Mossberg 500 vs. Remington 870
 

I'v been looking for a shotgun for a long time but have been between a Mossberg 500 Bantam 12-Gauge or a Remington 870. What do you think would be best for both Turkey and Other game birds? What length of barrel do you think is best for all game?

RE: Mossberg 500 vs. Remington 870
 

Im partial. I have a Mossberg 500 and wouldnt trade it for the world.

RE: Mossberg 500 vs. Remington 870
 

28"

RE: Mossberg 500 vs. Remington 870
 

Hey Rebel, I also have an old Rem 870 & I was thinking of doin some Turkey huntin in the near future..It's pretty stock, so what mods do you think i'll need to do to it besides a 28 in barrel?

RE: Mossberg 500 vs. Remington 870
 

Ole reliable 870!!!I agree with rebel 28' will do the trick!!

RE: Mossberg 500 vs. Remington 870
 

Garminator, your Rem 870 will do fine! The 28" barrel suggestion was for Hunter 1089, cause he asked which was the bestone for all game!
For strictly Turkey, I like 22". I likea 28"barrel for, Quail and Snipe. For Doves late in the season, I like a 30". For Ducks, I like the 30" also.Different strokes for different folks!:D:D:D

RE: Mossberg 500 vs. Remington 870
 

I'd go with the Rem 870 but with the 26" barrel

RE: Mossberg 500 vs. Remington 870
 

I like both of them.

My opinion about a "all around" barrel. DO NOT GO THIS ROUTE!!!!

I like a 24'' for turkeys b/c its easier to carry. About 99.9% of the time I turkey hunt, I am walking. I like to run and gun. It is easier to swing in case one comes in behind you. It is also A LOT easier to hold up if one hangs up. If this happens, the last thing you want to be holding up is a 28'' barrel. TRUST ME!!![:@]

Also keep in account that you are going to have a turkey choke that sticks out almost two inches. So a 24'' is really going to be almost 26'' and a 28'' is going to be a 30''.

I like a 26'' or 28'' for duck and dove hunting. A22'' or 24'' WILL BUST YOUR EAR DRUMS shooting that many times. I guess if you wore ear protection while hunting it's not bad and I would go with the 24'' in that case.

Again, just my opinion.

RE: Mossberg 500 vs. Remington 870
 

I have a Mossberg 535 and love it but I alos love the remington 870 sup mag. The 870 does not kick as bad as the mossy. And If you know where you are going to hunt i would serious recomend a 22 or a 24 inch barrel. They are much easier to swing in heavy cover. Either gun you can't go wrong with.

RE: Mossberg 500 vs. Remington 870
 

Best all around barrel - 26"

Mossberg 500 is a good gun.

Hal