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Looking at getting mrs a shotgun for Christmas. She’s shot a 12 gauge decently but leaning more towards a 20 for her. She’s not the biggest woman, about 5’4, and I want her to enjoy shooting it and not hate the kick.
Thinking about getting her a Winchester SXP waterfowl hunter pump.
Would love to hear any input, or other suggestions. Would like to keep it under $1000 so that pretty much rules out any decent semis.
Thank you in advance
Take a look at one of these. I bought one a couple of years ago and it's now my go-to for upland and waterfowl.
https://www.cabelas.ca/product/10231...runder-shotgun
My wife used to shoot a 12ga Wingmaster and a 12 ga Stoeger semi. She could shoot them OK but didn't like the recoil. Sold the semi and got her a Browning Micro Midas over under in 20 ga. Fantastic gun and the recoil is a mere fraction of the semi. She loves it. Shorter length of pull and it fits her 5' 4" frame perfectly. Only thing is you're not getting one for 1K. Stay clear of a Stoeger 2000 semi. Nice Benneli action but the gun is too light for a 12ga and kicks like a filthy pig. One of the hardest kicking semis I've ever shot.
https://www.franchiusa.com/semi-auto...ity-3-catalyst
If i was going to get my wife a semi this would definitely be the one. This gun is specifically designed for women and smaller framed shooters. I'd get it in 20ga with 26" barrel. You can get it for about $1200 before taxes. Fully adjustable LOP. Beautiful semi. The TSA recoil pad that comes with the gun is fantastic. I shot my friend's wife's gun and couldn't believe how light the recoil was, even with high brass 3" waterfowl loads.
have a look at this one. Picked one up as want a beater gun for woodcock and grouse turnout not a bad semi for the price.
https://www.cabelas.ca/product/14842...omatic-shotgun
If it’s in the budget look for a used benelli montefeltro in 20ga. It’s a pleasure to carry in the woods and has very light recoil.
You won't go wrong with a SXP. They tend to have just a bit shorter length of pull and tend to fit smaller shooters well. TC
Winchester SX4 semi in 20 gauge. I have one and it's a dream to shoot
With your budget, I would very highly recommend you look into the used market to find your wife a semi-automatic over a pump gun. Look into a Mossberg SA-20, Weatherby SA-08, Winchester SX3, etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by FISH HUNTER
We went the pump gun route with my wife at first, and it just wasn't the right choice. She doesn't do near the shooting that I do, and adjusting to a pump especially in a waterfowl situation was very difficult. It was essentially a single shot waterfowl gun for her.
-N.
Benelli Supernova pump would be my first choice, very low kick back compared to SXP. I have the 12G currently.
Stoeger M3500 also a good gun, my friend has a semi auto, bought it for 1050 I believe recently, I took it on my last duck hunt, did not disappoint.
My dads got the gun you mentioned in your post OP.
I havet shot any slugs out of it, but I used it for turkey and geese and its got almost no recoil on it and thats in 12G not sure about the 20g
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Yes the benelli supernova is like shooting a pellet gun. 0 kick my cousin has 1. But the price point is a little high imoQuote:
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The Supernova is only made in 12 gauge, and the 3500 is a 3.5" 12 gauge....Quote:
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If you read the OP he wants something that doesn't kick to much which is why he's thinking about a 20. The 12g supernova kicks less than any gun I've ever shot. Including 20s.Quote:
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Just saw the SA-08 compact on sale on cabela's site $749.
https://www.cabelas.ca/product/14842...omatic-shotgun
My oldest boy has the Weatherby SA-08 in 20 Gauge, sweet little gun
So you're saying a pump 12 gauge -- AKA the Benelli Supernova recoils less than a gas operated semi auto 20? Think again.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bowjob
At 5'4", I wouldn't recommend a 12 gauge in any situation for his wife.
-N.
I thought they both came in 20G also, thanks for correcting me ... no need to get sensitive about it though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sprite
My wife is also small frame, she shoots my super nova just fine. but dont think she would last a full day of high action hunting with it.
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Kind of hits all the bullet point eh?
You bet! They're a sweet little gun.Quote:
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-N.
I had completely forgot about the weatherby semi, seems to have pretty good reviews. Will definitely look into it.
Loving all the input folks, keep it coming.
Thank you
Funny story. Never hear of the weatherby shotgun ya their rifles but not the shotguns. Went to Bass pro looking for a soft shooting gun for dad who developed a bad shoulder. Said to the guy behind the counter., "Dad needs a soft shooting gun for turkey" he brought out this shotgun from Turkey. At that time was on special for $600. Warranty is based in BC but figured at that price if it was crap easily discarded. As it turned out I've taken to run it on my upland hunts.Quote:
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Just wanted to circle back on this and thank everyone for their suggestions.
Ended up blowing the budget and got her the Franchi Affinity 3 compact.
It should fit her perfectly and serve her well, seems like a very well put together gun.
Can’t wait to see the look on her face when she opens her own very first gun.
Thank you all