I actually own three...... Remingtons 1187 and870. I also have a Mossberg 500. Only the 1187 and the Mossberg have rifled barrels and scopes. The 870 I use in the thick stuff, a smooth bore barrel and iron sites. I'm loyal to my Remingtons but to tell you the truth my Mossberg is more accurate, I just shoot it better. I use foster slugs in all three. I may pick up some sabots and shoot thru the Mossberg this year.