New pheasant shotgun??

[JMc]

I’ve had three Benellis and can’t shoot myself in a mirror. Beretta A400 and haven’t missed a bird yet.

 

[5 stand]

That's awesome.

 

[Chessie 67]

I’ve had three Benellis and can’t shoot myself in a mirror. Beretta A400 and haven’t missed a bird yet.

Never heard that one before. That’s a good one!

 

[Matt D]

I’ve had three Benellis and can’t shoot myself in a mirror. Beretta A400 and haven’t missed a bird yet.

If I was carrying an A400 I wouldn’t have ever missed one because I would have never gotten the safety off to be able to shoot at a bird. Beretta keeps building them with the safety in the wrong spot IMO. Just joking, sort of.

 

[westksbowhunter]

If I was carrying an A400 I wouldn’t have ever missed one because I would have never gotten the safety off to be able to shoot at a bird. Beretta keeps building them with the safety in the wrong spot IMO. Just joking, sort of.

That's why I never bought one.

 

[5 stand]

Those Beretta's do have a misplaced safety.

 

[spoonbill82]

Browning Maxus or Silver.

 

[westksbowhunter]

Browning seems to have transitioned away from a 20 gauge automatic.

 

[fadetoblack188]

So. Beretta a400 vs benelli montefeltro

 

[Ericb]

So. Beretta a400 vs benelli montefeltro

Pretty safe bet with either one.

 

[5 stand]

Browning seems to have transitioned away from a 20 gauge automatic.

Looked at their site, seems to be that way. In all honesty, I don't keep up.
Have bought two Browning 20 gauge automatics in The last 5 years, but they were Gold's.
I'm sure it's all about the .

 

[westksbowhunter]

So. Beretta a400 vs benelli montefeltro

The Montefeltro weighs about 5.5 pounds. Not for sure on the Beretta. Decide where you want your safety. Customer service is top notch on Benelli's.

 

[BrownDogsCan2]

So. Beretta a400 vs benelli montefeltro

Throw a m2 znd franchi affinity on your list

 

[fadetoblack188]

I am so on the fence!

benelli montefeltro
Browning cyynergy field
Beretta a400

 

[Smasher]

If you hunt primarily real pheasants, get a 12, especially if you hunt with a flushing dog &/or plan to shoot much steel.

A guy I know shoots a 28ga. All wild roosters. The vent rib is broken tho. He likes the lighter gague for squirrels, too.

 

[Ericb]

All this discussion reminded me of how much I like my Montefeltro. Decided to pull it off Gunbroker before I got a qualifying bid.
I would have regretted letting it go.

 

[fadetoblack188]

If I go over under you think I’m better off with 12 gauge ?

 

[Ericb]

I carry 12s because generally they fit me better than 20s and I appreciate their weight. Most 20’s are too light for me. It’s truly a personal choice. My daughter’s boyfriend bought a 20 semi auto from me that never felt right and now he uses it exclusively for ducks. Everyone has different tastes. I don’t think you can go wrong with a 12 for pheasants but that is strictly my opinion.

 

[westksbowhunter]

After 40 years of carrying a 12 gauge, I switched to a 20 gauge and wish I would have done that years ago. But if you are considering a 12 gauge, you better give this gun a look https://fabarmusa.com/l4s-grey-hunter/ but honestly I don't know how you could ask for a better gun than a 20 gauge Montefeltro. Reliable, light, sleek, quick to point, easy to clean, affordable, and pleasing to look at. I walk 12 to 15 miles each time I go out pheasant hunting so I really appreciate the light weight 20.

 

[5 stand]

I carry 12s because generally they fit me better than 20s and I appreciate their weight. Most 20’s are too light for me. It’s truly a personal choice. My daughter’s boyfriend bought a 20 semi auto from me that never felt right and now he uses it exclusively for ducks. Everyone has different tastes. I don’t think you can go wrong with a 12 for pheasants but that is strictly my opinion.

^^^^ I agree ^^^^