I'm a college student new to hunting and was wondering what i should look into as far as getting the best bang for my buck with shotguns?
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I'm a college student new to hunting and was wondering what i should look into as far as getting the best bang for my buck with
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Being new I would start with the most basic and simple proven method for a shot gun a Pump action. So I would look at either the Remington 870 or the Mossberg 500. Both are find guns a very simple and easy. Both are usually carried by stores like Wal Mart and local gun shops. They both easily shoot 3 inch mags and now sometimes come with two barrels one for slugs and the other shot shells. I prefer the Mossberg. The look and it feels better to me. The brownings and benellies are great but can be a little higher and harder to find in local stores. Good luck on either choice.
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If you plan to do any target shooting at all spend a little more and find a used Beretta 390 or 3901 or Remington 11-87 semiauto. The recoil reduction of a gas semiauto makes them much better suited for target games than a pump.
If you are only interested in hunting, then a good pump gun is all you need.
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Mossberg 835 in 12 gauge for hunting. It is versatile and can be used for many game animals. It allows you to shoot 2 3/4" shells up to 3 1/2" magnums.
I bought one used about 4 years ago for $265 and it has been one of my greatest investments (7-0) on turkeys.
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I agree with you all. Remington 870 and the mossberg 500 are great affordable shotguns. However I like my italian brands for thats what I grew up shooting. My first real hunting shotgun was a franci alcione back in 6th grade. In high school i got a benelli M2 and now in college I just recieved a Beretta Xtrema 2. Now I am a very fortunate person that was born into a family with fairly successfull grandparents who also loved to hunt. Those guns were either handed down or given to me. I know some you guys are thinking wow what a spoiled brat. Yes I am very fortunate but I do have humility. My point is if I was not so fortunate and I had to buy my shotguns, I would go with the Benelli nova. Cheap, reliable pump for the italian brand gurus.
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I agree with you all. Remington 870 and the mossberg 500 are great affordable shotguns. However I like my italian brands for thats what I grew up shooting. My first real hunting shotgun was a franci alcione back in 6th grade. In high school i got a benelli M2 and now in college I just recieved a Beretta Xtrema 2. Now I am a very fortunate person that was born into a family with fairly successfull grandparents who also loved to hunt. Those guns were either handed down or given to me. I know some you guys are thinking wow what a spoiled brat. Yes I am very fortunate but I do have humility. My point is if I was not so fortunate and I had to buy my shotguns, I would go with the Benelli nova. Cheap, reliable pump for the italian brand gurus.
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