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Cheapest "Beater" Shotgun
Posted on 10/12/17 at 1:50 pm
Posted on 10/12/17 at 1:50 pm
I'm looking for recommendations for a cheap backup shotgun. Preferably a pump. It needs to be 12 gauge and chambered for 3.5in shells. I already have a semiautomatic that I use for duck hunting mostly, but I'm looking for something that can take a good beating.
When I say cheap, I'm talking Winchester, Stoeger, Remington, Mossberg, etc. They all have mixed reviews. Some say they work great, some say they wouldn't chamber properly right out of the box. Do any of you have personal experiences that may persuade me one way or another?
I know the whole "you get what you pay for", but I'm not looking to spend 1k on a gun that I'll only be using on nasty marsh hunts, and the occasional goose hunt (which is why I want a 3.5in chamber).
What would you guys recommend?
When I say cheap, I'm talking Winchester, Stoeger, Remington, Mossberg, etc. They all have mixed reviews. Some say they work great, some say they wouldn't chamber properly right out of the box. Do any of you have personal experiences that may persuade me one way or another?
I know the whole "you get what you pay for", but I'm not looking to spend 1k on a gun that I'll only be using on nasty marsh hunts, and the occasional goose hunt (which is why I want a 3.5in chamber).
What would you guys recommend?
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Posted on 10/12/17 at 1:53 pm to Homey the Clown
Mossberg 835.
I've used it as a paddle before.
I've used it as a paddle before.
Posted on 10/12/17 at 1:54 pm to Homey the Clown
I think you can get a Rem 870 pump at Walmart for $300. In pawn shops for $200.
The Green Berets used them on LRP patrols in the jungles of Asia 50 years ago. They've held up ever since. Classic, simple design.
The Green Berets used them on LRP patrols in the jungles of Asia 50 years ago. They've held up ever since. Classic, simple design.
This post was edited on 10/12/17 at 1:55 pm
Posted on 10/12/17 at 1:54 pm to Homey the Clown
Honestly your best answer is an over under. Semi autos and pumps have alot more moving parts that can be affected by mud and water. Over unders can take a bit more of a beating without risk of jamming. I know they are typically more expensive, but just make sure you clean it after each hunt. DOesnt take long to clean them.
Posted on 10/12/17 at 1:57 pm to No Colors
There is a difference between the high quality 870s of the past and the new $300 walmart 870s
Posted on 10/12/17 at 2:04 pm to dfintlyHmmrd
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There is a difference between the high quality 870s of the past and the new $300 walmart 870
I've heard this as well. I had an old one from back in highschool and I sold it a few years back when I bought my semiauto, and I've regretted it ever since. But I hear bad things about the walmart/academy 870s. Which is why I started this thread.
Posted on 10/12/17 at 2:04 pm to Homey the Clown
870, it's a boat paddle, pry bar, depth finder. Still goes bang.
Posted on 10/12/17 at 2:05 pm to Marlbud
Do you have one that was purchased recently?
Posted on 10/12/17 at 2:16 pm to Homey the Clown
Go with the Mossberg, it can definitley take a beating.
Posted on 10/12/17 at 2:17 pm to Homey the Clown
I've had my Benelli Nova pump for 15 years. Turned it into my turkey gun bout 5 years back. Would buy another one in a heartbeat.
Posted on 10/12/17 at 2:23 pm to jgthunt
quote:
Benelli Nova
I've been looking hard at these.
They shoot 3.5in or is that just the supernova?
Posted on 10/12/17 at 2:23 pm to Sea Hoss
quote:
Go with the Mossberg
Which model are you referring to?
Posted on 10/12/17 at 2:28 pm to Homey the Clown
The nova shoots 3.5. Thenonly difference with the supernova is the fancy stock and chokes it comes with.
Everyone saying they've used their 870 and mossbeegs as paddles.
shite I use my sbe as a paddle regularly
Everyone saying they've used their 870 and mossbeegs as paddles.
shite I use my sbe as a paddle regularly
Posted on 10/12/17 at 2:29 pm to Homey the Clown
Nova comes in 3.5
Looks like 399 at academy and cabelas
Looks like 399 at academy and cabelas
Posted on 10/12/17 at 2:29 pm to jgthunt
Not really a beater more of a middle of the road gun. But the Stoeger M3500 is kind of a beast
Posted on 10/12/17 at 2:36 pm to Boat Motor Bandit
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Stoeger M3500
They are just so bulky, feels like I'm swinging a tree trunk lol Any knowledge on the Stoeger pump?
This post was edited on 10/12/17 at 2:37 pm
Posted on 10/12/17 at 2:36 pm to Homey the Clown
Yeah my brother has one as backup gun, and its awful, it fails to extract spent shells 50% of the time or more.
Posted on 10/12/17 at 2:42 pm to jgthunt
quote:
Nova comes in 3.5
Looks like 399 at academy and cabelas
This is what I would do, cant beat a Benelli
Posted on 10/12/17 at 2:54 pm to Clyde Tipton
quote:
Mossberg 835.
This is what you want. I swear you can't kill this gun. Was recommended to me by a guide at Venice Marina several years ago. I have a SBE also but will never get rid of the 835.
I also have used it for a paddle.
Posted on 10/12/17 at 2:56 pm to dfintlyHmmrd
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Benelli Nova
I think I'm leaning towards this. $400 and it'll probably last me forever considering the amount of use it will get.
The academy across town has what I'm looking for in stock, so I may go pick it up tonight.
This post was edited on 10/12/17 at 3:07 pm
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