Looking for shotgun

huntingokie · #1 (**permalink**) 08-13-2009, 05:15 PM

I'm looking for a reliable pump-action 12 gauge shotgun. I'd like something durable and relatively light-weight. I would like to use this for all types of hunting (waterfowl and upland).

hunt NH · #2 (**permalink**) 08-13-2009, 05:32 PM

i know that no one is going to agree with me on this one, but i am a big fan of the mossburg 500

bighorn9 · #3 (**permalink**) 08-13-2009, 06:10 PM

You can never go wrong with a Rem. 870, or an old win. model 12.

wmi · #4 (**permalink**) 08-13-2009, 06:35 PM

870 hands down.

Hunting Man · #5 (**permalink**) 08-13-2009, 06:46 PM

Can't beat the Rem 870 for the money and relability.

#6 (**permalink**) 08-13-2009, 06:53 PM

I've got both the moss. 500 and the rem. 870. remington 870 hands down

gfdeputy2 · #7 (**permalink**) 08-14-2009, 05:31 AM

I had a Mossberg 835 & loved it the only drawback to it is if you want to shoot slugs you need to buy a slug barrel as the 835 (not sure about the rest of the mossbergs) are overbored but still a very good gun the Remmington 870 is probably the most popular. only reason I got rid of the mossberg is I have a short wingspan & the mossberg had a long throw on the pump (was hard for me to do sometimes if I was not concentrating on racking a second round) & they like to be racked hard. If I did not do it right once in a while the shell would not chamber & fall out the bottem but my buddy has the 870 & he sent his back for the same thing said about 1 out of 5 would not chamber. sold my mossberg to a friend of mine & he loves it. so I went with a semi auto cheap Charles daley & I have to say I was nervous buying a cheap semi but this gun really impressed me. BUT I know it won't last me as long as a mossberg or a remington but for the price I don't mind taking it out through the elements. If I have to buy one every 10 years I will get another one

Michigan Grouse hunter · #8 (**permalink**) 09-13-2009, 10:28 AM

I have a Rem.. 870 magnum camo pump shotgun Im willing to sell... Its like new I only used it 1 time.. Its the turkey shot gun.. MSRP for it is 567.00
I just dont use it anymore.... Ill take 450.00 for it.
You can email me about it if your Interested in it. Im in northern Michigan
let me know.. I can send you a pic of it if you would like....

thanks

critter gitter · #9 (**permalink**) 09-13-2009, 11:51 AM

I like and shoot the Benelli Nova.

tbighunter · #10 (**permalink**) 09-23-2009, 07:37 PM

I have a mossberg 500,and I also bought a fully rifled slug barrel for it.Can't wait to put a deer down with it.I'm shooting hornady sst's.Back on the subject.I have also had a 870 or two.I believe the remington to be a better built gun.Keep in mind it was a 870 wingmaster about 25 years old.I have not owned a newer one.