Another Shotgun Question

[Rugerman]

Since I want a shotgun for hunting I was planning to get a Mossgerg 590 but I need another shotgun. I realized that the 590 didn't have one critical thing for hunting, choke tubes.

So now, I want a shotgun, but not one everyone has like the Remington 870. I was thinking about the Charles Daly semi-auto Big 5 has on sale sometimes but after reading some reviews it seemed like it was a hit-or-miss as some said it was the best semi-auto they'v had and some said it was the worst one they've ever had.

Mossberg seems to be the best option I've seen for the price range I'm in($250-$300)

Anyone have anyone suggestions? Can be pump or auto

[rg_1111@yahoo.com]

The reason people don't like the Remington 870 because of the safety.
The safety is not on top like the three gunners like it.
The other is cost.
I would take a Remington 870 wingmaster over any shotgun for trap or field.
The 870 your grandkids will be shooting it after you.
Spend the extra money,You wont be sorry.

[M. Sage]

Choke tubes aren't 100% necessary for hunting. Don't they make different barrels with different chokes for the 590? What do you want to hunt? What are you going to shoot through the barrel?

I know a lot of people who hunt that don't use shotguns with interchangable chokes.

The Mossberg 500 is a very good shotgun for a very good price. And it's got interchangeable chokes. IMO, there is nothing that an 870 can do that a 500 can't.

[randy]

I shoot a lot of three gun, I only see newbie's shooting Mossbergs. If they get serious and want to stay with a pump they shoot to a Remmy. The safety on top doesn't matter in a 3gun match. I believe the safety on top would make it harder to get to.

[djslik408]

You cant go wrong with a Remington. What are you planning to hunt?

[REDHORSE]

+1 for Remington

IMHO.. very well built, high quality, and reliable. Tons and tons of hunting/ tactical/ competition accessories, stocks, and parts available.

If you think the stock safety button on the trigger guard is too hard to reach, change it to a 'jumbo' safety from Wilson Combat or Vang Comp.

I changed the safety button on all my Remys with the Wilson Jumbo safety (10-15 minute DIY job) . I can feel the jumbo safety button is On if my finger is on the trigger or along side the trigger guard, and dis-engage it with the third digit/pad of my trigger finger, with out moving my finger off from the trigger.

[gunrun45]

You can't beat the accessories that are out there for the Remington. Look at your used gun racks at your local stores and I bet you can find a good one for a decent price.

[proraptor]

For hunting I would go with the mossberg 835 ultimag....It has screw in choke tubes, and can take 3.5 inch shells....I miss mine

[Rugerman]

I was planning to buy the 590 Special Purpose w/ heat shield but then i noticed it didn't have a choke. So I began to wonder if that would hinder the range of the gun since I'm going for rabbits and maybe some ducks. I could go with the 870 Express if so many of you recommend it.

[tankerman]

The reason people don't like the Remington 870 because of the safety.
The safety is not on top like the three gunners like it.
The other is cost.
I would take a Remington 870 wingmaster over any shotgun for trap or field.
The 870 your grandkids will be shooting it after you.
Spend the extra money,You wont be sorry.

Winchester Model 12.

[dwtt]

Since I want a shotgun for hunting I was planning to get a Mossgerg 590 but I need another shotgun. I realized that the 590 didn't have one critical thing for hunting, choke tubes.

Mossberg seems to be the best option I've seen for the price range I'm in($250-$300)

Anyone have anyone suggestions? Can be pump or auto

The remington 870 express was on sale for $249 at Big 5 two weeks ago. I think if you wait, it'll be offered at this price again. If you want a gun for both hunting and home defense, I think a 870 fits the bill perfectly.

[Fjold]

I would take a Remington 870 wingmaster over any shotgun for trap or field.

Really? There are a few other makes that I would prefer over the 870.

A. A. Brown and Sons
Aguirre y Arazabal,
Antonio Zoli, s.p.a. www.zoli.it Italy Gardone Val Trompia
Asprey & Garrad
Atkin, Grant & Lang
Benelli Armi, s
Blaser Jagdwaffen,
Boss & Co., Ltd.
Browning, s.a. (Winchester)
Caesar Guerini,
Chapuis Armes
Charles Hellis & Sons
Cogswell & Harrison (Gunmakers), Ltd.
Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing
Dakota Arms, Inc.
David McKay Brown (Gunmakers), Ltd.
Davide Pederesoli & C.
E. J. Churchill Gunmakers
Fabarm, s.p.a.
Franchi, s.p.a.
Fuchs Fine Guns
G. Granger
H. Krieghoff
Heym Waffenfabrik,
Holland & Holland, Ltd.
J. Roberts & Son (Gunmakers), Ltd.
J. P. Sauer & Son, G.m.b.h.
James Purdey & Son, Ltd.
John Dickson & Son, Ltd.
John Rigby & Co., Inc.
John Wilkes Gun & Rifle Makers, Ltd.
Miroku Firearms Mfg. Company, Ltd
Perazzi
Pietro Beretta, s.p.a. www.beretta.it Italy Gardone Val Trompia
Rizzini snc di Rizzini B. & C. www.rizzini.it Italy Marcheno
S.A.B. Societa Armi Brescine, s.r.l.
SKB Arms Company
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.
T. W. Chambers & Company
W. W. Greener (Sporting guns), Ltd.
W. Richards (Liverpool), Ltd.
Watson Brothers
Weatherby, Inc.
Westley Richards & Co., Ltd.
William & Son
William Evans
William James Grant (Gun and Rifle Makers), Ltd.

[tankerman]

The remington 870 express was on sale for $249 at Big 5 two weeks ago. I think if you wait, it'll be offered at this price again. If you want a gun for both hunting and home defense, I think a 870 fits the bill perfectly.

The Express and Wingmaster are not the same.

[M. Sage]

I was planning to buy the 590 Special Purpose w/ heat shield but then i noticed it didn't have a choke. So I began to wonder if that would hinder the range of the gun since I'm going for rabbits and maybe some ducks. I could go with the 870 Express if so many of you recommend it.

Rabbits... eh, you just need a shotgun that points well. I don't think I've ever shot (at) a rabbit past 15 yards... Ducks? Dunno, never hunted ducks.

[Parag]

The Big5 Mossberg 500 combo (with the two barrels) does not take choke-tubes on either barrel. They're both "hard-wired". It's still a great deal.

-- Parag