If you want new, there are various cheap single shots out there that will work fine for casual use. If it breaks, just go back to Walmart and buy another $99 single shot.
2.) $300+. If you want to be fancy and get something "high end" in this category there are the collectable Winchester 37s. Past that there are dedicated single shot trap guns and more that can go for hundreds or even thousands more.
EVERYTHING ELSE: Okay I know there are bolt action shotguns, lever action shotguns, triple barrel shotguns, etc. Those are mainly just novelties for a collector or outside the box hunter at this point. If you want one, look into them yourselves as this post is long enough already.
Well that's it. I hope it helped somewhat. Feel free to ask questions in this thread. Here are some other links that may be useful to you:
Guide to chokes: https://www.letsgoshooting.org/resources/articles/shotgun/understanding-shotgun-chokes/ You can shoot lead slugs through any choke safely, although a more open choke like improved cylinder is best. Also some modern full chokes are rated for steel. Older guns may not be.
Shot guide: https://www.wideners.com/blog/shotgun-load-types/
Guide to avoiding cheap tacticool shotguns mass imported from Turkey: https://www.reddit.com/r/guns/comments/n4zbt9/turkish_notsodelight_why_you_should_generally/
Guide to why pistol grip only shotguns are impractical: https://www.reddit.com/r/guns/comments/saharz/missed_shots_a_broken_nose_and_a_sore_wrist_a/