If you could buy a gun...

[WDE91]

are you opposed to used guns?
I would also look into the used market as it would give you more options

[FNH5-7]

For that price a .22lr or a used shotgun.

[WW2Buff]

Somewhere I'm sure you could find a K98 Mauser.

[Ergo the Qualmed]

The only reason I am opposed to used guns, is because it needs to be a gun that I can physically inspect, or rather, does not require shipping. The only places nearby I can think of that have consignment-type guns are GFOS and River-City Gun Exchange, and I dunno what all they actually have. I do not want to pay for/deal with shipping etc.

Fingers still crossed for a minty autoloading 12ga, but I know that ain't happenin' haha.

[axhoaxho]

Maverick 88 (essentially a less expensive version of Mossberg 500.)

[Okami]

This!

You can build a swell LTR for $250.

Out of all my rifles, that's the one that gets shot the most, teaches me the most, gets loaned out the most. And it's my least expensive.

[Ergo the Qualmed]

You can build a swell LTR for $250.

Out of all my rifles, that's the one that gets shot the most, teaches me the most, gets loaned out the most. And it's my least expensive.

The exact reason I purchased my 795, actually!

But, I was never able to shoot Appleseed with it, and recently shot a CMP Hipower match with...an SKS.

It was challenging, but I did better than I thought I would, and so now I want to see how well I can end up doing with an SKS, just to show all those AR peeps who is boss

I will have to look at the Maverick, perhaps. Is 18 too short to shoot clays with? I mean, i know it'd be very difficult; I am used to a 28" Nova I borrow.
But, is clays with an 18", impossible? Or can it be done?

[Markus]

Most ranges wont let you bust clays with that short of a barrel. First gun I ever bought was a mossberg 500 with a 28inch barrel for $200 at a gun show. Last time I was out busting clays I got 24/25 twice just couldnt seem to catch that last one.

[hellraiser]

Mosin Nagant arsenal refinished to like new condition for like $130. A tin of 440rds for about $100. Still have $20 to put toward another gun.

This^^^ But the extra 20 would go towards cleaning supply's and some beer.

[Andy Taylor]

Mosin Nagant and ammo.

[Jubba]

4th for Mosin Nagant + Ammo. You can inspect at Big 5 if you want, go through wtb / wts boards, or just have one shipped to your door if you have a C&R license.

[paradox]

Last time I was in River City they had some sweet 870 police trade ins in that range. The pawn shop near by (buy sell trade?) had some Winchester 1300 shotguns for $199 last time I window shopped. You should go browse both stores and see what is available right now. For $250 your best bang for the buck will be used.

[biloutkast]

Mosin Nagant or a shotgun

[sanjosebmx]

I just bought a used (barely) Winchester 1300 Defender for $250

[semperfidelis354]

ruger 10/22 for me