Need help choosing a gun

[Skull Hunter]

So I'm looking to get into my first true duck gun, but I am having troubles making a final decision so I'm looking for help. I'm set on getting a pump action with at least a 3 inch chamber, but would also like a 3.5 for if I ever move back to Ontario (for turkey). Reliability and dependability are big for me, and so far all three of these have their pro's and con's, so lets hear what all of you have to say.... Here are the choices...

Benelli Supernova
https://www.cabelas.ca/index.cfm?pageID=71&&section=1187&section2=1727&section3=1954&ID=291

Browning BPS field waterfowler
http://ca.wholesalesports.com/storefront/firearms/pump-action-shotguns/bps-field-waterfowl/prod186803.html

and the 870 Wingmaster of course but I'd have to take it out in the field and ruin the beautiful finish on it.

Any other suggestions will also be considered... Mossberg? 870 Express?

Thanks in advance for the info!
-Andre

[Casagrande]

Love my Supernova, but I am a shotgun newcomer. That said, I'd buy it again. Might have something to do with my Italian heritage!

[sparkes3]

i have a browning bps 10 guage and a mossberg 835 12 guage either one works great on fowl

[Ian F.]

"The standard" pump gun is the 870, there are a couple of dozen different models including synthetic and camoed, but just taking care of a gun is all you need to have years of service out of it in any condition.

Ian

[Ruger4]

Wingmaster ! :mrgreen:
You"ll have it for many many years and it will still shoot great til the day you retire it or hand it down like mine was. Little wear and tear over time will only enhance it's character :mrgreen: and great field memories as well.

[AlbertaDiver]

"The standard" pump gun is the 870, there are a couple of dozen different models including synthetic and camoed, but just taking care of a gun is all you need to have years of service out of it in any condition.

Ian


X2 Good stuff there.

[hntcrazy]

wingmaster for sure cant go wrong!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Spirit's Master]

870 Super Mag Synthetic. Durable. Shootable. Inexpensive. The matte finish on the barrel seems to be indestructible. And you can interchange the black synthetic stock and fore-end with camo patterns.

CWF

[buck nash]

wing master x, what is it now, 6

[heyblast]

Because I have it, the Browning BPS. My hunting partner has an 870 and he likes it. 3" is all you really need and 2 3/4" works just fine most of the time.

[JeremyCarrano302]

Remington 870 wingmaster pump its a god send very durable and almost never jams. I have its in a wood stock a very sexy looking shotgun

[bearhunter338-06]

I have had many diferent shotguns and always seem to go back to the 870 Wingmaster. Maybe one day I will smarten up and just stay with my Wingmaster.

[Kevin So]

Benelli SuperNova for me. BPS is a good choice too since its ambidextrous, eject shells below for easy clean up. Good luck and good hunting!

[bc_buckshot]

I tried my buddies super black eagal and really nice gun.He makes fun of me because he thinks his gun is better.But I am the one laughing at the end of the day when I can cycle faster, and knock more birds down with my remmy 870 wing pump.yeah it may be 30 year old, but will never trade it

[Chessieguy]

If you are getting a pump, then there is really no reason to look outside of an 870. I used one of them for many many years and its still by backup gun. I have never had an issue with it regardless of conditions or shell types and it becomes so comfortable that as someone mentioned, you can cycle it as fast as some of the autos out there.

[shadow1982]

I own an 870 express... bought it used and works great.. any 870 is best bang for your buck

[Devilbear]

I have had a number of 870s, have an early '70s version in my smaller safe now and I have had a Mod. 97, MOd. 12 and have a Mod. 42, my real favourite.

I bought a Benelli Nova from Reliable five years ago and would not buy another pumpgun, these are just a superb design, but, they are as ugly as hell struck with a club. It takes up to 3.5" shells and you can use a recoil reducer if the "kicK" bothers you, I never notice recoil much so have not bothered.

They have interchangable barrels and I have a scope mount on mine and had a Leupy 2.5x HD, until I stole it for my .458WM. I am thinking a "Holosight" gizmo might be the best option.

The Super Nova is perhaps a better waterfowl gun and they often are available used for a decent price. I like mine better than any 870 I ever had/used, but, YMMV.

[Skull Hunter]

Well I suppose I should mention that I already have a 1980 model Wingmaster. The only problem is the barrel is down at about 19" and only chambered for 2 3/4 rounds (I'd really like at least 3"). I've got feelers out for a replacement barrel, but that might take a while, and really I like that gun so much I don't know if I want to bring it out in the field, despite the fact that it's nearly indestructible. Right now I'm leaning towards to Browning BPS for a bit of a change of pace but still have yet to decide.

Thanks for all the info so far!

-Andre

[JeremyCarrano302]

The remington 870 is like the ak-47 of the shotgun world
U cud run it over soak in mudd and water and everything still works great!

[Chessieguy]

If you are interested in a BPS, here is a link to another forum that I am a member on that might interest you. I know the guy selling it and he looks after things very well.

http://oldducker.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=buy&thread=7318&page=1

[Skull Hunter]

If you are interested in a BPS, here is a link to another forum that I am a member on that might interest you. I know the guy selling it and he looks after things very well.

http://oldducker.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=buy&thread=7318&page=1

That looks like a good deal for someone... I wish the barrel was a touch longer and I would scoop that up.

[eaglesnester]

Browning BPS 12 guage. Fit and finish outstanding, just as nice as a $2500 Weatherby Lazermark. I know I own both. Then there always is the Remington 870 pump. Old reliable for sure.

[BiG Boar]

I have had the wingmaster now for 10 years. Started shooting clays with it way back then. Last year I got into some fouling with some of the guys on here. I have never had it jam once. However I kept it in a cloth case and my last trip out someone in the trailer spilled a glass of water on the floor which seeped into the cloth case. Didnt pull the gun out till 2 weeks later, not knowing it was wet. I dont want to cry on an open forum, but lets just say I welled up something fierce.