Best shotgun on Reddit
454 reviews from r/Shotguns, r/liberalgunowners, r/Hunting and 25 more subreddits
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#1
Mossberg
4.4
(125)
"My 500 is reliable as can be"
"I have the Mossberg 590A1 and the Barretta 1301 tactical mod 2."
"Can never go wrong with a mossberg 500."
"Just get them a Mossberg or Remington pump 12 Ga and have them use light recoil loads."
"$400-$500 and you can get a Mossberg 590. 12 GA is excellent for hunting."
"I would go with the Mossberg 500, I've got myself one from SportsmanOutdoorSuperstore."
"Mossberg Maverick 88 with an 18.5" barrel using low recoil 2.75" foster slugs."
"I recommend the Mossberg 590S SKU 51602."
"Get this Mossberg 590S with an adjustable length stock."
"Pump shotgun like Mossberg 500, 835 and the Remington 870 are hands down the best."
#2
Beretta
4.6
(101)
"A300 is a no brainer if you intend on going out more than once a year."
"I went with the a300!"
"Beretta a390 semi"
"You will fall madly in love if you get an A300 ultima."
"An A300 can be dropped in a swamp and still cycle no issue. Great choice"
"My Beretta came with 5 choke tubes, adjustments, and more and cycles everything from light to heavy loads."
"I got a beretta a300 and its awesome."
"I wished I’d forked out the cash earlier."
"- A400 or 1301 comp pro in 12g"
"A300 or a400 loaded with bubbas pissin hot loads."
#3
Remington
4.3
(48)
"Remington 870 pump"
"Remington 1100 semi"
"Anyone who has ever owned a Remington 870 12 gauge will tell you it has never let them down for small game."
"My Remington 870 20 gauge was a combo and came with a 20" cylinder choke slug barrel."
"Iv hunted most North American game and water fowl with it."
"Absolutely the best defense shotgun is 12 gauge 00 rounds."
"An older Remington 870 has ended up being my favourite firearm."
"I will always recommend a Remington 870 12g."
"Remington 870 Express Combo, two guns for the price of one if you want to row your own gears."
"Remington 870, Mossberg 500? I think or the 590, Benelli M4, heard good things about the Panzer M4 clone too, Maverick 88"
#4
Benelli
4.8
(39)
"Love my Benelli Super Nova."
"I love my Benelli M2 20 guage."
"Benelli !!"
"Buy once, cry once. Buy shit, buy twice."
"Yeah, I know they are expensive. Just buy it once and don’t worry about another shotgun for 20 years."
"An alternative would be an inertial semi automatic like a Benelli Super Black Eagle 3."
"88 is bang for buck. But i would save for a benelli super nova."
"I’ve shot every Benelli out there. Love the Super Sport and Ethos models."
"2-2.5k? You are right on the edge of Benelli m4.... Just take the plunge tbh."
"Benelli m4 IMO"
#5
Maverick
4.3
(17)
"For $230 you can’t complain, it’s a tank."
"Just get a maverick 88 in 20 gauge"
"My wife routinely out shoots me with her $200 Maverick 88."
"Maverick 88 or mossberg 500. I bought my gf her first gun which is an 88 and she loves that thing."
"1. Maverick 88. When I think Budget shotgun."
"Maverick 88 you can buy one for each entry way and for each side of bed for less than 900 bucks 😂 tried, true, tested nothing more needed."
"I have a Maverick 88 field security combo that I got for about $300 all together."
"If you're getting a shotgun, get a maverick 88 if you're looking to save money."
"Maverick 88 or the mossberg 500 for a little more."
"Maverick 88 Combo."
#6
Winchester
4.5
(10)
"Best shot gun I've owned."
"I upgraded from a m3000 to a Sx4 and literally couldn’t be happier about it."
"Sx4 best bang for your buck."
"Love my sx4"
"Winchester SXP. Underrated cheap pump shotgun."
"Get sx4 12ga youth model."
"If you/he want the simplicity of a pump gun, there are many at half that price or less that should suit your needs."
"You could look into the Winchester sx4, beretta a300 ultima, cz 1012 or 712."
"I also like a Winchester SXP."
"Winchester SXP is solid and <$300-350 everywhere."
#7
Franchi
4.6
(9)
"Go with the Franchi affinity 3."
"I’d recommend the Franchi Affinity or the obvious ones, Benelli SBE3 or Beretta A400."
"Franchi affinity 3. Spent the first two months of pheasant hunting with a 12g Remington 11-87, finally was able to get my Franchi out of storage and wow."
"Franchi hands down. I’ve had mine for several years now."
"Franchi affinity 3 or beretta a300."
"Franchi affinity 3."
"If he’s husky he might could handle a lighter 12g like a Fracnchi."
"The Franchi Affinity 3 should be in this."
"Franchi affinity."
#8
Stoeger
4.3
(7)
"I'm loving my 28" stoeger m3000"
"I still think the Stoeger M3000 is the best value out there."
"If you are interested in a semi auto, Stoeger M3000 has been really good gun."
"I love my stroeger p3000."
"Stoeger P3000 has been my recommendation lately."
"My stoeger P350 has been good to me thus far"
"My dad has a stoeger m3000 and it is dog shit. doesn’t cycle for shit."
#9
KSG
3.7
(7)
"I’d highly recommend them to anyone"
"Ksg, whatever anyone says it's still the best."
"KSG12."
"I would recommend KSG or Spas."
"KSG or Remington."
"Just know the KSG is fun but you MIGHT need to fuck with it to get it working perfect."
"Get a KSG these are cheap garbage"
#10
Remington 870
5.0
(5)
"Youth Remington 870/Mossberg 500 in 20 Gauge."
"Depends on the situation and ammo type. 870 is typically best in my opinion."
"870 by far the best in my opinion but that’s my opinion."
"If you ain’t a 870 user I can’t fk with you simple as that."
"The best one is the one you like using (870 fucks)."
#11
Saiga
4.2
(5)
"I giggle when I shoot my Saiga 12, fwiw."
"Saiga 12 shoots pretty soft too"
"Saiga 12 if you want to party."
"Saiga 12k semi shotgun spam."
"Saiga 12k in my opinion it shoots so fast."
#12
Cimarron
4.0
(5)
"Get the cimarron version. They work better and is way cheaper."
"Cimarron for sure."
"Buy one for fun, maybe to turkey or deer hunt with."
"Get the Cimarron, it will work just fine."
"1887 Repros are not BAD, they are just FINNICKY."
#13
Browning
4.0
(5)
"Really, a Browning Citori is the only answer."
"My dad’s Browning A5."
"Take a look at trying to get a used beretta silver pigeon or a browning citori."
"A decent over under like a Silver Pigeon or Citori is right in your price range."
"You might be able to find an old Browning Citori for 1000 if your lucky."
#14
Maverick 88
4.0
(4)
"Lowest good budget gun maverick 88"
"Mav 88 for you Ar15 for her."
"Maverick 88"
"Maverick 88 with the 18.5 inch barrel."
#15
Borderlands
5.0
(3)
"Pound for pound, you really can't beat the Hellwalker."
"Hellwalker. Easiest call of my life."
"My personal favorite is the Hellwalker"
#16
Vepr
5.0
(3)
"Vepr is something else."
"Vepr, Saiga, Origin 12"
"VEPR if you can afford it."
#17
Rizzini
3.8
(4)
"Rizzini has a couple of good offerings."
"Rizzini has a couple of good offerings."
"Check out the rizzini aurum, it’s in your budget."
"Beretta 486 or Rizzini BR550, ignore the Turkish SxSs in this price range because they're garbage."
#18
AYA
4.0
(3)
"AyA or Upland Gun Company have some options in that price range."
"Something Spanish. Aya, Ugartechea, arrizalabaga, v sarasqueta, Grulla, and or Arrieta."
"Get an AYA or a Grulla. SxS."
#19
Cacciatore
5.0
(2)
"12ga cacciatore is the best"
"Yep. 12ga cacciatore is best for birds."
#20
RIA
5.0
(2)
"Vr80 is fun as shit."
"RIA VR-80. It functions like an ar-15."
#21
Cold Shoulder
5.0
(2)
"The Cold Shoulder is even great for taking down scorched beasts."
"Cold shoulder is probably it right now."
#22
A300
5.0
(2)
"A300 or franchi affinity."
"A300 all the way. They are worth twice as much as you buy them for."
#23
Vepr 12
5.0
(2)
"I have had a saiga 12 and still have a Vepr 12. Get a Vepr and don’t look back"
"I own a Saiga 12 and a vepr 12 both rock"
#24
Saiga 12
5.0
(2)
"I own a Saiga 12 and a vepr 12 both rock"
"I have a saiga 12 police edition with the straight insert mags and absolutely love it"
#25
Lynx 12
5.0
(2)
"I like my Lynx 12 that I bought just before the ban for $300."
"If you can find one at a decent price the Lynx 12 is definitely the best of the cheap AK shotguns"
#26
Coachman
5.0
(2)
"With exception of coachman, its the best shotgun."
"Love my coachman, especially a double mag when I find one."
#27
Mossberg Maverick 88
4.5
(2)
"Try it and lmk. it's called Mossberg Maverick 88 Security 12 Gauge"
"Mossberg maverick 88."
#28
Mossberg 500
4.5
(2)
"Mossberg 500 is my go to for a woods/wetland shotgun."
"A simple youth model 20 gauge, either a mossberg 500 or Remington 870 would do great for you."
#29
Upland Gun Company
4.5
(2)
"Take a look at Upland Gun Company. They make custom fitted shotguns at a very reasonable price."
"You can get into an Upland Gun Company side by side comfortably in that price range."
#30
Caesar Guerini
4.0
(2)
"If want something other than a B gun, there is Caesar Guerini or Fabarms."
"No point recommending a Caesar Guerini."
#31
Fox
4.0
(2)
"Parker or Fox built early 1900s in a clean condition would be really nice."
"I'd recommend an LC Smith, Parker, Fox, or Lefever."
#32
Mossberg Shockwave
4.0
(2)
"First recommendation is a Mossberg shockwave."
"If this small woman can handle a Mossberg 12 guage shockwave, which loses that crucial third point of contact, then almost anyone can handle a full size 18'' 12G with stock."
#33
CYMA
4.0
(2)
"CYMA trishot shotguns cover pretty much every base."
"Cyma tri-shot."
#34
ATI
4.0
(2)
"However I have enjoyed my ATI Nomads."
"Yeah, there are prettier guns out there, but this is cheap, functional, and folds all the way."
#35
Bryson
4.0
(2)
"I like the bryson 890."
"Bryson 890. Extremely fast and speedy while still having range."
#36
Parker
4.0
(2)
"Parker or Fox built early 1900s in a clean condition would be really nice."
"I'd recommend an LC Smith, Parker, Fox, or Lefever."
#37
Weatherby
4.0
(2)
"Got it for a little less than $800 after tax."
"Weatherby Element."
#38
Breach
4.0
(2)
"I personally like the breach."
"I generally go for a Breach or Pacifier for the fire rate and ammo capacity."
#39
CZ
5.0
(1)
"My junior high daughter likes her 20 gauge CZ 680."
#40
Unknown Shotgun
5.0
(1)
"The best shotgun is the one in your hands when the birds flush, fly over, or come strutting in."
#41
Remington 870 Compact
5.0
(1)
"Am i really the first on here to suggest a 870 compact?"
#42
Remington 870 Youth
5.0
(1)
"Check out the Remington 870 youth model."
#43
Winchester 1300
5.0
(1)
"I have a special place for a Winchester 1300 which also takes 3 inch shells and also has removable choke."
#44
Remington 870 Express Supermag
5.0
(1)
"For the price I’d go with a 870 express supermag"
#45
Mastiff
4.0
(1)
"Eva-8 and Mastiff both still shred."
#46
Italian
4.0
(1)
"As pump is ruled out, either a Semi automatic, or a double barrel O/U or SxS."
#47
CSM
4.0
(1)
"CSM for sure."
#48
Merkel
4.0
(1)
"The very best value for money would be a used German o/u or side-by made by Merkel."
#49
Fausti
4.0
(1)
"I think Fausti/Upland Gun Company has side by sides in that price range."
#50
Lefever
4.0
(1)
"I'd recommend an LC Smith, Parker, Fox, or Lefever."
#51
LC Smith
4.0
(1)
"I'd recommend an LC Smith, Parker, Fox, or Lefever."
#52
Connecticut Shotgun
4.0
(1)
"Connecticut Shotgun co."
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