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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: duckman nale on January 16, 2011, 09:00:00 PM

Title: what is a good ecomnomical shotgun to buy
Post by: duckman nale on January 16, 2011, 09:00:00 PM: i am in the market to buy a good 12GA shotgun to replace my single shot new England firearms pardner 12GA.
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Post by: hoyt2002 on January 16, 2011, 09:02:20 PM: rem 870 cant go wrong with one of those I got 3
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Post by: duckaholic on January 16, 2011, 09:04:50 PM: Quote from: hoyt2002 on January 16, 2011, 09:02:20 PM
rem 870 cant go wrong with one of those I got 3
:yeah: just seen three of them at the local gun shop used in really good shape for $249
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on January 16, 2011, 09:05:20 PM: Rem 870 is a great time tested gun. The older ones are better, then the newer guns. :twocents:
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Post by: skynyr on January 16, 2011, 09:18:26 PM: Rem 870.
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Post by: raekmike on January 16, 2011, 09:19:26 PM: picked up an 870 supermag last year for $320 on sale....shoot anything up to a 3 1/2... purdy cheap all around gun i'd say
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Post by: JackOfAllTrades on January 16, 2011, 10:27:19 PM: Quote from: carpsniperg2 on January 16, 2011, 09:05:20 PM
Rem 870 is a great time tested gun. The older ones are better, then the newer guns. :twocents:

:yeah:

Although I like my older 870 Wingmaster, my boys have 870 Express models that don't have the bluing finish of the Wingmaster, they are pretty much the same inside. The 870 models are great shot guns for the price. Some would say better than many more expensive shotties. If you want a semi-auto, then the 1100 would be fine choice.

Can't knock a Mossburg 500 either. Great value for the price.

-Steve
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Post by: Jamieb on January 16, 2011, 10:31:48 PM: Rem 870
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Post by: CountryslickR on January 16, 2011, 10:42:44 PM: yup, I got a rem 870 super mag last year and havent had a problem with it...i wouldnt say that the older ones are better than the newer ones, just have a lil more experience...
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Post by: Bob33 on January 16, 2011, 10:47:00 PM: 870 express. Reliable, parts available everywhere, and you can get one for about $300 that shoots 2 3/4" and 3". That's plenty good enough for most everything.
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Post by: NWBREW on January 17, 2011, 01:09:12 AM: Well I know I don't have to say it but I will.........870
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Post by: Ellensburg on January 17, 2011, 01:29:10 AM: I would buy an older 870 or wingmaster... I think they are built too cheap now days (just my opinion)
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Post by: addicted on January 17, 2011, 02:42:23 AM: 870's are good.

nova's kick ass too.
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Post by: wadu1 on January 17, 2011, 04:41:49 AM: Quote from: JKEEN33 on January 16, 2011, 10:49:02 PM
Quote from: carpsniperg2 on January 16, 2011, 09:05:20 PM
Rem 870 is a great time tested gun. The older ones are better, then the newer guns. :twocents:

I have to agree with this. I have an older one that is a great gun. I bought both of my nephews new ones and I was a little disappointed. Didn't seem to be the same gun they use to be. They still work fine
Me three, the older ones are much better than the express. And you cant go wrong with a Nova or Mossberg. :twocents:
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Post by: Bofire on January 17, 2011, 09:30:57 AM: :)The express is not the shotgun the Wingmaster is, a good gun but not a wingmaster.
Carl
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Post by: Mustangman on January 17, 2011, 10:56:39 AM: I have a like new Winchester 1300 for sale. Only has one round through it. I'd let it go for $250.00. PM me.
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Post by: h20hunter on January 17, 2011, 10:59:37 AM: Anyone mention an 870 yet?
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Post by: BlackRidge on January 17, 2011, 11:03:32 AM: Quote from: h20hunter on January 17, 2011, 10:59:37 AM
Anyone mention an 870 yet?

:chuckle: nah, I dont think so

870 if you have th spare $$$ (great all around shotty)

Mossberg 500 if $$$ is an issue (simple, gets the job done)
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Post by: jaymark6655 on January 17, 2011, 12:58:00 PM: Mossberg 500 or the 535. Have shot both and love them. Hate the new coatings on the Remingtons, seems to be a rust magnet and scratch easily. Other than that 870's are good, but I don't think I will ever buy one.
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Post by: elkslayer069 on January 17, 2011, 03:07:46 PM: I have an 870 and bought a nova went and shot it a couple of times and sold it i didnt like that action was about 1 1/2 to 2 inches longer compared to the 870. :twocents:
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Post by: mossy8352 on January 17, 2011, 03:26:09 PM: Mossberg for me my first was a bolt action 410. Hunted dove, quail, rabbits and coyotes through my youth and high school. Now I have an 835 and like it as well, and made in the USA. Most important is how it feels to you and how you feel with it in your hands!
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Post by: halfpipe88 on January 17, 2011, 03:29:10 PM: My wife's 870 is sturdy, but a little heavy. My winchester 1300 is my favorite by far. A little lighter, very smooth action, and not too many parts to malfunction...mine never has. I've shot the Nova and wasn't impressed. Felt 'loose'.
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Post by: Buckmark on January 17, 2011, 03:48:38 PM: Browning BPS..... :rolleyes:
Remington 870
Benelli nova
Check the pawn shops, they should have all have these to fondle and ponder, but whatever one you pick, make sure it fits you/shoulders good for your size.
More important than what brand/model,
IF IT DONT FIT YOU WONT HIT