by savduck » January 8th, 2017, 11:45 pm, Post I use a Carlson's choke and TSS #9's, lightweight deadly combination for gobblers WAY out there! I'm glad I didn't spend the extra $200 or so for the Franchi. It has a lot more Benelli DNA and many of the Stoeger caveats don't apply. $949.00 $799.99. I looked at all three of them at sportsman warehouse on Friday. ... or a Franchi Affinity/Intensity. I just bought an Affinity 20 with 26" barrels. Only difference is the chamber size....but I rarely shoot 3 1/2 its too expensive and 3 inch is perfect for me. Stoeger is assembled in Turkey with a beretta made barrel and internals with a receiver made by a third party in either Italy or the U.S.that I can't remeber the name of. Surprisingly absent from both lines, though, was a smaller, 20-ga. counter-part to the ubiquitous 12. ↳   Gobbler Nation Turkey Hunting Contest Archives, ↳   2016 Gobbler Nation Turkey Hunting Contest, ↳   2015 Gobbler Nation Turkey Hunting Contest, ↳   2014 Gobbler Nation Turkey Hunting Contest, ↳   2013 Gobbler Nation Turkey Hunting Contest, ↳   2012 Gobbler Nation Turkey Hunting Contest, By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions as stated in the GobblerNation.com Rules & Terms. The Stoeger M3020 caught my eye for a minute. by BuckyT » May 15th, 2017, 8:44 am, Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 54 guests. by thankins88 » January 18th, 2017, 6:04 pm, Post That all changed in 201… by matchbook454 » May 11th, 2017, 9:08 am, Post Looking for high numbers. I just bought my daughter a 20 ga. Affinity compact with a 24" barrel, it will put 330 to 345 TSS 9's in the 10" @ 40 every time and man is it LIGHT!!!!! Out Of Stock. Re: Franchi affinity vs sa-08 vs Stoeger 3020 which one. We brought all the 20 gauges to get ready for dove opener and duck season. The only thing I'd like to change is the trigger. The 3.5 inch models are designed to run off of 1 1/8 oz loads of shot in the 2 3/4" shells, you might find they do not like loads under that unless the lack of shot is made up for with additional powder. by matchbook454 » May 11th, 2017, 12:48 pm, Post I'm with cove...if you can't live without the wife a affinity is what I'd buy, The man who passes the sentence should swing the sword. I have a Stoeger M3020 now. To me the Franchi and Stoeger are almost identical in design, with the fit a finish being better on the Franchi. The Franchi Affinity is essentially the Stoeger version of the inertia action, with the mainspring under the forearm, around the magazine tube . And the Stoeger M3020. I'm running fed 7 and a sum toy 562-5. Franchi Affinity Vs. Benelli M2. It's a nice swinging gun. Thread Tools: Show Printable Version. I'm leaning toward the affinity. The 28" will add another 1 or 2 ounces. by ccleroy » January 8th, 2017, 8:22 pm, Post Ill add, in our house we have an array of shotgun brands. 2 buddies of mine have the Franchi and the Stoeger, both equally great guns IMO. If you couldn't find a Franchi near you, the Stoeger isn't a terrible choice. Message me if you have one you'd like to sell. I am a SA-08 man as well, after 2 shoulder surgery's I like the less recoil. As with its predecessors, the M3020 is designed around Benelli’s inertia-driven operating system. I bought a franchi affinity because the dealers that stock Benelli, franchi, and stoeger seem to indicate the franchi is the better performing and strips down better too. Hard to beat that price, but you can get good deals on Franchi … Benelli M2. They're Turkish-made guns that … !......I tried 9.5's in it and actually get better numbers with 9's and a more even pattern. Surprisingly absent from both lines, though, was a smaller, 20-ga. counter-part to the ubiquitous 12. Lightest one I could find. The Stoeger M3020 Shotgun is a 3–inch, ... Franchi Affinity 3 Semi-Auto Mossy Oak Bottomland 20Ga 26" ~ By: Franchi. In this shotgun video Elliott from Freelance Duck Hunting takes a look at two semi automatic shotguns. Out of all the reviews and handling the guns in stores I went with an Affinity off of Gun Broker, got it for a steal at $600 shipped and … 500/535 (all versions), Maverick 88. Franchi or Stoeger Sa-459 here and like it! by turkeyinstrut » May 11th, 2017, 2:18 pm, Post I haven't got it yet but will get the extended non ported choke. These hardworking guns are all about action and value. The TSS I have only got feed back from the SA-08. by uvagobbler » January 11th, 2017, 12:47 pm, Post not in the buttstock. While perhaps unremarkable in the case of the Mossberg, many 20 gauge inertia guns are real thumb-busters as is the case with the previously reviewed Benelli M2 and the Franchi Affinity models. As both of these manufacturers are members of the Beretta Holding Company, there is sure to be plenty of overlap in components, style, and engineering. I've had it six years and killed my limit all but one year with it. The beretta a300 feels very cheap and flimsy. First notice was that the a Stoeger was the lightest even with the 28" barrel. After much research, I was not comfortable with a Turkish made gun. . I've shot turkeys, pheasant, quail and whatever else with it and love it. by turkeycallin » January 19th, 2017, 6:27 am, Post Shot ducks with it last year with a box of #4 Hevi-Metals. Stoeger M3020 Semi-Auto Shotgun -Stoeger’s M3020 is a 3-inch, 20-gauge Inertia Driven semi-automatic shotgun joins Stoeger’s line of quality, affordable shotguns. Hate how my franchi feels but it is a killer. Franchi Affinity/ Stoeger 3020 Posted by Old #7 on 12/11/14 at 3:23 pm 0 0 Looking to get a semi auto 20 ga. We have seen them all put up good numbers with the Federal shells. Franchi affinity vs sa-08 vs Stoeger 3020 which one? by Cove » January 10th, 2017, 10:01 am, Post It came with the dead ringer sights and also is drilled and tapped and includes a rail. Both reliable as … Not overly expensive, camo stock and for end, and shoots good. A lot of people don't know it but the Stoeger and the Franchi is the same gun. I have an m2 that's nice with a pretty sparkly stock set and my wife doesn't want to dip it, so I bought her the Mossberg. I like the choke system in the Stoeger and Franchi better then the Sa-08. Once I figured out the action I wanted (Gas vs. Inertia) I broke it down to a Franchi Affinity to the Stoeger M3000. Switch to Hybrid Mode. The 26" weighs 7lbs according to wakeman. Both are inertia driven..... Stoeger 3500 is 650 bucks new and the Affinity is 799..... or the stoeger 3000... which is 3 inch chamber and 550 Patterns well with TSS too. This shotgun has been severely overlooked in the 3-gun world in my opinion. Thanks for sharing your experiences. « Return to products Gun Model Choke Interchange Akkar Remington standard threads (not Pro-Bore) American Arms (threads located at bottom of choke) None available American Arms (threads located at top of choke) None available Antonio Zoli None available Austin & Halleck... Read more » Remington 1100. It's a mean gun. Not sure what the difference is in the receiver make-up between the M3020 and say a Rem 11-87 is, but I do know that it's not recommended to drill and tap the 11-87. Post matchbook454 Posts: 32 Email this Page. I've toted the Franchi Affinity compact with me the past 2 seasons, I'd buy it again if I didn't want to toss the extra $$ for the M2. Switch to Threaded Mode. I bought a Franchi Affinity in Bottomland last year. I own a Stoeger M3020. by SKFOOTER » May 11th, 2017, 9:50 am, Post by el diablo » May 11th, 2017, 8:31 pm, Post I wanted the Benelli Montefeltro but it doesn't come in synthetic stock in … My gun is built based off the old beretta 390 gas system. Oh, and its not built by terrorists. It's a nice swinging gun. I get 300's to 330's using a Carlson's .575 with the Big 20XL, Big 20XLS, and Stubby Loads. I would buy on again in a minute. Stoeger Industries, Inc., a corporation beneath the extensive Beretta Holding S.p.A. umbrella of companies, has imported Turkish-made, semi-automatic shotguns since 2001, when the 3\"-chambered, 12-ga. M2000 was introduced. Whenever a discussion arises over the "best" shotgun of a particular action type, the debate seems to center on a narrow group of brands. Due to the design of the barrel lug and the magazine cap interface, the Mossberg 500/535 and Maverick 88 cannot accept a magazine extension. I think the Franchi is Benelli's idea of what a Stoeger should be. GB has them for $579! It will do. Post by Fatmo » January 8th, 2017, 10:36 pm, Post It's a great gun! No matter which one I go with, it will be a dedicated turkey gun. The Beretta A300 and the Stoeger M3000 / M3500. Out Of Stock. There are plenty of the stoeger's out there performing perfectly. RECOIL PADS Once I got use to POA/POI I was good. Im looking to get the Franchi Affinity 28 inch with max4 or the Stoeger 3500 in max4. ↳   Gobbler Nation Turkey Hunting Contest Archives, ↳   2016 Gobbler Nation Turkey Hunting Contest, ↳   2015 Gobbler Nation Turkey Hunting Contest, ↳   2014 Gobbler Nation Turkey Hunting Contest, ↳   2013 Gobbler Nation Turkey Hunting Contest, ↳   2012 Gobbler Nation Turkey Hunting Contest, By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions as stated in the GobblerNation.com Rules & Terms. I'm glad I didn't spend the extra $200 or so for the Franchi. We had the Franchi Affinity. Shot ducks with it last year with a box of #4 Hevi-Metals. by matchbook454 » May 11th, 2017, 7:43 am, Post $539.00 $519.99. It shoots well. No, the affinity does not feel cheap and flimsy. Franchi is the same … I don't think you can go wrong with any of the guns to be honest. I'm sure any of these shotguns will do all I need. Franchi affinity vs sa-08 vs Stoeger 3020 which one? For reliability at a price you'll love, experts and novices agree on Stoeger. It's a great gun! That all changed in 2015, when Stoeger introduced the 20-ga.-chambered M3020, which is reviewed here. Can't wait to play with it. Franchi affinity vs sa-08 vs Stoeger 3020 which one? M3000/M3K. Last edited by Tailwalk7; 08/24/17 10:45 AM. all are good guns. Tags: stoeger m3000 chokes stoeger m3000 consumer reviews stoeger m3000 max 5 stoeger m3000 reliability stoeger m3000 vs franchi affinity stoeger m3500 shotgun reviews stoeger semi auto shotguns reviews. The swing was awesome. 400 rounds. by strutnva » January 11th, 2017, 3:16 pm, Post by WV Ridge Reaper » January 10th, 2017, 10:59 pm, Post But.. Now to decide on which one of Hal's tss recipes to start with! For that you need the Intensity model. Benelli M2. Franchi Affinity vs Stoeger M3000. I’ve heard a lot of folks getting torn between the Franchi Affinity and the Benelli M2, and it’s easy to see why. I am in the market for a new 20 gauge. I get 300's to 330's using a Carlson's .575 with the Big 20XL, Big 20XLS, and Stubby Loads. Franchi Affinity 20ga 26 barrel with Carlsons choke TSS 9s, I have a bran new M3020 still in the box never fired I will sale for 400.00 ,black synthetic. Often it's as if the other brands do not exist, which is a shame, because there are plenty of quality shotguns flying just a touch below the radar. I personally shoot the Franchi Affinity, we have a Stoeger m3020, and various remingtons. It's a mean gun. by pullit » January 9th, 2017, 12:12 pm, Post Click on a term to search for related topics. I do know this is not what you are asking about, but the little Mossberg sa20 turkey thug is a very nice little gun. The Weatherby Element does not have this obnoxious problem. by turkeyinstrut » May 11th, 2017, 9:33 am, Post However according to the manual it came be. by turkeyinstrut » May 11th, 2017, 10:02 am, Post I do know the Franchi is a killer and Light. Franchi Affinity vs Stoeger M3000. stoeger m3020 vs franchi affinity, stoeger vs franchi. 24" bbl and it's light. I will have a Franchi Affinity next season. Looking for some advice for my first semi-auto shotgat. I'm an SA08 guy. The 6.5 lbs for the affinity is not accurate. We went to Coon Creek and shot sporting clays. I have a bran new M3020 still in the box never fired I will sale for 400.00 ,black synthetic. Patterns well with TSS too. I've got a buddy that loves his 26" affinity, I'm going to take my chances with the wife killing me and get the M2 20 gauge this summer, I just love the way that gun feels and points, it feels like a natural extension, I may sell my Sx3 12 gauge to offset the cost though and avoid the death penalty. Posted by 3 years ago. Archived. Close. Sam M. Sam is an avid firearms enthusiast who loves sharing his knowledge and experience with fellow gunivores. You can easily flex it with your hand. The Affinity will not run 3.5 inch shells. So, I started looking at both the Stoeger 3000 and the Franchi Affinity. Heavy rib, heavy trigger and overly heavy guns are part and parcel of the Stoeger line. by Lonster » January 18th, 2017, 5:25 pm, Post George Thompson of Benelli talks about a few of the most attractive features that come standard on the new Franchi Affinity 3 in a 20 gauge. However the stoeger or the franchi will both serve you well. Wanted the M2 but can't justify spending the $ on something I … I may not be smart but I can lift heavy objects. Avoid Weatherby at all cost. I bought a Bottomland Affinity 20 a little over a year ago. by fountain » May 11th, 2017, 4:40 pm, Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 54 guests. Both the Mossberg SA-20 and the Weatherby Element are easy to load. Three years ago, the like-chambered M3000 replaced the popular M2000. Talk about 20, 16, & 28 gauge and .410 bore shotguns here. Stoeger’s M3020 is a 3-inch, 20-gauge Inertia Driven ® semi-automatic shotgun joins Stoeger’s line of quality, affordable shotguns. by killerstump » January 8th, 2017, 9:49 pm, Post Not a lot more to ask for. The 612 and 912 will accept the same extensions as the Affinity, as listed above. Re: WTB franchi affinity or stoeger m3020 20 gauge w/ 26" barrel [Re: Tailwalk7] #2204476 08/24/17 02:24 PM 08/24/17 02:24 PM: Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 1,169 by turkeyinstrut » May 11th, 2017, 3:31 pm, Post Gadwalls and Ringers. I own a Stoeger M3020. I believe the Benelli M2 was the sweetest of them all BUT my wife would divorce me ( I have one in a 12 ga). by chipper » May 11th, 2017, 7:40 pm, Post Killed one with tss 9 last year with it. I finally got my hands on a Franchi Affinity and made a video comparing it to my Benelli M2 with 3-gun in mind. Looks like a Carlsons .575 is the way to go. The Stoeger is basically a lesser quality version of the Affinity, both of which are made under the Beretta/Benelli umbrella. Display Modes: Linear Mode. by matchbook454 » May 11th, 2017, 7:28 pm, Post by uvagobbler » January 9th, 2017, 10:10 am, Post by uvagobbler » January 8th, 2017, 7:14 pm, Post ??? Top. . Refer to the chart below to locate the HEVI-Choke™ product that fits your gun. Reading Randy's review of the Affinity, I felt this was the way I should go. Kinda stepped away from it as it's not drilled and tapped for a scope mount. A price-point gun with a generally dismal track record that makes many wish they had gone elsewhere, to the Franchi Affinity, Girsan or others that offer a clearly better-built product. Gadwalls and Ringers. Talk about 20, 16, & 28 gauge and .410 bore shotguns here. Posting Rules You may not post new threads. Stoeger Uplander Supreme Shotgun 20 Ga. 26" Walnut ~ By: Stoeger. by SumToy » January 13th, 2017, 7:54 pm, Post I think the stoeger is turkey where franchi's are Italian and on the benelli line. 6. (20 gauge only duck club). The Stoeger and Franchi is inertia and the Weatherby is gas......I have a SA-459, same thing as the SA-08 just a shorter barrel, it's a great gun. You cannot bend or flex the affinity stock. I'm just getting started on the competitive side, planning on using it for 3 Gun matches and occasionally clays. 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