Wanted: Semi auto 16 gauge
- Thread starter RutCrazed
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You options for a 16 ga. semi auto are quite limited. You will find that Browning will have the most 16 ga. autos available. Either in the new A5 or a used one in the older Auto 5. There are a few older Remington 16 ga. autos out there but many of those were built on a 12 ga. fame and a quite heavy.
Perhaps you could tell us a little more of exactly what you are looking for. Does is have to be able to shoot steel shot? If so, it's not recommended that you shoot steel in many of the older guns.
Perhaps you could tell us a little more of exactly what you are looking for. Does is have to be able to shoot steel shot? If so, it's not recommended that you shoot steel in many of the older guns.
Thank you for the reply. I have seen the new A5s and was hoping there was a smilar, but cheaper option but after your post I looked around and it seems like it is Browning or Tristar.
I am looking for an upland gun, pheasant and quail primarily. I would like to be able to shoot steel, but any non toxic would work.
I currently shoot a 12g M2 and would like something similar that I am not afraid to use
Jake300win
Active member
Why are you afraid to use the M2? Why not just get a 20g? It will do everything a 16 will do with more gun options
I’m not afraid to use the M2, I probably wrote that wrong. I have worn the coating off that gun, I want something I can use (not quite abuse but not a safe queen). I know a guy with a Benelli Legacy and he won’t use it if we aren’t field hunting. I don’t want something like that.
I have a 20, looking for something different.
Jake300win
Active member
I thought you were afraid of recoil or something. That's why I asked that. I have a old SXS 16 I picked up just fun a few years back. Good luck on finding one!
Labradinger
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Not a semi, but Ithaca 37’s are probably a sub 6 lb sweet carrying gun. Your gonna wanna shoot bismuth or something tho