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Posted: 4/26/2010 2:46:14 PM EDT
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Well, its time to purchase my first shotgun and have enlisted the help of you guys. I want to keep it as cheap as possible. Id like a 12 ga. maybe a 20 at the least. Regardless, main uses would be for plinking, clay shooting, and very rarely, hunting. Do you really think it is worth it if I only shoot about once or twice a year? If so, post your suggestions. I am thinking about an 870 express like the one seen here: http://www.academy.com/index.php?page=content&target=products/outdoors/hunting/firearms/shotguns&start=0&zoom=1&selectedSKU=09+REMINGTON+870+SHURSHOT+PUMP+SHOTGUN
What are your opinions, do I need one, which one, how much? Thanks! |
| The 870 you are considering is an excellent choice. And yes, it is worth it even if you don't shoot often; compared to buying a hunting rifle you might use only a couple times a year, an 870 is much cheaper. Plus, you can shoot the clays you mentioned, use it for HD, keep in your vehicle, etc. Whatever works for you. |
| I would go with an Mossberg 500, or a Remington 870, both are very reliable, and very common, easy to find parts, and add-ons if wanted, used you can usually find a Mossberg 500 or a 870 for around $200, not going to get much cheaper than that. I would not look past buying one used find one in good shape, there isn't really a lot that can go mechanically wrong. |
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Quoted: What barrel length would you say is best? Would I be better off with a 20 ga. youth? Im not a large guy. Get a 12ga. The recoil isn't near as bad as people say it is (especially with proper handling and posture). For HD, 18" or 20" is the usual. It helps you move around corners easier. Field length for trap/skeet/birds would be 26"-30". Not saying you can't do it with a shorter barrel, its just easier with a longer barrel. The 870 is my choice because of how easy it is to swap out barrels to fit any need that I have and put them in any configuration that I could dream up. |
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