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Title: What 12 ga semi auto is everyone using?
Post by: CrustyRusty on April 16, 2018, 04:37:17 PM

Im curious what is the most common 12 ga semi being used by members. Can't figure out how to run a poll, so please chime in.

I'm using a SBE2...Rhino choke and hevi 6's

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Post by: taylorjones20 on April 16, 2018, 04:52:30 PM

SBE2

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Post by: MK M GOBL on April 16, 2018, 05:10:03 PM

I have two dedicated turkey guns and a backup. (2) Remington 11-87's and a (H&K) Benelli SBE.

Both of my Remington's are TKM's

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Post by: BrowningGuy88 on April 16, 2018, 05:20:15 PM

Browning Maxus 26" running Indian Creek 665

I killed two with it this season and LB 5's. Bought a SumToy 672 to try in the off season.

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Post by: Double B on April 16, 2018, 05:24:25 PM

Beretta 390 12 gauge 24" barrel w 665 Hastings choke. I'd look at an A300 now if I was shopping.

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Post by: stinkpickle on April 16, 2018, 06:12:08 PM

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Post by: 29810434 on April 16, 2018, 06:13:49 PM

Benelli M2

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Post by: TJK68 on April 16, 2018, 06:53:26 PM

M2 and a M3500 Steadygrip, I have others but those are the only two semi's.

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Post by: bbcoach on April 16, 2018, 07:17:54 PM

I'll add a Great patterning semi, the Mossberg 935.

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Post by: 243kid on April 16, 2018, 07:21:16 PM

Remington Versa Max

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Post by: reynolds243 on April 16, 2018, 07:25:57 PM

SBE2

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Post by: mightyjoeyoung on April 16, 2018, 09:44:19 PM

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SBE2

You have good taste! :you_rock: X2 on the SBE II.

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Post by: Ross R on April 17, 2018, 04:27:55 PM

SBE II left handed

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Post by: Boilermaker on April 17, 2018, 05:20:42 PM

SBE2

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Post by: grousec on April 17, 2018, 09:21:10 PM

Mossberg 935

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Post by: lunghit on April 18, 2018, 04:28:26 AM

Winchester SX3 and Benelli M1 field.

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Post by: Tsawyer340 on April 18, 2018, 09:13:28 PM

11-87 and Versamax

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Post by: dirt road ninja on April 19, 2018, 02:11:53 PM

935

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Post by: WildTigerTrout on April 19, 2018, 02:31:48 PM

Benelli SBE I

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Post by: GunRunner on May 07, 2018, 08:13:28 PM

Franchi Affinity 3 - 12 ga.

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Post by: WNCTracker on May 07, 2018, 09:55:21 PM

SBE3

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Post by: jryser on May 07, 2018, 10:01:34 PM

SBEII and Beretta A400 Extreme

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Post by: AgingDisgracefully on May 07, 2018, 10:13:17 PM

Super vinci.

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Post by: outdoorsmen on May 08, 2018, 09:29:50 AM

Sx2

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Post by: Alberta Jonny on May 08, 2018, 10:58:12 AM

Maxus

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Post by: DeltaRunner on May 08, 2018, 07:14:01 PM

Winchester SX3 Longbeard with pistol grip.

I have a SBE in Realtree Xtra but she is a safe queen now.

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Post by: Jroddc on May 08, 2018, 07:45:55 PM

Browning Silver

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Post by: Tsawyer340 on May 13, 2018, 08:05:09 AM

11-87 shurshot
Versamax

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Post by: Prohunter3509 on May 13, 2018, 08:10:12 AM

Browning silver 24" barrel
I.c. 665 and lb.s 6's a man couldn't ask for more

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Post by: Ozark Ridge Runner on May 13, 2018, 10:53:56 AM

HK M1 and a current M2. Guys gotta have a spare you know.

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Post by: deerpoo22 on May 13, 2018, 03:10:53 PM

Yet another SBE 2 here

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Post by: outdoors on May 13, 2018, 05:35:35 PM

Versamax
M2 20ga
930

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Post by: PineyRooster on May 14, 2018, 01:31:05 AM

SBE2 26"

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Post by: the Ward on May 14, 2018, 10:41:56 AM

Vinci, 28" barrel. Some years I use it with the regular stock, sometimes with the steadygrip. Current configuration is with the steadygrip and 1-4x scope. Have also used a trs 25 and ff3 for optics also, both worked great.

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Post by: grousec on May 15, 2018, 07:48:28 PM

Mossberg 935

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Post by: Yoder409 on May 15, 2018, 08:07:09 PM

SX2 and SX3

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Post by: diyj98 on May 23, 2018, 08:26:13 AM

Remington 11/87. I bought it years ago used for my do everything shotgun.

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Post by: NC pine chicken on May 23, 2018, 11:46:29 AM

I use grandpa's 1100 factory full choke. She's a killing machine.

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Post by: Gobbler428 on June 15, 2018, 10:09:27 PM

SBE2 26" Jebs 655

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Post by: WiLL B on June 16, 2018, 11:34:35 AM

SBE 1

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Post by: 10gaugemag on June 17, 2018, 07:47:07 AM

Browning Gold NWTF 3" gun.

Just picked up an SX3 20 gauge in Bottomland to play with as well.

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Post by: IAGobbler87 on June 19, 2018, 07:18:18 PM

Beretta Xtrema 2 for when I actually take a 12 ga.

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Post by: land cruiser on June 19, 2018, 07:36:03 PM

Xtrema2 here, rhino chock, nitro ammo, burris ff3

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Post by: Gobbler428 on July 21, 2018, 04:41:23 PM

SBE2

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Post by: Hunt4spurs87 on July 22, 2018, 09:51:40 AM

1962 A5 Mag, with 24in Belgium vent rib barrel, IC .665

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Post by: ctwny1 on September 10, 2018, 07:35:27 AM

Browning "GOLD" 3 1/2" shooting Winchester Long Beard 3" shells with a Kicks Choke tube. A real killing machine.

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Post by: Ralph-NY on September 10, 2018, 12:00:46 PM

beretta extrema 391 angle port .650 choke

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Post by: CrustyRusty on September 18, 2018, 04:04:27 PM

Anyone using a V3?

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Post by: Gobbler428 on October 02, 2018, 11:11:16 AM

SBE2

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Post by: DICK FALDO on December 01, 2018, 11:40:21 AM

Super Vinci - Indian Creek .665 Long beard #6 and couldn't be happier!!

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Post by: KyScott on January 16, 2019, 02:06:15 PM

Winchester SX2 backed up by a 870 Max Gobbler

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Post by: Clydetaylor1 on January 16, 2019, 08:00:59 PM

11-87 & 870

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Post by: buzzardroost on January 16, 2019, 08:10:42 PM

11-87

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Post by: Parrot Head on January 17, 2019, 07:02:50 AM

Browning Gold Invector Plus with a Kicks.

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Post by: KentuckyLB on January 17, 2019, 09:03:30 AM

Winchester Sx4 26" barrel with a Indian Creek 665 shooting 2 5/8 of Nitro 8x9

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Post by: Ridge Rooster on January 20, 2019, 02:28:05 PM

11-87 Sure Shot 20 Gauge, actually got 2 of these set up similar with Burris FF3's mounted. Also have a SBE1 Steady Grip that I used for years, also with Burris FF3.

RidgeRooster

Just re-read post about what 12. I have not decided, kinda retired mine but I think I am gonna get it back out this year and shoot one with it. Mine, like I mentioned above is a SBE1 Steady Grip with Burriss FF3 with protector mount mounted on a 336 base with a God A Grip check riser pad. I will probably be shooting up the Mag Blends I have, but really want to try some of the new Federal TSS. I load TSS for my 20's but have not loaded any for my 12's. I also have an old school Green Leaf 11-87 with Tru-Glo sights that might see a day or two.

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Post by: Harty on January 29, 2019, 03:05:20 PM

Browning Gold NWTF 3.5. Contemplating switching to a Benelli.

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Post by: Swamper7 on January 29, 2019, 04:00:30 PM

M1 24" 12ga and a M1 26" 20 ga

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Post by: pdaugherty on January 30, 2019, 05:03:34 PM

Early 90s 11-87 3in #7 Hevi-Shot with Hevi-Shot choke tube, Vortex Venom sight. Rob Roberts worked the barrel over for me and it is amazing how much better it shoots.

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Post by: ospreydog on January 30, 2019, 05:39:11 PM

I have a TC Encore that I have done some turkey damage with but got an M2 I'm going to give a try this year.

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Post by: Turkeytider on February 02, 2019, 03:29:11 PM

Quote from: CrustyRusty on September 18, 2018, 04:04:27 PM
Anyone using a V3?

Did for early part of last season before switching to a dedicated turkey gun with optics ( 870 Super Mag + red dot ) . Handles turkey loads just fine and would have been OK, but I would have needed a red dot to adjust POA/POI. V3`s a fine gun.

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Post by: schief on February 03, 2019, 08:03:46 AM

two 1187. one is a 20ga compact model with Sumtoy choke and other one is 12ga with Jeb choke

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Post by: wchadw on February 03, 2019, 08:36:00 AM

Just got a new SBE3 with 24" barrel and steady grip stock in bottomland. Love it

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Post by: wchadw on February 03, 2019, 08:44:17 AM

Quote from: jryser on May 07, 2018, 10:01:34 PM
SBEII and Beretta A400 Extreme

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Out of curiosity, which do you like best? I have a couple of berettas and just bought a new sbe3

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Post by: jryser on February 03, 2019, 10:49:00 AM

Quote from: wchadw on February 03, 2019, 08:44:17 AM
Quote from: jryser on May 07, 2018, 10:01:34 PM
SBEII and Beretta A400 Extreme

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Out of curiosity, which do you like best? I have a couple of berettas and just bought a new sbe3

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I like each gun for different reasons - I'd have to say my Beretta 12 ga for modern gun - my Benelli has become my duck gun!! I LOVE my 1967 Browning Auto 5 Magnum Twenty for classic old. Plan is to use the 20 this year in Iowa!

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Post by: wchadw on February 03, 2019, 11:14:53 AM

Quote from: jryser on February 03, 2019, 10:49:00 AM
Quote from: wchadw on February 03, 2019, 08:44:17 AM
Quote from: jryser on May 07, 2018, 10:01:34 PM
SBEII and Beretta A400 Extreme

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Out of curiosity, which do you like best? I have a couple of berettas and just bought a new sbe3

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I like each gun for different reasons - I'd have to say my Beretta 12 ga for modern gun - my Benelli has become my duck gun!! I LOVE my 1967 Browning Auto 5 Magnum Twenty for classic old. Plan is to use the 20 this year in Iowa!

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Ok. I had a a300 turkey I just sold and got a benelli sbe3. I was torn between that and an a400. I have an old beretta 391 I use for birds that I love

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Post by: mike103 on February 03, 2019, 10:43:28 PM

Quote from: wchadw on February 03, 2019, 08:36:00 AM
Just got a new SBE3 with 24" barrel and steady grip stock in bottomland. Love it

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I looked and did not see theses on the Benelli site.

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Post by: wchadw on February 03, 2019, 10:51:48 PM

Quote from: mike103 on February 03, 2019, 10:43:28 PM
Quote from: wchadw on February 03, 2019, 08:36:00 AM
Just got a new SBE3 with 24" barrel and steady grip stock in bottomland. Love it

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I looked and did not see theses on the Benelli site.

https://www.benelliusa.com/super-black-eagle-iii-shotgun

Then click on select finish/stock mossy oak bottomland steadygrip

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Post by: SOCOM304 on February 20, 2019, 11:28:55 AM

Benelli SBE II, 24" bbl, steadygrip

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Post by: tha bugman on February 20, 2019, 11:30:28 AM

Mossberg 930

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Post by: Lazy coyote on February 20, 2019, 03:22:56 PM

Superx3 LB

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Post by: DKG on February 21, 2019, 06:32:19 PM

Mossberg 930. When I finally have a free saturday I have to go out and pattern it

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Post by: limbhanger777 on February 22, 2019, 04:24:47 PM

SX4 turkey cantilever!

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Post by: Walkerhuntfish on February 22, 2019, 07:47:36 PM

I picked up the Beretta A400 extreme plus in September. Killed a ton of game with it this fall and winter. Getting all the turkey additions lined out on it right now. But the old bps is ready if the confidence downturn show up in time for the opening of turkey.

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Post by: Vinci1964 on February 23, 2019, 10:14:22 AM

Quote from: AgingDisgracefully on May 07, 2018, 10:13:17 PM
Super vinci.

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Post by: tha bugman on February 26, 2019, 09:58:54 AM

Quote from: DKG on February 21, 2019, 06:32:19 PM
Mossberg 930. When I finally have a free saturday I have to go out and pattern it

Intial testing of mine revealed a very centered but high pattern. I ordered a set of Tru Glo sights for it along with an Indian Creek choke. Love the quick unload method along with that top safety...perfect for the right minded folks. ;D

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Post by: SOCOM304 on March 04, 2019, 10:35:38 AM

Benelli SBE II here. 24" bbl with steadygrip for turkey hunting.

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Post by: surehuntsalot on March 04, 2019, 10:51:39 PM

Stoeger M3020 20ga
ATA CY Super magum 3-1/2" 12ga

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Post by: gobblers roost on March 19, 2019, 12:45:55 PM

Benelli franchi patternmaster and ic chokes

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Post by: Twodogs on March 24, 2019, 03:40:47 PM

SBE II owners, I want to turn my SBE II into a dedicated turkey gun. Finding the steady grip stock in max 4 was easy; what do I need to mount a scope/sight? I was thinking red dot but welcome your suggestions. I am fairly new to turkey hunting but hooked. Thanks in advance.

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Post by: Twodogs on March 24, 2019, 05:56:09 PM

Thank you!

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Post by: Eddie12 on March 24, 2019, 10:21:46 PM

Stoeger M3000 with steady grip.

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Post by: RiverRoost on March 25, 2019, 08:19:05 AM

Quote from: DeltaRunner on May 08, 2018, 07:14:01 PM
Winchester SX3 Longbeard with pistol grip

Same here.

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Post by: Jcfd142 on April 02, 2019, 02:48:43 PM

New - Franchi Affinity 3 in Bottomland.
Old - 870 Supermag in MO breakup

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Post by: Southerngobbler on April 03, 2019, 04:45:07 PM

I got a Mossberg 935 this year and am pleased with it. Other than the factory tru glo type sight don't have enough adjustment to them so you have to get another sighting system. But at $700 it's still a good deal.

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Post by: Gooserbat on April 09, 2019, 10:31:13 PM

Benelli M2

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Post by: Mossygoose on April 13, 2019, 07:08:45 PM

11-87 Greenleaf and MOBU 935

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Post by: Sheetrock on April 13, 2019, 08:17:10 PM

Rem versamax with Carlson's longbeard shooting Winchester longbeard 3 1/2 #5

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Post by: Pistole on April 14, 2019, 08:55:22 AM

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190414/995c939bd7b6fa12ffab9ce17a4e3e2e.jpg)I love my Winchester sx3 longbeard pistol grip, I have had the good fortune to harvest 6 nice long beards over the past few seasons knocked them down with one shot longest at 32 yards.

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Post by: maytom on May 10, 2019, 12:46:16 PM

Another plus for the Stoeger M3500, recently picked one up with the pistol grip stock!!

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Post by: Weiner on May 11, 2019, 11:04:39 AM

Beretta Xtrema 2 with Carlson Turkey choke topped with a Nikon Turkey pro 1-4×24. This combo shooting Federal TSS #9 is simply deadly.

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Post by: Asevans on May 11, 2019, 08:47:06 PM

Benelli m1 super 90

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Post by: Longshanks on May 12, 2019, 10:15:59 AM

Beretta Xtrema 2
Beretta Outlander
Beretta 390 20g

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Post by: btomlin on May 14, 2019, 12:54:15 PM

plain jane black Escort mag with factory full choke sporting an accurate bronze bead on end of barrel....I'm boring. LOL. For some reason, the thing just can't miss with LB XR 6s. I got tired of lugging my versamax around so now I just shoot ducks with it.

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Post by: Manoflaw on May 16, 2019, 09:21:33 PM

Beretta A390. I just love those guns. I have 4 and always contemplating buying a 5th when I see one for sale.

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Post by: mmorgan9812 on May 16, 2019, 09:23:08 PM

Remington 1100

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