First time gun owner... what to purchase and where
12-01-2010, 03:43 PM
#32
Typical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: central square, new york
Posts: 552
Don't think that you are bothering folks with questions, can't you tell folks like giving their opinions on guns?! LOL
Autos tend to kick less than pumps. Pumps tend to be more reliable than autos. Both can shoot "fast" in the right hands. To me, personally, I think an auto is worth the extra money. That is just because I like them better. You'll find that many like pumps better than autos. If I were you, just starting out and all, I'd get a pump.
The 20 ga kicks less and provides the shooter more of a challenge because the shells hold fewer shot than the 12 ga. Some argue that the 20 ga has better range than a 12 ga (I haven't investigated that fully). Personally, I'm not about being challenged when I shoot at anything. I want to have the best chance of hitting what I'm shooting at, so I'm a 12 ga man. The recoil doesn't bother me as much as missing something. If I were you I'd get the 12 ga. If you get good with the 12 ga, then start shooting a 20 ga.
Autos tend to kick less than pumps. Pumps tend to be more reliable than autos. Both can shoot "fast" in the right hands. To me, personally, I think an auto is worth the extra money. That is just because I like them better. You'll find that many like pumps better than autos. If I were you, just starting out and all, I'd get a pump.
The 20 ga kicks less and provides the shooter more of a challenge because the shells hold fewer shot than the 12 ga. Some argue that the 20 ga has better range than a 12 ga (I haven't investigated that fully). Personally, I'm not about being challenged when I shoot at anything. I want to have the best chance of hitting what I'm shooting at, so I'm a 12 ga man. The recoil doesn't bother me as much as missing something. If I were you I'd get the 12 ga. If you get good with the 12 ga, then start shooting a 20 ga.
12-01-2010, 04:48 PM
#34
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Dec 2007
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Take a look at this Stoeger O/U ;
http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/prod...ducts_id=31438
Good entry level shotgun to see if you like this shooting & hunting stuff !
Sound familar (12 gauge)..............you can get a pump or an auto later if you're still interested ???
http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/prod...ducts_id=31438
Good entry level shotgun to see if you like this shooting & hunting stuff !
Sound familar (12 gauge)..............you can get a pump or an auto later if you're still interested ???
Last edited by Sheridan; 12-01-2010 at 04:51 PM.
12-01-2010, 04:58 PM
#35
Spike
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Belvidere, IL
Posts: 10
Would this be considered a low end automatic shotgun then?
http://www.gandermountain.com/modper...1&merchID=4006
http://www.gandermountain.com/modper...1&merchID=4006
Last edited by Thresh33; 12-01-2010 at 05:02 PM.
12-01-2010, 05:02 PM
#36
Spike
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Belvidere, IL
Posts: 10
That sounds oh so familiar...haha. That might not be a bad idea either. I'm just thinking if for the same amount of money I could get a gun that I would be able to also hunt deer with without having to buy another gun.
I didn't realize it takes about 8 weeks to get my FOID card back though, so I guess i've got quite a while to think about this.
I didn't realize it takes about 8 weeks to get my FOID card back though, so I guess i've got quite a while to think about this.
12-02-2010, 06:12 PM
#37
Spike
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Centerville OH
Posts: 24
if you want to spend less and it has to be Gander Mountain...
http://www.gandermountain.com/modper...ID=4004&r=view
use the extra time to practice. Walmart will have the choke tubes on sale after season ends...
Mosberg is less expensive. Like I said earlier I had one of the combo sets of the 500, years ago before going to the 1187. It was ok to hunt with just slammed you a little harder when you pulled the trigger.
One way or the other go get the feel of them. Shoot them if you get the chance. Then you really have an idea what you're buyng.
http://www.gandermountain.com/modper...ID=4004&r=view
use the extra time to practice. Walmart will have the choke tubes on sale after season ends...
Mosberg is less expensive. Like I said earlier I had one of the combo sets of the 500, years ago before going to the 1187. It was ok to hunt with just slammed you a little harder when you pulled the trigger.
One way or the other go get the feel of them. Shoot them if you get the chance. Then you really have an idea what you're buyng.
12-02-2010, 07:22 PM
#38
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Belvidere, IL
Posts: 10
if you want to spend less and it has to be Gander Mountain...
http://www.gandermountain.com/modper...ID=4004&r=view
use the extra time to practice. Walmart will have the choke tubes on sale after season ends...
Mosberg is less expensive. Like I said earlier I had one of the combo sets of the 500, years ago before going to the 1187. It was ok to hunt with just slammed you a little harder when you pulled the trigger.
One way or the other go get the feel of them. Shoot them if you get the chance. Then you really have an idea what you're buyng.
http://www.gandermountain.com/modper...ID=4004&r=view
use the extra time to practice. Walmart will have the choke tubes on sale after season ends...
Mosberg is less expensive. Like I said earlier I had one of the combo sets of the 500, years ago before going to the 1187. It was ok to hunt with just slammed you a little harder when you pulled the trigger.
One way or the other go get the feel of them. Shoot them if you get the chance. Then you really have an idea what you're buyng.
Last edited by Thresh33; 12-02-2010 at 07:24 PM.
