Best value budget shotgun

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Another one of those threads:evil:. I'd like a <$250 shotgun, would like to stick with Rem 870 or Moss 500 types (+ their clones). Just one 18.5-20" would be fine, but having a extra hunting barrell would good also (in case I ever take up hunting).

This is what I've found in 12ga:

Maverick 88 - Walmart 28" 6shot $177
- I've seen replacment barrells for as low as $50 that could be cut, or 18.5" factory ones for $79+

Maverick 88 Security - Walmart 20" 8shot $197 (wait their are none in system inventory right now?)
- This is quite odd as the regular 88 has a higher MSRP than the Security, yet its more at walmart. I thought these used to be $142 or so? What I really want if I can find old price.

Used 870 Wingmaster - Local pawn shop $175 but I would need to cut the 28" barrell or buy a spare.

Norinco u87 clone - Centerfire $229 with both 28" and 18.5" included, no sales tax with partially takes care of shipping and I have $10 transfers. There are several items I would like to order also, so combined shipping may not be much.

Walmart special order???? On other models, not sure what going prices are?
 
What is it for? If general usage, I'd go with the used Wingmaster. Test-pattern the barrel before you consider cutting. My 28" full choke 20ga. Wingmaster has served me well for trapshooting with cheap target loads, and it patterns very well with buckshot. At 15 yards, the full charge stays on a paper plate.

For home defense, you should fort up, so a long barrel is not a handicap.

All my best,
Dirty Bob
 
"Go for the 870, as barrels are plentiful and cheap."

No offense, but are you serious? I went shopping for a new barrel for my 870 and they all have been $180 to $280 dollars...depending on the type of course. If you know of a place to buy these barrels cheap, please let me know, I would like to buy a rifled one that doen't cost me $200 +

I do agree that there are many of them lying around. An 870 is a good, and reliable shotgun. but, it doesn't make sense that you could almost get a brand new 870 for the price of a barrel.

c5 nc, if you want a smooth bore barrel, a good used will run about $50
 
pony up $50 more at dick's i going to order a mossberg 500 with a slug berral and bird berral.wood both or ported and the slug berral has a canliver for a scope.$299 is a real good price. On the nef pumps are made in china:barf:
 
I have no real need for it at all :confused: but just want one. Home Defense / SHTF would be good, something to take out a snake with (maybe I should just buy shot shells for a handgun or 22 rifle?), a friend mentioned deer hunting next season but I have never been (my tactical rifles are awefully heavy to be carrying real far and some of the areas may be moe suited to a shotgun)? I have 5 Handguns, several long range 308s, various assault rifles + Carbines, bunch of 22s, just think I need a shotgun.

This is the Norinco 870 copy... Ultra 87, u87, etc. for $229. Can I do better for 229 (likely $250 out the door?). We have a gun show comming up I am planning to check out also. I remember when classic had these for $149 with a single barrell, I knew I should have bought one.

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Westernfield 550. Exact same as a Mossberg but cost less. $125 for mine, it's the exact same as a 500.

I'm gonna be cuttin my barrel down to 18.25". the 26 incher on it isnt great for hd
 
+1 on the maverick 88 security. I have had mine for 2 years and have put ~ 2000 trouble free rounds through it. I agree with NWdude83, it kicks a bit, but thats why they put a recoil pad on it;)
 
The $175 is wingmaster is gone now (sold tag on it, so maybe not 100% sold?), it was older shotgun that had obviously been used. They have a second wingmaster that looks to be in nicer condition, has a old Weaver Quik Point Red Dot mounted on it. $250 total. Replacement barrels seem costly.
 
c5 nc, you would probably be better off buying a combo with two barrels than buying a shotgun with one. Wish I had done that when I bought mine. Went to a gun show looking for used bird barrels and the cheapest I saw was $100 and it had pits allover and was 'painted' over to look newer. Told the guy best of luck selling it and went to a local gunshop and found a decent barrel for $80. No rust, but a little dirty and the bore was bright with no pitting after cleaning. Like I said it would be more cost effective to buy a combo with 2 barrels. Keep them both....you never know when you might want the other one.
 
mossberg 500 field+deer combo at dicks - $250

Title pretty much says it, but at the beginning of last deer season Dick's had the Mossberg 500 combo, 28" VR and 24 rifled slug barrel, with dual combs, and scope (albeit a cheap one) on sale for $250 after rebate.

I thought it was a great deal. If you don't want the slug barrel sell it for ~$150, then enjoy your $100 brand new Mossberg 500. Hard to say if they'll do that again or not this year though...
 
bang for your buck - moss maverick 88 / 12 gauge - you can trick it out with accessories from cheaper than dirt (pistol grip folding stock , lights n lasers??)
 

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Remington 870 20ga with 21" barrel.
Cost $289 from Budsgunshop.com and Remington had a mail in rebate.
I switch chokes and use it for Turkey, Pig-with rifled slugs, and every once in a while I shoot clays with it.
 
A few months ago I bought an 870P police trade-in for $169. Found some new 870P stocks for $30 and some new springs (magazine, sear and carrier dog springs) for $10 and I'm good to go. If you take your time, you can find "previously enjoyed" barrels for under $100.
 
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