Shotgun hunting..
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 1
Shotgun hunting..
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..
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Illinois
Posts: 2,828
RE: Shotgun hunting..
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.
#3
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 63
RE: Shotgun hunting..
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.
#4
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2005
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RE: Shotgun hunting..
ORIGINAL: sjsfire
You'd be better off spending a few extra dollars and getting a Mossberg 500 or a Remington 870.
You'd be better off spending a few extra dollars and getting a Mossberg 500 or a Remington 870.
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Join Date: Oct 2007
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RE: Shotgun hunting..
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.
#7
RE: Shotgun hunting..
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.