Stoeger M3000 semi auto 12ga

[Deerthug]

Looking at the Stoeger (Benelli) for my first semi 12ga. FS has the satin Walnut finish on sale for $549. With coupons I can get it for under $475. Read 3 good reviews. Anyone have any experience with this semi?
 
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DT
 
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[jjb4900]

I’ve never shot one, but from what I remember when I was shopping around, was that I wasn’t overly impressed with how it felt in my hands.

[CharlieNY]

I have one of the turkey hunting models with a 24" barrel in full camo. The only bad thing about the gun is the terrible trigger pull from the factory. It is a very high pound trigger pull. When I first shot mine, I kept thinking the safety was still on when I tried to fire it. This will cause you to jerk the gun. I brought the gun to a professional gunsmith and had a trigger job done on the gun, and after that it was fine. I like everything else about the gun, and after the trigger job, have had no problems with the gun.

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[Pygmy]

A young friend of mine has one and he loves it...Says it's a great gun and has never hiccupped in the 3 years that he has hunted with it..

[REDNECK4LIFE32]

I bought the stoeger m2000 series I bought back in 2005 from dick's sporting goods was going to be my turkey gun. First shot fired jam .same second and third that was it returned and refunded my money. 

[BigVal]

My buddy has one and likes it. No problems all this September.

[jjb4900]

what are your plans for it? 

[Deerthug]

what are your plans for it? 

Turkey and clays.

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[TACC]

I own a 3500, yes the trigger is a little stiff, mine worked itself out after a couple hundred rounds, like 500. But it has never jammed, not even after staggering 2 3\4 and 3 1\2 in the same mag dump. For a beat around gun I like it, for a more serious turkey \ goose, duck gun look at the new Franchi, also Benelli made for a couple more dollars. I just bought an Intensity, no longer produced, just Affinity"s now, and it is lighter and has a much better trigger for $729.

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[Deerthug]

Well I got an email today from F & S advertising the A300 Outlander  for $699. Oh my! Decisions.... decisions....

 

 

[jjb4900]

my opinion is, for turkey and duck the Stoeger is good enough....if I was gonna throw trap and upland game into the mix I'd look for a better handling/fitting gun, gonna cost more, but worth it in the long run.

[TACC]

Well I got an email today from F & S advertising the A300 Outlander  for $699. Oh my! Decisions.... decisions....
 
 

My A300 is not camo, but in black off of gunbroker for $450. For $700 get the franchi/Benelli

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[Doewhacker]

Both come with shims for adjustments. I'd go with the Stoeger, he can always upgrade later if he wants. 

[Deerthug]

My A300 is not camo, but in black off of gunbroker for $450. For $700 get the franchi/Benelli

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I would rather get it in black synthetic. Hopefully they have it or I can order it in black. May be cheaper too.

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[Doewhacker]

Derrthug, check this out on the forum. Way better gun than the Stoeger or A300.

 

 

[steve863]

Deerthug, what shotgun are you hunting with currently?  If I was upgrading to something better, I surely wouldn't be looking at a Stoeger.   Not to say it wouldn't get the job done, but I think I'd be looking at something a bit more expensive from a more well known maker.  Just because Benelli owns Stoeger doesn't mean you will be getting a Benelli.

 

 

 

[Deerthug]

Deerthug, what shotgun are you hunting with currently?  If I was upgrading to something better, I surely wouldn't be looking at a Stoeger.   Not to say it wouldn't get the job done, but I think I'd be looking at something a bit more expensive from a more well known maker.  Just because Benelli owns Stoeger doesn't mean you will be getting a Benelli.
 
 
 

I use a Mossberg pump which has done the job when hunting but looking to upgrade. Want to get into clays with my son too so I figured a semi would be easier to work with and my old bones. This is why I'm leaning toward the Barretta.

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[Deerthug]

So on Thursday this past week I stopped in at FS and was planning on buying the A300 in wood for $649. When I get there I was told the sale was over and the price went back up to $800 and boy was I disappointed. I left empty handed thinking now I would have to wait until black Friday.

 

This morning I got an email circular and much to my delight the price dropped to $699 for camo and wood. Compared to the previous sale this was not too bad of a price.

 

So I went back to FS this afternoon with the intent on buying the wood. It was very nice. As I was holding it the salesman told me they also have it in black synthetic and it was $100 cheaper. I asked to see the synthetic. After handling both the wood and synthetic for several minutes I pulled the trigger so to speak on the synthetic. The wood was beautiful walnut satin finish, but I was afraid that with my luck the first time I took it afield I would end up scratching the wood. After $20 off coupon and a 10% off coupon I gave it a new home for under $550. And here it is....I plan on taking it turkey hunting next weekend and also trap with my son. Can't wait to put some shells through it.

 

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[TACC]

Congratulations
Shoot straight

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