Mossberg 835 with a Hastings choke tube.

I use a Remington 870 express magnum. Works great for me. The Mossberg 835 Ultra mag woud be a good choice too.

I got a mossberg 500 in 1974. ( I was 14 ) It still shoots good today. However it kicks like a mule. I busted my cheek two years ago and last year I busted my lip bad enough that I threw the gun down and told my hunting partner to get in the truck. I went straight to the gun store and bought a benelli. I bought a used m90, to save money. I shot it a few times and the pattern always went to the right. I took it back and the guy didn't want to work with me.... untill I ask about the Super Black Eagle. I love this gun. I can shoot three 3 1/2 turkey loads sitting down and not be beat up. It came camo with 5 chokes and 3 different angle spacers to custom fit the stock.
The moral of this story is.....
YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR !!

walmart has the rem 870 express in black matte, black synthetic stock for $255.00. you can't beat that with a stick.

I love my 870 3 1/2.

I've been using an old Mossberg 400 G
since 78. Still a great shotgun.
But this year I decided to get a new toy
the choice came down to the 835 ultra or the 870 express super mag.
I chose the 870 simply because the gun shop had one in stock without the paint job...

Vectormans suggestion is a good one

I have an older mossy 835 and like it , but recently bought a Browning BPS. I plan on comparing them this year. My buddy bought a mossberg 835 ulti mag last year that hits a foot high and a foot right of the point of aim at 30 yards. That is a well established problem with them the last couple of years, ( not hitting anywhere near point of aim ) but I hear they are pretty good about fixing the problem if you send a problem gun back. I would explore other options suggested on the board within your budget.

I don't have much experience with the mossberg guns but I have had an 870 20 ga. for about 8 years now and have had no problems what so ever. My wife just bought me a 870 supermag 12 ga. for christmas (synthetic), she got it for $270 from Wal Mart. Wal Mart was more expensive but they price matched the store Academy Sports. I got it for a great price and I love the 870's.