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Franchi Affinity, Weatherby SA 08, Stoeger 3000
Franchi Affinity, Weatherby SA 08, Stoeger 3000
Started by gatrkyhntr70, June 06, 2015, 11:01:17 PM
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Franchi Affinity, Weatherby SA 08, Stoeger 3000
June 06, 2015, 11:01:17 PM
Im considering one of these shotguns. It will be a 26" bbl.model. Cons for for each of them. Affinity:cost.otherwise its a fine handling gun. Weatherby is priced right, lightweight read many great reviews. Con is the invector choke system isn't my favorite. The Stoeger is a great gun to but its the heaviest and has the longest overall weight of the 3.
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Re: Franchi Affinity, Weatherby SA 08, Stoeger 3000
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June 06, 2015, 11:19:13 PM
I like my Stoeger M3000 so far. I cant really give it my fullest endorsement yet but I do think it will be a winner in the long run.
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Re: Franchi Affinity, Weatherby SA 08, Stoeger 3000
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June 06, 2015, 11:30:57 PM
$100 rebate on A300s right now. Safety doesn't snap and there's no ping when you fire it. Just sayin'.
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Re: Franchi Affinity, Weatherby SA 08, Stoeger 3000
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June 07, 2015, 08:05:04 PM
I've never shot any of these models, so take this for what it's worth. But I checked out and held the stoeger and the franchi in my local gun shop. I was really thinking about getting the stoeger, and just wanted to compare. I liked the looks of the franchi and the way it felt in my hand a lot better than the stoeger. It really shouldered great and I thought had a better feel overall. Like I said, not much of an actually review of either gun but the franchi won my, which one feels best when I first grab it, test.
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Re: Franchi Affinity, Weatherby SA 08, Stoeger 3000
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June 07, 2015, 08:14:30 PM
I can say my M3000 doesnt cycle 2 3/4 loads worth a crap. Cycles the 3" loads great, but manual also says it needs a break in before running the lighter loads. Also I am having slight POA/POI issues but I dont think it is the gun itself. Could be, but I am thinking its ammo/choke/sight related before gun related.
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Re: Franchi Affinity, Weatherby SA 08, Stoeger 3000
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June 07, 2015, 08:54:31 PM
I'm looking at the Franchi Intensity. Gun has a nice feel. 3.5" gun in Bottomland Camo. Seems about like buying a Benelli and saving $700-$800 dollars. Multi purpose gun that I would imagine it wouldn't be too difficult to work up a decent turkey pattern. Mobile Choke system I believe.
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Re: Franchi Affinity, Weatherby SA 08, Stoeger 3000
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June 12, 2015, 06:42:31 AM
This was my first season with the Affinity. Absolutely love it. Two of my shots were left-handed, off-handed. It's so light, I was able to hold steady in an uncomfortable position. For me, it's a keeper.
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Re: Franchi Affinity, Weatherby SA 08, Stoeger 3000
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June 12, 2015, 09:00:28 AM
Franchi.............JMHO, I hope to add a 20GA this year.
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Re: Franchi Affinity, Weatherby SA 08, Stoeger 3000
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June 13, 2015, 12:22:28 PM
I bought a SA-08 waterfowl edition two years ago....I love it. Handles kinda like a Beretta (IMO). I've had ZERO failures to feed with light loads (wal-mart loads) or heavy loads.
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Re: Franchi Affinity, Weatherby SA 08, Stoeger 3000
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June 14, 2015, 09:31:17 AM
I have been intensely researching for a nice 20 gauge semi auto....I looked at 11-87, weatherby, and the franchi affinity. The affinity wins. It points like a benelli, and is priced right. excited to have a 20 gauge turkey gun
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