Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: jthompson1995 on June 04, 2011, 08:52:27 pm
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I'm looking into getting a shotgun for hunting and hoped someone could post some suggestions on brands, types, etc.
I'm looking to use it for deer, and possibly turkey in the future. I can only use slugs for deer where I hunt. Of course money is not growing on trees here so I'd like to keep the price as low as possible but have an accurate, reliable gun.
Any information would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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Remington model 870
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Ditto what Justin said!!!!
Had one for close to 40 years and has never failed me.. I may have failed it a couple times. :-[
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Mossberg 935 ....best damned Shotgun I have ever owned...besides this Un........... >:D
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I like my Stoeger, Semi-Auto 3" with interchangeable chokes and barrels
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for the best multi-purpose shotgun the 870 is hard to beat
turkey hunting on the other hand,i like a gun made for that
i like my mossberg 835 ulti-mag turkey gun
its a little heavier than the 870,but it needs the mass to suck up the recoil from them 3 1/2" turkey magnum loads >:D
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Check out the Mossberg website for the specific model and the available configurations. Personally, I have never had a better shotgun than the plain jane Mossberg 500.
Lane
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Remington 870, only shotgun ive ever used, its what my dad used, never failed me :)
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For the money 870 Remington is hard to beat aftermarket goodies are endless.Ron
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I got a 1962 870 wingmaster, given to me from my dad. still shoots beautifully, I also bought a new barrel for shooting slug shells. I do know mossberg has he same set-up and have a few friends with the model 500 and can't say anything bad about them either.
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I've had my Rem 870 for close to 20 years now and it's been a great gun. It's very well supported in the aftermarket too.
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The Rem. 870 gets my vote too. It's a workhorse. I've shot over 300 rounds in a day shooting trap with no problems. It's taken many deer, rabbits, a turkey, and a lot of nuisance animals.
I love it when I outshoot the younger wealthy guys with their fancy expensive guns at our yearly trap shoot. Just for fun I'll swing it over to my left shoulder before putting them out.
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Im gonna go with the Bennelli Super Nova good gun for a good price and it will shoot a 3 1/2" , 870 is a good gun too that would be my second choice ;D
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If you want to go on the CHEAP,, I just bought one of those pardner pump 12 gauges,,119.00$ it is a import but it seems to be ok,not as good as an 870,but it will work. I bought a High Standard 12 ga pump in 1978, that was built in the 1940s,,for 65.00$ it still works excellent. So pawn shops and individual sellers might be an opition
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I have a Remington 870, Mossberg 500, and a Winchester 1300 with a slug barrel. All are good, reliable shotguns, and none of them will cost you an arm and a leg.
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Thanks for all the info everyone. This gives me a good place to start looking.
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I shoot my old model 12 (Mod. Choke) unless I'm going to get dirty or wet,then I throw in my Winchester 1300. I have owned three. Two went to my sons and the last one is in the closet. All bought used and all were totally reliable as long as I kept them clean (Like any shotgun) Don't have to shell out alot of money for them. Make sure if you go looking, to get the vented rib. ' Frank
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Don't have to shell out a lot....you must not be talking about the model 12 then...are you Frank...
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Talking about the 1300. Model 12's still cost less than most new shotguns. You can buy three 12's for the cost of a Bennelli. ' Frank
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Check out the Mossberg website for the specific model and the available configurations. Personally, I have never had a better shotgun than the plain jane Mossberg 500.
Lane
Ditto..........I got a Mossy 500 20ga. and with my 3" #5 Kent Magnums and a HS Strut Undertaker choke tube it will downright flatten a turkey! I'm talking ranges that most guys wouldn't even think about with a 20ga. shotgun. First 2 I killed with it were between 35-40 steps and killed a coyote with it the same season that was 35+ head shot and it didn't even wimper or twitch!
I gave about $240 bucks for mine at Wally World and last I checked they were still under $250 so for the money you can't beat a Mossberg shotgun.
BTW- I also have a model 1300 Winchester 12ga. that will also stomp a turkey, but since I bought my Mossy the Win. 1300 just sits in the gun cabinet. The 20ga. is so much lighter and doesn't kick the snot outta me like the 12ga. does.
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I have a Winchester Super X2 3 1/2" that is my main shotgun. I do second the Remington 870. You cant beat the gun. They also came out with the Remington 887, my brother has one and it is a nice gun also. Granted both are pumps but they wont break the bank at all.
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Don't have to shell out a lot....you must not be talking about the model 12 then...are you Frank...
Was that a pun intended? ;D
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No Pun Intended....I have a Model 12 thats worth $750...so I know they aren't as cheap as an 870...or a Mossberg....