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First Gun
Posted on 11/6/12 at 1:18 pm
Posted on 11/6/12 at 1:18 pm
I am looking to purchase my first gun. I plan to hunt ducks, doves, and squirrel. I hope to add turkey to that list. I have a few questions on what gun to get and what to look for in a used gun.
I am thinking either a Remington 870 or a Benelli Nova both 12 gauge.
I am thinking either a Remington 870 or a Benelli Nova both 12 gauge.
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Posted on 11/6/12 at 1:24 pm to Geaux_Tigers1
Either would be a great 1st gun.
ETA:
As to what to look for, you will just need to look and see how worn the gun is. You don't want one that has any type of surface rust, make sure the action isn't sloppy.
ETA:
As to what to look for, you will just need to look and see how worn the gun is. You don't want one that has any type of surface rust, make sure the action isn't sloppy.
This post was edited on 11/6/12 at 1:26 pm
Posted on 11/6/12 at 1:27 pm to Geaux_Tigers1
I have to agree. You can't go wrong with either one. Just go pick them both up in your hands and see which one feels better to you.
Posted on 11/6/12 at 1:30 pm to Geaux_Tigers1
Either one would be great. I'm an 870 fan because that's what I grew up with.
IMO the order of goodness goes
870 wingmaster>nova>870 express.
IMO the order of goodness goes
870 wingmaster>nova>870 express.
Posted on 11/6/12 at 1:30 pm to Geaux_Tigers1
Both are the cream of the crop as far as pump shotguns used for hunting go. I will say, the Nova beats the shite out of your shoulder.
Posted on 11/6/12 at 1:33 pm to Geaux_Tigers1
quote:
Remington 870
i have this gun...get one
Posted on 11/6/12 at 1:47 pm to SthGADawg
I have had the opportunity to hunt with the 870 a couple times and no complaints. I have not held or shot the nova. It seems there are a lot more 870's on the market and lower in price so it would be easier to get a good deal on one.
What specs do y'all recommend?
Barrel length - if it matters I'm 6-1 210
Shell size capacity
Interchangeable chokes
Or anything other things I should consider
What specs do y'all recommend?
Barrel length - if it matters I'm 6-1 210
Shell size capacity
Interchangeable chokes
Or anything other things I should consider
Posted on 11/6/12 at 1:57 pm to Geaux_Tigers1
mine is smooth bore and i have not shot a deer with it yet...i am researching what ammo to use right now for that application...i inherited it from my late father in law...we shot it at my in laws house when i got it and I loved it...
Posted on 11/6/12 at 2:05 pm to Geaux_Tigers1
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Barrel length - if it matters I'm 6-1 210
Shell size capacity
Interchangeable chokes
Or anything other things I should consider
I prefer 26 inch
I prefer 3.5 inch
Absolutely
Posted on 11/6/12 at 2:11 pm to Geaux_Tigers1
Barrel- get whatever length feels better
Chamber-3" so you aren't tempted to waste money on bazooka shells.
Chokes- screw in a modified and kill everything.
Chamber-3" so you aren't tempted to waste money on bazooka shells.
Chokes- screw in a modified and kill everything.
Posted on 11/6/12 at 2:19 pm to bbvdd
Spend $150 more and get the Remington 11-87 field 12 with 28" (better for ducks IMO). Shoots 23/4 or 3s. Comes with 4 chokes (IC,Mod,IM,F). Damn near indestructable and easy to break down and clean after a wet duck hunt. Going with the Semi now will save you the "shopping" for one later when you decide you want to get a semi. Bought one for last season. I'm been shooting everything from dove, duck, and a couple hogs (rifled slugs) to sporting clays on the weekends I'm not in the woods. Great inexpensive all around gun. I got it when I "retired" my 1100 I shot for 27 years and have not had the first issue with it.
This post was edited on 11/6/12 at 2:23 pm
Posted on 11/6/12 at 3:00 pm to Geaux_Tigers1
I would go with the Nova they shoot great and shoulder really well. Benelli is by far the best shotgun IMO.
Posted on 11/6/12 at 4:33 pm to Tiger inTampa
I see your point about getting the semi now but I have seen some super mag 870's that are camo and come with 2-3 chokes for around 250-325.
How much would you say I could find an 1187 for?
How much would you say I could find an 1187 for?
Posted on 11/7/12 at 6:04 am to Geaux_Tigers1
quote:
around 250-325.
Wow! much better pricing than we have around here. The Nova runs 400+ the 870's you can get in the 350-375 range. I paid $580 for my 11-87 in June of '11.
Posted on 11/7/12 at 7:39 am to Geaux_Tigers1
Nova was my first purchase and I've loved it.
870 ain't bad either though.
Go handle a nova and see which feels best to you.
870 ain't bad either though.
Go handle a nova and see which feels best to you.
Posted on 11/7/12 at 10:17 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
I have read many different opinions on barrel length and am trying to decide if a 24" barrel would be to short.
What is the major difference in 24,26,28?
What is the major difference in 24,26,28?
Posted on 11/8/12 at 10:20 am to Geaux_Tigers1
24" may be too short for hunting like you're wanting to.
I have a 870 express super mag w/ 26" barrell and it's a good gun. I would rather have a 28" barrel because it fits my line of sight better though.
Buy you a kicks high flyer extra full for it for turkey, squirrels, and long range ducks. Use the modified that comes with it for everything else.
I have a 870 express super mag w/ 26" barrell and it's a good gun. I would rather have a 28" barrel because it fits my line of sight better though.
Buy you a kicks high flyer extra full for it for turkey, squirrels, and long range ducks. Use the modified that comes with it for everything else.
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