SwampCollie

I figured you were probably from points south and were in the middle of rifle land. I'm a Virginian, and our state leaves it to the counties to decide what hunters may or may not use. They can't ever make their minds up. There are counties without an incorporated town over the population of 1000 with nothing but bean fields and cutovers that are shotgun/buckshot only, and counties just north or surrounding major cities with nothing but suburbs where you can shoot rifles. Makes no sense at all.


To put it in perspective with the 870s..... The 870 Wingmaster I own was made in the mid 1970s, I have been shooting it since 1994, and I cannot remember having any issues with it at all save me short stroking the gun when I was young and short. I mostly hunt ducks and doves and birds.... but there isn't much that gun hasn't killed. In fact, I was turkey hunting in South Carolina when I shot my first pig with it.... with #6 Hevi-shot to boot. All be it from about 9 yards....

If you are looking for a gun that will make a good turkey gun, the 870 will work..... but for strictly buckshot and turkey hunting.... I'd really look hard at the Mossberg 835 and the Browning BPS.

AmateurHunter44857

Mossberg 500 or Remington 870, they will last forever and then some. Not even Chuck Norris could destroy these guns. I own a Mossberg 500 and absolutely love it.

salukipv1

buckshot? I dunno, guess cause we cant use it here, least not on deer, intruders maybe. I have to use a slug and given the chance to use a rifle I wouldnt be toying around with a slug at all, I'd probably sell it.

I'd stick to a rifle, but in pump id say 870.

whitetaildreamer

Bought an 870 over 20 years ago as my first new shotgun. Even though I have others still love my 870. My Browning BPS does look nice beside it though. Both are very realiable tools.

Armybowhunter28

Mossberg 500

gmil6184

an 870 is built like a brick sh*thouse, you can't wear them out if you tried, there is a reason they are the best selling shotgun of all time. As for whether they are a beginners shotgun or not the answer is yes and no. My first gun was an 870 youth 20 gauge so it is a beginner's gun. But you can also get it in 12 gauge 3.5" magnum which is far from being a beginner's gun haha.

biscuit jake

Great thing about the 870. It works. Lots of aftermarket stuff available. Parts available in the unlikely event something breaks. Not a featherweight, but how much punishment can you take?

Edcyclopedia

870 Wingmaster, you could row your boat with this gun and still shoot your game!

HEAD0001

I do not want to step on any toes but IMO the 870 is a far better shotgun. For many reasons. Resale would be the best one. Everybody else covered the other points.

The 835 is not a bad shotgun, but with a 3.5" shell they will kick the snot out of you. I have bled a couple of times after shooting one. I will never shoot one again.

The Browning is also a fine firearm. It is just as good or in some situations a bit better, but the Browning is also a lot more expensive.

Buy the Remington 870. If you ever need the money or want to upgrade then selling the 870 will take about one day as long as you are reasonable. And if you take care of it, the value will go up. Tom.

hog man

whats the difference between the 870 Express Turkey Camo 12/23 3.5 for $495.00
and the 870 SPS Camo 12/23 3.5 for $661.00