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sliguns · Nov 21, 2014

Can anyone help me pick out kind of your standard, low budget shotgun? I'm looking to spend less than $300, open to suggestions

madwabbit · Nov 21, 2014

theres a couple for sale on this site right now for 2-300 bucks. go browse the classifieds

my choice in that price range is a mossberg 500 pump

slickguns just posted a thread for a 12 gauge for 100 bucks plus shipping. hard to beat that.

Neil09 · Nov 21, 2014

I have two I'd be willing to part with, hunting and home defense. Shoot me a text 3373845055.

sliguns · Nov 21, 2014

thank you guys very much

Jack · Nov 21, 2014

I would look for an 870 over a mossberg, mainly because the safety is in a much better place. If you weren't looking to do any modifications I'd take a winchester 1300 over either.

DWT · Nov 21, 2014

Don't overlook the Mossberg Maverick pump action. I've had a home defense 18 inch setup for over 15 years w. zero problems. I recently picked up an extra 28 in. barrel for hunting, on e-bay, for less than $80.00.

sliguns · Nov 21, 2014

Thank You I will read up on everything that was mentioned here

Bosco · Nov 21, 2014

I picked up a Mossberg Maverick Security 88 from Academy for under $200. The safety is in a good place on this model. It's basically the 500 but relocated safety and the forend is all one piece so you can't change it out without buying parts from the 500.

You can change out pretty much everything else though with anything that fits a Mossberg 500. I have the knoxx folding stock on mine and a sidesaddle I modified so the stock can fold. Looks nice, stores easily, ready to go in a couple of seconds if need be.

http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/mos...-8482-12-gauge-pump-action-shotgun/pid-298703

hunter5567 · Nov 21, 2014

Mossberg Maverick shotgun for 189.00 or Mossberg 500 shotgun for 209.00 new at walmart. Also Remington 870 Express
Pump for 299.00.
Supposed to be 20% off on Black Friday.
I have found Remington 870 Express for 200.00 and less at pawn shops.
I think the Mossberg thumb safety on the receiver is a lot faster and superior to a push safety on the trigger guard.
Most O/U or side by side shotguns have thumb safeties on the tang.

hdfinder47 · Nov 21, 2014

I agree on the safety placement being more user friendly on the Mossberg - matter of personal preference.

Jack · Nov 21, 2014

hdfinder47 said:
I agree on the safety placement being more user friendly on the Mossberg - matter of personal preference.

I personally prefer it on the 870 no matter what, but the difference is highlighted if you ever want to use a pistol grip.

Fred_G · Nov 21, 2014

Pawn shop, look for Mossberg 500 or Remington Wingmaster. Got my Wingmaster for under $200. It ain't the prettiest thing, but it is a sweet shooter. Also, as stated, the Mav 88 is a very good gun for the $.

sliguns · Nov 22, 2014

I wish I could "like" posts here b/c I feel like I want to acknowledge that everyone has provided such great information.

Thank you all again

edman87k5 · Nov 22, 2014

Under 300 there are a wide variety of good shotguns available. What exactly are you wanting it for? Nice used 1100s can be had in that price range even.
I will say that the maverick88 is a great gun for the money. I have had one for a long time, got it when the everyday price was $130. It has probably had more cases of shells thru it than any of my other shotguns, never any issues. I bought it to have a beater gun that if it was dropped in the water or left in the truck, damaging it wouldn't hurt my feelings, but it is such a great shooter, it is my go to 12ga. And to boot, it still looks as new as the day I got it. Mine has sold quite a few others on buying one for themselves.

Theta36 · Dec 13, 2014

a good cheap shotgun a maverick 88

sliguns · Dec 15, 2014

I went with the Maverick 88.

Thank You!

hunter5567 · Dec 17, 2014

I bought an Escort pump shotgun from Academy for 199+tax.
Turkish gun with Turkish walnut stock patterned after the Remington 870 and came with 3 choke tubes and 3 stock adjustment shims. Shoots great and will make a great brush busting shotgun with a matte finish.

Mxav · Dec 17, 2014

Congrats on the purchase. I have both 500 and 88 and im always grabbing the 88.

constant243 · Jan 20, 2015

Good purchase. The important thing is that it's what you like and that it fits

RaleighReloader · Jan 31, 2015

Fred_G said:
Pawn shop, look for Mossberg 500 or Remington Wingmaster. Got my Wingmaster for under $200. It ain't the prettiest thing, but it is a sweet shooter. Also, as stated, the Mav 88 is a very good gun for the $.

This. Right here. I picked up my 870 at a local pawn shop for $225 and I never looked back. All the gun needed was a really good cleaning ... it's been as reliable as the day is long, doo-dads are easy to get for it and I know I can sell it in a New York minute if I ever needed to.

Mike

EDIT: ... and I missed the post saying that the OP had already bought something. I'm going to get some water to wash down my foot ...

... congrats on the purchase. When can we expect photos of the new toy?

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