Shotgun question

[nickatnite]

So I was thinking about picking up another shotgun for general purpose and I have it narrowed down to 2. I can buy either one used for 250.00.

One is a Mossberg 835 Ultramag (camo'ed) and the other is a Remongton 870 Super Express Magnum w' 24" VR bbl.

Now this will first and foremost be a hunting weapon (Turkey, Dove, etc...)

Which one? I've owned several 870's in the past, but not the Super Mag and have never owned the Mossberg before...

Help?

 

[Cajun_Chuck]

Mossy. Plenty of aftermarket/replacement parts, relatively easy to tear down and clean, and dependable...and it has a camo paint job!

If you plan on throwing some 3.5" shells in it, make sure you *shuk shuk* the shotgun like a man! It does have a long action, but that is expected with any shotty that is going to hold long @$$ shells. I do not own one, but I have a friend who used his back in the day for geese. He never had a problem it. Not very familiar with the Remmy.

 

[Cajun_Chuck]

So I was thinking about picking up another shotgun for general purpose and I have it narrowed down to 2. I can buy either one used for 250.00.

One is a Mossberg 835 Ultramag (camo'ed) and the other is a Remongton 870 Super Express Magnum w' 24" VR bbl.

Now this will first and foremost be a hunting weapon (Turkey, Dove, etc...)

Which one? I've owned several 870's in the past, but not the Super Mag and have never owned the Mossberg before...

Help?

BTW, at 250 a piece...you should buy them both.......

 

[Ritten]

BTW, at 250 a piece...you should buy them both.......

agreed!!! Nick.......DUDE......you know better than to sit on a deal.

 

[Bayoupiper]

I have a 590 and have never had an problems with it.
The 870 is eternal.

But then I'm old enough to remember carrying Ithacas..................................



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[nickatnite]

The 870 is eternal.

But then I'm old enough to remember carrying Ithacas..................................



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You trying to give me a bad flashback, or what???

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Same here, that's what was issued with the MHP back in the 80's. I've got one now that I love.

 

[craftkr]

I would go with the Mossberg,
I have a 1000, and a 935, and a 500. I love Mossbergs, and I can kill as much with them as the big money guns. I haven't had a problem with any of mine.

 

[Bayoupiper]

You trying to give me a bad flashback, or what???

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Who me?

I actually carried a Roadblocker when I started!


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[mudder]

I have a 870 wingmaster and the 835
I like my wingmaster better, but I have been shooting it since '84
the mossberg hasn't failed me yet in the 2 years I've owned it

 

[JBP55]

I have a 590 and have never had an problems with it.
The 870 is eternal.

But then I'm old enough to remember carrying Ithacas..................................



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Model 37?

 

[Bayoupiper]

Well my personal Ithaca was a Mag 10 Roadblocker.

But when I was a brand new, shiny rookie, I loved pump firing the 37!

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[Bayoupiper]

Like you didn't do the exact same thing when you were a rookie!




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[Bayoupiper]

Speaking of "extra training" reminded me of the guy that shot the limbs out of the pine trees behind the Buddy Ellis range.......

You should remember that one!

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[nickatnite]

OK guys....

Update here.

I wound up getting the 870 and another shotgun as well (not the Mossberg I mentioned).

I bought the 870 for 2 reasons:
1 - It had a 21" bbl
2 - It's a mid 90's production and the trigger assembly is metal (not plastic like the new ones).

The other gun, I happened to run across is this sweet Winchester model 1200 (Pre-1964) with a 6 digit s/n, so it HAD to go with my collection (*cough* safe queen *cough*).

Anyway, if someone is looking for additional shotguns, here are 2 good leads on some used shotguns...

Cabelas - had a Mossberg 835 Ultramag in camo with a 21" bbl for 249.00

Hebert's has a Rem 870 Express Magnum with a 26" VR bbl for 250.00

 

[headspace]

+1 on the 835 mossy. took mine to tennessee years ago to shoot canadians (uh, the geese that is) and i held my own against all the guys shooting the browning 10's. real versatile shotgun with many parts available.

 

[jimdana1942]

There both good. I had an 870 when I was a LEO that was carried in each of our patrol units. The more they were used the smoother the actions got. Never a problem. So many accessories for them nowadays.

There is a sleeper out there. It's the New England Pardner 12 gauge. It's identical to the 870 (everything interchangeable except the barrels) and it is rated higher in the reviews than the 870's and you can get them at great prices.