#SundayGunday: Stoeger P3000 Pump-Action Shotgun

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posted on March 19, 2017
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Traditional, reliable, a staple: They’re all words that could be used to describe the pump-action shotgun. The design, which first appeared in the field more than a century ago, remains brilliant in its simplicity and efficiency. Pump guns continue to have a place in the blinds of hunters and under the beds of homeowners across the nation, and for good reason. The pump-action is a catch-all, of sorts. A gun designed to take a kicking and keep on ticking. It was with that in mind that Stoeger Industries rolled out its new budget-friendly P3000, a low-price pump gun that delivers anything but low-end performance.

Technical Specifications:

Type: pump-action shotgun
Gauge/Chamber: 12/3"
Barrel: 28"; ventilated top rib
Sights: red fiber-optic front
Trigger: 8.6-lb. pull weight
Safety: cross-bolt
Stock: black synthetic; LOP 141/8"; drop at heel 2.5"; drop at comb 1.5"
Metal Finish: matte black
Overall Length: 49.5"
Weight: 6.9 lbs.
Accessories: choke tube (M), wrench
MSRP: $299.99

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