Reliable 12ga Semi-auto with light loads?

[cb46184]

Is there such a thing? I like doubles because they offer more than one shot and, if the shell itself is good, they will go bang. I dislike doubles for only one reason...good ones are too expensive for my budget. Does anyone know of a decent semi-auto in the sub $1000 range that will reliably cycle light 2 3/4" 7/8 oz field and target loads? I've had 1100's that wouldn't do it. (Long story but that 1100 is the reason I have refused to buy anything with the Remington name on it since) I've had Weatherby's (Older Japan made) that wouldn't do it. Any recommendations?

 

[mcapo]

Ok. Stick with me here....Stoeger 3500.

We have two of them. They will reliable cycle anything. Now for the first 500 plus or so rounds, neither one liked 1 1/8th target loads but once it broke it a bit, they have been solid runners for the price.

Cant comment on reliability with 7/8 loads. Thats a light 12. You might have to make a spring adjustment? No idea.

 

[cb46184]

Ok. Stick with me here....Stoeger 3500.

We have two of them. They will reliable cycle anything. Now for the first 500 plus or so rounds, neither one liked 1 1/8th target loads but once it broke it a bit, they have been solid runners for the price.

Cant comment on reliability with 7/8 loads. Thats a light 12. You might have to make a spring adjustment? No idea.

Thanks for the reply. That enforces similar info found on YT videos.

 

[magic man]

My CZ 712 eats anything I feed it.

 

[sloughfoot]

My Beretta 1201 fed everything I put it in it. I miss that shotgun.

 

[chubbs]

M3000 are reliable as can be after break in.

 

[2A-Hoosier23]

My Beretta 1201 fed everything I put it in it. I miss that shotgun.

mine as well. I think they stopped producing them to focus on the 1301 series but my 1201FP eats low brass without a hiccup

 

[drm-hp]

My Benelli SBE eats everything. Look for an older version, it's a great shotgun. I attached a link to a version II and it is close to your limit. I would think that a version I like mine would be slightly lower yet.

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[98cirrus]

Remington 1100 2 3/4" GUN. Remington 1187(2 3/4", 3" gun) , Beretta 1200F (Inerta gun, hence easy to clean). Beretta A300. Beretta 303. Beretta 391. (The 300 series Beretta's take more time to clean than i like to spend.

 

[Restroyer]

My Remington V3 cycles light loads and has never jammed. Same for my Girsan MC312. Used both to shoot trap or skeet.

 

[Gunaria]

Go back in time or search the broker for a Winchester 1400 or 1500. They were made to only fire 2 3/4" shells.

 

[Leadeye]

The High Standard 10B has been a reliable performer for me over the years. I does have to be fed powerful ammo though.

 

[three50seven]

Another vote for the Stoeger 3000. Mine eats everything from 2 3/4" trap loads to heavy 3" turkey loads without problems. It even functions fine in sub-zero temps...

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[Expat]

Like 98 above, my 1100 never had a problem with dove loads.

 

[98cirrus]

To the Stoeger lovers. I've had a couple. I liked shooting them. The inertia system they have works good. I just don't have the patience to take them apart to clean them. They have 50% more parts than any Benelli for example. I shoot my shotguns allot so the cleaning aspect is important. Do we have any INGO members with a Beretta 1200, who will sell it? Please let me know.

 

[Mongo59]

I had a SKB that never gave me a problem with any load.

 

[dnurk]

My Benelli SBE eats everything. Look for an older version, it's a great shotgun. I attached a link to a version II and it is close to your limit. I would think that a version I like mine would be slightly lower yet.

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Another vote for the SBE from Benelli. I have put a lot of light game loads through it under very rough field conditions and it has performed flawlessly. Cannot recommend it highly enough.

 

[tbhausen]

I know it’s a Remington, but…

 

[BE Mike]

My Belgium Browning A5 will eat anything.

 

[Opie]

Had great luck with an older Beretta AL390 and 7/8 ounce super light loads. Might be worth a look.