couesdeerhntr Report post Posted October 11, 2013 I want to buy a new shotgun for the wifey and i want it to be a 12 guage and be able to hold a 3 1/2 inch shell. I have a winchester sx2 and it is just a little too heavy for her. Any reconmendations? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ready2hunt Report post Posted October 11, 2013 My wife and I love our Mossberg 500's. Mine is 15 years old and still never had a single issue with it. I have a home defense one for my wife with a couple if upgrades and she has never complained. I have see them cheapest at Walmart Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Meyer Report post Posted October 11, 2013 I live the Mossberg as well. Great shotgun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Healy Arms Report post Posted October 13, 2013 couesdeerhntr, We have this gun on the rack if your in the area and want to swing over and look at it - http://www.healyarms.com/remington-870-express-super-magnum-sythetic-w-26-inch-barrel-25102.html Wondering - if your SX2 is too heavy and you're buying specifically for your wife, have you considered a gun for a smaller stature? Does it need to be a heavy-mag gun? Does it need to be a 12ga? Shotgun accuracy is all about the fit, so perhaps a gun better for a lady frame might be in order. Thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossislider Report post Posted October 13, 2013 />couesdeerhntr, We have this gun on the rack if your in the area and want to swing over and look at it - http://www.healyarms.com/remington-870-express-super-magnum-sythetic-w-26-inch-barrel-25102.html Wondering - if your SX2 is too heavy and you're buying specifically for your wife, have you considered a gun for a smaller stature? Does it need to be a heavy-mag gun? Does it need to be a 12ga? Shotgun accuracy is all about the fit, so perhaps a gun better for a lady frame might be in order. Thoughts? +1 hard to go wrong with the 870 Express. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scooter Report post Posted October 15, 2013 I want to buy a new shotgun for the wifey and i want it to be a 12 guage and be able to hold a 3 1/2 inch shell. I have a winchester sx2 and it is just a little too heavy for her. Any reconmendations? Yes... Get a Browning Maxus 12ga with a 26" barrel. I have one in 28" and I LOVE IT!!! I'm not a woman, nor am I small in stature or recoil sensitive- but it is just about the lightest 3.5" semi-auto and the forend is a lot thinner. Shoots every kind of 12ga shell without a hiccup and keeps on going. The only other light shotgun in the 3.5" class that I would handle would be a Benelli Super Vinci. I personally like gas-op shotguns, but people do like their Benelli Inertia guns. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
123456 Report post Posted October 16, 2013 3 1/2" is quite the load.. Most, and I do say most, not all, women will not want to shoot a 3 1/2" mag. Having said that, if you go with a gas operated shotgun, the recoil will be greatly reduced vs. a pump or inertia gun. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scooter Report post Posted October 16, 2013 The 3.5" is certainly not for the faint of heart- but is an invaluable tool for getting a big ol' tom turkey on the ground... It only takes one shot normally (plus patterning shots before the season) so the recoil will not be a factor as much as if you were using them for geese or ducks and doing a lot of shooting. Turkeys- that's the only time I'd use a 3.5" and I wouldn't worry about it when using good shotgun shooting form. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
creek hunter Report post Posted October 26, 2013 Food for thought . . . My dad taught me years ago that a lighter round (less recoil) that could be shot with better precision was much more effective than heavy mag loads. I have shot many a duck and a a few geese with a 25 year old 870 loaded with 2 3/4" shells. The key was the accuracy. My son shoots an 20g 870 using 2 3/4 load of number 2 and has amazingly taken a number of ducks . . . Again the lighter recoil is the key . . . The 20g has also take him a turkey two years ago. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Healy Arms Report post Posted October 26, 2013 Food for thought . . . My dad taught me years ago that a lighter round (less recoil) that could be shot with better precision was much more effective than heavy mag loads. I have shot many a duck and a a few geese with a 25 year old 870 loaded with 2 3/4" shells. The key was the accuracy. My son shoots an 20g 870 using 2 3/4 load of number 2 and has amazingly taken a number of ducks . . . Again the lighter recoil is the key . . . The 20g has also take him a turkey two years ago. +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Camofreak Report post Posted October 27, 2013 A light gun with a 3.5" load might not feel to good for a women.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
couesdeerhntr Report post Posted October 31, 2013 Sorry guys left a little info out and yes i know the 3.5 inch shell is a big round but like you guys said it will be her turkey shotgun. In my opinion there is no better shell to smack a turkey with. She allready has a 20gauge that we quail and dove hunt with that she loves but i would much rather her shoot a 3.5in 12 guage round at a turkey. I do want gas so that it helps with the recoil. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scooter Report post Posted October 31, 2013 Did you check out the Maxus yet??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
couesdeerhntr Report post Posted November 1, 2013 No i havnt had the time to make it to the gun store yet but i will for sure go an check it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
