Riflerich
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You don't say what your budget is but my favorite is a benelli ultra light.
20 Gauge recommendations
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1100RemingtonMan
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Remington 11-87 or 870 Wingmaster
You asked a broad question which leads to broad answers. However, if you are looking for a utility hunting rig-you cant go wrong with one of these. Light, well balanced between the hands, swings well for such a light gun and functions as it should. I shot one of these on a 5 stand and was most impressed for what it is.
http://www.randywakeman.com/WhytheMossbergSA20istheBest.htm
http://www.randywakeman.com/WhytheMossbergSA20istheBest.htm
VikingsGuy
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I second this if you are on a budget. I have 2 of them - one I leave up at the cabin for impromtu grouse hunting and the second is what my teen-aged son uses for pheasant and grouse. I have even used mine for sporting clays and I think I shot it better than I shot my higher priced guns. I have had several friends on a budget buy them on my recommendation and all have been satisfied. If you can afford, I would still go with the bellinis or berettas mentioned above, but for just a little more than a pump, you get a heck of a gun.
Rancho Loco
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If the OP is looking at a Benelli autoloader, he owes it to himself to give the Franchi Affinity a look.
Gunner46
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Bought my 1st Moss 500 over 45 yr ago and I've never looked back. Hell, even the Marines issued me one, or three, and I'm still here.
One year I dropped 3 whitetails with a single shot each, without changing to a slug barrel.
Just adapt your shell to what your hunting. A 20ga hits just as hard as a 12ga, just with a bit less shot.
One year I dropped 3 whitetails with a single shot each, without changing to a slug barrel.
Just adapt your shell to what your hunting. A 20ga hits just as hard as a 12ga, just with a bit less shot.
el unit
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Another vote for the Mossberg 500. Reliable and indestructible. At least that's my experience for the last 28 years.
Cerebral Stalker
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I'm surprised no one has mentioned the Rem 1100 unless I missed it.
Touchdown88
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I use a CZ Bobwite SXS exclusively. It handles like a dream and hammers had its 3" shels.
Nick87
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I have a Browning 20 gauge bps 26" barrel like new with three chokes for $385 shipped if the op is interested.
shootbrownelk
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I'd look for an early used Remington Wingmaster from the 60's thru the 70's. Machined steel forgings instead of MIM stuff. They were built to last a lifetime. The Mossberg 500's from that era are worth consideration as well. I almost forgot about the Ithaca pump shotgun, another good choice.
