What to buy?

[EHarris]

I am looking into picking up a shotgun for all around use. I want to be able to shoot skeet and maybe hunt a little. My budget is pretty limited so I won't be buying an auto loader. I am thinking the best option for me would be a pump action. What would you guys recommend for a first time shot gunner?

[Thefeeder]

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Hre is some info

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=425953

Also check other posts in the Shotgun thread as this question is asked and answered quite offen

[aippi]

Wait till next month and then get the Remington 870 with the 26" or 28" Vent Rib barrel with Rem chokes and Laminated Wood stocks. After September 1st it will come with a $30 cash rebate from Remington.

Great value and should be around $340 to $350 anywhere in the country. You can change choke tubes to fit your shooting needs and even get an 18.5" barrel to put on it so it can double as a Home defense weapon the other 300 days a year when not on the skeet range or in the woods. There are over 100 barrels made for this weapon so you can alos get barrels to fit the need. Want to drop deer at 150 yards get a fully rifled barrel for deer season. One gun with many uses.

[WDE91]

I would agree, the 870 is the perfect do all tool
I had an Express and then I found a Wingmaster for a great price so I dumped the Express

[CK_32]

Agree with above. 870s are perfect starter shot guns but hold up and are great shot guns all around. The rebate/sale should be coming soon at turners and other stores so keep an eye out.

Or go mossy 500 combo.. still think its the best low budget deal around with a great shot gun.

[EHarris]

The 870 is so far my favorite shotgun I have looked at in my budget. I think that may be the direction I go. Might save a bit more and just get a wing master. Thanks for the input guys.

[shortyforty]

870

Just a suggestion.....CHECK PAWN SHOPS FOR USED WINGMASTERS!! ...I have seen some awsome deals on older Wingmasters at pawn shops. After you feel the action on a well used 870 wingmaster everything else....well just try it and see. I have seen some banged up ones go for $225 in recent times. These are bargains for the guy who wants to do a custom build. I LOVE THE 870!!!!!!!! My number 1 go to weapon for almost any situation.

[trew10]

I was on here last week asking same question. I just so happen to stop at a big5 to look at shotguns and the mossnerg 500 barrel combo was on sale for $299 comes with 18" barrel and 28" rib vent barrel so I couldent pass it up. So in 10 days ill be in the club.

[KandyRedCoi]

big 5 usually has the mossberg 500 combo on sale quite often...might want to check that

[mikey357]

Just checked big 5 sales in today's paper. Mossy 500 combo for 299.00
Try to get the field barrel with removable accu chokes.

[DisturbedAle]

Just checked big 5 sales in today's paper. Mossy 500 combo for 299.00
Try to get the field barrel with removable accu chokes.

I see this, in addition, they also have the Rem 870 for $340. However, it isn't the combo.

Can anyone advise which is the better buy?

[hcbr]

off the top of my head, mossberg 500, remington 870, Benelli Nova or winchester super x pump.

Those are my 4 recommendations. If you can shoot all of them, i'd recommend it before you buy to see which one fits you better.

my personal two would be remington 870 and super x pump.

[bsg]

Just a suggestion.....CHECK PAWN SHOPS FOR USED WINGMASTERS!! ...I have seen some awsome deals on older Wingmasters at pawn shops.

i call that "treasure hunting." there are some good deals out there.