Rifled Slug Gun
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Savage3006
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Yes I have seen the Mossberg at Dick's. Looks like a decent combo. I was thinking getting one for myself, but I might go for an O/U instead.
scout26
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http://www.mossberg.com/products/default.asp?id=22&display=specs
Model 54188 is what my daughter uses for Trap and Pheasant Hunting (she's not going to shoot bambi, so the slug barrel gets rarely used.) IIRC I paid something like $199 five years ago.
The local Gander Mountain (Geneva, IL) here has them for ~$279, IIRC. The single barrel versions (like model#'s 58253, 54335 and 54132) were listed for $229 again if IIRC.
Check Gunbroker.com (51 listed there). Also your local FFL/gunshop should be able to order one for you if they don't have one in stock.
Remington also makes a Youth models http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/youth/
Let him pick what fits him best/he likes.
Model 54188 is what my daughter uses for Trap and Pheasant Hunting (she's not going to shoot bambi, so the slug barrel gets rarely used.) IIRC I paid something like $199 five years ago.
The local Gander Mountain (Geneva, IL) here has them for ~$279, IIRC. The single barrel versions (like model#'s 58253, 54335 and 54132) were listed for $229 again if IIRC.
Check Gunbroker.com (51 listed there). Also your local FFL/gunshop should be able to order one for you if they don't have one in stock.
Remington also makes a Youth models http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/youth/
Let him pick what fits him best/he likes.
Fully Rifiled Barrels
Hornady advises that their slugs are designed for fully rifiled barrels only. Be sure that the slug barrel with whatever gun you choose is fully rifiled. I have seen many slug barrels that are smooth bore. Rifiled slug barrels tend to be more expensive than smooth bore slug barrels.
Hornady advises that their slugs are designed for fully rifiled barrels only. Be sure that the slug barrel with whatever gun you choose is fully rifiled. I have seen many slug barrels that are smooth bore. Rifiled slug barrels tend to be more expensive than smooth bore slug barrels.
scout26
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One other thing, make sure you test the Hornady slugs when you get the gun. You might also want to a box or two of other flavors and try those out, and then use the brand that groups the best.
A buudy of mine has the same Intregal Scope Mount barrel on his 500 that I have on mine. His likes Lightfield sabots, and mine likes Winchester Platniums. Mine "patterns" Lightfields, his "patterns" Winchester Platniums.
Each barrel is an entity to itself and can/will be fickle about what ammo it likes best.
A buudy of mine has the same Intregal Scope Mount barrel on his 500 that I have on mine. His likes Lightfield sabots, and mine likes Winchester Platniums. Mine "patterns" Lightfields, his "patterns" Winchester Platniums.
Each barrel is an entity to itself and can/will be fickle about what ammo it likes best.
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