Shotgun setup for coastal waterfowl

[Deadshot]

I'm putting together a shotgun setup specifically for coastal waterfowl hunting and learning the hard way about saltwater and corrosion. I took my regular duck gun out last season and within a week noticed some rust starting on the barrel, the salt air is rough on gear. I will need some help

 

[Tammy]

Salt is the real limit in coastal shooting, not the ducks. You need a gun with a Cerakote/BE.S.T. or equivalent finish and synthetic stock, period. Benelli SBE 3 or Beretta A400 Xtreme are the top dogs for corrosion resistance. You can strip it and apply a heavy-duty marine oil like Fluid Film to the internals after every single hunt. Don't forget those choke threads

 

[Jozzy]

If you’re hunting near saltwater, I’d pay more attention to the finish than the brand itself. I started wiping down my guns the same day I get back home, and that alone made a big difference.

 

[I_am_Bulletproof]

Coastal hunts are rough on gear

 

[LimaCharlie]

For years I've been using a Chas. Daly Turkish import 12 ga. auto. Camo cerakote type finish. Chambered for 3.5", but I only use 2.75" and 3".
Not nearly as fashionable as a SBE or Browning A5, but fits, hits and functions 100%. Has seen a lot of salt and mud, keeps right on running.