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Posted on 1/17/12 at 11:45 am to angus1838
I think you guys have me sold on the 870. When I held the Mossberg and worked the action it just felt cheap if you know what I mean
Posted on 1/17/12 at 11:48 am to angus1838
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I think you guys have me sold on the 870
Posted on 1/17/12 at 12:00 pm to angus1838
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I think you guys have me sold on the 870. When I held the Mossberg and worked the action it just felt cheap if you know what I mean
870 is an excellent choice. But... you may be confusing "light" with "cheap" with regards to the Mossberg. Some of their youth models are built on frames of lightweight metal.
Unfortunately, the proxy is blocking my access to the gunmakers' websites to verify if there is any difference in the weight.
Posted on 1/17/12 at 12:04 pm to angus1838
Mossbergs have that clanky loose fitting design. It's a turn off for me, but some people equate it to an AK. They run dirty and effectively. I'm not a fan, but I know people who are.
Posted on 1/17/12 at 12:12 pm to 4X4DEMON
I used "cheap" for lack of a better word (i am not that smart) . And you are right "loose" would better describe what I felt.
Posted on 1/17/12 at 12:17 pm to angus1838
Ithaca model 37 featherlight
Posted on 1/17/12 at 12:37 pm to angus1838
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Lost my dad Feb. this year in tractor accident
Sorry man.
I'm a farm boy too.
Posted on 1/17/12 at 12:41 pm to angus1838
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When I held the Mossberg and worked the action it just felt cheap if you know what I mean
Its really not that big of a deal but I understand what you mean.
I have a 870 Wingmaster in .410 gauge which I use for rabbit hunting behind beagles when I'll be at "knife fight" distances.
The actions are different but I offered the Mossberg since it was a "youth" model and your son will be outgrowing it pretty soon.
Posted on 1/17/12 at 12:44 pm to Carson123987
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Ithaca model 37 featherlight
I had this gun. Sold it.
Posted on 1/17/12 at 12:45 pm to angus1838
IMHO the 870 is the better of your choices. The entry level Novas I've handled all felt rough when you work the action. I have 870 and it's a nice little gun but I wish I'd have gotten the light 1100 instead to use for doves and rabbits now that I'm older.
Posted on 1/17/12 at 12:47 pm to coloradoBengal
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I had this gun. Sold it.
Posted on 1/17/12 at 12:54 pm to coloradoBengal
I had an Ithaca growing up it was basically semi auto single shot. Shoot unjam shoot unjam I have a few guns and my go to is a mossberg. I have a remington that I would do just as good to throw a handful of rocks at what I am shooting at I guys thats why i am just a little apprehensive about them.
Posted on 1/17/12 at 1:09 pm to angus1838
I seem to remember reading that Browning offers a program that exchanges the micro stocks for full size when the kid grows out of them. Someone correct me if I'm wrong
Posted on 1/17/12 at 1:12 pm to angus1838
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my go to is a mossberg.
I have had very good success with Mossberg pump action guns. I am a fan.
Posted on 1/17/12 at 1:22 pm to bmo81gun
How much difference do you think the barrel length makes in regards to patterning? Rem 21" Mossberg 22" Turkey hunting is his passion and I want to get him something that will be effective.
Posted on 1/17/12 at 1:30 pm to bmo81gun
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seem to remember reading that Browning offers a program that exchanges the micro stocks for full size when the kid grows out of them. Someone correct me if I'm wrong
if this is true then this is the way to go
Posted on 1/17/12 at 1:32 pm to angus1838
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How much difference do you think the barrel length makes in regards to patterning? Rem 21" Mossberg 22" Turkey hunting is his passion and I want to get him something that will be effective.
Choke is much more important than barrel length.
Posted on 1/17/12 at 1:35 pm to angus1838
Get a good choke. Barrel length doesn't mean a whole lot.
Posted on 1/17/12 at 2:33 pm to coloradoBengal
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I had this gun. Sold it.
My first gun. I loved it.
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