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Chupacabra Hunter
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Benelli Nova 12ga pump...... cant beat it.....
Never seen a Mossberg fail but I've been shooting 870s extensively since the 80s and I've never had a non-user-induced malfunction. Plus, real men prefer steel receivers.
I'm currently using an 870 Wingmaster that was bought in 1968 by my dad. My wife tried to duplicate it in 1973, but ended up with a 28" barrel instead of a 26" barrel. I think the 1973 Wingmaster cost $92. Both guns are fixed choke modified barrels and have been used to hunt dove, quail, ducks, pheasants and anything else that flies.
Here's a video on the differences between the Mossberg 590A1 and the 870. Mossberg 590 vs Remington 870 - YouTube
Personally, I prefer the steel receiver on the 870 for long term use, I also prefer the safety on the trigger guard.
Here's a video on the differences between the Mossberg 590A1 and the 870. Mossberg 590 vs Remington 870 - YouTube
Personally, I prefer the steel receiver on the 870 for long term use, I also prefer the safety on the trigger guard.
You can get a Mossberg Maverick for under $200. If you aren't using it for birds, take the dowel stick out of the magazine and increase the capacity. Is it the world's best? No. But for the price you can't beat it. I got one, hid it in the garage, it's certainly good enough to take on a two or four footed bad'un in a hurry.
Stay away from the Tristar. I bought one at Academy and thought it was a bargain. Tactical, grip, rail, FO sights, nice looking gun. Just doesn't cycle worth shite! Maybe needs more break in time and lots more lube but so far not impressed. If a bad guy breaks in I aint grabbing that gun.
Big Dipper
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I have had that issue with both the Mossberg 500 and the Wingmaster when using "cheap(er)" shells with steel instead of brass case heads. It seems that the tolerances are so tight that the steel expands and then the extractors (on both models) can't pull the case from the chamber.
The best shotgun on a budget (>$400)
Yup, I've seen that a few times. Mine runs the cheap stuff ok but it's also about 20 years old.
Seen a brand new one do it but I'm usually pretty aggressive when I rack it so when I shot it, it didn't really cause any problems.
It so seems to be more common with 12ga. Got my wife a 20ga 500 and it doesn't seen to be bothered by the cheap shells.
Yup, I've seen that a few times. Mine runs the cheap stuff ok but it's also about 20 years old.
Seen a brand new one do it but I'm usually pretty aggressive when I rack it so when I shot it, it didn't really cause any problems.
It so seems to be more common with 12ga. Got my wife a 20ga 500 and it doesn't seen to be bothered by the cheap shells.
AMERICANTARGETS741776
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Yildiz (academy brand) Carries a 5+1 capacity, 2 3/4-3 1/2(mag) From around 350.00-375.00 and they also have Stoeger p350 for $ 400. I would definitely look into the stoeger who is also owned by berretta and we all know who that is. ( over 500 years serving)
General Zod
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My 870 has never let me down. Far as I'm concerned, it's the right shotgun for any job I might need a shotgun for.
An alternative for those on a budget is the Norinco range of shotguns - a little while back I spent $200 for a NIB pump-gun called the Hawk 982, which is a clone of the 870; it comes with a rifle-sight front and peep-style rear:
They're easy to upgrade with standard 870 accessories, as I've done in this pic:
1. Added an Accu-Riser comb raiser to help get my eye up in line with the rifle sights with cheek-weld - most manufacturers annoyingly don't change the stock when they add higher sights.
2. Installed a Choate mag-tube extension.
3. Fitted an XS Big Dot tritium front sight.
4. Added a Magpul fore-end + short rail to allow me to easily install a light.
5. Surefire G2 flashlight - upgraded the bulb to a 200-lumen Cree LED for robustness against recoil and more light.
6. Added Velcro to the side of the receiver so I could easily slap on tear-off cards holding extra shells. Currently holds 2 slugs up for an emergency chamber-feed and 3 buckshot underneath to feed the mag-tube.
7. Not yet done - work on the trigger; it's bloody horrible.
I pretty much bought this as a cheap trunk-gun - my little home-built AK is now worth wayyyy too much to keep in there
They're easy to upgrade with standard 870 accessories, as I've done in this pic:
1. Added an Accu-Riser comb raiser to help get my eye up in line with the rifle sights with cheek-weld - most manufacturers annoyingly don't change the stock when they add higher sights.
2. Installed a Choate mag-tube extension.
3. Fitted an XS Big Dot tritium front sight.
4. Added a Magpul fore-end + short rail to allow me to easily install a light.
5. Surefire G2 flashlight - upgraded the bulb to a 200-lumen Cree LED for robustness against recoil and more light.
6. Added Velcro to the side of the receiver so I could easily slap on tear-off cards holding extra shells. Currently holds 2 slugs up for an emergency chamber-feed and 3 buckshot underneath to feed the mag-tube.
7. Not yet done - work on the trigger; it's bloody horrible.
I pretty much bought this as a cheap trunk-gun - my little home-built AK is now worth wayyyy too much to keep in there
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Remember, the alligator bites the bigger number.
I NEVER heard that way of remembering it. Very good!
