Maverick Model 88

[bigsplash1]

Has anybody used this shotgun? Or know any good or bad about it? Im looking for an inexpensive 12ga. to do some clay shooting and duck eventualy.

[Danny45]

bigsplash, the model 88 "Maverick" is Mossberg's entry level gun. It's not bad, but for what you're wanting, you can do much better. For one, there's no sling swivel studs on it, and it only comes with modified choke. If you shop around, you can find an 835 Ulti-Mag for less than $100.00 extra. There's some stores, like Academy Sports where you can get a 835 in matte black, camo stocks, 28" barrel, and modified choke (which will act like a full choke with steel shot) for only $235.00. It produces great patterns with lead shot do to it's oversized bore. The bore (not chamber) is actually the size of a 10 gauge. Less pellet deformation means better groups. You can use light target loads in it, load it up with quality 6's for rabbit, 3" mags for Turkey, and 3 1/2" magnums for those high flying geese and ducks. It's a little heavy (in my opinion) to keep on a wild flying dove, but it would work well for swinging on clays.

[PAhunter86]

I have one. Only used it once so far, so I can't really give an in-depth review about it. Like what he said, its an entry-level gun and if you could save up a few more dollars, you get a nicer gun. But the 88 has worked fine for me so far...

[Gary10ec1]

I picked one up at a Walmart last year in SC on a stand hunt that turned into a drive hunt. The gun had some scratches on it (display model) so I talked em down a few more bucks. Works well for a kick around entry level shotgun that you can use and abuse without worry. Have fun and be safe.

[savage275]

I handle one, it seamed a good gun for the money but the mossberg 500 is much more of a gun for a little more money. I owned a 835 it is heavy but patterns very well. I primarly used it for turkey but shot skeet with it also. One thing to remember is if you are going to start shooting skeet or clays it is nothing to run through a 100 rounds in one night. It may pay to go with a nicer gun.