<Remington 887 or Benelli Super Nova>

I love my 887!!!!!!!!!!

 

i really appreciate the info fellas... do u think the semi auto is overkill for skeet...

 

Unless you're competing in competitions, yes. It's overkill for hunting too. I've never had an issue dropping multiple birds with a pump. Semi-auto is just a luxury. One that can prove to be expensive if you don't maintain it properly.

 

kinda had that maintenance thing on my mind as well.... thanks for your input... i have been doing some research and the reviews for the 887 is ok... but the Super nova is great... i think im gonna shoot for the super nova...

 

If you've got the extra cash, it's definitely not a bad choice.

 

for sure... it just means i have to wait a little longer when saving up the cash lol...

 

I've got a Super Nova and SBE2. Both are great guns and I haven't had a single issue with either one. If you get a Remington get the 870.

 

The SBE2 will be the next shotgun I purchase. It seems every serious waterfowler has an SBE2 in their arsenal. Except me

 

Check out CDNN sports, I got mine brand new last year in Max 4 for $1299.

 

yea the SBE 2 is pretty sick... is maintenance on a semi auto easy or a pain in the ass...????

 

I don't own one so I won't claim to be an expert. But from the reading I have done, gas operated Semi Autos are more reliable when it comes to shooting a variety of loads. But they have a series of gaskets and valves that sound like a nightmare to me.

Then you have recoil driven semi autos that rely on, you guessed it, the shell recoil. These tend to jam or become unreliable if you're shooting light target load or short loads. But, on the bright side, the mechanism tends to be simpler and easier to fix yourself if something goes wrong or gets dirty.

 

nice how about cleaning them....??? i have kimber 1911 and i keep that bad boy spotless after every shot... takes forever though haha...i guess what i am asking is when i maintain the shotgun is it harder to keep clean then a semi auto pistol...??? sorry for the newb questions haha...

 

I'll defer to showmeballer on that one. I have not cleaned either gas or mechanical.

 

haha for sure brotha thanks for the help... its greatly appreciated...

 

Damn man, you clean your Kimber after every shot.

No, it's not any harder than a semi pistol, just different stuff to clean. I don't break mine down after every session if I know I'm going to shoot it again soon. Just a few blasts of some CLP and some gun oil and it's gtg.

 

I have an 887. I feel it's a great utility gun, very versatile.

 

i should say ever range visit haha.... but yea... cleaning is something that i am very maticulate about... but i guess i might have to wait even longer if i want a SBE 2 haha... thanks again man...

 

The maintenance on the SBE II is almost non-existent. The gun does not cycle using pistons or gas tubes. Of the 13 guns I own the SBE II is by far the easiest gun to clean and maintain. I can't say enough good things about it, you cycle 2 3/4", 3" & 3 1/2" shells without making any adjustment to the gun, it's incredibly light and all around an incredible gun. Of all the guns I own if could only keep one the SBE II would be it.

When I buy a gun (and truck) I also take into account re-sale value, look at how much used SBE II's are going going for and you will know that you are making a wise investment.

A semi auto in my opinion is in no way overkill when shooting skeet it's like power windows or keyless entry on a truck, while not necessary it sure is nice to have.

 

You are right in that gas operated shot guns can be nightmare when it comes to the gaskets vales etc.

However the inertia driven SBE II can cycle without a problem anything from a 2 3/4" light load to a 3 1/2" magnum without a problem. This is great because you can stagger the shells in any order and don't need to make any modifications to the gun. (Staggering rounds can be helpful when hunting or if you ever do any three gun competitions)

The only time I have had jams with the SBE II is when shooting the gun from the hip and not allowing the gun to recoil into my shoulder. Some recoil does need to be transferred into the shooter in order for the system to function properly.

 

yea i just looked up some of the videos of the disassembly... and frankly im sold... haha... i just might have to be patient a little as i save up the money trying to stay way from putting EVERYTHING on the card haha.... if its ok can u explain the inertia driven system..??? what makes it better though...????