BobbyGuyFilms the 870 rem and 835 Moss is an amazing go to gun for the price, yes yes do a gun cleaning. Keep up the Awesome Filming . I need that Hat tho!! And yep your the guy I follow when it comes to pulling in them ducks on a string. Ahhh yeah buddy thanks for the tips!
I bought a winchester sx4 honestly you can get them at midrange price for 2 3/4” & 3” and its one of the highest rated shotguns out there. If u have the money for a franchi affinity just buy a Winchester even if u have to save a bit longer because its just a beautiful gun. And just for reference i have a lot of shotguns ranging from remington 870 to berretta A400 as well as 5 others. Winchester sx4 is still my go too. But thats just my opinion.
I remember your previous video upon this subject when you first got the Franchi Affinity which is what I and my youngest brother have and LOVE IT!!! Thanks for an updated video on this HUGE topic Bobby. :) The step up in the Franchi line to the 3.5 in shells was the Intensity, but now it is just the Affinity 3 and 3.5 which is confusing. They do have bigger knobs on the bolt and the button for the bolt release in the newer 2017/18 models for both guns. The 3.5 model is $850 for black and $950 for Mossy Oak Bottom Land, and like you said the 3 inch Affinity is below $800. The Stoeger is a great gun too a little heavier than the Franchi but you are in the $500-700 range depending on chamber size and if it is camo. The other semis under $900 that I would recommend would be the Beretta A300 series, Winchester Sx4s, and the new CZ-USA 712 G2 which is a beautiful gun with bronze cerakote metal parts and camo stock/foregrip for the $550 price at Cabela's/Bass Pro.
Yildiz 12 gauge pump $279 at academy shoots 3" magnum shells comes with 5 choke tubes. Had one jam early on because I didn't rack it hard enough. Now I rack it as hard as I can and I don't have problems. Good gun
Thanks for the video, I’ve watched it several times since you posted it. I have been looking for two months and after handling half a dozen $6-800 semis I finally went with the franchi Affinity 3. Guy handed it to me at the store last night and it just felt right. Thanks and keep up the good work man.
Picked me up a Girsan mc312, a Turkish Benelli m2 replica. It takes 3.5 inch shells and only paid 440 bucks out the door for it. I don't really hunt much, maybe will go out once or twice per year. I hope it should serve me good.
My Browning Maxus has been absolutely flawless for 10 seasons now. Same results from others I know who have one. Shot many thousands of rounds out of it and it's never let me down. P.S. We shoot tons of big honkers here in eastern Kansas.
Browning BPS 12Ga Chambered 3 1/2". It's been my go to gun for the last 11 years! Left handed also so the bottom ejecting is awesome to have! The next shotgun I get will be semi-auto and 3" though, as I only use 3 1/2" for turkey season and early goose season.
I bought a used Remington 870 Wingmaster (that was manufactured in 1974) from my buddy for about $200. The extractor had been replaced but all other parts are original. Nothing fancy about it at all, I just keep it squeaky clean. My buddies joke around with me for having a 44 year old gun, I limit out just like them, and they've all got $1000+ guns. Could I shell out some cash for a "nicer" gun? Probably. But as long as this old one kills ducks, I'm keeping it.
They also have a new franchi affinity 3 and 3.5 they both have larger loading ports trigger guard charging handle and bolt release. They 3.5 can shoot 3 1/2 inch shells. All around amazing guns. The 3.5 will be my first semi auto
Stoeger M3000 is a pretty cheap but reliable semi, AS LONG AS YOU BREAK IT IN WITH AROUND 100-200 BUCKSHOT/SLUGS FIRST…. It WILL NOT cycle light 2 3/4 loads reliably until it is broken in, im tired of ppl shit talking the gun bc they don’t properly follow the manual’s instructions quite like myself lol
The Retay Mara Masai 3.5 inch 12 gauge with a 26 inch barrel is a fly first class design with a lower price than the alternatives. A 3 inch model is even more affordable.
I agree the mag tube extension sucks and I’ve only had it for half a year but I’ve put over 2 cases of 1 oz trap loads through it and have not had one jam or issues with cycling
Collin Culberson I bought one last season and my second hunt a piece of plastic broke in the action. So I couldnt use the safety or the trigger. They repaires it for me no problems. Their customer support was great. As well as the tube extensions my friend has one, but not sure where he got it.
PS, I like your "2 cents videos" keep them coming. My 2 cents for guys looking for a decent semi auto shotgun: I bought a new Beretta Outlander A300 semi auto shotgun in camo 4 years ago for $799. Its been a great shotgun. Very pleased with it. And light weight too. It shoots 3" or 2 3/4" shells. Now i believe u can find them for $100 less or buy the newer A400.
If you want skip the history go to third paragraph. I have always been a winchester shooter except for a few strays. grew up with model 12 16 ga. Then to super x1 then a 101 o/u on days I thought I might need 3 inch. Then along came the steel shot era and the 3 1/2 inch shell. I actually went to using a Remington SP10 for steel shot then when the loads were mainly 1300 to 1350 fps and you really needed large shot to have significant stopping power but man what a heavy gun 12 lbs. That was what actually started me carrying 2 guns one for close or fast birds like teal and the 10 for longer range bigger waterfowl but thats another story and generally the larger the gauge the better the pattern. I got a benelli SBE 1 and I just don't like the "hump" on the SBE or the rem 11 or the A5 browning. I can shoot them but they just don't feel as natural to me but they were good guns just not for me.. I do love the Benelli M1 12 and 20 gage. The Remington 870 and 1100 and later 11-87 did ok too but I wanted automatic for waterfowl because of the brush etc getting in the way and heavy bulky clothes (still shoot the model 12 at doves a lot. Like brownings except the ones with non rounded receivers but to me just a more expensive winchester and now they are Like the barrettes just aldont need another gun. The moss bergs to me were not the quality and similar to the remington's but if economics ruled great though I actually had 2 different people have their moss bergs have major malfunction in a my duck blind , one had the weld between barrel and the ring that fits over magazine tube come apart! One day I looked up and I had about 25 shotguns most of which I never used and many inherited and many special purpose ones ( for instance a winchester 101 O/U skeet and skeet). I decided to sell most and give some to children etc. I kept my grandfathers model 12 16gauge one super x1 and the 3 I actually hunt with a superx3 26 inch a superx2 28 inch and a super 3 turkey special which was a splurge. If I had to choose one it would be a super x 3 26 inch but the superx2 in 26 inch would be a close 2nd largely the x3 won out because its lighter for all around and still handles 3 1/2 inch shells. You can buy a good used 3 inch auto for around 5 to 600 dollars . Would much rather have a used better quality gun than a new so so gun. I didn't mean to leave out the Stoegger and Franchi both good goods bu mainly a less expensive version of benelli etc. One thing I would say don't by a used gun from trap or skeet shooter if you are not going to dismantle and inspect them likely they are worn to an advanced degree. I would at least do a field takedown and inspect the innards on any used gun. I strongly suggest find one you like trying other peoples etc, buy it and plan to keep it essentially forever. I shoot at ;east 3 cases of 3 and 3 1/2 inch shells every year and have used the x 3 since it first came out and the x2 way longer and have only replaced a few springs a recoil sleeve piece on magazine that was free from winchester and now they use the improved version. Don't worry about manufacturer gimmicks like faster operation etc. Unless you are an exhibition shooter it won't ever matter. Best tips: Spend time getting your shotgun to fit you and point naturally without "aiming". Practice some shooting with heavy clothes if you hunt in cold weather. For beginners shoot the hnd thrown clays skeet trap etc whatever it takes to get comfortable with the gun and study principles of lead whatever style you feel comfortable with. Don't go out and shoot a lot of skeet etc before a dove hunt clay birds don't act like the real thing maybe a round or 2 just to brush up if needed though I have never seen the need. and the best tip of all that Bobby does extremely well at HAVE FUN SAFELY.
The Beretta A300 Outlander is a fantastic gun for about $700. Solid build, great quality, super lightweight, and it stays cleaner than any gun I've owned. I cannot say enough good things about it.
My son bought the Affinity. It’s a great pointer! I went to buy an SBE3 and walked out with a Retay. Haven’t had a single problem with it except it kicks like a mule on crack!
I have had my SBE 1 , for 25 years. No way I will wear it out. I bought a Franchi because the reviews are great. That gun should last me the rest of my life. Time will tell.
I've went through several guns first was a Mossberg Maverick 88 we all called it the boat paddle used it for 8 seasons and still do then moved up in between those 8 seasons switched it to an 870 wingmaster that was giving to me by my grandpa used it for one season now it's my squirrel gun then to a Mossberg 535 hated that gun but my buddy liked it now it his spare then after the 8 used an a5 that was also my grandpas for a bit I liked it but I use it for field hunting mostly now then a versa Max had nothing but problems out of it traded it in for a Winchester sx4 won't ever go back I liked the Winchester this last year I bought a sxp love them both but the old boat paddle is still tried and true if the weather is bad that's the gun that gets brought out
I currently have a Winchester SX4 3 inch and I'm considering upgrading to a 3.5 Retay. I've always like the Benelli SBE3. That being said should I stop at the RETAY or continue to save and make the SBE3 happen? My son shoots a Benelli Montefeltro 20 guage and I have a buddy who has let us borrow his Benelli Super Sport so we do like inertia guns. Thank you for your input! Keep it up Bobby and Fred
935 is pushing $900. 835 is cheap because it’s a pump gun. Both have over bored barrels to 10 gauge specs...which makes patterns awesome. My refuge gun is a 835 with 26” barrel
If you’re gonna be hunting a lot, I would fork over the money for a Benelli, Beretta, or a Browning. Keep it clean, don’t let it rust. I’ve shot my M2 field for 10 years. NEVER JAMMED.
I picked up a Winchester sxp Black shadow in 3” cost me $375 on sale from $450 at Cabelas here in Canada price might differ where you are from. Can’t wait to get out there for my first season 🦆
BobbyGuyFilms yeah, you dont hardly ever have to clean the thing. It doesnt matter what shot or size its always money. Alittle long in size would be my only complaint. You know how it is slipping in at 2 in the morn and that barrel getting hung on every branch you walk by
My opinion on new Remington products is this, stick to making Ammo. I do like Remington, just none of their new products. I’ve had several over the last 10 years and I’ve had nothing but issues. I do own 3 Remington shotguns, but they’re from the late 70’s early 80’s 870, and wingmaster and they’re fantastic. I’ve always been a mossberg guy tho. Now I’m a Stoeger Mossberg guy. I’ve never had them fail, and I hunt, and shoot them a ton. Great video as always brother.
one other thing to add is gun fit if your gun dont fit you your not going to shoot it very well any way no matter how much it cost or how good it patterns
NO matter what Shotgun you end up with , make sure that your shooting ability is 100% practice a lot, it wouldn't matter if you had 4 or 5 inch magnums if you can't hit it won't matter . I Hunt where they have a lot of Big Ducks and Geese and I have an 870 Special Purpose and a Single Shot 10 and I have Never Had an Issue with them , they Hit and as the Man said Please Keep your Guns Clean in order for them to Function Properly . Merry Christmas to Everyone .
If your looking at a $700-800 price range for a shotgun just buy a Winchester SX4, you won’t regret it, look better and feel a lot better than the franchi
I bought one a year ago for ducks and geese. Im very satisfied with the gun black composite with a 28 inch barrel. Abit higher price for them here in Norway around 1400 US Dollars here the SX3 abit more expensiv maybe around 1600 US Dollars.
I just got a franchi affinity and it's the best shotgun I've ever owned. I have a $1200 Browning A5 and honestly I like the Franchi better. It shoulders better and I shoot better with it 👍
Bobby. Thanks for the video. Let’s do an active duty group duck hunt with some folks out of Fort Riley! We are always stuck on public land as we constantly move and don’t always have time to build relationships with the local civilians. Thoughts?
Good vid Bobby I shoot a stoeger 3500 and love it also have a couple 870's indistructable but I went and bought a super black eagle last year and I'm having a hard time in takin it out and banging it around 1800 wasted I think cuz I don't want to scuff it lol jeez😂
I had that issue with my Benelli M2 My son got me a SBE3 for fathers day. The SBE3 is made for taking it hunting so take it hunting. Best shooting gun i've ever owned. Cycles everything and never fails.
I own a 870 magnum express 12 gage. I want to try a semi automatic 12 gage I was thinking the sx4. Would you recommend that gun for a beginner for a semi auto shotgun? I would like to duck hunt but I have to get better at trap shooting clay targets first
Hey bobby your franchi affinity IS a benelli m2 made in the same factory every part is the same apart from one spring behind the trigger my old man shoots one I have a m2 👌🏻👍
What would be a good price for one of these used? I have been searching around online and doing research on a few different semi autos such as this Franchi Affinity, Stoeger M3500 or M3000, and the Beretta A300. I found a used Stoeger M3500 used for 400 but it was a little beat up. I am just now getting into shooting at age 20, and want a nice semiauto. I do have a Mossberg 500 20 gauge I am learning on as well as a new maverick 88 12 gauge my dad won and an old wingmaster as well.
I have a beretta a 300 it cost a little over 700 been dunked in the lake 3 times and got cleaned weeks later it only shoots 3 inch and in SC all we get is big hinkers and it with a kicks mod. And 3 inch hevi metal knocks them stone cold dead but thats my two sense
My a 300 works like a charm bought it because after years of misfires and almost going in the river or swamp several times I figured Stoeger wasn’t for me
MrBestshot33 nope! I owned the p350 for 4 years and loved it just wanted a semi and now more in love with the gun!! All of my friends own them and not a single problem.
HookzNHornz only time mine has EVER jammed was b4 i sanded/deburred the edges of the bolt carrier. There's a video on here check it out. Think its called " stoeger jamming problem fixed".
I’m really considering the Franchi Affinity 3.5 after watching your videos. What’s your opinion on this firearm? Is it the exact same as the affinity 3 but with a 3.5 inch chamber??? And what is the gun that you really want that you referenced at the end of the video?
Great info, didn't know anything about Franci. I shoot an 870 from the first year they offered it in 3.5 (96 I think) and it is bulletproof. But I've been thinking about a semi for a while, just scared of the sticker shock on the big name stuff.
So I'm new to duck hunting and this is my first year hunting, and I'm looking for a good shotgun thats on the cheaper side and is going to last me for awhile . What would u recommend for me?
No love for all the Winchester shooters?! Come on Bobby! The SX3 and SX4 are great budget shotguns. For 800-900 dollars you get a well handling, reliable, and fastest shotgun on the market.
I'm curious why the Mossberg 935 isn't being talked about and why they are being put down because they aren't as expensive. The mossbergs keep up with/outshoot a lot of the guns in the 700 dollar range while costing quite a bit less. That has to speak for something.
I have a stoger but I have had it for 3 years and I have just now had to replace some stuff now and it was because I shot it so much I was shooting 300-500 rounds a week through it
BobbyGuyFilms I currently own a tristar. In the owners manual it states to not use a choke tighter than modified with steel shot. Have you used a tighter choke and if so how well did it work?
Hey I have a price point of about 800-900 and I live up in the north and do need a 3 1/2 inch and was just wondering what u would recommend for a 12 gauge shotgun. Thx :)
go with the sx4 in 3.5 even if you dont think you need 3.5 never hurts plus its nice to be able to have the bigger chamber incase thats all your buddy brought with and you run out.
I am looking into buying a mossberg 930, Baretta A300, or a Remington V3. Any insight on one of those? I am in Florida and don't get to duck hunt a lot
First off, I love it that you can walk around the outside of your home with an uncased shotgun and not have the cops come. Second, all of what I'm about to say is IMHO, the 3.5 mag shells are amazing and I love bringing out those bad boys. You can get a used Browning Gold Hunter 3.5 gun for less than $600. There is no such thing as too much goose hunting shotgun, yes the ammo is expensive, but what's a few more bucks. 3rd why are your shotguns wearing out? What parts are failing? Aside from some springs that may need replacing, I don't think any of the guns you listed have weak parts that cause the gun to break? 3rd, you can get a new auto for $425 like the Mossberg 930, that is the largest US mfr flag ship model. And the 930 is built like a tank. It's over built if anything, weighing in at 7.10 lbs.
What Benelli model has parts that fit the Franchi intensity?I'm looking to get some bolt handles and oversized bolt releases and probably some chokes and just about anything I can get from Benelli/Franchi.
So I am looking between a franchi infinity and a Beretta a300 what is your take on those two guns they are basically the same price? I know clearly you like the franchi but any information on the Beretta?
o no dont get a 887 there junk for real a remington 887 you can bend it in half over your knee lol thats how junk they are i know i did it snapped it right in half and threw it in the garbage can and dont pump right and the bolt release breaks on them so the bolt wont say locked up just junk all the way around worst shot gun ever just look cool tho get a browning bps if you love pumps so much best made pump out there for a hunting shot gun and i said hunting shot gun because they dont break and have a top tang safety were it belongs
Also don’t let your shotgun break. If it breaks... FIX IT! Made that mistake. My Ithaca m37 broke and I was stupid and let it sit and it caused way more damage and rust if I had just fixed it fast it would look way nicer
Does the color of the gun matter all that much? I notice the guns in your videos on mainly black? I’m in the market looking at the sx4 but it’s a lot cheaper in black, just wondering if I need the max4 or not
Can you do a review of the franchi affinity with some footage of you shooting it and talking about recoil of inertia drive. I’m Torn between the franchi affinity and the Winchester sx4 ?
I just about bought a DUX game tote... but it only has six straps. I need seven. When is the game tote for the west coming out? Great vid though helped a lot!!!!
I have been killing ducks for 50 years with a supper x1 -2and 3/4 inch and had 0 problems with it .Now I hunt over decoys and my shots are 40 yards or less .That said what I find is speed is what kills ducks 1550FPS #4 is what I find works best for me .I would like to buy a new Super x 4 but I just can)t give up on Old reliable never fail me killing machine . Let me know what you think .
I’m looking for a new shotgun for about 500$. I love double barrels and my other option would be a supernova. What would you recommend as I am new to geese hunting
#1mossberg 935 Winchester sx 2/3/or 4 browning gold /sliver/ maxus you can go wrong for a pump browning bps {supernova weak choke tubes } same with all benellis have shit chokes and your paying for the name kinda like nike
I went to the silver eagle for 4 hundos and it blew up first run of Winchester 7shot steel what a piece of shit I’ll stick to my Winchester feather lite semi 23/4 I’m good enough to smoke them on the deeks lots of patience but it’s gold I hunt fish point in unionville Michigan you might have to come hunt here on October 15 but teal starts sept 1-30 yayayaya
