I can think of a lot better things to spend money on than an old bolt action shotgun. IF you hunt deer in a shotgun only area, and IF you get one of the new specialized slug guns, that's different, but I truly didn't think much of the old beaters.
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This is also true. I hunt deer in a shotgun only area and I don't think I can shoot slugs out of the old bolt shotgun. Also, I am getting into hunting geese. A 20gauge 2 3/4 shotgun seems like it would be too weak to shoot geese with.
If you are even considering getting into waterfowl, especially geese, DO NOT buy that gun. You are going to need all your money for real waterfowl equipment. Unless you have the decoys, the location, and the calling ability to get them in REALLY close, and are willing to spoend $3.50 up per shot for the best tungsten non toxic loads, I think the days of 20 gauge goose guns especially 2-3/4" goose guns, are over. At a minimum get a 3" used 870 or 500 if money is an issue. I do not use steel, so a 3" 12 is plenty for me, but the 3-1/2" guns and steel shells are dominating the market because most people would rather spend $1500 on a new gun and then use the cheapest shells they can get it seems.
