Upland Semi-Auto shotgun recommendations.

[SoCalhunt88]

I am currently running a CZ Sharptail SS 20 gauge and enjoy it. That being said I plan to add to the quiver and am Leaning towards the franchi elite in 20 gauge. Goals are a lighter gun I can throw a strap on so I can take it for long arduous walks, I’d like the mrs to be able to shoot it for those times she joins and I’d like it to take some abuse potentially in a duck blind. I am always chasing value and don’t mind spending the money if I’m getting more than just a name. Any feedback is appreciated, especially if anyone has any first hand with the franchi.
cheers

 

[MTLabrador]

A friend has a 20 gauge Franchi and really likes it. I’ve handled but not shot it, it seems like a nice gun.

 

[Non-resident Hunter]

You won't be disappointed with the Fanchi. Super smooth and super light!

 

[ccc23454]

I know you said mainly upland but you mentioned duckblind. I will throw the SBE3 at ya, just shoulder one and you will see why(both weight & feel). Recoil is the least of almost any shotgun i have ever shot, benelli has figured it out. My 11 year old daughter can shot mine with 2 3/4"...

Added: i went to store to buy a montefeltro which i had shot and was super impressed with, shouldered the SBE and had to have it!

 

[Ben Lamb]

6 pounds seems like a good weight, and they get solid reviews. Go w/the Franchi & let us know how it shoots.

 

[VikingsGuy]

Benelli Montefeltro is a rock solid inertia style that will out shoot the lifetime of its owner - it is the BEST semi-auto under $1,000.
The Beretta A400 is a bit pricier but is a great all around gas style. At $700, the A300s are the best gas guns under $750.
If you are on tight buget the Mossberg SA-20 is a great value.

If you can go up in price, the any of the other Benelli or Berettas are great guns.

 

[Zootownelk]

I have a 12 Gauge Franchi Affinity and it's been my primary duck/pheasant gun for 6 years I'm not recommending that gun in particular, but can vouch that you should look at Franchi in 20ga. I've been very pleased.

 

[Irrelevant]

I shoot a: https://www.benelliusa.com/shotguns/m2-field-shotguns
But the ultimate chukar gun is clearly: https://www.benelliusa.com/shotguns/ultra-light-shotguns

I prefer the 12 as it gives me a little more hope for my flailing shot on the devil bird, but 20 would probably shoot nicer.

 

[Deleted member 20812]

But the ultimate chukar gun is clearly: https://www.benelliusa.com/shotguns/ultra-light-shotguns a 16 gauge SxS.

 

[Irrelevant]

LOL I knew it wouldn't take long!
edit: 3 minutes to be exact.

 

[Deleted member 20812]

LOL I knew it wouldn't take long!
edit: 3 minutes to be exact.

I actually fully intended to buy a 20 gauge Montefeltro when I ended up in the rabbit hole of SxS shotguns instead.

 

[Jape]

I shoot a: https://www.benelliusa.com/shotguns/m2-field-shotguns
But the ultimate chukar gun is clearly: https://www.benelliusa.com/shotguns/ultra-light-shotguns

I prefer the 12 as it gives me a little more hope for my flailing shot on the devil bird, but 20 would probably shoot nicer.

Second this. Love my M2 and SBE. Frankly, you can't go wrong with any Benelli.

 

[SoCalhunt88]

I shoot a: https://www.benelliusa.com/shotguns/m2-field-shotguns
But the ultimate chukar gun is clearly: https://www.benelliusa.com/shotguns/ultra-light-shotguns

I prefer the 12 as it gives me a little more hope for my flailing shot on the devil bird, but 20 would probably shoot nicer.

I like your idea on the 12 but my dream is to have the mrs out enjoying it as well and would like to have something she feels comfortable shooting as well.

 

[Irrelevant]

I like your idea on the 12 but my dream is to have the mrs out enjoying it as well and would like to have something she feels comfortable shooting as well.

Light loads in your current 20 doesn't suffice?

 

[SoCalhunt88]

Light loads in your current 20 doesn't suffice?

It does but she has trouble with the breach, my thought is the semi poses the friendliest shotgun for her. The other reason I like the idea of a 20 over 12 is the sound difference. I typically don’t wear earplugs unless I’m waterfowl hunting because I hate the sensation of hiking with em and hearing myself huff and puff up the hill after birds. Do you have a solve for that?

 

[Irrelevant]

It does but she has trouble with the breach, my thought is the semi poses the friendliest shotgun for her. The other reason I like the idea of a 20 over 12 is the sound difference. I typically don’t wear earplugs unless I’m waterfowl hunting because I hate the sensation of hiking with em and hearing myself huff and puff up the hill after birds. Do you have a solve for that?

A buddy and I both use these. I like them. If I had the budget I would get nicer ones.

Walker's Ultimate Power Muff Electronic Earmuffs (NRR 26dB) Black

More than just protection for your ears, the Walkers Ultimate Power Muff allows you to hear what is going on in your surroundings and conversations, but...

www.midwayusa.com

 

[Irrelevant]

A buddy and I both use these. I like them. If I had the budget I would get nicer ones.

Walker's Ultimate Power Muff Electronic Earmuffs (NRR 26dB) Black

More than just protection for your ears, the Walkers Ultimate Power Muff allows you to hear what is going on in your surroundings and conversations, but...

www.midwayusa.com

I'm wearing them in my avatar pic.

 

[OntarioHunter]

The lightweight inertia guns kick like the devil, relatively speaking. The little lady might not like that.

 

[Nick87]

Before I opened this I already knew the multiple who would post and what there opinion would be. You can set your watch to it. All in good fun.

To the op, franchi is a great gun, if that's what you like go for it.

 

[std7mag]

I did a lot of searching when i wanted one. Mine had to double for spring turkey duty also.
I ended up getting a CZ720.
Comes with nice hard case & 5 chokes with tool.
Average price new was running in the $525 range.
At the range, i took the plug out & let the wife shoot it. She really liked it.