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

[Big Bob W]

Remington 870 Express in 12 gauge with a three inch chamber. It will probably come with a modified choke installed. Get an improved cylinder or a skeet choke to use for dove, and quail and you should be set. Ammo should be reasonably available if the hoarding insanity ever abates almost anywhere. I have used my 870 for everything from dove & quail to geese and turkey and everything in between.