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Reeds Shotgun Showcase reviews 3 new gas-operated semi-automatic shotguns from Remington, Fabarm and Mossberg

When it comes to semi-automatic shotguns, the benefit is clear: reduced felt recoil due to some of each shell's gas being bled off to work the action and shuck a new shell into the chamber. In this installment of Reeds Shotgun Showcase 2017, we take a look at three slick new semi-autos you'll want to consider as your next "auto-shucker."

REMINGTON V3 FIELD SPORT 12 GAUGE

The V3 Field Sport is Remington’s latest entry into the gas-operated semi-automatic market. Reliability has long been at the heart of the Remington brand, and the V3 lived up to the hallmark trait by effortlessly cycling through 100s of rounds in just a few hours of shooting. Shown above is the Remington V3 with a walnut stock. Here it is in black synthetic:

Mike Schatz, president of the Minnehaha (SD) Chapter of Pheasants Forever, found the forend to be a bit beefy, but enjoyed the V3’s light recoil and ease of use. "It would be a gun that would work well for a hunter who needs versatility, moving between pheasants and waterfowl and turkeys,” Schatz said.

At 7.2 pounds, the V3 Field Sport isn’t as light as other models, but with a sticker price of under $1000, it’s not going to break the bank. Made in the USA. 

For more, visit remington.com.
 

FABARM L4S DELUXE HUNTER 12 GAUGE

The L4S Deluxe Hunter is part of a new line of gas-operated semi-automatic shotguns from Fabarm, maker of attractive, high-performing firearms for upland hunters. The Deluxe Hunter is one of three grades available in the L4S, featuring a silver action with detailed engraving and gold inlays matched with a stock and forend made from a beautiful piece of Turkish walnut.


The L4S Deluxe Hunter comes in 12 gauge only with barrel-length options of 26- and 28-inches, but with a weight of just over 6 pounds, the gun will carry all day in the field like a sub-gauge. 

For more, visit fabarmusa.com.
 

MOSSBERG SA 28 GAUGE     

Many shooters agreed that the Mossberg SA 28 gauge would fit a hunter of smaller stature, but the overwhelming consensus was that this little gun would perform well on the big stage.

The SA-28 takes on a simple, classic design with its gloss-finished walnut stock and laser-cut checkering on the fore-end and grip. This gas-operated semi-automatic weighs 6.5 pounds, earned limited remarks concerning recoil and cycled shells without any issues over an afternoon of heavy use.

“You could use this gun in a lot of situations,” commented Luke Hagen of the Mitchell Daily Republic. “Because of the recoil, I think it would be a great entry-level semi-automatic for someone new to hunting or shooting.”

For more, visit mossberg.com.