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Top rated shotguns
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Best overall
Mossberg 500 Series
Reliable, affordable, and versatile pump-action shotgun with a huge aftermarket.
- Affordable
- Reliable
- Many configurations
- Heavy trigger
- Plastic safety feels cheap
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Best classic
Remington 870 Express
Time-tested pump-action known for durability and smooth cycling.
- Smooth action
- Proven design
- Available used
- Some QC issues in recent years
- Heavy
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Best semi-auto
Benelli Super Black Eagle 3
Top-tier semi-auto for waterfowl and turkey with reliable inertia system.
- Cycles all loads
- Comfortable recoil
- Durable
- Expensive
- Heavy
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Best value semi-auto
Beretta A300 Outlander
Affordable semi-auto with gas system for reduced recoil and reliable cycling.
- Great value
- Soft shooting
- Easy to maintain
- Not as refined as higher-end Berettas
- Limited choke options
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Best budget semi-auto
Stoeger M3000
Budget-friendly inertia-driven semi-auto that performs well for hunting and sport.
- Great price
- Reliable inertia system
- Lightweight
- Rough finish
- Can be picky on light loads
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Best budget pump
Winchester SXP
Fast pump-action with Inflex Technology recoil pad for comfort.
- Fast cycling
- Good value
- Comfortable stock
- Fit and finish could be better
- Some trigger creep
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Best value inertia
Franchi Affinity 3
Lightweight and reliable inertia semi-auto with excellent balance.
- Lightweight
- Shoots well
- Affordable for inertia
- Not as smooth as Benelli
- Limited aftermarket
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Best value semi-auto
CZ-USA 712
Gas-operated semi-auto with great ergonomics at a budget price.
- Soft recoil
- Ergonomic controls
- Reliable
- Occasional jams with light loads
- Heavy