These shotguns are rugged enough to withstand the harsh conditions of the duck marsh, and provide meat for the table. The days of granddad carrying his Browning Auto 5 to bag feathers and fur are gone. A shotgun designed to kill quails on the wings won’t be able to take down a goose with a high pass shot. We’ve compiled a list of the best waterfowl hunting shotguns on the market today. These guns are made to withstand the harsh conditions of the duck marsh, and provide meat for your family.
Browning BPSThe Browning BPS, or Browning Pump Shotgun, has been around for over 50 years. It has proven itself in the field. Browning made some improvements to this shotgun, which is well-known for its use in the duck marsh. Browning made some improvements to the shotgun, including a redesigned stock and forearms and an Inflex recoil system. The trigger guard is larger and more glove-friendly. The model is 8 pounds in weight and has a 3 1/2-inch chamber to shoot big geese. It comes with three Invector Plus chokes. It has a 26-inch barrel and a 14 1/2-inch pull length. Also, it comes with sling-swivel-studs to help you get through the swamp. This is quite a shotgun.
MSRP: $829.99; Browning.com
Benelli Super Black Eagle 3
Benelli shotguns are renowned for their quality. Benelli shotguns are renowned for their quality and versatility. The Super Black Eagle 3 is the waterfowl shotgun of choice. The standard model is 12-gauge with a 3.5-inch chamber. However, the 20- and 28 gauge versions are available with different chamber sizes. The Super Black Eagle 3 also has a variety of barrel lengths, finishes, and configurations. The stock is called Comfort Tech 3. It was created to significantly reduce recoil through embedded shock-absorbing inserts as well as a butt pad. To soften the impact of impacts on the face, the latest version also includes a cheek-comb pad. Benelli claims that the new loading system makes it easy to reload.
MSRP: Starting at $1,799; BenelliUSA.com
The Remington V3 Pro WaterfowlFollowing the footsteps of its daddy, the VersaMax, the V3 has established itself as a soft-shooter. The V3 Pro Waterfowl is a shotgun that can shoot light target loads and dove loads, while also handling large turkey and magnum goose loads. Cerakoted receivers are the real deal for duck hunters. A shotgun hunter is more demanding than a duck or goose hunter. The V3 Pro Waterfowl comes with three extended chokes, each one black and modified. There is also a drop and cast adjustment shim. The barrel measures 28 inches in length and the pull length is 14 1/4 inches. This could be the duck gun you have been searching for.
MSRP: $999; Remington.comOn the Mark With More Shotgun Info. Stoeger M3500 WaterfowlStoeger responded to waterfowlers with new features for its M3500 Waterfowl shotgun. Cerakoted barrel with Flat Dark Earth finish receiver and receiver are the best features for waterfowl hunters. Realtree MAX-5 Camo is used for the stock and forend. The M3500 is an inertia driven gun. It is easy to load, unload, and operate in cold conditions thanks to the bolt-release button and large bolt handle. The magazine tube’s loading port is specially designed and beveled to make it easy to insert shells with gloved hands. The Waterfowler comes standard with five (IC, M and XFT), extended choke tubes and an wrench. This allows for the gun to be adjusted for drop and cast. The vented rib runs full length and is topped by a red-bar front sight that makes it stand out in low light. The receiver can be drilled and tapped to allow for an optic. It also ships with a paracord strap. The M3500 can shoot 2 3/4 -, 3 and 3 1/2-inch ammo. It weighs 7.8 pounds, has a 14-3/8-inch pull length, and comes with a 5-year warranty. This is a large duck gun.
MSRP: $849; StoegerIndustries.com
CZ-USA 1012 Synthetic Oak Bottomland CamoHunting Shotguns Should Do One Thing Without Failure: Go boom! Every time you pull the trigger. The CZ-USA 1012 in Mossy Oak Bottomland is a semiauto that shoots anything you put in it. It can fire light loads up to 2 3/4 inches in length, as well as heavy loads up to 3 inches in diameter. CZ-USA put their 1012 through the paces, firing more than 5,000 rounds with no cleaning or lubricant. The 1012 Synthetic is 14 1/2 inches long, has an 8mm flat ventrib, 28-inch barrel and extended black chokes. It weighs in at a remarkable 6.5 pounds.
MSRP: $749; www.CZ-usa.comTriStar ViperMax 3 1/2-Inch MagnumTriStar added a 3 1/2-inch chambered gun in its semi-auto line to cater to the waterfowl hunter. With a two-piston system, the Viper Max lets you shoot anything from light target loads to heavy waterfowl loads. The Viper Max has light- and heavy load pistons. This piston can be used for 2 3/4-inch shells. Heavy magnum rounds will use the heavy-load piston. For easy retrieval, the secondary piston can be stored in your forearm. The Viper Max includes four Beretta/Benelli mobil chops (SK, IC and M, F), aswell as rubber grips on the stock, forearm, and recoil pad. The Viper Max also comes with a five-year warranty.
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