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Which would you rather use/have for all around hunting? (deer, goose, duck, turkey, rabbit, pheasant, etc)?
ByA 12 gauge Benelli Nova Pump – shoots 2 3/4″ to 3 1/2″ and comes with F, M, IC chokes. weights 7.9lbs. costs $390.
Or
A 12 gauge Winchester Speed Pump – shoots 2 3/4″ to 3″ and comes with F, M, IC chokes. Weights 7lbs. Costs $399
13 Comments
March 11th, 2010 at 8:17 pm
Personally, I don’t deer hunt that much anymore, but I do hunt the other species you mentioned.
I think the Benelli shotgun is a superior shotgun.
March 11th, 2010 at 8:38 pm
personaly i like the benelli
March 11th, 2010 at 9:02 pm
Think it’s a toss up – which ever one turns you on
March 11th, 2010 at 9:06 pm
The Winchester. I’ve always used Winchester and I always will.
March 11th, 2010 at 9:58 pm
Winchester wins hands down.
March 11th, 2010 at 10:40 pm
win is the way to go used their firearms all my life. it’s worth the 9 extra bucks
March 11th, 2010 at 11:35 pm
Winchester.*
March 11th, 2010 at 11:53 pm
If those were my choices, I’d go with the Benelli. Both will be reliable, but the 3 1/2 shells are my choice for goose and turkey. They pack a bit of extra punch, and can send more shot downrange due to the extended shell.
March 12th, 2010 at 12:21 am
Winchester
March 12th, 2010 at 12:31 am
I have both of these guns and suggest the benelli over the winchester. in my case the benelli tends to load better and handles better, not to mention the 3-1/2″ capabilities.
March 12th, 2010 at 12:38 am
Hi….. Both are nice shotguns – The Benelli is not made in the USA. I am not sure but I dont think the Winchester speed pump is made here either (Anyone care to comment or confirm?) —— Please consider buying a shotgun Made In USA…. Keep people employed here and the US firearms industry strong…. Remington makes a very fine pump shotgun. The Model 870…… See the below links — Thanks for your consideration!
March 12th, 2010 at 12:58 am
For goose, duck, turkey etc… the 3 1/2″ shell would come in handy, especially with non-toxic shot. I personally use the Benelli 12ga for anything duck-sized and up and love it. for rabbit, grouse, and ptarmigan, I find the 20ga to be a better, and lighter choice.
I would go with the Benelli.
March 12th, 2010 at 1:26 am
I would go with a Remington Model 870 but from your choices I would take the Winchester