browning or benelli 3.5 inch
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anyone got any opinions or comments on the browning gold hunter 3 1/2 inch 12 gauge or the super black eagle benelli. i am thinking of up grading my shotgun and can not decide. i’ve shot the benelli but i have not shot the browning. thanks Jamie Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/
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> anyone got any opinions or comments on the browning gold hunter 3 1/2 inch > 12 gauge or the super black eagle benelli. > i am thinking of up grading my shotgun and can not decide. i’ve shot the > benelli but i have not shot the browning. > thanks
In a word…Benelli. But I have never been one to confine myself to just one word…so here goes… Have you looked at the AL 391? In my opinion, the cost factor aside, the Berretta AL 391 is superior to both. If you need a 3.5 inch then it’s not an option, but why would you ned that additional half inch? What is the difference at the muzzle? Is it worth the lost performance in the gun? Before I get flamed on this one…I like all three guns. If the price was not an issue for me, I’d have bought a Benelli and used 3 inch shells in it just so I could say I own one. I am sure I would not notice any loss in bag numbers had I gone that route either. I personally feel that the 391 performed better out of the box…but I’m sure I’m wrong. HH Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/
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> anyone got any opinions or comments on the browning gold hunter 3 1/2 inch > 12 gauge or the super black eagle benelli. > i am thinking of up grading my shotgun and can not decide. i’ve shot the > benelli but i have not shot the browning. > thanks > Jamie
Both are fine guns. Pick which ever one fits you the best. If price is a concern check out the Winchester super x 2. Same design as the Browning without the unnecessary gizmos like a magazine lock. It’s what I am going to buy this year especially when they are priced at $650. Also new this year is the Franchi semi-auto in a 3 1/2 inch gun. I bought a 20 gauge 620VS two years ago and think it is the best valued gun out there. I am not sure on the price of the 3 1/2 inch guns, but the 3 inch ones sold for as low as 550. They are imported by Benelli USA and come with 5 choke tubes. Very simple and effective gas system, adjustable stock shims for fit, and light weight. Sorry if your not interested in these others but I always see the Browning vs Benelli thread come up often and your answers will likely be along the same lines as a Chevy, Ford, Dodge truck comparison. Most people are biased away from the actual facts by what they own IMO. Good luck, Ed Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/
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I know a guy that owns both Browning and Binelli. He doesn’t hunt the Binelli. I asked if I could buy it off him and he told me that he wouldn’t sell me such a piece of crap. He suggested I take the money and get the Browning new. My $0.02 worth.
> anyone got any opinions or comments on the browning gold hunter 3 1/2 inch > 12 gauge or the super black eagle benelli. > i am thinking of up grading my shotgun and can not decide. i’ve shot the > benelli but i have not shot the browning. > thanks > Jamie > Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: > http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/
Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/
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Jamie, I have the Benelli and my son has the Browning, toss a coin, both are very fine scatterguns and no complaints so far either way. My suggestion is pick the one your most comfortable with and the one that fits best and go for it. TJ Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/
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Any opinion of the HK/FABARM 12g pump FP-6? – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text —— Original Message —– Newsgroups: rec.hunting Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2001 4:55 PM > anyone got any opinions or comments on the browning gold hunter 3 1/2 inch > 12 gauge or the super black eagle benelli. > i am thinking of up grading my shotgun and can not decide. i’ve shot the > benelli but i have not shot the browning. > thanks > Jamie > Both are fine guns. Pick which ever one fits you the best. If price is a > concern check out the Winchester super x 2. Same design as the Browning > without the unnecessary gizmos like a magazine lock. It’s what I am going > to buy this year especially when they are priced at $650. Also new this > year is the Franchi semi-auto in a 3 1/2 inch gun. I bought a 20 gauge > 620VS two years ago and think it is the best valued gun out there. I am not > sure on the price of the 3 1/2 inch guns, but the 3 inch ones sold for as > low as 550. They are imported by Benelli USA and come with 5 choke tubes. > Very simple and effective gas system, adjustable stock shims for fit, and > light weight. Sorry if your not interested in these others but I always see > the Browning vs Benelli thread come up often and your answers will likely be > along the same lines as a Chevy, Ford, Dodge truck comparison. Most people > are biased away from the actual facts by what they own IMO. Good luck, Ed > Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: > http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/ Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/
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>anyone got any opinions or comments on the browning gold hunter 3 1/2 inch >12 gauge or the super black eagle benelli. >i am thinking of up grading my shotgun and can not decide. i’ve shot the >benelli but i have not shot the browning. >thanks >Jamie >Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: > http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/
In regards to the commentary on the Winchester Super X2…. take a look at the American Rifleman for this month. Mark O’Keefe had a fairly decent write-up about it. It might help. Personally, I favor pumps, and the Browning BPS at that. Matt Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> anyone got any opinions or comments on the browning gold hunter 3 1/2 inch > 12 gauge or the super black eagle benelli. > i am thinking of up grading my shotgun and can not decide. i’ve shot the > benelli but i have not shot the browning. > thanks > Jamie >Both are fine guns. Pick which ever one fits you the best. If price is a >concern check out the Winchester super x 2. Same design as the Browning >without the unnecessary gizmos like a magazine lock. It’s what I am going >to buy this year especially when they are priced at $650. Also new this >year is the Franchi semi-auto in a 3 1/2 inch gun. I bought a 20 gauge >620VS two years ago and think it is the best valued gun out there. I am not >sure on the price of the 3 1/2 inch guns, but the 3 inch ones sold for as >low as 550. They are imported by Benelli USA and come with 5 choke tubes. >Very simple and effective gas system, adjustable stock shims for fit, and >light weight. Sorry if your not interested in these others but I always see >the Browning vs Benelli thread come up often and your answers will likely be >along the same lines as a Chevy, Ford, Dodge truck comparison. Most people >are biased away from the actual facts by what they own IMO. Good luck, Ed
In addition, as the Win. is the same design as the Browning, I would take a look at the American Rifleman write-up of the Win. X2 by Mark O’Keefe. He had quite a few nice things to say about it. Personally, I shoot a Browning BPS and wouldn’t trade it. I’ve never been a fan of autos since the service (M-16’s and M-60’s). But, the Browning Golds and Win.’s are beautiful guns. Kinda miss the days of the Auto-5’s, though. Good Hunting! Matt Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/
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> My $0.02 worth.
How about your .04 cents. Both guns are great guns. You will not be dissatisfied with either. I own a Benelli and Many Browning’s. It seems like Browning’s always perform well. I have never had a problem with my Benelli. I have shot over 2 thousand shells through it without problems. I also have a shaw custom slug barrel for it. Will shoot 1" or less at 100 yards. It is unbelievable being the slug is .5 already. Usually the holes are touching, unless I flinch…often!. I bough the gun used. I have no idea how much he has shot the thing. It was well taken care of. The Beretta 391 is also an awesome gun. I see allot of people at our club shoot them for sporting clays. scott Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/
