Fitting for me on stock 10/22 way off,as mentioned though lots of options for one. Left it to an ex. I hunt with an sears and roebuck semi auto and Stevens 15 bolt. Bolt alot lighter. No doubt as to durability. 12 guage mag 870 feels like i,m swinging a 2x6 if unused a while. she is tough. have had issues with a dirty shooting goose load causing hull to jam.(fouling in chamber).
I try to avoid shotgun deer hunting but with scoped smoothbore barrel it shoots surprisingly well,
Avatar shot with it just over 10 yds. Next deer about 80 yds,as far as my skills with it are comfortable on deer. (Yes shooting the cheap stuff). With caution a used combo turns up on occasion. Find what feels right when mounting and pointing,swinging. 870 for me, not nimble enough for birds,clays. A very old ithaca 20 model 37 feather lite is. Easy to tote and with index finger against fore arm pointing is part of me. A deal on one of them in a combo i,d be delighted. Should you happen upon one in 12 guage check it for fit! Used to see slug barrels in the newspaper for a hundred bucks.shoulda,woulda,coulda. Good luck. Let us know what you wind up with?.