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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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#9 on this list
A300 Ultima Slug
Beretta
Beretta's gas system in a no-frills deer setup. Soft-shooting and consistently accurate.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | SX4 Cantilever Buck | A300 Ultima Slug |
|---|---|---|
| Action | Gas-operated Semi-Auto | Semi-Automatic Gas-Operated |
| Gauge | 12 Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Chamber | 3 inch | — |
| Barrel Length | 22 inch | 22 inches |
| Stock | Synthetic | — |
| Optics Mount | Integrated Cantilever Rail | — |
| Sights | — | Cantilever Scope Mount |
| Stock Material | — | Synthetic |
| Recoil System | — | Kick-Off Recoil Reduction |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
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)
A300 Ultima Slug
- Excellent recoil reduction thanks to gas system and Kick-Off technology
- Consistently accurate with a variety of slug types
- Reliable cycling, even with heavy loads
- Durable, weather-resistant synthetic stock and finish
- Includes cantilever scope mount for optics
- Utilitarian aesthetics, lacks high-end finishing
- Heavier than some bolt-action slug guns
- Not versatile for other shooting disciplines
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