Plenty of hunters just want a camo duck gun that works, and the SX4 Waterfowl Hunter is built for that. It is a 12 gauge gas-operated semi-automatic in a camouflage finish, made for hard use in wet weather.

The gas system takes some of the sting out of recoil, which pays off in a long morning when the birds keep coming. The camo helps you stay hidden in a blind, a boat, or flooded timber. That combination suits ducks and geese in the marshes and impoundments along the North Carolina coast and up the river bottoms.

Waterfowl hunters should plan on a plug for the magazine, since federal rules limit capacity. Know your refuge and county rules before you go. Use only approved non-toxic shot for waterfowl.

Salt, mud, and moisture work their way into any autoloader, so clean the gun after each wet hunt. A light coat of oil on the moving parts and a dry place to store it will keep it running for many seasons.

Parts and accessories for the SX4 are easy to find, since it is a popular model. Listed new. It ships to a North Carolina FFL dealer for pickup and the background check.