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#7 on this list
BPS Rifled Deer Hunter
Browning
Bottom eject, dual slide bars, and a heavy rifled barrel. Built for lefties and hard use.
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#8 on this list
SX4 Cantilever Buck
Winchester
Gas-operated, light, and drilled for a scope right out of the box. Best value semi-auto slug gun.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | BPS Rifled Deer Hunter | SX4 Cantilever Buck |
|---|---|---|
| Action | Pump-Action | Gas-operated Semi-Auto |
| Gauge | 12 Gauge (most common) | 12 Gauge |
| Barrel Type | Fully Rifled | — |
| Ejection | Bottom | — |
| Slide Bars | Dual | — |
| Intended Use | Deer Hunting (Slugs) | — |
| Chamber | — | 3 inch |
| Barrel Length | — | 22 inch |
| Stock | — | Synthetic |
| Optics Mount | — | Integrated Cantilever Rail |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
BPS Rifled Deer Hunter
- Exceptional accuracy with saboted slugs
- Bottom ejection ideal for left-handed shooters
- Dual action bars for smooth, reliable cycling
- Robust, durable all-steel construction
- Recoil absorption due to heavy barrel and weight
- Heavier than many general-purpose shotguns
- Specialized for slugs, not versatile for other shotgun uses
- Higher price point than basic pump shotguns
SX4 Cantilever Buck
- Integrated cantilever scope mount provides a stable optics platform
- Gas-operated system significantly reduces felt recoil from heavy slug loads
- Reliable cycling across a wide range of slug ammunition
- Good practical accuracy for typical deer hunting ranges
- Durable, weather-resistant synthetic construction
- Excellent value for a dedicated semi-auto slug shotgun
- Not easily convertible for wingshooting or clays due to the dedicated slug barrel and mount
- Smoothbore design means less precision than a rifled barrel slug gun (though often sufficient)
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