well it's not a semi-automatic, but a remington 870 express with a simmons 8 point scope will more then do the job! that's my setup and it works excellent, 5 bucks with only a total of 6 shots taken, and 9 does with only 9 shots taken since i've had it! unless you shoot long distances, you don't need a scope, i myself don't use one, because of thick hilly terrain!