Post by: Atroxus on July 21, 2012, 04:57:10 PM
Post by: ellensburgpo on July 21, 2012, 05:01:36 PM
Post by: Curly on July 21, 2012, 05:01:55 PM
I think a Rem 870 Express is the best shotgun for the guy on a budget. You can find every barrel imaginable that will fit an 870. :twocents:
Post by: DoubleJ on July 21, 2012, 05:11:05 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on July 21, 2012, 05:14:46 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on July 21, 2012, 05:16:07 PM
I have the perfect combo in a 12g mossberg 500 at a great price in the classifieds if you are interested. I would go 12g makes everything simple and you can always find ammo.
Post by: D-Rock425 on July 21, 2012, 05:21:03 PM
Post by: Button Nubbs on July 21, 2012, 05:30:21 PM
Post by: Widgeondeke on July 21, 2012, 06:04:53 PM
Post by: Huntbear on July 21, 2012, 06:34:11 PM
870 is always first choice for me...
Mossberg 500 is second.. that combo of Carps is an awesome set up.. Have thought about it myself.
Post by: Atroxus on July 21, 2012, 08:07:22 PM
Post by: brokenvet on July 21, 2012, 08:11:43 PM
Here are some reasons why:
Barrel selection 18.5" 20" 22" 24" 26" 28"
Black powder barrel is available
Rifled barrel available
Camo or blue
The 870 Wingmaster is great shotgun; 870 Express I am not a fan of.
I have owned all three shotguns and the only one I dislike is the Express.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on July 21, 2012, 08:37:20 PM
Thanks for the info everyone. That mossberg sounds like quite a deal carp, just wish we lived closer. :(
I have a buddy up in Seattle area. He goes back and fourth a lot from here. For a couple of bucks I am sure we could bribe him into a delivery, if you wanted it. It really is the perfect combo. Both 24" barrels :tup: If you are not in a hurry for it.
Post by: rebal69972 on July 21, 2012, 10:05:05 PM
Post by: brew on July 21, 2012, 11:09:25 PM
Post by: Atroxus on July 21, 2012, 11:29:05 PM
Thanks for the info everyone. That mossberg sounds like quite a deal carp, just wish we lived closer. :(
I have a buddy up in Seattle area. He goes back and fourth a lot from here. For a couple of bucks I am sure we could bribe him into a delivery, if you wanted it. It really is the perfect combo. Both 24" barrels :tup: If you are not in a hurry for it.
I am in no rush. I was mainly just starting to research, it would actually be a few weeks before I could come up with the cash. If you are willing to wait, and can get your buddy to play courier I'll buy it though, it's too good of a deal to pass on if I don't have to drive 8+ hours round trip. ;)
Post by: carpsniperg2 on July 21, 2012, 11:36:03 PM
I will send ya a pm.
Post by: Bob33 on July 21, 2012, 11:40:49 PM
Is there anything in Washington that I would not be able to hunt with a 16 gauge? Or should I go for a 12? Anyone have any advice?You cannot hunt elk, moose, and sheep with a shotgun smaller than 12 gauge.
Post by: Atroxus on July 22, 2012, 09:29:02 AM
Not a problem. It would be a few weeks before I could get it up there anyeays. Glad to help ya out :tup:
I will send ya a pm.
My wife just reminded me I gotta get her car tuned up and emission tested. I am not sure how much that is going to cost so it may delay my funding more than I thought. If you get another offer before I can come up with the money I won't be expecting you to hold it for me. I will update as soon as I have the money in hand though. Hopefully before somebody else snatches it up. ;)
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Post by: hillbilli on July 22, 2012, 10:21:03 AM
the Mossberg 500's come with 5+1 mag tube, the 870 with 4+1, the remington is abou a lb heavier, as it has a steel, not aluminum reciever..these are some of the minor differences- at the end of the day it doesnt matter much if you get a rem 870, mossberg, a discontinued Win 1300, or even a benelli nova you just found a great deal on.. get a decent brand, changeable chokes, 3" chamber, and yes rifled barrel if shooting past 75 yards is important..
Post by: Bofire on July 22, 2012, 11:51:04 AM
Carl
Post by: bearpaw on July 22, 2012, 12:55:39 PM
My profile says I am 102, that may be a stretch but my hair is mostly salt with little pepper. :chuckle: When I was 12 my mom let me buy an 870 for trapshooting. That gun has had thousands and thousands of shells through it and it still shoots good. I took it to a gunsmith once for a 2nd bead on the barrel, it has never failed me, I still occasionally shoot trap with that gun.
I also have had a couple mossbergs, a 500 and an 835 which are a little cheaper and a good gun for the money, both have had small repairs after several thousand rounds but both still going strong after those minior repairs. I would buy another mossberg, in fact I wished carps 12 gauge combo was an 835.
If you don't want to shoot 3 1/2 shells that gun of carpsniper's in the classifieds is a good gun to get with both barrels. Otherwise go for a 870 with multiple barrels. Any Cabelas has the rifled 870 barrels and various lenght shot barrels in stock at the store or they are easy to get online from many different sources.
Post by: Atroxus on July 22, 2012, 03:53:36 PM
I will echo many of the comments.
My profile says I am 102, that may be a stretch but my hair is mostly salt with little pepper. :chuckle: When I was 12 my mom let me buy an 870 for trapshooting. That gun has had thousands and thousands of shells through it and it still shoots good. I took it to a gunsmith once for a 2nd bead on the barrel, it has never failed me, I still occasionally shoot trap with that gun.
I also have had a couple mossbergs, a 500 and an 835 which are a little cheaper and a good gun for the money, both have had small repairs after several thousand rounds but both still going strong after those minior repairs. I would buy another mossberg, in fact I wished carps 12 gauge combo was an 835.
If you don't want to shoot 3 1/2 shells that gun of carpsniper's in the classifieds is a good gun to get with both barrels. Otherwise go for a 870 with multiple barrels. Any Cabelas has the rifled 870 barrels and various lenght shot barrels in stock at the store or they are easy to get online from many different sources.
Cool, I have talked with carp in PM, assuming someone else doesn't beat me to the punch, I will likely be buying his Mossberg either on my next pay check or the following one. :tup: