Picked up a new toy this morning at the flea market, a mossberg mariner. 400 bucks, might have overpaid a bit, but I like it. Came with a pistol grip and the regular stock, don't think I'll ever need the pistol grip though.
I've never owned a shotty with cylinder bore before, what ranges should I keep 00 Buckshot to with this thing? Also, I have seen where I can send in the barrel to have it threaded for chokes, doing this would seem to do away with the rust preventative finish on the gun so would you folks recommend this or getting another barrel for hunting? I'm leaning towards a smoothbore with rifle sights just to keep around or just forget it and use as is?
I rarely shotgun hunt, but was curious since I've never owned a short barrel (18 in) with cylinder bore before...
I've never owned a shotty with cylinder bore before, what ranges should I keep 00 Buckshot to with this thing? Also, I have seen where I can send in the barrel to have it threaded for chokes, doing this would seem to do away with the rust preventative finish on the gun so would you folks recommend this or getting another barrel for hunting? I'm leaning towards a smoothbore with rifle sights just to keep around or just forget it and use as is?
I rarely shotgun hunt, but was curious since I've never owned a short barrel (18 in) with cylinder bore before...