Guest pintail711 Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 Hey I am new to the Realtree forum and i was wondering if a Stoeger model 2000 is a good gun. Its between that or a Remington 11-87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 Re: Stoeger model 2000 Welcome to the group. While it may be a decent hunting gun, its not in the same class as the Rem 11-87. The Rem 1100 or 11-87 will last you forever with some minor repairs and preventive maintenance. In 20 or 30 years you will still be able to get parts for a 1100 or 11-87. Will this be the same for the 2000? I would not hold my breath looking for parts. If you shoot a handfull of shots out of the 2000 every year, it may last for decades. You can shoot cases of ammo every year with the 11-87 and it will last you for many decades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pintail711 Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 Re: Stoeger model 2000 Yeah thats what i figured. Right now im sportin' a 1100 but i like the fact that the Stoeger is lightwieght plus camo, my black barrel shines like no other with the sun coming up, but thanks for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Xen Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 Re: Stoeger model 2000 i had a stoeger and couldn't wait to get rid of it. it is nowhere near the gun a 1100 or 11-87 is. that is just my 2 cents... i know other people have them and like them, i was just happy to be rid of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallmunster Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Re: Stoeger model 2000 I've used an M2000 for the last couple years and have been happy with it. It is not built like a benelli or remington, but I feel it is a good gun for the price. Just a matter of what you want. I've probably shot around 1500 rounds through it, from light target to 3" goose load and have not any troubles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pintail711 Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Re: Stoeger model 2000 well my buddy has one he likes it, he said the only thing that goes wrong is that there is a pin that has to be knocked in every once in a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallmunster Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Re: Stoeger model 2000 I've heard of some that have trouble with the bolt handle coming out. It has to snap in, I think some are not putting it in all the way and they are falling out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Xen Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Re: Stoeger model 2000 the problem i had with the gun was that right out of the box, it had issues with cycling light target loads. i did not have any problems when i was shooting 3" duck loads. for $350, yeah, it's a decent gun. i didn't like that when i called the factory about my problems with the light loads, they said "well, the gun needs to be broke in", i've never owned a gun that has needed to be broke in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallmunster Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Re: Stoeger model 2000 I too heard that it needed broke in, I guess I wasn't worried about it. It certainly isn't the only gun I heard needed a break in period. I got mine right before hunting season started so I didn't shoot a lot of light loads I just went right to the field loads. I think someones happiness with this gun depends on their expectations. I was just looking for an auto that I could afford to try vs. my Browning BPS. They are not a Benelli or Beretta, you can tell they are built cheaper, but mine functions well so I am not worried about it. To be honest I have seen more malfunctions with my brothers M1 Super 90 and a friends Super black hawk than with my M2000. I am not really trying to talk anyone into buying one, it makes me no difference, I am just relating my personal good experience with it. I will say that I have not touched my BPS for any type of upland or waterfowl hunting since I got the M2000. For some reason I shoot this gun really well (so did both of my brothers who shot it) and I have made some of my best shots on pheasant and ducks with it. That is good enough for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pintail711 Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 Re: Stoeger model 2000 Has anyone had trouble with the camo on it? cuz i want it in Max-4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallmunster Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 Re: Stoeger model 2000 I have the max 4 version. The camo is not up to benelli standards. Where the barrel and receiver meet and where my sling is attached there are some chip of paint gone. That would be my biggest complaint with the gun, it doesn't affect function, but it could definately be better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pintail711 Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 Re: Stoeger model 2000 I hear ya. What is the under color underneath the camo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallmunster Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 Re: Stoeger model 2000 It is gun steel under the camo. I've thought about touching it up but have not yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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