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 $400.
I am still shooting a rem 1100 that my Dad bought for me when I was 15. Great gun as long as you keep it clean
Will TTAG ever review the 870?
Remington 870 and Ithaca 37.
SOOOOOOO…how is this any different than their 2000?
I really do not know.
I wonder if the buttstock recoil reducer is different?
Please fill us in Dan Zimmerman.
Don’t know if this has been answered….but, I believe the M2000 is up to 2″ shells and the M3000 is 3″ (I shoot 2-3/4″)
Shotguns are the most popular firearm for sale on my local gun forum. Wonder why?
Versatile.
Yeah, but why are so many people attempting to rid themselves of them.
Yours is not to ask ‘why’, but rather to buy.
From the information I have found its the same as the M2000 but with the M3500 stock (based on LOP/comb) and minus two chokes.
3000 has stronger bolt than 2000 with dual lugs, stronger barrel extension, mag tube cap that captures recoil spring washers better and stock has shims to adjust cast. Has fewer chokes and the recoil reducer is only available as an accessory but it retails for less than a 2000.
When Midol just isn’t enough!
I would like opinions on this. I was in the 400$ gun range and was really leaning towards the Benelli Nova pump. Which I heard runs absolutely flawlessly and not really any problems with anything I can find about the gun except that it is worth every penny. I knew stoeger and benelli are in the family tree together not but, I have seen a few dislikes with something like failed to eject from the barrel. Now is thing anything anyone has experienced when trying to shoot as many rounds as you can and as fast as you can? Will it take the hardest hitting shells for up to 3 inch. My main question is. Is it worth the extra 100$ to get the Stoeger m3000 over the Benelli nova?? All opinions are welcomed and I thank you!
Morgan, I have both guns you mentioned above. I use both for skeet and trap shoots all the time. The benelli nova is the best shotgun I have ever owned so far. It has been tested to the max with water, mud, and pounds of dust and has never, not once, jammed. The 3000 is a perfect gun for you if you like semi auto and are on a budget. Unless you are into extreme shooting the stoeger will serve you well. I have put 4000 plus rounds through mine without any problems. All in all I would say the benelli would be my choice. If it were me, I would save a bit more and go with a benelli semi auto but if you are on a budget, the 3000 will serve you well.