Strangely enough, the press release that just came in over the transom announcing Stoeger’s new M3000 shotgun is dated today. They obviously timed it to avoid the NRA new product rush. Not that there really was one. Anyway, while we’d love to review the new scattergun to see how well it busts orange flying discs, we seem to be near the top of the leaderboard on the Benelli/Stoeger/Franchi sh!t list at the moment. For some reason. Be that as it may, make the jump for the marketing-speak and specs . . .
ACCOKEEK, MD (April 16, 2012)—Stoeger Industries introduces the new Stoeger M3000, the latest addition to a line of quality, affordable shotguns for hunters and shooters. The M3000 is a 3-inch, 12-gauge, semi-automatic shotgun that handles loads from 2¾-inch up to the potent 3-inch Magnum without adjustment.
At the heart of the Stoeger M3000 is the proven Inertia Driven® operating system; simple and efficient with only three moving parts in the bolt for lightning-fast, reliable operation. Unlike older gas-system guns, the M3000’s Inertia Driven® action is contained primarily within the receiver, giving the Model M3000 a better more centered balance and swing. With no propellant gas venting into the action, the M3000 shoots clean and stays cleaner longer.
Stoeger’s M3000 comes with either a 26- or 28-inch barrel, fitted with a ventilated, stepped rib and fiber-optic front sight for quick target acquisition, even under low-light hunting conditions. The alloy receiver is drilled and tapped to accommodate a Weaver-style scope base. All M3000’s come supplied with three choke tubes (Extra-full turkey, Modified, and Improved-Cylinder), and a shim kit for drop and cast adjustment.
Options include a threaded steel recoil reducer, which can be installed in the buttstock to help manage felt recoil and a SteadyGrip buttstock for turkey hunting. The M3000 is available in three different finishes — Matte Black synthetic, Realtree® APG™ or Advantage® Max-4™. Versatility, value and solid reliability make the M3000 the perfect choice for waterfowl, wild turkey or upland game birds. For reliability and performance, no other semi-auto in its price range compares.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Gauge: 12-Gauge
Barrel Length: 24”, 26” & 28”
Chokes: IC, M, XFT
Sights: Red bar front sight
Metal Finish: Black synthetic, Realtree® Max-4™, Realtree® APG™
Stock Material: Synthetic
Average Weight: 7 lbs.
Overall Length: 48” & 50”
Length of Pull: 143/8”
Drop at heel: 2.5”
Drop at Comb: 1.5”
MSRP: $529 – $599
Interesting. Looks exactly like my 40 year-old Remington 1100, which sells new today for around $400.
I am still shooting a rem 1100 that my Dad bought for me when I was 15. Great gun as long as you keep it clean
Will TTAG ever review the 870?
Remington 870 and Ithaca 37.
SOOOOOOO…how is this any different than their 2000?
I really do not know.
I wonder if the buttstock recoil reducer is different?
Please fill us in Dan Zimmerman.
Shotguns are the most popular firearm for sale on my local gun forum. Wonder why?
Versatile.
Yeah, but why are so many people attempting to rid themselves of them.
Yours is not to ask ‘why’, but rather to buy.
From the information I have found its the same as the M2000 but with the M3500 stock (based on LOP/comb) and minus two chokes.
The M2000 had several issues that were worked out in the M3500. I’m sure its just like the 2000 but without the issues the M2000 was notorious for.
Does the Stoeger 3000 actually come with the reducer? I am being told that there is not one available for it!?
On another website it’s reported that their are a few internal differences , something welded and some issue with screws loosening have been fixed .
I personally want one to turn into a tactical / SHTF gun .
Maybe manufacturers will take note and get an 18.5 in barrel out along with a tube extension and shorter stock .
Would an m3500 be better for a SHTF gun being that it could shot any shotgun ammo you run across ?