Shotgun for Upland Birds - Page 2

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12:15p, 1/24/26

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what is the knock on browning

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4:52p, 1/25/26

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Not to be a shotgun snob, but I have a pointer and take people quail hunting. I will loan them one of my O/Us so they don't use a semi. I have a few semis which I use for waterfowl. Quail hunting is close quarters and they fly erractically I want to see the O/U open until we are on point and ready for the quail to be flushed. After we shoot, I want to see all guns open and carefully pointed in a safe direction. Some big time quail lodges don't allow them either. Just a safety issue for me…

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In reply to offshoreAg00 • 6:45p, 1/25/26

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offshoreAg00 said:
I was between these two when buying a new duck gun a few months ago. Let the stupid salesman talk me into the a400. What have you found is better or worse about the affinity?

I have a Benelli SuperSport as well as a Franchi Affinity. They are both inertia, but it is not the same action. The Benelli is more refined and smoother. Whether that's worth an extra grand is up to your wallet. I also own an A400 Extreme Plus and Xcel. I prefer them to the Benelli. Your salesperson was not stupid and did you a favor

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7:32p, 1/25/26

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I have an a400 and love it. Never had one issue. Usually dove hunt with it 4 or 5 times a season and duck hunt once or twice with it. Clean it around this time of year and no issues.

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7:17a, 1/26/26

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Kind of like Dodge v Chevy v Ford trucks. Do a alot of waterfowl hunting and seems like most are either a Beretta or Benelli owner and very loyal to that brand. My son is a loyal SBE owner and I love my A400. Cant go wrong either way imo.

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8:40a, 1/27/26

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I duck hunt with an A400 and it's one of my favorite shotguns. It is heavy for upland hunting and so carry the Ultralight.