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View Poll Results: Which $300 shotgun will you choose for HD use?
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Mossberg 500
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Remington 870
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 01-23-2011, 02:04 PM | #1 | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: , TX Posts: 1,119 |  Need recommendation/help choosing HD shotgun
Hi,
I am looking for a shotgun for HD use. The ones I am considering now are Mossberg 500 and Remington 870. Anything else I should consider in the $300+ price range?
If you have a choice, which one will you choose (between this two or anything you feel is better value)?
By the way, I am thinking 12 ga and 18" bbl. comments?
Thank you,
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| 01-23-2011, 02:46 PM | #2 | Unapologetically American Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Memphis, The volunteer state Posts: 1,236 |
I've owned Mossbergs & an 870, the 870 wouldn't cycle without me beating it against the ground. My 500 cruiser is light & reliable, I don't recommend the heat shroud as they add weight & seem to be more of a marketing tool. | |
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| 01-23-2011, 02:47 PM | #3 | Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Third bunker on the right, Central Virginia Posts: 8,373 Liked 4 Times on 4 Posts
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You would not do poorly with either of your main choices. Having not had the pleasure of your acquaintance, am assuming that you can shoot well with a 12 g. If you are not comfortable with the recoil of a 12, look at the 20. A shorty shotty is sort of the standard gun, due to ease of handling in close quarters, but a longer barrel sacrifices little, allows you to get some sporting use from the gun, and avoids the Rambo/Terminator/Road Warrior image. At up close and personal distances, the spread of shot differs only a bit between an 18 and a 28 modified. A pump does offer a smidgen of an edge in reliability, assuming you will not short stroke one in times of elevated adrenalin. __________________
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| 01-23-2011, 02:48 PM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Do you see what happens, Larry?! Posts: 3,321 |
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| 01-23-2011, 03:04 PM | #5 | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: , TX Posts: 1,119 |
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Originally Posted by dnthmn2004
I believe this has been beaten to death more than once.
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Did a search and found a few discussion threads. I am leaning towards the Remington 870 now (I like less parts).
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| 01-23-2011, 03:32 PM | #6 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Do you see what happens, Larry?! Posts: 3,321 |
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| 01-23-2011, 03:59 PM | #7 | Dead Wolves = Good Wolves Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Rochester WI, Rochester WI Posts: 8,314 Liked 4 Times on 4 Posts
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the mossberg 500 is very versitile and can be multi-tasked with easy simple barrel changes to include rifled slug barrels and muzzle loading. they are good quality for a nice price. extra barrels are easy to find. im not sure what the 870 has to offer along those lines. __________________
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| 01-23-2011, 04:24 PM | #8 | Finley, Chuck Finley Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: CA Posts: 1,105 |
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Originally Posted by dnthmn2004
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He does have a point, this has been talked about several times. It really boils down to preference. I prefer the mossberg. Downfall is the plastic trigger group, but it has an ambi safety and is a great gun. 870 has a longer stroke, but is built like a rock. At least he didn't ask which is better, .40 or .45?  __________________
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"A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball, and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks."
Thomas Jefferson
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