Shotgun recommendation - Page 2

Panama · 08-19-2008

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Originally Posted by bigcraig

Find ya a used 870, preferably the magnum model so you can utilize 3" shells, and outfit it to fit your needs.

Here is a pic of my bird guns.

I REALLY hate birds!

SWEET!
I hate squirrels!
I just picked up a 870 Magnum Express 20ga NIB for $250.00 on gunbroker.com

dburkhead · 08-23-2008

Well, I'm just back from the Indy1500. I went there with the express purpose of buying a Remington 870 Express Combo in 12 Ga. Turns out, however, that while I was browsing there was this gently used (as in wood in perfect condition, barrel spotless, action smooth and solid) Mossberg 500 with rifled barrel and cantilever scope base that just called out my name. Add in that it was a private transaction with none of the paperwork hassles of dealer sales and, well, my offer of $215 was accepted.

And lightning struck twice. As I was walking out, someone else was walking in with a barrel, presumably for sale. He saw my Mossberg and asked if I wanted a vented rib barrel for it. Well, the barrel he had (not the one he was carrying, but one back in his car) only had one choke tube (Mod), but another $70 later and I was all set.

ace1627 · 08-23-2008

870 for sure

andy coryell · 08-29-2008

you can always go with a multi choke gun for more than one use allways a good thing

Slow Hand · 09-01-2008

Sounds like you did good! I've got both Mossbergs and Remingtons and they both perform well for me. My favorite bird guns are an older Ithaca/SKB SxS 20ga and an even older Ithaca model 37 in 16 ga. Now, head to Wal-Mart and pick up a couple of bulk packs of ammo, a box of clay birds and one of the cheap plastic throwers (they really work once you get used to them) and go have some fun!

Doug K

08-23-2008	#12 (permalink)
dburkhead Mercenary Scientist. Have calculator, will travel Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 617	Well, I'm just back from the Indy1500. I went there with the express purpose of buying a Remington 870 Express Combo in 12 Ga. Turns out, however, that while I was browsing there was this gently used (as in wood in perfect condition, barrel spotless, action smooth and solid) Mossberg 500 with rifled barrel and cantilever scope base that just called out my name. Add in that it was a private transaction with none of the paperwork hassles of dealer sales and, well, my offer of $215 was accepted. And lightning struck twice. As I was walking out, someone else was walking in with a barrel, presumably for sale. He saw my Mossberg and asked if I wanted a vented rib barrel for it. Well, the barrel he had (not the one he was carrying, but one back in his car) only had one choke tube (Mod), but another $70 later and I was all set. __________________ David L. Burkhead If it's time to bury them, it's time to dig them up.

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ace1627 Plinker Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 17	870 for sure

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andy coryell Plinker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: franklin in Posts: 11	you can always go with a multi choke gun for more than one use allways a good thing

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Slow Hand Always thinking about shooting Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: West Side Posts: 135	Sounds like you did good! I've got both Mossbergs and Remingtons and they both perform well for me. My favorite bird guns are an older Ithaca/SKB SxS 20ga and an even older Ithaca model 37 in 16 ga. Now, head to Wal-Mart and pick up a couple of bulk packs of ammo, a box of clay birds and one of the cheap plastic throwers (they really work once you get used to them) and go have some fun! Doug K