20ga semi?

[kel ruger man]

rem 11/87, never had an issue with it. can be had new for 600

[eightshot627]

With that budget he's going to be pretty limited. I've heard and seen good things coming from the Stoeger M3000 / M3500 series. That should fit the budget.

Otherwise, try and find a Mossberg 930 in 20g or a used Rem 1100.

I have a M3000 for 3 gun and a M3500 for waterfowl. This summer I picked up a M3020 the 20 ga version and love it! BUT it's so light it has a kick to it. 5.6lbs So if recoil is the problem go 1100.