Best shotgun on Reddit
408 reviews from r/Shotguns, r/liberalgunowners, r/CAguns and 20 more subreddits
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#1
Mossberg
4.4
(122)
"Can never go wrong with a mossberg 500."
"$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."
"Maverick 88 or mossberg 500."
"Mossberg 500 12 ga."
"Maverick 88 with the 18.5 inch barrel. Short enough to be manageable for nearly anyone."
#2
Beretta
4.7
(94)
"I went with the a300!"
"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."
"A300 or a400 loaded with bubbas pissin hot loads."
"A400."
"For hunting … no. Go buy a Beretta on sale somewhere."
"Beretta A400 upland or xplor, benelli Montfeltro, browning maxus, franchi affinity."
#3
Remington
4.4
(45)
"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
4.9
(35)
"Love my Benelli Super Nova."
"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"
"This is a top notch choice. You're setting your standards nice and high for a first."
"Your buddy’s are right, it’s a great shotgun."
#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
4.4
(9)
"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."
"You could find a Winchester 101 O/U on gunbroker for about a grand."
"Winchester SX 3 or 4."
"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
(8)
"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."
"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
Browning
4.3
(7)
"Really, a Browning Citori is the only answer."
"I grew up hunting with a Browning BPS 12ga. I'm a lefty so the fact that it loads and ejects shells out of the bottom is great."
"Sx4, next question."
"I just picked up a new Browning Silver Field for $989 and prefer it over the A300."
"Take a look at trying to get a used beretta silver pigeon or a browning citori."
"Browning 12 gauge with gas system would be good."
"You might be able to find an old Browning Citori for 1000 if your lucky."
#9
Stoeger
4.3
(6)
"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 dad has a stoeger m3000 and it is dog shit. doesn’t cycle for shit."
#10
KSG
3.6
(7)
"Ksg, whatever anyone says it's still the best."
"KSG or a shockwave."
"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"
#11
Saiga
4.4
(5)
"I giggle when I shoot my Saiga 12, fwiw."
"Nothing more reliable than ak47 mechanics."
"Saiga 12 if you want to party."
"Saiga 12k semi shotgun spam."
"Saiga 12k in my opinion it shoots so fast."
#12
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."
#13
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"
#14
Vepr
5.0
(3)
"Vepr is something else."
"Vepr, Saiga, Origin 12"
"VEPR if you can afford it."
#15
A300
5.0
(3)
"A300 or franchi affinity."
"A300 all the way. They are worth twice as much as you buy them for."
"A300 ultima especially if you find one for $800 or less."
#16
Cacciatore
5.0
(2)
"12ga cacciatore is the best"
"Yep. 12ga cacciatore is best for birds."
#17
Coachman
5.0
(2)
"With exception of coachman, its the best shotgun."
"Love my coachman, especially a double mag when I find one."
#18
RIA
5.0
(2)
"Vr80 is fun as shit."
"RIA VR-80. It functions like an ar-15."
#19
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"
#20
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"
#21
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"
#22
Cold Shoulder
5.0
(2)
"The Cold Shoulder is even great for taking down scorched beasts."
"Cold shoulder is probably it right now."
#23
CZ
4.5
(2)
"A300, sx4, cz 1012, even the Tristar viper are all great guns in that price range."
"CZ’s 712 G3 Target is worth mentioning. Great gun for the money."
#24
SX4
4.5
(2)
"Get 12ga compact sx4 - gas gun will reduce the recoil."
"SX4 is an option in that price range."
#25
CYMA
4.0
(2)
"CYMA trishot shotguns cover pretty much every base."
"Cyma tri-shot."
#26
Cimarron
4.0
(2)
"Cimarron for sure."
"Get the Cimarron, it will work just fine."
#27
Breach
4.0
(2)
"I personally like the breach."
"I generally go for a Breach or Pacifier for the fire rate and ammo capacity."
#28
Bryson
4.0
(2)
"I like the bryson 890."
"Bryson 890. Extremely fast and speedy while still having range."
#29
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."
#30
KS7
5.0
(1)
"KS7 all day"
#31
SiCo
5.0
(1)
"The easiest shooting shotgun I have ever seen was one that had a SiCo Salvo12 silencer on it."
#32
Affinity
5.0
(1)
"I have two affinity 3s and love them."
#33
Keltec
5.0
(1)
"I like the ksg. Its compactness while still carrying more than a mossberg or 870 is really nice."
#34
Henry
5.0
(1)
"If you buy new, the Henry single shots are really nice."
#35
A400
5.0
(1)
"I would suggest upping the budget a bit to get her into a gas gun preferably an A400."
#36
940 Pro
5.0
(1)
"I got my 940 Pro for $760 - shoots great."
#37
Perazzi
4.0
(1)
"I finally settled on a DT11 as I feel weight matters to my swing."
#38
Savage Arms
4.0
(1)
"Check out the Savage Arms 220."
#39
Weatherby
4.0
(1)
"Weatherby sa-08."
#40
MAC
4.0
(1)
"MAC 1014. It’s a Benelli M4 clone."
#41
500
4.0
(1)
"Youth model 500 or 870 might work."
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