I am a shotgun rookie when it comes to shotgun hunting. I am looking for a basic pump shotgun that I can use toturkey huntand also be a house protector. Bass Pro shops are offering til the 10/21 the H&R Synthetic 12 ga. Pardner Pump for $179.99. Isthis what Icould use. Thank you..

You'd be better off spending a few extra dollars and getting a Mossberg 500 or a Remington 870. I own both models and like them equally as well.Either one would do ya and if you decide later on to take up deer hunting extra barrels can be bought. If the new ones are out of your price range check the local gun shops. You might find a good used one.

I agree with sjsfire, my preference leans with the 870 but if you like the mossberg then just as well both are fantastic guns and you can buy barrels and stock and anything you can think of to change it. Both are time tested beyond belief and proven, and you surely can find a used one at a gun shop or pawn/gun shop.

I agree with this statement. My father in law just bought a Rem 870 3.5" for $229 out the door from Academy.

if your looking for you best bang for the buck.....870 express...PERIOD. If you want a nice looking gun that can be handed down to your kids someday 870 Wingmaster or aBPS

I use a 870 mag. for Turkey and Deer , I just change choke tubes for Turkey or rifled for Deer( you can shoot 3 "sabot's slugs for better accuracy ). The 3.5 for Turkey can reach out and touch them and its only a 24" bbl. good for home defense too.

I would wait and get a Mossberg or Remington. IM looking at a Mossberg 535 right now. Its camo and comes with 24in turkey and slug barrels for $289.99. Plus the 3.5in shells work well for turkey hunting and 3.5in no. 5 turkey loads make great home defense loads.

You will not be sorry if you get the 870 3.5 super mag.

like others have said, spend a few extra $$$$ get the Mossberg 500 or Remington 870, either one in a combo would better money spent

..............until you shoot 3-1/2 inchers!