Hunting Shotgun reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 232 Reddit reviews across 8 subreddits and 34 posts to rank the best Hunting Shotgun brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Hunting, r/Shotguns, r/guns, r/Firearms, r/sportingclays. Top-rated brands include Mossberg (4.4/5), Remington (4.2/5), Benelli (4.7/5).
Stats
Reviews232
Subreddits8
Posts34
Brands53
Products54
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#1
Mossberg
4.4
(49)
"Mossberg 500, Remington 870, Benelli nova are all great pumps in that price range."
"Mossberg 500 and Maverick 88 both have very well priced security combos."
"I own a Mossberg 500, it works great."
"Mossberg 500 with 18" and 20+" barrel would do both."
"I bought a Mossberg 535 for ducks and geese, it’s a pump yes not semi but it’s been a great gun with tons of abuse."
"Go to the pawnshops around where you live and try to find a Mossberg 500. One of the best guns ever made."
"New Mossberg, old Remington 870 wingmaster, or Benelli Nova. Can't really go wrong with any of those."
"A Mossberg 500 or a Benelli Nova will do anything you need, and aren't typically plagued by the QC issues Remington has been having."
"Mossberg 590 and Rem 870 are both dope."
"I'd go with a regular Mossberg 500 and skip the pistol grips."
#2
Remington
4.2
(40)
"I have the 12 GA Remington 870 in duck blind camo, and the push on my shoulder is less than my wife's 20.. lol"
"Remington 870s most the time are under $500 i got mine at tractor supply for $250 and I’ve shot duck,deer, and turkey."
"The answer is always 870. Always. Its not sexy, or cool. Just goes bang everytime and as dependable as a 50 yard hammer to do its job."
"Mossberg 500, Remington 870, Benelli nova are all great pumps in that price range."
"I took a deer at 90 yards this season with a Remington 870 tactical and a $25 Tasco Scope."
"Best all-around shotgun there is."
"You'll be hard pressed to find a more reliable and venerable shotgun ever made."
"My recommendation is a remington 870 for the shotgun and a model 700 in 7mm magnum for the rifle."
"870 is fine in every way, and cheap"
"Can't go wrong with an 870"
#3
Benelli
4.7
(26)
"For autos I only get Benelli. Once you take apart a Benelli and compare it to taking apart other guns you won’t choose anyth"
"Benelli Montefeltro at 1449 is a solid choice"
"Benelli SBE 3, I love mine!"
"Benelli Nova pump. Indestructible, right in your price range, shoots anything you want to feed it, and comes with with 3 chokes."
"I'll second the SN. Such a solid gun, especially for the price."
"Mossberg 500, Remington 870, Benelli nova are all great pumps in that price range."
"Benelli Nova is a great gun."
"I picked up a Benelli Supernova with a 24” barrel as my general purpose hunting firearm."
"Best pump guns on the market right now are the Browning BPS and Benelli Nova/Supernova series."
"Benelli Nova is high on the list currently"
#4
Beretta
4.5
(19)
"I like the A400 better , because it shoots 3.5 , i do some goose hunting and turkey, it's become my everything gun"
"I'm a big fan of the Beretta a400 line (comes with adjustments)"
"I have an A400 xcel, and my brother has an A300 Ultima. Is the A400 nicer? Sure, but having shot them side by side, the a300 is a very nice, reliable, durable shotgun"
"I can tell from experience buy once/Cry once Beretta,A400 , is the best do all gun on the market"
"I use an A300 Ultima 12 ga. for ducks and even shot trap once. No issues whatsoever."
"I shoot the a300 outlander and could not be happier."
"The gas operated Beretta's will cycle a wider range of loads without having to adjust anything. Super reliable too. And shoot super smooth."
"Shoot a 390. A300 And A400 and all function wonderful wasn’t a beretta guy but all of a sudden there I was!"
"I have a Beretta A300 ive been very happy with."
"If you are brand new to shotguns and have the cash, the Beretta 1301 Tactical is probably the best out there right now."
#5
Winchester
4.8
(8)
"I own a Winchester SX3 and I love it!"
"Winchester SX4 might be my favorite in the sub-$1000 category."
"Keep your eye out for a used Winchester 1300. She's the workhorse of my waterfowl guns."
"I have a Winchester sxp its my first gun and its fucking awesome its 2 years old and has around 1000 rounds through it... Super accurate with slugs."
"Regarding the Winchester SXP - did a lot of research to find a good shotgun for my wife... it's a really good shotgun... perfect for women, but not designed to be a women's gun."
"I love pumps and I have a an 870, mossberg 500, SXP and the SXP is my go to. I have hunted with all of them."
"You can get a Winchester Model 12 in 12 gauge in good condition for that money."
"I shoot a Winchester SXP with no issues."
#6
Mossberg 500
4.3
(7)
"I upgraded to the 870 express from the local Walmart, and it’s still my go-to shotgun."
"I have used it for quail, turkey, rabbit, deer and pig."
"Used Mossberg 500, then buy whatever barrel is needed for each season"
"Mossberg 500 is a good choice too and cheap. Pump. I use it for duck and dove hunting."
"You could get a Mossberg 500 with a rifled slug barrel for deer."
"I got a Mossberg 500 as my first shotgun."
"A mossberg 500 is a cheap and reliable shot gun."
#7
Franchi
4.3
(7)
"+2 for the affinity. I picked up the waterfowl elite last year for around $1200"
"I love my franchi affinity 3 20gauge I haven’t shot a 12 gauge since I got it."
"+1 for Franchi Affinity."
"Affinity 3 at closer to a grand is a good choice too."
"Save $200 more and buy a Franchi Affinity."
"Just upgraded to a franchi affinity. Great gun."
"I can personally recommend the Franchi 48 AL."
#8
Remington 870
4.1
(7)
"That thing is a tank and is a very well made gun that will last generations."
"The new 870s are perfectly fine. And are perfect for what you want."
"Remington 870 Fieldmaster- longer barrels usually work best for wingshooting."
"Go to your nearest gun shop and pick up a Remington 870 for around $400. Comes with multiple chokes and will work great in every shotgun hunting situation you can find."
"870's are still decent."
"870's are still decent."
"Remington makes an 870 combo as well."
#9
Browning
4.8
(5)
"Used browning bps Fantastic guns."
"Browning Bps, In my opinion is hands down the best pump shotgun for hunting."
"Browning BPS is one of the best starter shotguns out there."
"Best pump guns on the market right now are the Browning BPS and Benelli Nova/Supernova series."
"Browning Silver Field or Maxus could be contenders."
#10
Ithaca
4.6
(5)
"A used Ithaca or Browning BPS would touch you in all the right priest places."
"I found a really nice Ithaca model 37F at my LGS for $350 and they usually run for that much used."
"Older 870s are great, sxp and nova aren't bad either, but if you want the best pump you can find an Ithaca 37 is it hands down."
"One of the coolest shotguns out there is the Ithaca M37. It’s a pump action, ambidextrous, with lots of mod options out there."
"Fantastic shotgun design that is accurate, convenient."
#11
Weatherby
4.3
(4)
"I have thrown everything through mine are ran flawlessly."
"New Weatherby Elements sell in that range."
"I'd highly recomend the Weatherby SA 08 in 20 gauge."
"I have a weatherby that I enjoy."
#12
Stoeger
4.0
(4)
"I'd recommend a Stoeger M3000 or M3500 they were the most reviewed semi auto shotgun"
"Ive always found Stoeger is a reliable gun and can sometimes be found cheaper than other brands."
"A great gun for the price."
"Stoeger M3000 is probably the best value semi-auto."
#13
Maverick
3.8
(4)
"12 gauge Maverick 88 pump is all you need!"
"Don't get an 870, get a Mossberg Maverick. It's as cheap as you can ask for, but with good reviews and quality."
"Maverick 88 is another option if money is an issue. Essentially a Mossberg 500, but cheaper."
"I own both a maverick and an 870. The maverick isnt great quality, by any means, but they also dont cost as though they are."
#14
Beretta A400
5.0
(2)
"A400"
"If you don’t have a budget pick what fits best benelli sbe or beretta a400."
#15
Weatherby SA-08
5.0
(2)
"I’ve had a Weatherby SA-08 for hunting for 6 or 7 years now and haven’t had a single issue."
"I give two very enthusiastic thumbs up for my Weatherby SA-08."
#16
Benelli Nova
5.0
(2)
"Live my Benelli Nova, built like a tank."
"Just bought a Benelli Nova. Awesome gun."
#17
Mossberg Maverick 88
4.5
(2)
"Best purchase I ever made."
"Get a modern shotgun like a Mossberg or their cheaper, yet perfectly fine, off brand Maverick 88 and you'll have a shotgun that will last a lifetime."
#18
Remington Model 11
4.5
(2)
"It’s absolutely my favourite gun in my locker. It’s killed a lot of upland bird, and a lot of Turkey."
"I’ve shot many ducks with my Model 11. Shot thousands of steel loads through it."
#19
CZ
4.5
(2)
"One amazing option is the cz 712 at only $450"
"CZ has a couple options that should be around that price point"
#20
Beretta A300
3.5
(2)
"A Beretta A300 is the best shotgun you can get under $1000."
"For a first gun that you plan on hunting with, I would skip it. I would get something newer like a A300 or viper g2."
#21
Cabela's
5.0
(1)
"Get it from Cabelas, lifetime warranty and the best customer support"
#22
12 Gauge Shotgun
5.0
(1)
"A 12 gauge with slugs will absolutely level any deer you can get at so good choice."
#23
Auto Loader
5.0
(1)
"Buy the best auto loader you can afford."
#24
Savage
5.0
(1)
"Savage makes some awesome bolt action slug guns capable of killing deer at over 200 yards."
#25
Benelli Supernova
5.0
(1)
"+1 for a Supernova"
#26
Beretta A300 Ultima
5.0
(1)
"For a gun you're going to share with your wife I'd suggest the a300."
#27
Benelli M2
5.0
(1)
"Grab a Benelli M2 in 20ga. One of the best semi-auto 20’s."
#28
Remington 870 Super Mag
5.0
(1)
"Only the best starter/life shotgun of course."
#29
Mossberg 500A
5.0
(1)
"Love it and never had a problem with it."
#30
Mossberg 535
4.0
(1)
"I ended up going with the 535 combo."
#31
Break Action Shotgun
4.0
(1)
"If you wanna go really cheap, pick up a used break action shotgun from a pawn shop or gun store."
#32
Single Shot Break Barrel
4.0
(1)
"A single shot break barrel is a good cheap option if you are looking to buy."
#33
Semi-Automatic Shotgun
4.0
(1)
"There are semi automatic shotguns specifically designed for heavier loads."
#34
Modern Shotgun
4.0
(1)
"Any modern shotgun can easily shoot any commercial ammo that is meant for its chambering."
#35
A300 All Purpose Sporting/Hunting Gun
4.0
(1)
"I would look at the A300 as an all purpose sporting/hunting gun."
#36
Combo Hunting Gun
4.0
(1)
"My $0.02, that combo is a good option for a beginning hunter."
#37
Mossberg 500/590
4.0
(1)
"The Mossberg 500/590 security/field combo would be a good fit"
#38
CZ 1012
4.0
(1)
"Cz 1012"
#39
Franchi AL-48
4.0
(1)
"Franchi AL-48 & Benelli Montefeltro"
#40
TriStar
4.0
(1)
"The Turkish TriStar S/A guns get good reviews from their owners."
#41
Beretta 1100
4.0
(1)
"I'd be looking at budget Berettas, a Remington 1100, etc."
#42
Stoeger M3020
4.0
(1)
"Stoeger m3020 all day."
#43
Stoeger M3500
4.0
(1)
"Stoeger m3500 for 3.5 in shells."
#44
Mossberg 930
4.0
(1)
"Mossberg 930’s or Stoeger M3000’s both fall in this price range."
#45
Mossberg 835 Ulti-mag
4.0
(1)
"IMO best bird gun is Mossberg 835 Ulti-mag."
#46
Winchester 1300
4.0
(1)
"An 870 is hard to beat. The Winchester 1300."
#47
Remington 870 Express
4.0
(1)
"I bought an 870 express about ten years ago for my go to hunting shotgun."
#48
DP12
4.0
(1)
"I'd just pick up a DP12."
#49
NEF
4.0
(1)
"My NEF single shot .410 is very nice for the price."
#50
H&R
4.0
(1)
"Save some $ and check out the H&R Pardner."
#51
Pump Shotgun
3.0
(1)
"For that price your best bet would be a pump."
#52
Charles Daly 601
3.0
(1)
"A very inexpensive semi would be a Charles Daly 601."
#53
Baikal MP-153
3.0
(1)
"Cheap semi? Baikal MP-153. Works like a train toilet."
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