r/canadaguns • u/Western_Wish4280 • 16d ago

Buy recommendations Best 1st shotgun recommendation

Hi folks, its time to finally get my hands on my first shotgun.

I have been doing some research and with my knowledge on shotguns being soo little, i must admit i cant really decide on anything ive seen so far.

I mainly want one for "owning one" and maybe waterfowl hunting. Ive pretty much steered clear from shotgun after firing a 12ga slug on one of my coworker's shotty and was left traumatized xD.

Fairly new to shooting, been about 4 months with a PAL. Already got a ruger10/22, tikkat3x in 308win, and the type 56 sks. Must add a shotgun.

TLDR: looking for advice regarding a shotgun purchase. Brand,chambering and action type recommendations for a new shooter.

Thanks all!

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u/jmz-jmz 16d ago

Beretta 1301 if you’re going semi auto, if pump mossberg 590A1. Probably not the best choices for hunting but either should be reliable and last a lifetime.

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u/LeviathanOfLiberty 16d ago

1301 with chokes I’d say is a decent hunting shotgun.

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u/jmz-jmz 16d ago

Good to know, mines just been to the range a bunch