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Beginner All Around Shotgun
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09/13/15 01:43 AM
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Bear13
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New to the forum... From texas.
Looking for advice on a relatively cheap, but reliable shotgun to use now for Dove Hunting, but also that could be used for just about anything down the road.
I've looked online and the Maverick 88 and the H&R Pardner and both are in the price range in looking to spend. Somewhere below $225 for sure.
What all can you hunt with shotguns besides dove and duck here in Texas... I mean I'm sure you can hunt hog as well but just new and curious.
Thanks in advance.
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Re: Beginner All Around Shotgun
[Re: Bear13]
#5925842
09/13/15 01:59 AM
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scalebuster
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Buy an older used Remington 870, or do better and buy an Ithica mod 37. Both are cheap and money well spent.
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Re: Beginner All Around Shotgun
[Re: Bear13]
#5925849
09/13/15 02:03 AM
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TexFlip
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A pump 12 gauge will down most game in Texas.
Just to make sure that it is done thoroughly, I go both ways.
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Re: Beginner All Around Shotgun
[Re: Bear13]
#5925851
09/13/15 02:03 AM
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rickym
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I believe, you can hunt pretty much everything in Texas with a shotgun. Whether it's capable of taking everything in Texas down is another thing. Like nilgai, it can sometimes take multiple rounds from a high caliber rifle to kill one. If you interested in native species only you will do fine with a 12 gauge, just gotta change ammo and chokes for different animals
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Re: Beginner All Around Shotgun
[Re: Bear13]
#5925861
09/13/15 02:06 AM
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rickym
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I also recently purchased a Winchester super x black shadow sxp in 12ga and it seems to be a pretty solid gun. I was choosing between it and a stoeger p350 12ga at the 299 dollar price mark. The Winchester felt much better in my hands
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Re: Beginner All Around Shotgun
[Re: Bear13]
#5925942
09/13/15 03:12 AM
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scalebuster
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Never buy a Winchester shotgun. Unless it's a model12. Back when quail were plentiful I loved a model 1200 Win Featherweight. It's the best handling shotgun ever made. The only problem with that pump action is you can wear it out to disfunctional in two years of you shoot it every day of season. I ran through at least 5 of them In the 90's. They were extremely cheap and the only reason I know the model # is there is still a rusty one sitting In my shop for killing varmints.
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Re: Beginner All Around Shotgun
[Re: Bear13]
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09/13/15 05:45 AM
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westexhunt
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After taking down and cleaning a few shot guns I prefer the Mossberg 500 over the rest. Possibly crude but definitely more robust/tougher than the rest.
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Re: Beginner All Around Shotgun
[Re: Bear13]
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09/13/15 12:30 PM
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charlesb
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Another vote for the Mossberg 500.
More shotgun for less money. They last forever, always work.
Kind regards, charlesb
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Re: Beginner All Around Shotgun
[Re: Bear13]
#5926111
09/13/15 12:36 PM
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rickym
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I also looked at the Mossberg 500 only reason I didn't get it was because everybody has one.
And welcome to the forum!
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Re: Beginner All Around Shotgun
[Re: rickym]
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09/13/15 02:35 PM
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cyphertext
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I also looked at the Mossberg 500 only reason I didn't get it was because everybody has one.
And welcome to the forum! There is a reason everybody has one of these, or an 870... I've got a couple of each.
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Re: Beginner All Around Shotgun
[Re: Bear13]
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09/13/15 10:26 PM
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In your price range I would go with the Mossy 500
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Re: Beginner All Around Shotgun
[Re: Bear13]
#5926856
09/13/15 10:37 PM
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killen
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Re: Beginner All Around Shotgun
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09/14/15 04:00 AM
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Mossberg 88 is a great shotgun. It's a model 500 with the safety in a different spot.
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference. -George Washington
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Re: Beginner All Around Shotgun
[Re: Bear13]
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09/14/15 04:23 AM
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Obi Wan
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rem 870 or Mossberg 500. If you can find a used mossberg 835, it's a good one too.
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Re: Beginner All Around Shotgun
[Re: Bear13]
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09/14/15 10:30 AM
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Based on customer feedback where I work, of the two you mentioned I would go with the H&R Pardner.
Don’t roll those bloodshot eyes at me.
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Re: Beginner All Around Shotgun
[Re: Bear13]
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09/14/15 01:57 PM
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MGP
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I have seen 870 EXPRESS on sale for $299 Cant beat that for a 870
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Re: Beginner All Around Shotgun
[Re: Bear13]
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09/14/15 05:00 PM
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catslayer
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look at a Dickenson too..
Sombody smells like fried borritos...
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Re: Beginner All Around Shotgun
[Re: Bear13]
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09/14/15 05:10 PM
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toolman
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Another vote for the Mossy 500 or 835. I've shot an old 835 for years.
Old age ain't for sissies!
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Re: Beginner All Around Shotgun
[Re: MGP]
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09/14/15 07:28 PM
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TFF Caribou
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I have seen 870 EXPRESS on sale for $299 Cant beat that for a 870 Don't own one, but I've read ALOT about the 870 express having some quality control issues.
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference. -George Washington
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Re: Beginner All Around Shotgun
[Re: Bear13]
#5928457
09/14/15 09:49 PM
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redchevy
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Dad bought an 870 last year its been good. SIL got one about 3 years ago its been good also.
It's hell eatin em live
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Re: Beginner All Around Shotgun
[Re: Bear13]
#5928770
09/15/15 01:12 AM
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bigbob_ftw
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Rem 870 or winchester 1300
Ultra MAGA '24.
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Re: Beginner All Around Shotgun
[Re: scalebuster]
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09/15/15 05:41 PM
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Storiale
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Buy an older used Remington 870, or do better and buy an Ithica mod 37. Both are cheap and money well spent. I have owned them both and yes, either are excellent and inexpensive. I believe the 870 is the most sold shotgun ever.
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Re: Beginner All Around Shotgun
[Re: TFF Caribou]
#5930378
09/16/15 12:01 AM
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Mossberg 88 is a great shotgun. It's a model 500 with the safety in a different spot. x2 You can also use any choke made for the Mossberg 500 in the 88. I own one in 20 Gauge that I let my daughter shoot. I think its a well built gun, which is made here in Texas.
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Re: Beginner All Around Shotgun
[Re: Hopedale]
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09/16/15 04:10 PM
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cyphertext
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Mossberg 88 is a great shotgun. It's a model 500 with the safety in a different spot. x2 You can also use any choke made for the Mossberg 500 in the 88. I own one in 20 Gauge that I let my daughter shoot. I think its a well built gun, which is made here in Texas. Not to split hairs, but I think "assembled in Texas" is a better description of the Maverick 88, as barrels and other parts are made in Mexico. Still a good shooter though and is inexpensive.
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Re: Beginner All Around Shotgun
[Re: cyphertext]
#5931459
09/16/15 04:28 PM
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I also looked at the Mossberg 500 only reason I didn't get it was because everybody has one.
And welcome to the forum! There is a reason everybody has one of these, or an 870... I've got a couple of each. There's a reason people buy Yugo's.
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