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Shotgun Recommendations
« on: December 18, 2011, 08:13:20 AM »
I am getting ready to buy my first shotgun. I don't necessarily mind spending money but wanted some suggestions in terms of what type to get.  Basically, I am looking for one that is the most versatile that I can use to shoot skeet and trap and also go bird hunting once I get my hunter's safety course.......

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Re: Shotgun Recommendations
« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2011, 08:32:10 AM »
upland, waterfowl or both?

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Re: Shotgun Recommendations
« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2011, 08:32:57 AM »
Look at the Benelli Legacy.....
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Re: Shotgun Recommendations
« Reply #3 on: December 18, 2011, 08:47:54 AM »
remington 870 in 12 gauge.  doesn't get much more versatile than that.

look for a used wingmaster with a 3" reciever and screw in chokes, and you're golden.
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Re: Shotgun Recommendations
« Reply #4 on: December 18, 2011, 09:03:32 AM »
remington 870 in 12 gauge.  doesn't get much more versatile than that.

look for a used wingmaster with a 3" reciever and screw in chokes, and you're golden.

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Re: Shotgun Recommendations
« Reply #5 on: December 18, 2011, 09:11:44 AM »
remington 870 in 12 gauge.  doesn't get much more versatile than that.

look for a used wingmaster with a 3" reciever and screw in chokes, and you're golden.

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Re: Shotgun Recommendations
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Re: Shotgun Recommendations
« Reply #7 on: December 18, 2011, 09:28:05 AM »
870 or Mossberg 500  either way really good shotguns.  Shot my first 500 over twenty years ago.  :twocents:
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Re: Shotgun Recommendations
« Reply #8 on: December 18, 2011, 09:28:54 AM »
remington 870 in 12 gauge.  doesn't get much more versatile than that.

look for a used wingmaster with a 3" reciever and screw in chokes, and you're golden.

 :yeah:

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Definitely the most recommendations for that gun :) THANKS!

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Re: Shotgun Recommendations
« Reply #9 on: December 18, 2011, 09:31:56 AM »
More than 10 million 870's sold, that says it all. Wingmaster is a much nicer gun then the Express. The 'Special purpose" guns are nice too.
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Re: Shotgun Recommendations
« Reply #10 on: December 18, 2011, 09:34:06 AM »
The only thing I would add to the 870 recommendation, is that if you are going to hunt waterfowl, you might consider going with a synthetic stock. Moisture plays havoc with wooden stocks.

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Re: Shotgun Recommendations
« Reply #11 on: December 18, 2011, 10:08:03 AM »
Thing I like about the 870 is that there are about 34957834987539475934753497 accessories made for them.  And yes, look for a wingmaster.  My recommendation is not to buy one new if you can help it.  Hit the pawn shops.  I've even see wingmasters used at Cabelas for around $100

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Re: Shotgun Recommendations
« Reply #12 on: December 18, 2011, 10:10:49 AM »
http://www.remingtonsociety.com/questions/BLACKPOWDERX.htm

That link tells you the age of the wingmaster you find.  As long as it's in good shape, remember, they don't make anything like they used to.  The one I just got from my dad, that was my grandpa's was labeled LYY meaning it was manufactured in Feb 1952.  It's showing some age but nothing I can't buff out and get it re-blued for about $100

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Re: Shotgun Recommendations
« Reply #13 on: December 18, 2011, 10:15:54 AM »
Remember though, 3" shells didn't show up until the 1960's I think.  My 1952 model says right on it 2 3/4" shells only.

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Re: Shotgun Recommendations
« Reply #14 on: December 18, 2011, 10:20:34 AM »
No offense intended here, but being a gal, the recoil of a 3" 12ga may be more than you want in a pump gun. Autoloaders eat a lot of recoil...something to consider. Additionally, if you are on the petite side, the long slide of the 3" pump gun may bug you. I would go fondle one and cycle it a few times while it is mounted up to your shoulder.

 


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