Shotgun Reviews

More and more waterfowlers these days are taking advantage of the increased range and payload of 3-½ inch magnum shot shells and gun manufacturers have responded with offerings specifically designed to handle these punishing loads. By using some of the energy from a shot to recock the hammer and chamber another shell, autoloaders reduce the felt recoil of these heavier loads and allow for less muzzle climb and faster follow-up shots. This translates to more birds in your bag. If you aren’t already shooting 3-½’s, here are three autoloaders that will get you there.

Mossberg 935 Magnum

Make no mistake, the 935 Magnum™ is not about collecting compliments mounted on the wall. It’s about filling a game bag. With a new self-regulating gas system that vents excess gasses to aid in recoil reduction while eliminating stress on critical operating systems, that’s exactly what it is setout to do. Built from the rock-solid foundation ofthe Mossberg 835® pump action — the original 3-1⁄2 inch shotgun — the 935 Magnum™ is an impressive performer to say the least. MSRP: Starting at $644. Find out more at mossberg.com.

Remington Versa Max

VERSA MAX™ shatters convention and all previous benchmarks for reliability with an action unlike any that have come before it. Proven in the field and in an extreme test of endurance with thousands of test rounds, it cycles all 12-gauge loads with ultimate consistency, softer recoil and less maintenance than you’ve ever experienced. Available in Black, Mossy Oak Duck Blind and Realtree AP-HD, the Versa Max promises to live up to its motto: Any Load. Anywhere. Every time. MSRP Starting at $1399. Find out more at remington.com.

Benelli Super Vinci

Benelli’s revolutionary Vinci just got “supersized.”The much-anticipated Super Vinci is designed to handle 3-1⁄2 inch Magnum loads. At the heart of the Super Vinci is the In-Line Inertia Driven® system, designed to reliably chamber light 2-3⁄4 inch loads up through the most powerful 3-1⁄2 inch Magnums. With superior balance, light weight, reduced recoil and minimal muzzle climb, the Super Vinci has no equal. benelliusa.com