[viking499]

I am wanting to get a lighter recoil or gas gun for birds, rabbits, deer, etc (Ohio Valley hunting area). No ducks or geese. 12 guage. Want to shoot 2 3/4" and possible 3". Also want the option of screw in chokes.

Remingtons are to heavy. Not a mossberg fan. Don't want to pay the benelli price.

Choices and options?

[Omaha-BeenGlockin]

Look for something used----if you want new, you're gonna have to pay to play.

Looked over a Mossberg 20ga auto (new) a couple weeks back that was actually quite nice----and I'm not a Mossberg fan at all----probably what you're looking for at $400.

[birdbustr]

Browning Gold. You can probably find a good price on a used. I have one that I think is great. Much lighter than the old A-5 and the gas operation does take the recoil down quite a bit in comparison to the A-5 or especially a double barrel or pump.

[Dave McCracken]

Winchester X-2s are also worth a look.

[classic095]

Remington makes a synthetic 1100 now that is quite light.. good gun for the money to..

[RNB65]

Beretta 3901 American. The US made version of the old Beretta 390. Pricing is similar to the Rem 1100/11-87 and it's a way better shotgun than the Remmie IMHO.

http://products.berettausa.com/frame_tabellaprodotti_2002.asp?sgmt=5&Model=3901%20American
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