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mossberg 500 hunting shotgun

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Q: I am looking to mount a scope on my Mossberg 500 20ga. shotgun for deer/turkey hunting. Any suggestions?
I am looking for something reliable and ecconomical.

A: Walmart and www.natchezss,com economical an reliable.check the online.

Q: is the mossberg 500 a good hunting shotgun? Im trying to decide between that and a Remington 870?

A: Yes it is. I have both and have never have had any trouble with either one.

The 870 feels more solid but they cost about $70 more than the 500.

I know the army used the Mossberg 500. I don’t know if they still do.
Mossberg claims the Model 500 is the only shotgun to pass the US Army’s Mil-Spec 3443E test, “a brutal and unforgiving torture test with 3,000 rounds of full power 12 gauge buckshot”.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mossberg_500

Q: What can the Mossberg 500 all-purpose shotgun be used for.?
Can the Mossberg 500 all-purpose be used for anything. I will be hunting deer and turkey mostly, but maybe a few ducks and pheasants. will i have to change chokes and barrels with this gun or can i use it for everything
comet wes ur hilarious, not really

A: Yes…… And yes Mossberg makes shotguns that are more application specific, slug guns (deer hog), turkey guns and shotguns for waterfowl…..

I think most are a little silly…. For me I just change the choke… I really believe its the hunter – not the shotgun…..

Consider the Mossberg 500 12 gauge order / catalog # 50120……

http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=84681

http://www.impactguns.com/store/SS-46019.html

Q: Is the mossberg 500 shotgun with pistol grip and adjustable stock good?
Hello everyone, I want to buy a shotgun. This will be my first shotgun. I was considering getting something with a pistol grip, and this one here seems really good.

http://www.mossberg.com/images/Mossberg_Guns/930/NEW/50420.jpg

Looks cool, and has a nice stock that can hold shells too. It is 400. I won’t be using it for hunting. I will just use it “for fun” at the range. I have some rifles, but not a shotgun. If anyone has these, do u think it’s worth the 400?

A: Personally no I don’t think $400 is a good price

The version with just a pistol grip is about $250 to $275 and the collapsible stock should run around $50 to $75

I do like the collapsible stocks better than pistol grips , folders (up or to the side),or full stock with pistol grips for their versatility

There is a collapsible that absorbs recoil for about $100 which wuld still put you at less than $400 with a better stock

But then again
If you got that off the Mossberg site then they list MSRP which no gun sales for

The guy below is correct about pawn shops

I have bought many as new guns from pawn shops and then sold them for much more
A lot of people tend to buy guns and stick them in their closet after they die their kids sell them off or when the rent is due on a slow month the guns go to pawn

I have also bought a few guns from Walmart
I don’t like th store but the guns were as good as at other stores

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I just saw this very gun at the gun show today
A dealer here known for jacking prices up at shows was selling them for $339
Saw a used pistol gripped version for $180
Unfortunately I was there for Bates boots and holosights

Q: What do you think about 500 Mossberg 12 Gauge Shotgun Pump-Action style?
500 mossberg Deer & Field Wood W/scope e choke tubes, w cheek Rest
I’m planning to Hunt Birds, and 1 time a year Deers?
This shot gun comes with 2 barrells w/scope 3 choke tubes, 2 cheek rest.

A: I had a Mossberg 500 for about 3 months. I sold it when I was short of $$. I bought a Maverick 88 to replace it, and I would much rather have that 500 back.

They are excellent shotguns. They feed like butter, point nice, and can take anything you put in ‘em.

Sounds like the one you picked out would be pretty sweet!

Q: Does Mossberg make a shotgun in their 500 series that shoots both buckshot shells and slug shells?
The only reason i ask is because I am about to purchase my first shotgun for multiple purposes. (skeet shooting, hunting, etc.) I am looking for an answer pertaining to 12 Guage shotguns only please. Any help would be nice, thanks. Oh and im only interested in guns $350 dollars or less, doesnt necessarily have to be a Mossberg, any good solid reputable brand will do.

A: Absolutely… Yes……

The most common off the shelf shotgun for your applications is a Mossberg 500 with a smooth bore field barrel….. Most big sporting goods stores have at least a few of these in stock… Its a catalog # 50120…. Its Mossbergs most popular model….

http://www.mossberg.com/images/Mossberg_Guns/930/NEW/50120.jpg

Its a 12 guage pump and features a 28 inch barrel which is excellent for hunting and skeet shooting…. It accepts all skeet, trap loads, buckshot and with a change of the choke can fire slugs with absolutely no problems…… When you look the gun over be sure to ask the clerk to explain what choke’s are for in case you dont know…. Tell him you will be using it for slugs to…. he may suggest changing the choke to an IC (Improved Cylinder) choke…..

Read here to understand chokes…..

http://www.chuckhawks.com/index2c.shotguns.htm

Also look here at the articles concerning shotgun chokes…….

http://www.theboxotruth.com/

http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/bot46.htm

This gun is commonly available in my area at all the gunshops for under $299, usualy $279 and around the holidays as little as $239 on sale……

Buy the gun and purchase an Improved Cylinder choke for slugs… The choke tube is a Mossberg catalog # 95200 …

http://www.mossberg.com/products/access.asp?type=chokes&section=access

The Mossberg 500 is an outstanding choice….. I own several and am a very satisfied user…..

Many may recommend the Remington 870 Express…. This is also another good choice…. Look them both over at your local sporting goods store….. About $299

http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/shotguns/model-870/model-870-express.aspx

Q: When I put my 24″ rifled barrel on my Mossberg 500 is it then considered a rifle or still a shotgun ?
This question came up when I was scouting new deer hunting grounds that only allows shotguns, muzzel loaders, and bows.

A: In N.Y. its still considered a shot gun I have a rifled barrel on both my Mossberg 500 and Winchester model 1300 but what ever you do DON’T FORGET TO EXCHANGE THE RIFLED BARREL FOR A SMOOTH BORE WHEN YOU GO BIRD HUNTING. Ive don this and it @#$%’s up your rifled barrel

Q: Which is a better shotgun, Mossberg 500, or Remington 870?
Despite owning several guns, a shotgun has never been among my arsenal. However, I plan to correct that shortly. The shotgun I purchase will have its primary role as a home defense gun, but I would like the option of changing barrels for hunting or skeet/trap shooting. I would also like some guidance in the 12 gauge versus 20 gauge debate – I would like if my wife and kids could wield this gun as well, so I’m sort of leaning toward 20 gauge, but I understand that 12 gauge is not only more powerful, but there is a greater variety of loads in that caliber.

A: Either shotgun will work. Check them out to see which you prefer in terms of the placement of the safety and the slide release. The 870 is easier to add an extended magazine to. And it has a few more after market goodies available for it. I prefer the layout of the 500, but the extras for the 870.

As for 12 vs. 20, that debate has been raging longer than the 500 vs. 870 debate. My two cents on the whole thing is to go with the 12 gauge. If you use Winchester featherlites, or other light loads, the 12 gauge actually has less recoil than the 20 gauge. And it is a bit more versatile than the 20 gauge is.The 20 gauge has no real advantages today. Not with all of the light and tactical loads out there that let a 12 gauge do the same thing.

Q: mossberg 500?
what are the differences between the many different types of mossberg 500’s? I like how the 500’s feel and look but when i went to the store to get one there were different kinds and the people didn’t know the difference. they didnt even know anything about the shotgun. my question is if i were to buy a mossberg 500 from big 5 or some hunting store does it matter what kind of 500 it is if i want to change the rear handle to pistol grip and also to change the forend grip? are all mossberg 500’s handles interchangable to pistol grip and/or the one with a folding stock? please help? thanks in advance

A: Yes all Mossberg 500’s are interchangeable. If you are looking to change your gun often, try the Mossberg 500 combo package. It comes with a long barrel, short barrel, standard butt stock, and pistol grip. You can also buy other add ons. Have fun, Mossberg is a good weapon.

Q: Did anyone who bought a Mossberg 500 pump-action 20 gauge shotgun get it with 2 barrels and a scope?
Last year my father bought me my first gun (I was 16 then, first time hunting). He bought me a Mossberg 500 pump-action 20 guage shotgun from our local Dick’s sporting goods store for around $300. when I opened it up it came with the regular barrel and a bird barrel. Also it had a scope on top that came with it. I shot my first buck with that gun and i am planning on keeping it for a long time but my uncle recently bought the same gun and his only came with 1 barrel and no scope. So I was wondering did anyone get the same one as me? It is just a little stock scope that has a see through yellow lens cover with it. Anyone who has this plz tell me.

A: It’s the Slugster combo, the short barrel with the scope should be a rifled barrel for slug use. Fairly common, but your dad got a great price on it!

Q: whichy shotgun should i purchase for deer hunting?
i am getting a shotgun for deer hunting mostly and have a few question on the Mossberg 500-12 gauge shotgun
1- Does the 500 not have a removable choke like the 590?
*I just heard that the 590 does NOT have a removable choke witch is nice if it does have a removable choke for different types of hunting.. does the 500 have the same qualitity*
2- Should i get the Pistol grip or the full end one like a rifle(for your shoulder*
*I just am not sure if i should get the pistol grip one, or the one with the full end..like a rifle to rest in ur shoulder,here is some pics of each kind
Pics: 1. Shoulder Grip Shotgun- http://www.eastcoastfirearms.com/images/content/mossbergcruiserL.jpg 2. Rifle End Grip Shotgun- http://www.self-defender.net/images2/shotguns/mossberg500.jpg
I am using this shotgun for hunting deer,some birds(turkey), squrrel and rabbit
Is the 500 the better choice or should i get a better gun
Limit-275 – 300$
List Gun Here:

Should I go used(pawn)or new gun

A: The Mossberg 500 is a good gun…I actually looked at that and was ready to buy it until I inherited another gun from my father (saved me a few hundred bucks).

I’m not sure about the choke, but I think you can swap em out on the 500.

Also, for hunting, definitely go with the full stock…NOT the pistol grip. The pistol grip is only good for combat/home defense. You will have much better aim with the full stock.

I have heard very few complaints about the 500, and I think it is a beautiful and reliable gun, especially for the money.

Another gun to consider would be the Remington 870. It will be a bit more expensive, but it is probably the most reliable pump gun in the world. It has definitely been proven over time…it is a great gun.

Good luck!

Q: Shotgun Mossberg 590?
How much should a Mossberg 590 cost… as long as I don’t mind the lack of a bayonet, would it be less expensive just to get an old hunting shotgun and change the stock, add a magazine extension and paint it?

This would primarily be a home defense shotgun.

What is reasonable to pay for a Mossberg 590 and a Mossberg 500…. both used and new prices for both if possible please.

One more qucik question about shotgun shells… could you reload a shell with pretty much random stuff if you lacked any shot? Similar to how they load cannons in movies with silverware and stuff when they run out of cannon balls. Can that be done with a shotgun?

Any relavent informaiton would be appreciated, thanks.

A: Mossbergs are a decent shotgun. I own 2. Prices vary from state to state, and also by time of year, this time of year prices start back up and the closer it gets to bird seasons, the higher the price. During the winter I see new mossbergs (usually the 500) on sale at Big 5 sporting goods for $175 to $199. Right now, 590’s are going for close to $325 at the same store. I also haunt a lot of pawn shops and always find used mossbergs in the $150 range, and on occasion at yard sales I pick one up for under $100 with badly worn finish (which is easy to fix unless it is pitted badly) As for loading with scrap etc, yes and no. In days gone by, when reloading they would use nails, glass, rocks, tacks etc. Basically whatever they could find. The problem is, the were so in accurate that they were useless past 30 yards and depending on what they used, penetration was almost nill. From point blank to across a room they were deadly, but even across a room the “spread” was erratic and bystanders often paid the price. Hope this helped.
Shoot safe

Q: Can a cylinder bore short barrel shotgun be used for squirrel hunting?
I have a self defense Mossberg 500, cylinder bore, 18.5″ barrel. I’d hate to buy a new shotgun just for my first season hunting, and a new barrel costs as much as a new .22, which I could just as easily use for squirrel hunting. With the right load, could I use this shotgun for squirrel hunting, or am I better off finding a longer barrel shotgun with interchangeable chokes?

A: I would suggest that you obtain another shotgun or at least buy a new barrel. As a Dealer and a Gunsmith I can tell you that your Mossberg Cylinder bore shotgun was designed primarily for Rifled Slugs and #00 Buckshot. It wouldn’t work as an effective squirrel gun unless you were very ,very close.
The Mossberg 500 is a real versatile gun and you could easily and inexpensively buy an additional barrel that would fit it for squirrel hunting. Mossberg barrels run about ($60 at Wal- Mart) and I doubt if you could get a decent .22 for that cheap price. If you bought a modified barrel you could use it for hunting other animals, Rabbits,Pheasants,Quail and Squirrels.
If you don’t want to spend the additional money, I would tell you to follow your own idea and try and find another shotgun with a modified barrel or with an adjustable choke to borrow or buy for your use. Either way you would be more successful using another barrel or gun altogether. Good Luck!

Q: Good Mossberg 500 accessories?!?!?
Hello, I have a mossberg 500 shotgun with a slug barrel. I’m going to use if for deer hunting. What are some useful or nice accessories should I purchase for this gun?

Also how does a sling fit on this gun? Were does it hook up and what kind of sling should I get? What other accessories are available?

Thanks Please Help!!!

A: Couple of questions have to be answered first. Is it a rifled slug barrel or a smoothbore slug barrel? Does it have rifle sights or a bead? Is it tapped for a scope or have a cantilever mount?

If it’s a smoothbore barrel, buy yourself some “rifled slugs” and shoot at least a hundred in practice. If it’s a rifled barrel, do the same with some sabot slugs. If it’s got rifle sights, learn to use them and make sure they’re adjusted correctly. If it’s a bead, shoot another fifty slugs to be sure you know where it’ll hit. If it’s tapped for a scope mount on top of the receiver, and you have a bead, consider a low power 1.5-2X scope….if it has rifle sights, a scope can still help but practice helps more.

A sling mounts in the rear sling swivel stud screwed into the buttstock. If yours has none, none was ever installed. Do so now. A set, front and back studs, is like $10. The front stud will screw into either the bottom of the barrel ring just under the barrel takedown screw or into the front of the takedown screw itself. If you have neither hole, go to Brownell’s and buy a takedown screw with one. It’s not expensive.

“Slings get in the way on pump shotguns.”

Not in my use of them, they don’t….and you’ll have to carry the gun into the woods somehow. Tying up your hands ALL the time by hand carrying it isn’t too smart.

Q: Self sefense shotguns. Mossberg 500-JIC?
So. I dont feel very safe with a 9mm. You could wear a leather jacket and be bulletproof.

I need a shotgun, not for target practice or hunting. Just to be kept in the house for some dummy who wants to run in.

SO. Do i want a shotgun without a shoulder stock? 18 inch barrel? I mean come on. Help me out.

Is the mossberg 500 JIC (me fav so far) my best choice for self defence?

A: Get a shotgun with a full stock…. Those pistol grip shotguns are hard to aim and are effective for aiming at room clearing distances only…..

The Mossberg 500 is an excellent choice…. Consider the Mossberg 500 Cruiser model, 12 guage, 18 inch barrel…. This gun is quite effective in confined space’s and good for investigating outside also…. Catalog # 50411…

http://www.mossberg.com/images/Mossberg_Guns/930/NEW/50411.jpg

Keep it loaded with buckshot… 2 3/4 inch 8 or 9 pellet buckshot is ideal…. Do Not use 3 inch cartridges.. The recoil is a bit objectionable and may slow down a second or 3rd shot if required…. I keep mine loaded with Wolf 9 Pellet Buckshot… The stuff at the bottom of this page….

http://www.jgsales.com/index.php/ammo-for-shotguns/12-gauge/cPath/52_458

Not for target practice?…. I really do suggest you take your shotgun out now and then to target practice with it… That way you will be comfortable with it and use it in a smooth operator fashion instead of fumbling with it in an emergency because your not super familar with the gun……

Look here the all the shotgun tests…. Practice some of these… This stuff is very interesting as well as educational……

http://www.theboxotruth.com/

http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/theboxotruth.htm

http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/educational.htm

http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/buickot5.htm

best turkey hunting shotgun

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Q: What is the best shotgun for turkey hunting?
whats the best turkey gun at $400 or less preferably but Im open to all price ranges so please feel free. I would definently like a 12ga or perhaps even a 10ga. single shot,pump and semi-auto acceptable.

A: Mossberg Field Model 500 in 12 gauge pump shotgun.* reasonably priced, light weight, rugged, dependable, smooth working action. Does what all the others do but for a lot less $$$$.*

Q: whats the best turkey hunting shotgun to buy? the most for your money..?
Hey everyone, im in the market for a new shotgun. whats the best turkey hunting shotgun for decent price. i was looking at a mossberg in walmart the other day. that looked nice. i want 12 guage and camo

A: Remington 870 will be a fine choice. It is known for it’s durability and dependability, as well as it’s low price. It also comes in a turkey camo. You can get one with a 3″ chamber or a 3 1/2″ chamber, however I have never found it necessary to use anything bigger than a 3″ magnum.

http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/shotguns/model_870/model_870_express_turkey_camo_specs.asp

Q: I was just wondering whats the best shotgun for turkey hunting?
I am going on this springs turkey hunt in nothern michigan (first time turkey hunting) any sugesstions would be greatly appreciated.

A: A 12ga. shotgun with a tight choke is the best thing for turkey hunting. You should have at least a full choke. There are many specialty chokes for turkey hunting. You’ll need to shoot several different loads to see which one patterns best in you gun. Aim for the head since the feathers can slow or stop the pellets and a turkey shot in the body can run or fly off, possibly dying where you can’t find it. Even one pellet in the brain will drop him where he stands. They often flop around after being shot so be careful when you grab the bird since a tom can have sharp spurs on the back of his legs. All the major manufacturers make turkey loads which are usually copper plated and buffered which helps keep pellet deformation to a minimum. My gun, a Mossberg 500 with a 20″bbl and a ported choke (.675) shoots the best patterns with a Federal Premium Turkey load,( 2oz. of 7 1/2 shot, about 700 pellets). It puts about 110 to 115 pellets on a turkey target at 30 yards. Any shot size from 4 to 7 1/2 will work. Good luck and remember, a turkeys vision is his best defense so sit very still and have everything camoed you should do great.

Q: What is the best shotgun for turkey hunting under $400?
I am looking into a mossberg.
Can i have one that can take heavy loads

A: The mossburg 535 is a nice gun for the money ( about $325). Comes with a turkey ( 22inch) and a waterfowl ( 28 inch) barrels fiber optic sights, and mine even came with a tru-glo red dot. Shoots up to 3 1/2 inchers, although i found out that the 3 inch loads, which are not much lighter at all ( only 1/8 ounce shot) shoot much tighter patterns. I use it for turkey and coyotes at night. For the money, I don’t think you can find a better pump.

Q: what is the best shotgun for turkey and deer hunting?
I have been advised to use a remington 1187. I would just use the modified stock choke for turkey and buy a slug barrel for deer. Is that the best choice? I dont want anything crazy, just a good, reliable and versitile gun.

A: To me, you’re really asking four questions: 1) Remington vs. other brands/makers, 2) semi-auto vs. pump, 3) gas vs. inertia in semi-autos, 4) purpose-built vs. generalist.

1) Remington is a fine brand. If you’re looking a Wal-Mart or the gun store in a smaller community that only has parts for one shotgun, Remington will be it. You can always find a Remington shotgun in your price range and everyone will be familiar with the model nomenclature. Mossberg competes with it in the value (good quality, good price) category, but Remington’s can go up alot in price point too.

2) The 1187 is a semi-auto that has an action that’s been around for quite a while in gun terms. It cycles lighter rounds reliably (Guns, 9/2005), something that can be somewhat of a problem for semi-autos. By definition this action will be more difficult to keep clean, need more care and be more complex to completely disassemble than a pump. (I point this out since you seem to be rather new to shotguns–which is great.) I like pumps most for defensive shooting. There’s not only less to fail, nothing replaces the racking of a pump shotgun as a “Leave now!” invitation. The gas system in the Remington (please don’t call it a “Remmy”–ever) reduces recoil well. I think that can be an important part of your decision. That said, my thin daughters have handled my pump 12 gauges without any flinching since their teens.

3) You can have your semi-auto and still have a lower maintenance gun. There are non-gas, inertial systems such as the one make famous in the Benellis (http://www.chuckhawks.com/benelli_inertia_action.htm). I’m not knocking Remington when I say that I like the Benelli system as well. I have a Browning Gold that is like the Remington gas system and it’s my favorite all-around shotgun. I also have a Super Black Eagle (SBE II). It doesn’t seem to me that it absorbs as much as the direct gas system guns, but it’s easier to clear (gas tube!) and seems willing to run forever without signs of sticking due to fouling. And it costs more… much more. Then there’s the Beretta gas system… It’s supposed to be self-cleaning. You know there’s no free lunch, though. (If you only read one link I’ve given, read this on gas systems: http://www.chuckhawks.com/shotgun_gas_actions.htm. I love Chuck Hawks’ site.) If you hear about the dove hunts in Argentina then you will hear about Berettas and Benellis. I have a Benelli Nova (pump) in camo that goes for around $400 on sales at big gun stores when hunting season starts. I think its a good comparison model for a pump vs. the 1187.

4) There are several sub-models of the 1187. You can get it in a longer barrel for waterfowl. It comes in a mid-length sportsman’s model (good all-around choice) and one styled to be a tactical shotgun. You won’t need the longer smooth barrel for turkey–just a tight choke. (You can buy the gun this way or get an aftermarket turkey choke tube to install.) You can buy the turkey specialist (http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/shotguns/model-11-87/model-11-87-sportsman-super-mag-shurshot-turkey.aspx) and still swap out to a slug barrel (one here with links to others: http://www.cabelas.com/p-0005760212138a.shtml). The thumbhole stock on this sub-model is a personal preference (IMHO). You can get a barrel that is cantilever (scope mounting rail attached to the barrel itself; http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/99537-1.html).

What you most need to consider: fit. It’s amazing how one shotgun may “shoulder” (come up to a natural pointing position and seat well) for you than another. You need to go to a gun store and shoulder a few shotguns one right after the other to see what I mean. Here is where you get into gun geometry and hear terms like “comb” and “pitch” (http://www.gunnersden.com/index.htm.shotgun-stock-fitting.html). When I’ve helped a friend purchase a shotgun, this has almost always (OK, always) settled which one they purchased. If you have to adjust your face to the stock, you may miss a shot. This wastes shells and may lose the game you hunt. Advice is a good place to start, but don’t stop there. Handle some shotguns, listen to advice from someone who can talk to you about how a shotgun fits you. There are many good shotguns (I own six), but not one of them is a gun that won’t fit you.

Q: What is the best 12 gauge shotgun for turkey hunting?
I am looking to buy my first 12 gauge shotgun and i need some sugestions

A: While a pump is not necessary for turkey, it is more versatile. I recommend a Mossberg 500 (or 500 Bantam) for their features:

* Drilled and Tapped – All 12 and 20-gauge models feature a drilled and tapped receiver, factory-ready for scope base and optics installation.
* Quality ques – a combination of dual extractors, twin action bars, positive steel-to-steel lock-up, and anti-jam elevator combine for reliable, smooth operation.
* Ported barrels – select 12 and 20-gauge barrels are factory ported for reduced muzzle jump and felt recoil.
* Fiber optic sights – fully adjustable front and rear fiber optic sights standard on all turkey models – perfect for use in low light conditions.
* Choke tubes – Interchangeable Accu-Choke tube set and wrench and X-Full choke tubes included on select models.
* Turkey features – XX-Full extended choke offered on select turkey models.
* Free gun lock and a 10-year limited warranty
* Made in USA
* Affordable at under $338 MSRP

If money is no object, try a Beretta A391 Xtrema2 Camo KO (MSRP $1,700), a Browning NWTF GOLD Ultimate Turkey (MSRP $1,513), or a Winchester Super X3 NWTF Cantilever Extreme Turkey (MSRP $1,399).

Q: what is the best shotgun shell for turkey hunting?????
im going hunting this weekend and im wondering what is the best shotgun shell for turkey hunting

A: My personal preference is a #6 in a 3″ magnum shell. Check to see if you gun can fire the 3 or 3.5″ shells, if not, a 2 3/4 will do and you might want to move up to a 4 or 5, though.

Some of my friends and spoke highly about the new alloy type shells for turkey. Tungsten and Bismuth, but I have not used them yet. Hope you get a gobble goose!

Q: What is the best economical shotgun(s) for deer/turkey hunting? ?
Best scenario would be one gun for both but would consider separate guns if necessary.

A: Mossberg 500 or Remington 870 with interchangeable barrels, I slug, I smoothbore with the screw in choke system.

Q: what is the best way to go turkey hunting with a .410 shotgun?

A: Just like any other shotgun, let them get in withing 15 yards then aim for the head. even when m deer hunting with a 30-30 i like to take shots within 20 yards. or whatever you feel comfortable with.

Q: What is the best shotgun choke to use for hunting turkeys?

A: extra-full, barring that, regular full

Q: Best hunting shotgun for me.?
I am looking for a shotgun at around $300-$400. I am going to hunt rabbit, squirrel, turkey, and deer. I may eventually go waterfowl or dove, but i have other guns for that. I will buy a slug barrel for deer. My dad asked our local gun store dealers for tips on what to do, and they said any mossberg or remington will do fine, but make sure i get a mossberg barrel(yes there is mossberg barrels for remington guns, and i have been told that those barrels are the best, if anyone has anything to debate over that then say so.) So try to limit it to remington or mossberg.Here are my questions and statements.

Is a 20 or 12 better(i can handle a 10, and i love recoil, so no real need for 20 unless you guys suggest it.)

For the turkey, squirrel, and rabbit should i use a full or modified choke?
Should i get an automatic or a pump?

Is there any specific model you suggest, and if there is give me reasons why.

The gun needs to be able to be put through abuse, and weather.

I am wanting it to be wood, with a blued barrel, but it can be synthetic, but it HAS to have a blued barrel.

I want it to be reliable, and last me at least 30 years if I take care of it.

I want a 3inch for both, but if it is an automatic it has to be a 3inch which can also shoot a 2 3/4inch just as easy as a 3inch, but if it is a pump, it can be a 3 1/2 inch.

I will buy the slug barrel in the future, so the gun itself can be anywhere between my price range.

If there are any more questions please feel free to ask, but answers will have to wait until i get out of school first. Please put your input and any suggestions, give me good explanations and reasons to help me out please because i have been looking for a good 2 months and have not really narrowed it down to a lot of things, and Christmas is coming up soon and i am going to ask for this shotgun for Christmas. Thanks.
Ok lets fix some things up, i will only use th 10 gauge i said for waterfowl and waterfowl only, not everything…i know a 12 is bigger than a 20….and mountain man shutup because i am 14 and i have shot guns since i was 5, so shutup with your stupid comments i see on every questions.
Ok it looks like it will be a remington 870(someone suggest a model) or a mossberg…which one should i choose?

A: Now I don’t know what would be the best hunting-wise since I don’t hunt, I target shoot and plink, but I have always preferred using my own Remington 870 over using my dad’s Mossberg500 and my grandpa’s Winchester..Remington 870s are hard to beat and very dependable, lasting for many years if maintained a little bit to keep them running smooth…..no need to deal with a semi-auto (semi-autos jam from time to time, especially if they aren’t well kept or if they are dry fired a lot, and it doesn’t matter what brand it is or whether it is a pistol, shotgun, or rifle….it happens to all of them), a simple pump action is more dependable….Anyway, a 20 gauge is big enough (little lighter than the 12 gauge, so its going to be easier to carry through the brush and such) and it does just about as good as a 12, however, they do not make a whole lot of barrels/accessories (if any) for the 20 gauge (believe me, I have looked all over for a different barrel for mine, so that I could try out a slug), so your best bet is to go with a 12gauge in Remington if you are really wanting to swap the barrels and customize it some….I really like the look of wood on my 870, but if you are really wanting to trek it through the woods and put it through the “weather”, I might suggest getting a synthetic stock because they are more durable than the wooden ones and they won’t get damaged from your “weather” issues..You are aware that the smaller the gauge number, the bigger the shell/slug that it shoots, right?

Q: what is the best hunting shotgun?
what kind of shotguns can be used and are made for all kinds of hunting, whether it be upland pheasants, spring turkeys, or winter rabbits, as well as having fun with clay pigeons?
and can guns specifically made for sporting clays be used for bird hunting, since clays are made to mimic the flight patterns of birds?

A: There is no “best” hunting shotgun as there are so many guns that are specialized to a particular style of hunting. That said, I have used my Mossberg 500 for all of the above and more. With modern screw in chokes and replacement/specialty barrels there are many pump and autoloading shotguns that are very versatile indeed. Check out a bunch of them and your “best” will be the one that fits you best and feels right.

Q: What would be the best pump shotgun for deer hunting (using slugs) and home defense (using shot)?
I am looking for an affordable 12 gage pump shotgun for multiple uses; home defense and hunting deer and turkey. I want to use slugs for deer hunting but I know that slugs would not be a reasonable home defense ammunition. What should I look to purchase?

A: Take a look here…… Mossberg offers a 500 model 12 gauge pump that come with 2 barrels….. The long one is for hunting — When you get home put the short one on for home defense……

http://www.mossberg.com/images/Mossberg_Guns/930/NEW/54169.jpg

Mossberg makes excellent shotguns….. Don’t let the inexpensive price fool you. These are really nice shotguns……

Ammunition for home defense?…. Buckshot of course…. 8 or 9 pellet 2 3/4 inch is perfect…. Here is whats in my Mossberg shotgun……

http://www.wolfammo.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=18&Itemid=35

Q: What is the best shotgun for deer hunting?
I am looking for a really good shotgun for hunting deer (shooting slugs). I know I want a brand new one and a new model as well. I will spend up to about $1000 but prefer to spend about $700-800. I also want something that I can also use for turkey hunting (something that comes with different barrels or chokes). I was looking online (winchester, mossberg & Remiington) but there are so many different models on the websites I dont know which is the right one? Any help would be appreciated. Please include specific model #’s or links so I can find it.
for everyone that says mossberg 500 how about this one – do you think it is better than the 500??

http://www.mossberg.com/products/default.asp?id=11

A: I would get a Rem 870 with a rifled barrel and a separate smooth bore barrel that has removable choke tubes. You can get a turkey choke tube for it and be all set.

Q: whats the best type of shotgun for overall hunting?
i am looking to get a shotgun but i mainly hunt turkey and deer but ocasionally go for rabit, duck, goose and coyotes what would you recomend i am looking at a reminton 870 is this a good choice?

A: The Remington 870 is a fine choice…. I happen to prefer the Mossbergs but will concede the 870 is a very nice shotgun for hunting…

Drop by your local gun dealer and look over, shoulder and see what shotgun seems the “most point-able” for you….

For rabbit and smaller critters I use a Remington 870 Express….

For turkey, and ducks I use a Mossberg 835….

and coyotes its a toss-up — either and 870 express or a Mossberg 500 field shotgun….

If this is your first shotgun then surely consider the Remington 870… As you hunt more you may feel certain shotguns may have advantages over others and may purchase more…. But the 870 would be a decent first shotgun…..

http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/shotguns/model_870/model_870_express.asp

Another excellent choice would be the Remington 870 combination — 2 barrels are included – 1 for deer and the other for everything else….

http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/shotguns/model_870/model_870_express_combos.asp

http://www.shotgunworld.com/

turkey hunting shotguns

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Q: What is a good shotgun for turkey hunting?
I’m new to the turkey hunting scene and having only upland shotguns, what is a good type of shotgun for tukeys? I know everyone will say something different, but I have no idea really. What should I look for, and what should I avoid?

A: I agree with sturno and bigd. The Remington 870 is one of the most versatile shotguns in the world. it does everything the fancy European shotguns can do, and it costs a lot less. I use my 12 guage Remington expressmag for everything from hunting turkeys to geese, ducks, quail, chuckars and pheasants. The most important thing for turkey hunting is to select a very tight choke. when its time to hunt turkeys i simply unscrew my modified choke and screw in my turkey choke. Load it up with some 3 inch heavyshot shotgun shells and you have yourself a lethal turkey killing machine! Good luck!

*another thing about turkey hunting: its really important that you learn to call properly. most of the time when you are turkey hunting you will want to call them to you. Box calls are great for beginers, but a mouth diaphram can be really effective once you get the hang of it. Buy yourself an instructional vidio that goes over the diffent calls that turkeys make. practice at home before turkey season starts and you will have a huge advantage.

Q: Looking to buy a shotgun for Turkey Hunting?
I’m looking to buy a Semi-auto shotgun for Turkey hunting . I recently started hunting again and I’ve falling in love with turkey hunting. I’m looking for something pretty cheap, but reliable. Any ideas on what type of calls I should get and any good web sites to buy from?

A: I would also have to say to go with a stoger 2000 in the camo. The gun has been voted as the best buy for semi auto shotguns. Made by benelli who is owned by Beretta. Both fine gun companies. As for the turkey call I would go on Cabellas website.

Q: I was just wondering whats the best shotgun for turkey hunting?
I am going on this springs turkey hunt in nothern michigan (first time turkey hunting) any sugesstions would be greatly appreciated.

http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/shotguns/model_870/model_870_express_turkey_camo_specs.asp

A: Mossberg Field Model 500 in 12 gauge pump shotgun.* reasonably priced, light weight, rugged, dependable, smooth working action. Does what all the others do but for a lot less $$$$.*

Q: What is the best 12 gauge shotgun for turkey hunting?
I am looking to buy my first 12 gauge shotgun and i need some sugestions

A: While a pump is not necessary for turkey, it is more versatile. I recommend a Mossberg 500 (or 500 Bantam) for their features:

If money is no object, try a Beretta A391 Xtrema2 Camo KO (MSRP $1,700), a Browning NWTF GOLD Ultimate Turkey (MSRP $1,513), or a Winchester Super X3 NWTF Cantilever Extreme Turkey (MSRP $1,399).

Q: What choke should you use in your shotgun for turkey hunting?

A: Full, extra full, or Turkey (most constriction for dense patterns).

http://www.choketube.com/remington.html

Q: What is the best shotgun for turkey hunting under $400?
I am looking into a mossberg.
Can i have one that can take heavy loads

Q: what season is turkey hunting season in Oregon?
Title says it all. And if I could get specific locations of good hunting ( shotgun preferably) that would be great!

A: Fall turkey season runs Oct.
15-Dec. 31 in most of western
Oregon and you can take either
a hen or a tom. And don’t
forget the statewide spring
turkey hunting season, April 15-
May 31.

http://www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/hunting/upland_bird/species/docs/ThanksgivingTurkeyFlyer.pdf

The spring hunt is generally considered the premium time for turkey hunting. The essence of the hunt is to attract a big tom within shotgun range through concealment and skillful calling. Oregon’s best turkey habitat is in southwestern Oregon, but populations are increasing on the east side, particularly in the northeast part of the state.

http://www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/hunting/upland_bird/species/index.asp

Q: Do I really need to have a camouflage shotgun for turkey hunting?

A: I personally feel the camouflage shotguns look pretty silly. But, I guess I am a bit of a traditionalist.

Many years ago, when I was young and dumb, I used to go turkey hunting in full camouflage. I dunno, maybe I just wanted to look like “Rambo” or something. Nowadays, when I go turkey hunting, I wear traditional upland game hunting outfits (tan and orange barn coat) and it includes plenty of flourecent orange.

The thing with turkeys is that they DO have keen eyesight. But, what spooks them is movement. I’ve had turkeys walk up to within 10 feet of me (out of season) and look me in the eye. They could tell that something was out of place, but did not know that I was a human sitting at the base of a tree. They could obviously see my flourecent orange clothing, but again, as long as I stayed still, they didn’t run.

On the other hand, I have spotted turkeys in a field some 200 yards away when I was sitting in my truck. The moment I opened the door to get out, they flew away.

In summary. Don’t worry about camouflage guns or even camouflage clothing. If you want to hunt turkeys, the key is to stay very still, or try to hunt from behind a blind where they can not detect your movments.

Q: Turkey Hunting?
I live in Mississippi and I’ve never been turkey hunting. I go deer hunting all the time though. Can you give me the basics? I know you can buy blinds and stuff or hide in grass (maybe?) im not sure. but can’t you do it in a stand too? I have a 12ga. shotgun and a .243. i know you’re supposed to use a shotgun but isn’t it legal to use a rifle too? your preference? also where should you go. near water, fields, certain plants? any baits or calls you recommend? thanks for the help

A: first find a call you like then practice, practice, practice. turkeys are very smart and can see even better. i hunt those MS. long beards too just take your time.

Q: turkey hunting?
well i am going turkey hunting soon for the 1st time….what calls do i need? what are the best brands? i know dekoys[ or how ever you spell it] help a lot…so how many of each ’sex’? [ male and female]
how many of them is to many?
i have a 20 gage shotgun for it…i know its not the best but it well work.

any tips or hints well be thanked

ohhh i live in ga if that helps

A: oh man are you in for some fun. who is taking you out? take a hen decoy if on public land . safer that way. use a box call or a slate call easiest to master and sound good. get 3″ winchester supreme ammo in number 5 shot. put your full choke in unless you have a gun that offers an extra full or turkey choke. 2 hens and a Jake decoy are good when there are a lot of dominant gobblers you wont know til you try. if you see turkeys henned up put out 2 hens and a jake. anything more is scary to turkeys they wont approach big groups. set that jake deek out there about 25 yards facing towards you with his back to where you think the turkeys will come from. that way 2 longbeards will come to investigate and want to whoop ass out of your jake for tending hens. you face him towards you so when the toms face him down their back is too you allowing you to move your gun barrel up
welcome to the circus pal!

Q: 1980′S FRANCHI 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN?? TURKEY HUNTING?? BB PATTERN?
I HAVE A 1980′S FRANCHI 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN. I WILL BE USING IT FOR TURKEY AND GOOSE HUNTING. I WAS WONDERING IF I NEED TO ADD A CHOKE TO IT TO MAKE A BETTER PATTERN OR IS THERE ONE ALREADY INSIDE THE BARELL THAT I CANT SEE AND IS THAT GOOD ENOUGH. IF SO WHAT KIND OF BB PATTERN WOULD THERE BE WITH A HIGH DENSITY 4 SHOT SHELL (PHEASANT LOAD). ALSO IF I WOULD NEED A CHOKE WHAT KIND WOULD BE GOOD FOR THE TUKEY AND GOOSE TYPES OF HUNTING AND WOULD BE ABLE TO FIT THIS GUN. THANKS SO MUCH!!

A: If you can’t see the choke sticking out of the gun, then you are going to have to look if you have a screw in choke at the muzzle. MAKE SURE THE GUN IS UNLOADED. Peak down the muzzle. If you see a castle like nut tube inside the barrel then you have a screw in choke otherwise you have a fixed choke. The choke type might be indicated on the barrel. For turkey you need a full or extra full or “turkey choke” for those birds.

A: To me, you’re really asking four questions: 1) Remington vs. other brands/makers, 2) semi-auto vs. pump, 3) gas vs. inertia in semi-autos, 4) purpose-built vs. generalist.

Q: I am looking to mount a scope on my Mossberg 500 20ga. shotgun for deer/turkey hunting. Any suggestions?
I am looking for something reliable and ecconomical.

A: Walmart and www.natchezss,com economical an reliable.check the online.

hog hunting shotgun

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Q: Is 00 buck shot in a 12 gauge shotgun sufficient for hog hunting, or do I need to use slugs?
If I have to use slugs, do I have to have a rifled barrel for the shotgun, and if not how will this affect the slugs accuracy?

A: use the slugs. The maximum effective range on the buckshot on a hog is literally point blank. Those slugs will knock him A$$ over elbows out to 100 yards if you practice. As for rifled/unrifled: for best accuracy, use a rifled slug barrel, but then using buckshot or lead shot in it dosn’t not work out very well. On the other hand, I prefer to use an unrifled 20″ barrel with modified choke and slugs in a sabot (jacket) these slugs/sabots are rifled and do impart enough twist to the projectile to make it acceptably accurate out to 100 yards. I’ve used them on some darn big hogs, bears, deer and even elk. Others have used them on buffalo, grizzly bears etc, and even used in Africa. Plus, without changing barrels, you can switch back to buckshot, or bird shot at any time.
shoot safe

Q: Is a 270 a good cal for deer and hog hunting?
I am going to purchase a new rifle for deer and hog hunting. I’m not rich and in the Navy. I have bought a few shotguns before but never a bigger caliber rifle any suggestions?

A: The .270 Winchester is a stellar deer gun. It will work on hogs also. Remember neck/head shot only for hogs in excess of 400 lbs. and use the 150 grain bullet if you are specifically hunting hog; the heavier bullet will give you a penetration advantage. Either 130 or 150 will work well on deer.

If you wanted the .308 Winchester (7.62×51 NATO) or even the old .30-06 you wouldn’t go wrong. Since you asked specifically about the .270, then yes, it is a good choice. I have one myself.

Q: Few Questions about Hog Hunting.?
I plan to go Hog Hunting this Thanksgiving and would like to know some information about such.

1. What’s the most effective firearm against Hogs? Shotguns are Rifles?
2. If shotguns, would a 12-gauge buckshot work?
2a. If rifles, would a .223 be fine?
3. What’s the most effective way to hunt Hog?(Tree-stand, etc)
4. Is there a bag-limit on hogs if they are considered a nuisance?(Texas and Louis.)
5. Are hogs dangerous even if dealt with properly and maturely?

Thanks in Advance.

A: 1. Depends how you are going to hunt, when I am in the scrub I use my lever action 44remington magnum, but when I am chasing them In an open paddock I use my 12 gauge.
2. Yes defiantly, either 00 or 000. I use Winchester buckshot 00
3. Not at all, get a 12gauge or 44mag lever action.Do not use a 223 as you would need a very good shot, the 44mag or 12 buckshot will give you piece of mind when hunting Also if a hog runs at you, you want something that will drop it on the spot even if it is running at you.
4. Don’t know, I hunt hogs in Australia and here you can shoot how many you want, whenever you want
5. Yes, they can kill you easily with their tusks-razor sharp, don’t wait and look at one, shoot as soon and you see one. If one starts running a you shoot at it straight away, if you are near a car or bike go into it and drive away. Their tusks can rip you to pieces.
Good luck mate. I hunt with a Marlin 44mag and a Single barrel 12gauge.

Q: Hog hunting in Florida?
From my understanding, the Florida FWC allows year round hunting of wild hogs… there are no specific season dates. Does anyone know of a public land area, preferably near Tampa, where I can go and do some hog hunting with a rifle or shotgun year round? Maybe it’s just me, but on the FWC website, I can only find info on WMA areas, and they all seem to have specific allowable hunting dates.

Thanks a bunch.

A: contact your local news paper who ever writes the outdoors colum, should be able to get that information for you.

or, you can call the florida wildlife commission office in Lakeland,at 1 – 888 – 404-3922 & ask them to have a wildlife officer call you & you can see, if that officer can tell you about PUBLIC land in your area

Q: What’s the best shotgun ammo to hunt feral hogs with?
I have a 12 gage and a 20 gage.

A: Slug when your in the stand.
Walking out, 00 Buckshot. Keep the buckshot loaded incase you get charged…

Q: Is A 20 Gauge Shotgun loaded with #2 Buckshot Enough for Wild Pig?
I’m going out for a California hog hunting trip in a few weeks and I have a friend who wants to come with me. Unfortunately I only have one big bore rifle. But, I do have a 20 gauge shotgun and I just bought some Federal Vital-Shok #2 Buck.

I think it will be enough, am I correct? If it is enough, within what range can one reasonably expect to take down a piggy? 50 yards?

I also have some Winchester Rifled Slugs, which I’m sure would work like a charm, but my shotgun does not have proper sights for slugs yet.

I have no experience hunting big game with a shotgun, so clue me in, so I can clue him in.

A: It will take a pig down at closer range, not 50 yards. That would not be a humane shot to take (50 yds with #2). I would use slugs. If not slugs then 0 Buck, 00 Buck, or 000 Buck with a full or modified choke. Your true range would be 40-45 yards max. Yes, you could kill something further than that but you pattern will be spreading out quite a bit the further you go out of this range. This is just general info, and you should pattern the shotgun with the loads to verify…who knows you may find that you can get more out of it.

Q: where can i find places to hog hunt?
i am looking for a place to hog hunt in central texas alot of places i found you are restricted to shotgun or bow but i would like to be able to use a rifle does anyone know where i can find a place and also i dont want to pay an arm and a leg just to be able to hunt them on someone land

A: Hey Mountain Man, I have found this to be true, But I have seen more around 10 pm. They must be nocturnal where i am from. LOL!

Q: can you hunt wild hogs with a 12 gauge shotgun?

A: Absolutely…….

If you have a smooth bore shotgun then use these…..

http://www.remington.com/products/ammunition/shotshell/slugs/slugger_rifled.asp

If you have a rifled shotgun barrel then use these……

http://www.remington.com/products/ammunition/shotshell/slugs/copper_solid_sabot.asp

Look here for a little more clarity…..

Q: I’m buying a.357mag for home defense would this be good for hunting deer&hogs too.?
I have hunted with rifles&shotguns all of my life and I am going to try out hunting with handguns.But i am not very ejucated with handguns(scince im mostly a deer and bird hunter)so can you please tell me if i can buy one that is good for hunting and home defense.(preferably a.357 or larger)

A: Bound’s hubby here:

There’s alot of advice here. I will add my two cents. I think your .357 will be adequate provided you have the right ammunition. The shortest barrel I would go with would be a 6 inch barrel (my preferred home defense gun is a 6 inch K38 with Hydra-shocks… it’s not too long because no intruder is going to get close enough to grab it!). A .357 has it’s limitations… I would keep my maximum distance to the distance at which I can keep 6 shots on a 6 inch paper pie plate.

Your ammuntion: if you limiit yourself to factory soft points and jacketed hollow points… get a .44 Magnum. Your hunting round should be of a semi-wadcutter design. The flat part of the semi-wadcutter is called a metplat… the larger the metplat, the more shock you induce which is good for dropping the animal. You want the shoulders to be as sharp as possible. Your .357 with this type of bullet should be more than adequate for deer to 40 or 50 yards, and perhaps, smaller black bear.

While I own a couple of .357s, I bought a Smith .41 Magnum for hunting. The .41 has greater muzzle energy than the .357, with less recoil than the .44. When you compare a .41 and a .44 the difference in wound cavity size is 0.019 inches in diameter. In many respects, from this angle, the .41 is a better hunting round than the .44. Therefore, I would suggest you give the .41 serious consideration as a hunting round. I have also assembled a handload I call a “.41 Special” that I found in the RCBS cast bullet handloading booklet that shoots like a .38 Special. That big revolver with a nice big hole in it, can be real intimidating if you’re looking at it from the wrong end.

If you plan on handgun hunting give serious consideration to casting your own bullets and handloading your hunting ammunition.

I would suggest you look at either an L-framed S&W .357 or an N-framed S&W .357 or .41. The new Smith L and N frames are factory drilled and tapped for scope mounts. Because you stated home defense, in addition to hunting I have not recommended Ruger’s single action Blackhawks… only because (by design) they can not be reloaded quickly like a swing out cylinder revolver.

Good luck.

Q: Which shotgun to get?
Hi im just looking for some help in deciding which shotgun to get. Its between either a Stoeger Coach Gun Supreme with the chokes or a Stoeger 2000 if i don’t get the coach gun im looking for a good reasonably cheap Semi-Auto. Im looking to use which ever i get for just about everything from clays to hog turkey and deer hunting and any opinions on which would serve me better would be helpful.

A: The Coachgun Spreme is a nice shotgun but its not well suited for hunting…. The barrels are too short….. If AStoeger is what you want then either consider the Uplander double barrel….

http://www.stoegerindustries.com/firearms/stoeger_uplander.php

Or the Stoeger Model 2000…….. (best choice)

http://www.stoegerindustries.com/firearms/stoeger_model_2000.php

Q: best handgun for hunting?
i would like to carry a revolver or pistol for hunting? what do you recommend? I’m already carrying a 20ga shotgun but i would like something for snakes or maybe squire. i’m hunting for hogs.

A: If it is only a back-up gun for snakes and applying finishers, a good revolver is hard to beat. The shot shells for most of those will rip up snakes out to maybe about 3 yards. But be sure you check to see where the shot shell’s point of aim is in your gun. It has a very small charge of shot, and if you don’t know where it hits, you could miss or mostly miss a snake at all but point blank range. With a good hollowpoint, you can go for larger critters. With a good wadcutter load, you can pop small game for food without ending up with most of the squirrel as a fine pink mist settling over the forest floor.

Personally for a back up revolver, I like a 3-4 inch barrel. If I am not expecting to use it as a primary weapon on hogs, a .357 would work just fine. But if hogs have the potential to be on the menu, I would go with something a bit bigger. .44 Special, .44 Magnum or .45 colt. More than that, and you are dragging along a heavy cannon that is uncomfortable to shoot. I carried a ruger Vaquero and Blackhawk in .45 colt for years when out and about hunting or hiking. They are hard to beat for reliability, but a tad slow on reloading. I have switched recently to a Charter Arms Bulldog in .44 Special, and don’t plan on going back. It uses the same CCI shot shells as the .44 Mag, has a swing out cylinder, which puts it ahead of the Vaquero, and is comfortable to shoot. With hand loads, I get 800+ fps with a 235 grain lead hollowpoint. That is .45 ACP performance out of a .357 sized revolver. Admittedly, it only has 5 shots, but I am only using it for a back up or trail gun. Not combat. It wouldn’t be my first choice for hunting big hogs, but no regular handgun would. That is what shotguns and rifles are for. Or single-shot pistols in hunting calibers. Your back-up gun is there for just that. Back-up.

(edit)
Dangit. Yeah, I forgot the .41 Mag. That is another one, but as the other poster noted, ammo is a bit scarce and pricey if you don’t reload. And just to make the 10mm cultists happy, S&W offers a 10mm revolver that is also in the same catagory.

Q: Why does the National Rifle Association have so many whackos?
Thinking liberals are trying to take away your guns. You can get a handgun powerful enough to blow away a half ton hog. You get rifles to take out someone a mile away and an array of shotguns for bird hunting. And you can get reliable enough guns to kill of 30 people in very short order. Why, you can get 4 Glock 10 round gun clips for $60 off ebay without a license .

So you’ve canshoot here, shoot there, shoot the heck everywhere. A real paradise and no liberal trying to stop you.

So why the paranoia?
BTW, it has been reported that a 11 year old boy kill a half ton hog with the darn largest handgun I’ve ever seen. The VA Tech shooting was done with legally obtained guns with those Glock clips mentioned.
No one can tell me what is even being proposed to to any gun away that can be used for hunting or protection.
BTW, I have nothing against gun ownership, would own firearms myself if I had a need or purpose for it

A: lol good question!!!!!! makes sense though

Q: Which is a better backup shotgun?
I’ve been looking at the remington 870 Express Synthetic 7round shotgun and the SPR220 Side-By-Side which would be better for home security and backup while deer hunting with wild hogs and coyotes around. I’ve had a few coyotes to charge and a bolt action rifle and scope take to long to get up so I’ve been carrying a single shot 12 gauge shotgun w/ a barrel cutdown to 18 1/2 ” and I feel I need more shots. The double looks cool but the pump holds more rounds and I’m 18 so dont suggest any handguns

A: Since you mentioned home security, then 870 will be a far better choice than any SxS double. The sound of a round chambering in any pump action shotgun is very intimidating. The sound alone will make a very clear statement. You will know what it is immediately even if you have never seen a firearm before.

As for hunting, a pump action is only a little tiny bit slower than a double gun but it will not be slow enough to make a very noticeable difference. Actually, I don’t feel that I’m any slower with a pump action when shooting beside a double gun or a semi-auto. By the time I recovered from recoil, there’s always another round already in the chamber and ready to fire. It doesn’t affect my aiming nor will it slow me down.

I do prefer hunting with a double gun though. With a double gun in hand, I always cradle the gun with action open. This way, I could just close the action, shoulder the gun and fire when needed. An open action eliminated the need to take off the safety and this alone really made a huge difference for me. The safety button always seemed to get a lot smaller when you really need to get that shot off in that split second. Of course you could carry a pump gun with the action open too. The only problem with this is that the round might fell off without you even knowing.

As for so called “back-up” secondary arm, I highly recommend that you have someone else holding that gun for you. Don’t hunt alone when you have a choice. When you must hunt alone, your “primary” weapon could take care of most if not all problems. Hogs and coyotes usually won’t bother you unless you bother them first. The problems coyotes = they scared off my prey or they ran away too fast before I could pull the trigger. lol I’ve never been charged by hogs before. But according to all the stories I was told, I’ve never heard of anyone being able to get a 3rd shot off. Out of the 5 hog charging stories, only 1 was able to fire a 2nd shot and that guy was very handy with a lever gun. That 2nd shot didn’t count anyway because it didn’t hit the target; it flew over the pig. So, don’t hunt alone whenever that game could fight back.

PS: If hogs charge, get behind a tree if possible. If trees aren’t around, toss the gun and grab a blade. Machete is a good choice.

PPS: Out of the five pig charging stories, only that guy who managed to fire the 2nd shot got hurt. Both he and his guide were too confident in his shooting skills and the pork got too close. His guide hacked the pig up with a machete.

Q: what kind and size of shotgun should i get?
I am looking for my first shotgun. It is between a Mossberg 500 a remington 870 and a winchester 1300. I need to stay under $360 probably. I want to be able to shoulder the weapon quickly and quickly shoot and chamber a next round smoothly. Also i am wanting to be able to use this for the rest of my life basically so i want it to be solidly made. I am regulary hunting rabbits and ground hogs with my pellet gun and am doing good but its not a guaranteed kill everytime considering the size of the pellet. I just dont know what size shotgun will be an over kill. I might want to go deer hunting and i dont know what size gun will and will not take down a deer. I know not alot to work with on that small of a buget but any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks
also i am about 16 and 5′9 155 and bench 200 so i aint all scronny if that helps

A: I can’t speak for the winchester but ive shot skeet with my friends Mossberg and it was like shooting and old car jack ,clunky and not smooth at all , I’ve had a Remington 870 since i was 14 im 33 now and it’s still my #1 choice, brand new it has a smooth action and just gets better with age . As for hunting deer 12 gauge is best and on a buget i have used a xtrafull turkey choke with buckshot for years they screw in the end of the barrel and are fairly priced, and i havent had a deer run after shooting it since . good luck

Q: What States do people hunt wild hogs, and are they hunted for food, is the meat good, or just for killing and?
not for meat. How big do the wild hogs get (at range, on the average) and is it dangerous to the hunter? What do you hunt them with, bows? rifles (what calibers?), shotguns (slugs or ??).

A: The top boar hunting states are California, Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Mississippi. Texas is the “Wild Hog Capital of the World”. Other hot, southern states have a lot of boar hunting. Boar hunting is becoming the next deer hunting. Wild pig populations are exploding. They are currently in 31 states and it won’t be long until they are everywhere. It gives us a good opportunity to bring home some bacon since these animals are a huge nuisance.

For rifles, .243 and larger is ok, but I’d stick to .308 and up. I use a .30-06 with 165 and 180 grain, soft point bullets. They have a tough hide and shoulder bone that need to be penetrated to get to their vital area. Their vital area is a little smaller and lower and tighter to the shoulder than a deer. Make sure you can hit within a 6″ circle at 100 yards consistently with your hunting ammo. 20 and 12 gauge slugs are fine and .357 magnum and up is fine for handguns. Here is a link of which calibers are acceptable: http://www.jesseshunting.com/site/hog.html

They can be dangerous but for the most part won’t charge or attack you under normal circumstances. If you wound one, corner one, or encounter one with young, then watch out.

They have poor vision which makes stalking a good way to hunt. Keep on higher land and look down into valleys and such. They sometimes like to get into the thickest and nastiest stuff so watch out. Using dogs like ridgebacks, Catahoulas, bull dogs, deer hounds, and so on is common. Make sure you get a good protective vest for them. Boar have great hearing like a deer so keep quiet. No camo is really needed. Just wear light earthy tones.

The latest issue of Field & Stream (April ‘07) has an article about how to get started in hog hunting. It might be worth the $4 to check out.

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Q: I want to buy a shotgun for dove hunting/home defense. Which one should I buy?
I would like to buy one shotgun for dove hunting/defending my home. When not being used to hunt dove this shotgun is ready for home defense purposes… Which make and model of shotgun would work well in both situations??? Which 2 different types of shells should I use in each situation??? Thanks so much… Tim

A: Either the Remington 870 or the Mossberg 500 pump shotgun will do what your asking. I like many prefer a defensive shotgun to have a short barrel 18-20″. While most bird hunters want a longer barrel 24-28″. You can find combo sets that have a short barrel and long with one receiver and stock.

Mourning Doves are a migratory bird and fall under federal law requiring you to have a plugged magazine limiting total capacity to three. You can remove this plug when using it for defense.

I’d stick to small shot for dove say #7 1/2 or #8. Now defensive loads depend on gauge of the shotgun your getting. For 12ga I recommend OO buckshot. For 20 ga I recommend 3 buckshot, if you can find it.

Q: FINE FOR DOVE HUNTING IN INDIANA WITH NO PLUG IN SHOTGUN?
I WAS HUNTING ON OPENING DAY THIS YEAR IN INDIANA AND RECEIVED A SUMMONS FORM A DNR OFFICER FOR HUNTING DOVE WITH A SHOTGUN CAPABLE OF CARRYING MORE THEN 3 SHELLS. I HAD NO IDEA OF THIS LAW. I DID NOT HAVE A PLUG IN MY NEW REMINGTON 870 EXPRESS. “NEW HUNTER” MY FAULT. CAN SOMEONE GIVE ME A IDEA OF FINE AND PENALTY FOR THIS OFFENSE BEFORE I GO TO COURT.
THANKS

A: Put your plug back in, show up to court, say you are really sorry. Hopefully it wont be more than $100. You are lucky, some states would have confiscated your shotgun on the spot and that would have been that.

Q: whats a good cheap shotgun for dove hunting?
???? help on a budget 200 or cheaper or so

A: The Mossberg 500 12 gauge field model is usually on sale at this time of the year…. This 500 is on sale in my area for $209 at DicksSporting goods….

http://www.mossberg.com/images/Mossberg_Guns/930/NEW/50120.jpg

http://www.mossberg.com/products/default.asp?id=3&section=products

Q: favorite shotgun for dove hunting?
i was just wanting to take a survey of what guns people use for dove hunting mine is a stoegor model 2000 semi auto interia driven system

A: Rem 1100 12 ga.

Q: What is the best shotgun shell load between lead, steel, and brass for hunting dove?

A: not suppose to use lead because it my kill other animals by them eating it but steel and brass would both do the same

Q: what would be the best shotgun for hunting duck and dove?

A: Nobody said it so i will Benelli SuperBlack Eagle. you get 5 choke tubes standard
will cycle the lightest dove loads and the heaviest 3 and 1/2 in duck loads. It is the best all around shotgun ever made in my opinion. I hunt everything with it and i own 7 12 guage and 4 20 ga shotguns but the Black Gun comes out when the hunt is important. Some argue they are too expensive. well buy 3 different guns for 3 different shooting applications or one SBE of and the recoil is very easy

Q: what kind of gun would be good for dove hunting?
I am 17 and have just got into dove hunting, i want to know what type of shotgun would be great for my first?
i am on a budget anything under 300 or 250 would be great

ps preferable a pump
thanks

A: Look around and you will find a Mossberg or Remington 870 Express in your price range. Get one with screw in chokes. Buy lots of shells as the shots fired to doves killed ratio will not be in your favor. But you will have fun.

Good luck.

Q: shotguns, dove hunting, help!?
i am going dove hunting friday (not the first time). i have a 20 gauge benelli nova pump youth size. i am woundering if i can take the magazine plug (the red thing in the mag. chamber) out to put more shells in for dove hunting.
thanks
alex
sorry, i live in texas and will be dove hunting in the central zone starting saturday september 1st ( the opening of the season)

A: Only if you want a $250 fine and a suspension of your hunting license. I live in Texas also. Trust me, two in the mag tube and one in the chamber is all you can legally have. There will be game wardens on opening day and they will check your magazine capacity with a specially designed stick. If it goes in past a certain point you are seriously in trouble. DO NOT REMOVE THE PLUG!!!

Good luck on your first hunt. I’ll be out there too. Hope you get your limit. (Speaking of which…do not try to over limit. Sometimes they watch from cover with binoculars and if they see you take too many…$$$$)

Edit> I don’t like to edit, but you should know this immediately. According to TPWD’s website the season starts Monday. Last year they started the Sunday before, I guess they won’t be doing that this year. See ya Monday.

Q: When and where can I legally is hunt dove in Southern California?
I am going to buy a new shotgun for dove hunting and I was wondering about the season for dove hunting here in SO CAL… Thanks for any info you might have in regards to hunting dove in Southern California… Tim

A: September 1 is opening day and there are many areas to hunt pick up some hunting mags they usually spell out the hot areas depends where in CA you are you can hunt dove from Redding to the mexican border lot of public land is good hunting

Q: DOVE HUNTING IN INDIANA WITH NO PLUG. HELP!?
I WAS HUNTING ON OPENING DAY THIS YEAR IN INDIANA AND RECEIVED A SUMMONS FORM A DNR OFFICER FOR HUNTING DOVE WITH A SHOTGUN CAPABLE OF CARRYING MORE THEN 3 SHELLS. I HAD NO IDEA OF THIS LAW. I DID NOT HAVE A PLUG IN MY NEW REMINGTON 870 EXPRESS. “NEW HUNTER” MY FAULT. CAN SOMEONE GIVE ME A IDEA OF FINE AND PENALTY FOR THIS OFFENSE BEFORE I GO TO COURT.
THANKS

A: Always read all the hunting regulations before going afield. Make sure you are in compliance with all state hunting and fishing laws. You will be fined,no way around it. This will teach you a lesson and hopefully you will not repeat it. Do not let this sour your passion for the outdoors or your desire to hunt, just obey the laws in place. A new regular # 2 pencil as a plug will do in an pinch until you can purchase one. It will limit your shotgun to hold 2 shells in the tube. I have used them many times when a replacement plug was not an option.
Good luck.

Q: Caught Dove hunting with no plug in Indiana. Help please!?
I WAS HUNTING ON OPENING DAY THIS YEAR IN INDIANA AND RECEIVED A SUMMONS FORM A DNR OFFICER FOR HUNTING DOVE WITH A SHOTGUN CAPABLE OF CARRYING MORE THEN 3 SHELLS. I HAD NO IDEA OF THIS LAW. I DID NOT HAVE A PLUG IN MY NEW REMINGTON 870 EXPRESS. “NEW HUNTER” MY FAULT. CAN SOMEONE GIVE ME A IDEA OF FINE AND PENALTY FOR THIS OFFENSE BEFORE I GO TO COURT.
THANKS

A: They are going to give you a fine it will cost you some money not sure how much it will not be outrageous just go down and see the y are not going to put you in jail for shooting with out a plug.

Q: Best shotgun for all hunting?
I need a shotgun for under $400, and i want it to be able to hunt dove, squirrel, turkey, duck, and geese with it (i have a slug gun for deer.) I can not decide between anything i find. It has to be a 12 gauge 3 1/2inch because of the waterfowl.

I have done the research and decided that i want a pump action over an automatic.

I have read some automatics will not cycle 2 3/4inch shells.

Unless someone can say a shotgun that can confirm the a shotgun that is chambered in 3 1/2inch chamber can cycle a 2 3/4inch then i am only wanting a pump.

I also know that there is not (to me) that much of a noticeable difference in cycle times between a pump and an automatic.

I am also going to want one with wetland camo due to the fact that i like waterfowl hunting the most, if not then i will just get a wood and metal version.

So can someone tell me a gun that will fit my few needs.
well i just did some research again and it looks as if i will be buying a browning bps or Remington 870, can someone clarify which would be better for my needs.
i now found that some Beretta’s are nice, if anyone can tell me which on is the nicest or best between these 3(i will hopefully use these for my whole life) then that would be nice.
i now found that some Beretta’s are nice, if anyone can tell me which on is the nicest or best between these 3(i will hopefully use these for my whole life) then that would be nice.
nevermind….forget the guns, just say what you guys think are the best for a lifetime, i will not spend more the $450 though
ok…i am deciding between a remington 870 supermag, and can anyone tell me a really good cheap automatic?

A: One of the few Semi-Auto that will cycle 2 3/4″ that also shoots 3 1/2 is the Beretta A391 Xtrema 2 I know for an absolute fact that it works on all loads in all conditions because I own one. I have owned 2 Berettas an AL390 since 1996 and a A391 since 2005 both work great but they cost a little bit more than $400. The Xtrema cost about $1400-$1800 and you still we need to buy a slug barrel. So with that in mind consider a Stoger for Semi-Auto, I know a guy who swears by his but I can’t say for sure. But if you want proven reliability and a fail proof action get a Remington 870 or a Benneli Nova. I have owned both and how seen them in the field with friends for years Both are great pump action shotguns and fit your price tag.

Q: What is a good shotgun?
i am looking for a shotgun for dove hunting and shooting skeet. I prefer a 20 gouge. Any suggestions?

A: Buy Benelli!

www.Benelliusa.com

Q: How do I put a filler in my shotgun?
I have a 12 gauge shotgun with a 4 round capacity. I was going to go dove hunting but the VA Dept of Natural Resources says if it has a capacity of more than 3 rounds it needs to e plugged with a 1 piece filler.

A: I need to do the same thing to hunt all small game in Pa. this is ease to do.You can buy a plug at a sporting good store or a gun shop or you can make one your self.To make a plug just cut a piece of 1/2″ dowel to 5 1/2″ the length of two shotgun shells.Under your barrel and to top of your forearm is a nut or a screw that holds your barrel on take that off.Under the nut should be a retainer to hold in the spring to your tubular magazine take a screw driver and pop it out. drop the plug (filler) into the middle of the spring and put back the retainer and nut and your done. Good luck hunting.

Q: how old do you have to be to buy ammunition?
ok, im 13, and my dad just got me a mossberg 500 for dove hunting. (shotgun) .12 guage. what is the legal age limit to buy ammunition for it. i know im too young to be shooting it over all. but, i will only shoot it hunting with my dad. thanks in advance =)
oh and..do you have to have a gun license?

A: eighteen for shotgun ammo

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Q: Shotgun deer hunting scope!?!?!?!?!?!?
Hello, I just got a new Mossberg 500 12 gauge shotgun combo. It came with a fully rifled slug barrel and the all purpose barrel. For deer hunting with this gun, what scope would you recommend? I am looking for a nice high quality scope under $150. Also what ammo or other accessories should I get? Is a scope recommended for turkey hunting? Thanks, Please help!
I want a scope for deer hunting. How is a 2-7X32 Nikon, is that too much zoom power?

A: Don’t buy some cheap scope because the recoil from slugs can turn it into a paper weight.
For about 50 bucks more you can buy one of these;
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0038614712551a&type=product&cmCat=SEARCHFEAT_all&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&Ntt=shotgun+scope&Ntk=Products&sort=all&_D%3AhasJS=+&N=0&_D%3Asort=+&Nty=1&hasJS=true&_DARGS=%2Fcabelas%2Fen%2Fcommon%2Fsearch%2Fsearch-box.jsp.form1&_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1
I am sure you want a scope that will last the life of the gun that’s why I suggested the Leupold.
You could get some of the other cheap scopes like a Tasco, Bushnell or one of these;

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0044767712738a&type=product&cmCat=SEARCH_all&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&Ntt=shotgun+scope&Ntk=Products&sort=all&_D%3AhasJS=+&N=0&_D%3Asort=+&Nty=1&hasJS=true&_DARGS=%2Fcabelas%2Fen%2Fcommon%2Fsearch%2Fsearch-box.jsp.form1&_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0064065713115a&type=product&cmCat=SEARCH_all&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&Ntt=shotgun+scope&Ntk=Products&sort=all&_D%3AhasJS=+&N=0&_D%3Asort=+&Nty=1&hasJS=true&_DARGS=%2Fcabelas%2Fen%2Fcommon%2Fsearch%2Fsearch-box.jsp.form1&_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1

But just read all the reviews for them and you will see some had to buy another scope. A friend of mine is a penny pincher and I told him to by a quality scope. He went through 3 cheap scopes and finally bought a quality one. I pointed out for the cost of 3 cheap ones he could have bought the nice one. I made the same mistake years ago though, bought a cheap shotgun scope and it worked great. Went on a hunting trip in some fairly cold temps and when I shot the cross hairs started to move with each shot.

Don’t get a high magnafaction scope for it. With the short range of slugs you don’t need anything more than a fixed 4 power although a 2x to 6x would be fine. Its better to have a wide field of view with a slug gun than high magnafacation.

With a fully rifled barrel you can shoot sabot slugs with very good accuracy out to 150 yards.
Here is a good read explaining slugs;
http://www.chuckhawks.com/shotgun_slugs.htm
I use these;
http://www.smokewagongear.com/p-1243-12-gauge-bonded-sabot-slugs-remington-premier-accutip-12-ga-3-slug-pra12m.aspx
Or I handload my own.

I know some use a scope for turkey hunting but you don’t need one. Just pattern your shotgun on paper at different distances. And when you understand your pattern you just aim for its head and you should be fine. You want 80% of your shot in a 30 inch or less circle, if you can get 80% in a 24 inch circle even better! Buy an extra full turkey choke tube and use #4 or 5 lead shot, some use larger shot like #2.

Hope this helps you.
Merry Christmas!!!!

Q: What is the best shotgun for home defense and what accessories will I need?
I have been researching for about 2 weeks now on a home defense shotgun. I have looked at everything from the cheaper end NEF Pardner to the more expensive Remingtons and Mossbergs. I was thinking later I may buy a longer barrel to go hunting with buddies. Are they all easy to convert? Not sure which one to go with. I have about a $175-$ 300 budget. Should I go used?
Did some more shopping around at the gunshow this last weekend and around town. Found a Maverick 88, 28in barrel at my local Academy for $169, saw the 18in barrel online for $71 at Buds. Im still hesistant to go that route vs saving a lil more and just buying a combo kit from Mossberg?

A: A remington 870 or mossberg 500 will do fine. You just need to focus on finding a 1.85 or 20 inch barrel. I would avoid the cheap chineese pardner, but thats just me. Barrels are actually quite expensive, and in the price ranges you are looking at, it might just be better to buy a second shotgun for hunting. A barrel for an 870 will set you back almost $200, and a whole new gun sells for under $300. (most big stores and walmart sell either for about $260)

As for ‘accessories’: Dont hang crap on your gun ) About the only semi-practical ‘accessory’ on a defensive shotgun would be a flashlight, and MAYBE a set of tritium sights, but they are expensive. Forget the laser, ACOG sight, bayonet, sling, shell holder, cup holder, cell phone holder, etc. its just ‘Tacki-kool” and not practical.

Going used is not a bad option, just shop gun shops and not pawns unless you know what to look for or the shop gives some type of warranty. Its common that there is no warranty on used guns.

Q: Gun Help Please?
Ok, I made my decision to go with the Remington 870 12 gauge pump shotgun for hunting and home defense. (I live in Kansas)

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4665590

Is the 20″ barrel good for home defense and hunting? I am going hunting with my friends and not exactly sure what they will be hunting, most likely a mix of different animals. Anyway, I thought that I could just use a barrel for home defense, and when I go hunting I can purchase a seperate barrel and just change them accordingly. What would be a good size barrel if the 20″ is too short for hunting? What would be a good size barrel if the 20″ is too long for home defense? And finally what other home defense/hunting accessories/ammo should I purchase while buying the gun? Thanks!
**EDIT**

I can get an 870 20″ for $229 and by the 28″ barrel seperate, or I can get the 870 28″ for $199 and get the 20″ barrel (or shorter) seperate. Which should I do?

A: an 18″ barrel is ideal for home defense. limiting the bumping the gun into walls in the dark. the longer the better for hunting. 00 buckshot for home defence as well unless you live in an apartment, so that you wont shoo through the walls id recomend #7 birdshot if you do live in an apartment.

Also how does a sling fit on this gun? Were does it hook up and what kind of sling should I get? What other accessories are available?

Thanks Please Help!!!

A: Couple of questions have to be answered first. Is it a rifled slug barrel or a smoothbore slug barrel? Does it have rifle sights or a bead? Is it tapped for a scope or have a cantilever mount?

“Slings get in the way on pump shotguns.”

Not in my use of them, they don’t….and you’ll have to carry the gun into the woods somehow. Tying up your hands ALL the time by hand carrying it isn’t too smart.

Q: christmas gift advise for husband?
okay, guys, i need your help…

my hubby really wants hunting gear. he used to hunt, but all of his stuff was stolen years ago and he has NOTHING to hunt with. SOOO, i was thinking of investing in a shotgun or rifle for him and then asking our family to all get in on it and buy the hunting accessories (clothes, tools, ammo, etc). My only problem is that IF i do that, i can’t really get him anything else. we are limited on money and i can’t get a ton of gifts. would it be better to get him the one big thing he has really been wanting for a while, or a bunch of little gifts that i know he wants (cuz he’s pointed them out)? we usually have a bunch of gifts under the tree and open on on crimmis eve, then take turns opening gifts…i just don”t know what to do. i don’t want the ONE gift to be a disappointment in itself. How do you feel about getting one gift vs. many?

A: Maybe he has pointed out the smaller gifts in hopes of one or more of them because he knows the finances too?You will have to be the best judge of that.If it is something he has wanted for awhile and hasn’t changed his mind he probably will like it fine.Not much help I know.Well that is a hard choice. I guess I would go with the most wanted item.Merry Christmas!

Q: can stock acc. from the Remington 870 fit on the new 887?
i was looking into buying the Remington 870 shotgun when i seen they have a new model out. the Remington 887, almost totally weather resistant. perfect for hunting. i was just wondering if some Remington 870 stock (the butt of the shotgun) accessories would fit on the 887.

seeing as how the 887 is so new there aren’t many accessories out yet. and the 870 being the most used shotgun in the world i was wondering if anyone knew if i could just buy a 870 stock and bolt it on?

A: You have a good question. I was curious so I went to find out. The results from my trusty local gunsmith (Chris): they are a new design (one that’s getting a lot of criticism by users and prospective buyers) and are only similar in aesthetic lines to the 870. Stocks cannot be interchanged between them so an 870 compatible stock will not work with the new 887. If you want customization, stay with the 870.

Q: Mossberg 590 accessories..?
Ive been looking to buy a shotgun for a couple days now and it finally hit me. I wanted an semi auto, but cant hunt in PA with one, so had to go with a the 590 12 gauge. This being my first shot gun, I want the thing to look mean and have no clue where to look to customize it. Any help? Thanks.

A: EBAY is always a good one. IF you don’t find anything on one day you may find it the next OR the next week….just depends. Also check Gunbroker.com, go to the homepage/website and click on “shotguns” in the rifle category. It’s all auctions…you can try to win your accessories OR many sellers list items with a “buy it now” as an option.

I set up my 1967 Remington 870 Wingmaster using both Ebay and Gunbroker.com

Goodluck–

Q: Which gun do you think is better?
First thing is first, when you buy a shotgun for hunting deer what should you look for? There are two different types shotguns I was thinking about getting. Shotgun – Remington 870 or Mossberg 500. You can include any accessory you would get on it. I also want to get a rifle. Should I get a 30-06 or a .308? I want to use them for hunting. Is there any gun that you think would be better?
I was thinking about getting a Remington Model 700 rifle.

A: You’ve made some pretty good choices there, though I prefer Winchester, Savage, and Browning rifles over Remingtons and I prefer the .308 over the ‘06. There is nothing wrong with your choice, these are just my preferences. Either caliber will serve you well.

I’ve owned Mossberg M-500’s for over 30 years. For an all around shotgun, you can’t go wrong with a M-500 and three barrels. A 28″ screw-choked barrel birds, turkey and small game, a 20-24″ rifled slug barrel for deer, and an 18.5″ cylinder bored barrel for things-that-go-bump-in-the-night.

Doc

Q: Mossberg’s Marinecote, what is it ?
I built a tactical shotgun out of my Mossberg 500 this summer for fun. Now I want to upgrade it to be more weather resistant, so I was thinking of getting a M-500 Mariner and swapping my accessories and putting my M-500 field back to normal for hunting season.

So I just wanted to know, What is the Marincote ?

A: Marinecote is a baked on finish similar to parkerizing but more resistant to salt spray.

Q: First Gun Purchase Help?
Ok, I decided to go purchase this tomorrow for $389. The 12 guage with the 28″ and 20″ barrel.

http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/shotguns/model_870/model_870_express_combos_specs.asp

What other accessories should I purchase to? The gun is going to be used for home defense and hunting. Should I get a gun case, cleaners etc….? Also, I’d like to purchase some birdshot, buckshot, and slugs to test each of them out. The 28″ barrel has a Modified Rem Choke. What can I shoot out of that, birdshot, buckshot and slugs? The 20″ barrel is a Fixed Improved Cylinder. I assume I can shoot anything out of that, right? And lastly, this is the selection of ammo I would like to choose from:

http://www.remington.com/products/ammunition/shotshell/

What would be the best birdshot, buckshot, and slugs to choose? Not really sure which is better 2.75 or 3… Thanks!

A: Just my opinion, but I think you picked a good gun.

Buy a good cleaning kit, get a one peice cleaning rod, a little extra money, but it saves hassels. I personally clean all my guns with a product called EZZOX. It’s difficult to find in my area, but really, must of the cleaning products work more or less as billed and they do a reasonable job. I got to using EZZOX on my carry gun, and it sort of spread.
If you’re using the gun for home defense you’ll want to keep it handy, but for transport to the feild for hunting get a gun case. Local law may require it, so check that. A call to the State Attorney generals office will cover you on that one.
Buy a selection of ammo in 2.75 ” for starters. 3″ shells hit harder on both ends and there is no sense in getting beaten up. Try to find some #4 buckshot for the home defense role. For hunting I like big shot, # 2 if you can find it, it’s fewer pellets to dig out, and 1 or 2 hits kills the little critter. If you hunting doves or empty soda bottels full of water, get some real cheap #8’s. For slugs, buy a varity and see which gives the best group. The same slugs work differently in different guns. I have an 870 that I set up to shoot slugs, it’s best with BRI sabots, but it’s no better than my old Davis side by side with K-mart federal slugs, go figure.
Practice a lot and learn safety first and foremost. Guns are just simple tools, but one slip up on your part can make a real mess out of the guy next door.

Q: Gun Help Please!?
Ok, I made my decision to go with the Remington 870 12 gauge pump shotgun for hunting and home defense. (I live in Kansas)

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/prod…

I can get an 870 20″ for $229 and by the 28″ barrel seperate, or I can get the 870 28″ for $199 and get the 20″ barrel (or shorter) seperate. Which should I do?

A: Okay, here you go. I would say at least a 28 in barrel for hunting birds and a No 6 to No 8 shot. For home defense, I would stick with the 20 in. barrel and 00 buckshot. If you are hunting non flying game such as deer, you can purchase a slug barrel. Also, for waterfowl such as geese, I recommend a 3 in shell in No 4 shot. Also, you may have interchangeable chokes which will affect the pattern of your shot. For hunting birds, like pheasant that fly slower I would use a Full choke which will give you a tighter pattern at a longer range, and for faster flying birds such as quail, an improved cylinder choke, which will give you a bigger pattern, and make it easier to hit the fast buggers.

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Q: upland bird hunting/shotgun shooting ?’s?
i’m going upland bird hunting this year for the 1st time. i’m bringing my mossberg 500 12 ga pump. how far should my bead be from the bird when i pull the trigger? any tips?

A: First off- ALWAYS follow thru with your shot, even if you miss.

Second- keep from your waist up very mobile and from the waist down steady.

Third- go to the local shooting range or if you have what you need, shoot skeet/trap on a windy day. The skeet will jump in the wind, which simulates a bird flying more so than shooting skeet on a calm day. You never know which way the bird will go, so by shooting when it’s windy, you’ll get a good idea of how to move because like I said earlier- the skeet will jump and do things that they normally wouldn’t do when the weather is nice.

Fourth- do NOT worry about the bead. If you are looking down the barrel and have your head on the stock just right (not too high or too low), where ever you look, the gun should follow. If your doing it right, as soon as you get on the bird, you should be able to shoot (thats one reason why follow thru is important). With shotguns, its more like pointing than aiming, so looking/worrying about the bead will mess you up.

Q: What would be a good twenty-gauge shotgun for turkey and bird hunting?

A: It all depends on your budget.

Q: what type of beretta shotgun is better for bird hunting- over under, or semi-auto?
I’m talking about waterfowl, pheasant, and pigeon hunting.

A: I use Beretta’s myself so may I congratulate you on your choice of shotgun.

What we have here is a classic example of horses for courses.
For fowl and pigeon I use an Ulrika AL391 synthetic.
For Pheasant a 687 Silver Pigeon 5.

Both are in12g, 30″ barrels and multi choked.

If I had to have just 1 gun I’d have a 686 Silver Pigeon. Not too expensive and ok for pigeon, game, fowling and clays.

Jack have you ever been Pigeon shooting? I’ve spent many a day on the flight line and fired of 3 shot’s with a 3-2 ratio.

Q: Good starter shotgun for small bird hunting and skeet shooting
I’m 50 years old, about 5 feet 8 inches tall and weigh 165#

What would be a good shotgun for me?

I don’t want some cheap crap as I’m thinking of small game hunting and skeet shooting.

A: A 12 gauge is just fine. Use 2 3/4 inch shotshells. The recoil isn’t a big deal as long as you stay away from the 3 inch stuff. I’m 6 foot 220 pounds and dont shoot the 3 inch cartridges……

There are a couple of different philosophys regarding shotguns……. For skeet / trap small game some prefer an over and under or side by side double barrel shotgun…..

http://www.chuckhawks.com/double_barrel.htm

Others prefer the semi-auto for more than 2 follow up shots….

http://www.chuckhawks.com/semiauto_shotguns.htm

Look over the shotgun artricles here — This may give you a better idea as to what your after….

http://www.chuckhawks.com/index2c.shotguns.htm

It would be helpful if you gave us an idea of what your budget is….
For inexpensive (but not cheap) over under shotguns look at these Mossbergs and Stoeger shotguns…..

http://www.mossberg.com/products/default.asp?id=15&section=products

http://www.stoegerindustries.com/firearms/stoeger_over_and_unders.php

Q: What is a good shotgun between 500 and 700 dollars used for all kinds of bird hunting?
I am looking to buy a nice shotgun not a plastic piece of crap. Please list the gun and price.

A: Remington 870 Wingmaster……

http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/shotguns/model_870/model_870_wingmaster.asp

Q: Whats a good all-purpose shotgun for small game and upland bird hunting.?
I already have a Mossberg 835 that I use for Turkey/Duck. Just want something a little lighter.
I’ve been looking at the other Mossbergs. I like the safety on the top of the reciever. Anybody shoot the 535?

A: I use my 870 express 12ga for everything. It shoots 2 3/4’s, 3’s and 3 1/2’s loads, so I use it for waterfowl, upland, predator, literally everything. This gun has such an amazing performance for it’s price and is such a durable gun. I’m going to be getting a 870 super mag very soon. I LIVE by these guns!

Q: Different between Tactical and Hunting Shotgun?
What is the different between Tactical Shotgun and Hunting Shotgun?
Can I use the Tactical Shotgun for hunting birds? If yes, How?

A: Here is an example of a tactical shotgun……

http://www.mossberg.com/images/Mossberg_Guns/930/NEW/53690.jpg

Here is an example of a shotgun for birds……

http://www.mossberg.com/images/Mossberg_Guns/930/NEW/61120.jpg

Hunt birds with a tactical shotgun — Not effectively but if its all you had then yes…. The longer barrel field guns with a choke on the end of the barrel have a tighter shot pattern to effectively take birds….

Look here for all the shotgun info a guy could ever want to know……

http://www.shotgunworld.com/

http://www.chuckhawks.com/index2c.shotguns.htm

If you want a shotgun that can do both then surely look this Mossberg 500 12 gauge pump – It comes from the factory with 2 barrels. A short one for defense and a long one for hunting….. Take a look!…..

http://www.mossberg.com/images/Mossberg_Guns/930/NEW/54169.jpg

Q: hunting question? shotgun info?
i am looking to purchase a shotgun for bird hunting (duck, goose, turkey) and was wondering if anyone could help me out. i want a gun that is versatile to cover all those animals… i was looking at the remington 870 what is the best shotgun to cover these?… also is synthetic a bad choice? its all black. thanks

A: The Remington 870 is an excellent choice… I prefer the Mossberg 500 / 835 but then we get into the Ford verses Chevy argument…. Synthetic isn’t a bad choice. Over half my firearms are synthetic…… When out in the woods going thru brush or marsh I don’t have to worry about the fine furniture finish……

Remington features several models of the 870…. Personaly I think a regular 870 Express with no special feature will do the job just fine….

Goose are a tough bird so the Remington 870 Super Mag might be the best choice because it can accept 3 1/2 inch cartridges….

Remington 870 Super Mag….

http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/shotguns/model_870/model_870_express_super_magnum_synthetic.asp

Remington 870 Express….

http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/shotguns/model_870/model_870_express.asp

Remington 870 Page….

http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/shotguns/model_870/

Q: What type of shotgun is best for pheasant or quail hunting?
I am wanting to get into bird hunting (or wing shooting as it is called) I have a Remington .20 gauge, but I didn’t know if this was appropriate for pheasant or quail hunting. I was also not sure whether I needed a choke, and if so, what size.

A: Do you know what kind of Remington 20 gauge you have?

Be it a pump or semiauto, as long as it isn’t an 18″ short home defenes barrel, that gun will be fine for pheasant and quail

Does your gun have a choke, or a variable choke?

If so, whatever it is set on is probably fine. Most people choose “modified” but if yours is ‘Improved Cylinder’ that is fine, same with ‘Full’ heck even ‘cylinder’ would be fine.

Just get yourself a box of 20 guage shells, #6 size (better for quail), or #4 size (better for pheasant) lead (NOT STEEL).

If you have the room (like if you live in the country) go unfold a newspaper to get the biggest piece of paper you can (or use a big old hunk of cardboard) then go back 20 yards and shoot at it…see how big of a pattern is made. Try and draw a circle around most of the pellets, maybe 10% won’t be in the circle, but most of em should be. Now, see if there are any spot you can lay your hand that doesn’t cover at least 3 pellet holes. Think that oyur hand is about as big as a quail body, and that it will take at least 3 pellets to kill a quail.

Keep that in mind when you are hunting.

Then go back another 10 yards and with a new peice of paper shoot it again. See how the pellets are spread out further? Make the circle and do the hand test again.

Now move back another 10 yards. Do this to find out how far away you can shoot your gun and cleanly/humanly kill a quail (or pheasant they take more pellets to kill, but they are bigger, so they will catch more pellets)

Q: shotgun deer hunting sights?
i have a smooth bore shotgun i use for rabbit/upland bird hunting. the sight on the gun is a tru glo bead. i’ve been hunting deer w/a scoped rifle + now i’d like to use my shotgun w/rifled slugs but keep the sight that i have. what max distance do you recommend for the shot/ any tips?

A: Practice…..

And forget practicing by shooting at paper targets…

Shoot at steel plates / gongs…. The problem with paper at long distance is you cant see if your hitting the paper… hence – you have ne “feel” for the shotgun….

When you hit steel plates you see them swing on there chains and hear a loud plink thru your earplugs…. This is a reactive target which immediately lets you know your getting it right… paper cant do that…

Have a machine shop cut some 10, 12 and 15 inch target plates… Set them up at 50, 75 and 100 yards…

next — Buy yourself some of those 15 packs of Remington Sluggers that Walmart carrys and get practicing….

I have no problems putting all shots on a 12 inch plates to 100 yards…. This is plenty accurate for deer…

Q: Why use shotgun for hunting?
I asked a gun expert why people use shotguns for hunting, instead rifles. And he replied :
“Shotguns are generally used for hunting birds, which fly very fast. It would be very difficult to hit a flying bird with a rifle. It would also be very dangerous to fire a rifle up into the air.”
I’d like to know your opinion on his answer please. I mean tell me what’s exactly the danger of shooting a rifle up into the air, etc.

A: Even a .22lr bullet can fly well over a mile through the air. This would mean missed shots fired at an upward angle could hit a person and kill them a mile away, and the shooter would never know it happened. And the .22LR is one of the shorter range rifles. Some rifles could accidentally kill someone at over 2 miles.
The small pellets from a shotgun fired into the air will fall, pretty much harmlessly to the ground after a couple of hundred yards. Even if someone were hit by birdshot pellets after 100 yards, it would probably hurt no more than walking through a heavy sleet storm for a couple of seconds.

Q: Is a 12-gauge shotgun a good choice for moose hunting?
I live in Alaska and am looking into hunting moose. I would really like a 375 H&H, but they are very expensive. I have a 12-gauge shotgun however. I would obviously want to use slugs instead of bird or buck shot, but is it enough to safely and effectivly kill a moose?

A: The 12 ga with slugs are used by law enforcement in Alaska to dispatch moose in populated areas;
“When necessary, moose will be dispatched with a 12-gauge shotgun with rifle sights and slugs. Law enforcement authorities will be contacted before shooting. Prior to killing a moose on private property, landowner permission should be obtained and adjacent residents should be forewarned to the extent possible. Moose deaths will be reported to law enforcement so a charity can salvage the meat.”

http://74.125.155.132/search?q=cache:528prP4-D1oJ:www.wildlife.alaska.gov/index.cfm%3Fadfg%3Dplanning.anchorage6+12+ga+for+moose&cd=100&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us

And yes people have hunted them and kill them with 12 ga slugs.
The limitation with slugs is the range; you have to be rather close.
If the 12ga slug wasn’t enough for a moose then it would be illegal to use. And many states allow 12ga slugs to be used for moose hunting, including Alaska.

Now personally I would rather use a rifle such as a 30-06, 338 mag on up. But a well placed 12ga slug can take a moose down and has done so.

Put it this way if Alaska fish and game say a 12ga slug is good for brown bear why wouldn’t it be ok for kill a moose? And why do they use it for moose?

Q: what is the difference between a 12 gauge and a 20 gauge shotgun?
im looking into buying a shotgun (remington 870) but i dont know whether to buy a 12 or 20 guage? and what is the difference? this is for bird hunting

A: get the 12. if you get the 20 you will regret it. the 12 takes a larger shell, so it increases power and the ability to hold more shot as well. a 20 is ok if you are going to hunt small birds like dove but if you are planning on geese or ducks and the like go with the 12 ga.

Q: bird hunting in california?
Is is legal to hunt birds in California with an 8 shot winchester shotgun?

A: As long as you have a magazine plug that will only allow 2 shells in the magazine and 1 shell in the chamber. You are restricted to 3 shells.

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A: Take a look here…… Mossberg offers a 500 model 12 gauge pump that come with 2 barrels….. The long one is for hunting — When you get home put the short one on for home defense……

http://www.mossberg.com/images/Mossberg_Guns/930/NEW/54169.jpg

Mossberg makes excellent shotguns….. Don’t let the inexpensive price fool you. These are really nice shotguns……

Ammunition for home defense?…. Buckshot of course…. 8 or 9 pellet 2 3/4 inch is perfect…. Here is whats in my Mossberg shotgun……

http://www.wolfammo.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=18&Itemid=35

Q: Need a good shotgun for hunting deer?
Hey im new to gun hunting only have hunted with a bow but i recently decided to get into gun hunting. Ohio does not allow rifles so i was wondering what would be a good shotgun for deer hunting. Looking to stay in the 300-600 price range

A: A remington 870 or 887. If you get the combo you get a deer barrel and a bird barrel with removable chokes. The 870 or 887 would be my choice and you can put a scope on it too. Use some Remington bonded tip sabots for ammo.

http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/shotguns/model-870/model-870-express-slug.aspx

A: Practice…..

And forget practicing by shooting at paper targets…

Shoot at steel plates / gongs…. The problem with paper at long distance is you cant see if your hitting the paper… hence – you have ne “feel” for the shotgun….

Have a machine shop cut some 10, 12 and 15 inch target plates… Set them up at 50, 75 and 100 yards…

next — Buy yourself some of those 15 packs of Remington Sluggers that Walmart carrys and get practicing….

I have no problems putting all shots on a 12 inch plates to 100 yards…. This is plenty accurate for deer…

Q: which is better for hunting deer a shotgun or a rifle?
i wanted to hunt deer and someone told me to use a rifle and another person told me to use a shotgun so which one is better.
if this helps any to answer my question: i am 13 and i live in indiana

A: Definitely a rifle!

Shotguns loaded with slugs have brutal recoil. As a 13 year old you will not enjoy it. With buckshot the recoil is more manageable depending on size and more importantly shooting technique. But buckshot shoots a random pattern at the target and is useful only at a maximum of handgun range or about 25 yds. Farther than that you can not guarantee lethal hits and you run the risk of wounding the deer, for it to suffer and die needlessly. Chances are it will run for some time and you will not find it.

With a rifle, powerful enough to kill, but with recoil that you can handle, and enough practice to guarantee hits at whatever your personal maximum range is. (Maximum distance you can maintain a 5″ group from a certain shooting position i.e. standing, sitting kneeling) You will kill quickly and humanely which is every hunter’s responsibility.

Good calibers are at the low end .243 with 100gn bullets, 7mm08, .308, and so on. Try some of these guns out and get used to shooting them before you buy. Remember a lighter gun kicks more than a heavier one.

Practice, practice practice! Shooting at the range is a lot different than aiming in on your first deer. You must only take a shot you know you can end the animal’s life quickly with a minimum of safety. It is better to pass it up then to screw it up.

Q: why do they never shotgun deer hunt on tv?
i notice when i watch my hunting shows that they deer hunt with just about every weapon – except for the shotgun. why is this?

A: Good question, I see the same thing. I think mainly because rifles can be much more accurate. Also depending on which state you can only hunt with a certian caliber gun

Hope this helps you.
Merry Christmas!!!!

Q: I was wondering if anyone knew some low cost shotgun combos for hunting deer an upland game?
I live in maryland and I bowhunt and I have a muzzle loader but I am interested in a Shotgun. I don’t need anything really expensive since i will only be using it in the field a few weeks out of the year as well as at the range.

A: There are 2 fine choices available…..

The Remington 870 combo……..

http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/shotguns/model-870/model-870-express-combos.aspx

http://www.remington.com/product-families/firearms/shotgun-families/pump-action-model-870.aspx

and The Mossberg 500…….

http://www.mossberg.com/images/Mossberg_Guns/930/NEW/54243.jpg

http://www.mossberg.com/products/default.asp?id=3&section=products

Both are available for under $450….. Both are reliable, easy to use, easy to maintain, have been produced in the millions and are hugely popular with legions of fans…..

I happen to like the look and feel of the Mossbergs but you may find the Remington a better fit….

Stop by your dealer and look both over……

Q: What is the best 12 gauge semi automatic shotgun for deer hunting?
anywhere up to $600

A: remington 1100 or 1187

Should I go used(pawn)or new gun

A: The Mossberg 500 is a good gun…I actually looked at that and was ready to buy it until I inherited another gun from my father (saved me a few hundred bucks).

I’m not sure about the choke, but I think you can swap em out on the 500.

Also, for hunting, definitely go with the full stock…NOT the pistol grip. The pistol grip is only good for combat/home defense. You will have much better aim with the full stock.

I have heard very few complaints about the 500, and I think it is a beautiful and reliable gun, especially for the money.

Good luck!

Q: I am new to hunting and guns for the most part, I want to hunt deer with a shotgun. What should I look for?
I have to use a shotgun do to Illinois rules, I am looking to spend around 400 at the most. Everyone I have talked to has pointed to the Remington 870 express… Any opinions? Thanks

A: Ethaca Deer Slayer…it’s light weight, made well and a true killer in my hands. To each their own.

You need a rifled barrel. If you are not in the best of shape and plan to walk a lot then light weight. The stock should fit you well in heavy clothing. A gloved finger should be able to fit into the trigger guard with room to spare. Stay with a pump shot gun for reliability.

Gauge isn’t as important as some might swear-by. I know a guy with a 410 that has no problem bagging white tales. I like my 20 gauge because it is light and no recoil.

Don’t get an extended magazine as it only adds weight. The extra ammo under the barrel just weighs you down even more. Besides you only get one good shot. I never carry extra ammo as it only weighs me down.

You might also want to look at synthitic stocks. They are really light weight, almost indestructible, and water proof

Good luck with your hunting. Shoot one for every driver out there!.

Q: what is the best deer hunting shotgun that is under 700 dollars?

A: Remington 870 express smooth-bore, or the mossberg 500 both under 300 dollars and do a great job don’t be sold on a slug barrel it’s not needed, i get a deer with the 870 and it’s quite impressive with some of the shots i have got, some over 100 yds.

http://www.mossberg.com/products/default.asp?id=11

A: I would get a Rem 870 with a rifled barrel and a separate smooth bore barrel that has removable choke tubes. You can get a turkey choke tube for it and be all set.

Q: What are some tips to ground deer hunting with a shotgun?
I’m hunting in unfamiliar woods, and I’m just looking for helpful hints.

-How to decide where a good place to sit is?
-How to read my surroundings?
-Are the trails leading into the woods or leaving the woods?
-etc. Etc. Etc.

A: find the trail that looks like it’s is traveled the most look for fresh tracks dropping scraped rubs and find you a downed tree about 20-40 yards from it with the wind in your favor and crawl in it and wait hopefully it will pay off just look for the signs that deer are present in the area bucks will follow the does they will most likely take the same trails frequently unless disturbed they might get skittish for a bit

good luck

Q: what is good shotgun for deer hunting?
what is a good shotgun that is kinda cheap? tell the price too thanks

A: The amazing Remington 870 pump action shotgun chambered in 12 gauge is versatile for all hunting purposes and can be used for defending your home too.

Q: shotgun hunting deer?
i have a Remington 870 12 gauge full choke, and im going to hunt deer with it very soon, but i have a bead sight and i want to use a slug but i dont want to buy a slug barrel, should i use buck-shot or should try to hunt with a slug using the bead sight?
o yea i found some slugs that were ment for full choke so dont worry about i getting damaged

A: The slug is definitely your best bet. My first three deer came with a 12ga slug gun in Minnesota, and I had bead sights on it. The great thing about shotgun hunting is that if you’re in heavy brush you probably won’t get a shot past 60 yards anyhow, and slugs are less likely to be diverted from their path by twigs and whatnot. I wouldn’t take a shot past 60 yards though. Get a box of shells and some paper targets and figure out how your gun shoots. But that’s a 50 cal slug that hits with over a ton of force, so usually you just put the bead on the animal and pull the trigger. If you hit it it’ll go down, at least long enough to fire again.

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Q: What Is a Good Shotgun for Hunting and Self Defense?
I want a shotgun for defense but also for hunting that can accept different chokes. Preferably with a barrel shorter than 28 inches. Most of the shotguns that I’ve seen that take chokes have 28 inch barrels. This shotgun will be for turkeys and intruders.

A: Hi….. Mossberg makes a shotgun that is sold as a combo. Its a Mossberg 500 and 2 barrels are included. One barrel is for hunting and the other can be put on for home defense…. See Below…

Mossberg 500 – 2 barrels included…

http://www.mossberg.com/images/Mossberg_Guns/930/NEW/54169.jpg

Mossberg 500 specifications page….

http://www.mossberg.com/products/default.asp?id=3&display=specs

Mossberg 500 info……

http://www.mossberg.com/products/default.asp?id=3&section=products

Q: What would be a good squirrel hunting shotgun?
Hey, I’m gonna be doing squirrel hunting come this summer. I need a new gun XD. Right now I’m stuck with a 410 Snakecharmer shotgun.. lol. I obviously don’t know much about guns, and that’s why I’m asking. What would be a good gun for hunting Squirrels? Or maybe Rabbits.

A: The 410 is an excellent choice for squirrels. A snake charmer is even better if it is the one with the 22 under it. A 20 gauge is also a good gun

Q: Regarding a felon owning a hunting rifle & shotgun in Virginia?
I have been told that a felon can own a shotgun or hunting rifle in Virginia, & I cannot find a clear answer with search engines. Can anyone confirm or deny this?
I appreciate any response, thank you.
I know about owning a black powder rifle, but only if the state doesn’t prohibit it. I do not own any guns, aside from airguns, which are legal. I did not know about shotguns though. I will look into it.

A: A person legally can not own a firearm if they have felony record .If you buy a handgun or long gun from a dealer they have to run a background check on that person if convicted of/under indictment(or information) for a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, whether or not sentence was imposed.This includes misdemeanor offenses with a potential term of imprisonment in excess of two years,whether or not the sentence was imposed. This is federal law from the NICS, NICS WEB SITE www.fbi.gov/hq/cjisd/nics/index.htm

Q: What is a good general purpuse shotgun to use for hunting?
I am looking to purchase a shotgun to hunt with, but i dont want to have to buy a bunch of barrels or chokes for it, i am wanting to be able to hunt deer and turkey and mayb e quall or something along those lines

A: choke tubes add verstility to a shotgun… and tubes are fairly cheap… the right tubes let you shoot skeet and games to steel shot at duck and kill turkeys at a distance.

They let you do all this with barrels in the 24-28 inch class… Lots better than the old days when you had to buy a whole shotgun to take advantage of indiviual chokes and lenghts.

I started with a M12 Winchester years ago…30″ full choke… and learned to shoot rabbits to geese with it…plus shoot a few slugs every year as a deer gun. Choke tubes are the best thing since slice bread and canned beer.

Q: where is a good whitetail hunting spot in eastern michigan for shotgun?
I am looking for some hunting land in south eastern Michigan for whitetail hunting during shotgun season. I am looking for mostly private land but if I can find unpopulated public land I am willing to give it a try.

A: I’d make some freinds at the local conservation club and ask around. Lots of the locals hunt …make some freinds any you might get invited out to hunt somebodies lease or private land.

Public land in Michigan get a lot of pressure… and Southeastern Michigan public areas gets a lot of traffic during the seasons.

There are pockets of state land in Eastern Michigan that show up on maps… but finding the access points can be a chore… I know a lot of places near Midland that you nearly have to walk across someones yard… but the land behind the house is DNR land and no one will tell you where the right of way is to get to it.

Q: Guitar hero world tour Or Money For a shotgun for hunting?
I want GHWT But a shotgun is needed for hunting. What is the best option
I am only 12
I also am looking at a gun that is $147. So it is really cheap for a shotgun.

A: Guitar hero: world tour is not worth your time. don’t purchase this game, it’s really not all that great. get the shotgun or find another way to spend your time like playing runescape at “runescape.com”

A: Take a look here…… Mossberg offers a 500 model 12 gauge pump that come with 2 barrels….. The long one is for hunting — When you get home put the short one on for home defense……

http://www.mossberg.com/images/Mossberg_Guns/930/NEW/54169.jpg

Mossberg makes excellent shotguns….. Don’t let the inexpensive price fool you. These are really nice shotguns……

Ammunition for home defense?…. Buckshot of course…. 8 or 9 pellet 2 3/4 inch is perfect…. Here is whats in my Mossberg shotgun……

http://www.wolfammo.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=18&Itemid=35

Q: What is the range of a hunting shotgun?
I’m writing a fiction novel. Can someone please tell me the range of a shotgun (a) to hit a target and knock it with minimal damage, and (b) to hit a target and produce a decent amount of damage?
In each case, over how much area does the shot spread over the target?
12 gauge double-barrel shotgun.

A: iv Shot all my life and can not be tort much on the subject, its my hobbie.
Alough you have some good answeres non of them are true to the form of shooting and velocity.
First of all there are many tipes of shot gun, make , gage,modle and designe (over and under or side by side) (12,16,20,28,410,10,8 bore) all used for diferent hunting ,12 (most common) through to 20 are used quit often on game shoots, 28 and 410 (much more of a gental gun on the recoile –ie the discharge) are genraly used by children or even woman. the 8 and 10 bore are genraly used on wildfowl and carry a larger gram cartridge for a much more affective kill.
Since i think we will be genraly talking about a 12 boreshotgun there are a few things to concider, First of all the size of your cartridge, most game shooters use between a 30 and 34 grm shell( caipable of 1450 ft per second.) there is also a 12bore shot gun called a magnum which will take a 3inch sell, not like your average 2 and 3quater sell(cartridge size). Thats the cartridges, next of all there is the choke on the gun, this is the tightness of the barrel at the end, some guns have a fixed choke where others have a removable choke called multichoke, Range with a shot gun all depens on the combernation of cartridge and choke.
With a heavy shell (cartridge) and tight choke (full choke, the tights of chokes) iv had kills at about 70 yards for quary(term for game) .You have in genrall 4 types of choke full(tight patern) three quater, half, quater, and true cillinder which gives you the larges patern possibal with minimum range, killing range of 30to 35 yards or there a abouts for small game,You dont say what the target is so iv tryed my best to explane the ins and outs of a shot gun .I realy could go on all day about different things but wont. if you wish for more detail or othere questions just e mail me m_bradley82@02.co.uk (mark) . hope this helped. you could also try www.shotgunworld.com. they genraly have statistics on all aspects of shooting. good luck with the novel

just a little amendment for you, the singal rife slug will go through moste shotguns, though are not ligal, unles you have a firearms licence, with them indorsed on it with the perpose you intend to use them for… Form 60 yards they make a hole in an oke tree 2″ wide and just over 2″ deep (wincesrte stingers)..
SSg’ on the othere hand are 9 BB’packed into a shell, for the use of big game and vermin. Cartridge size 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9. 1 bean the heavyer load,7 8 9 been the lighter load with more shot.

Q: Would a Stoeger Coach Gun be a good shotgun for rabbit hunting?
It’s a double barrel shotgun that has a 20” barrel. It has fixed chokes (IC and M). I’ve never been rabbit hunting before but I’m interested in starting. Thanks for the information.

A: Only for close up shooting. If the bunny is say 40 yards away you would be very lucky to hit it. I know I have one and I have tried. I have a few sxs shotguns both modern 12ga 20ga and black powder 12ga and 10 ga.
Out to 25 yards is about the max because after that with a wide choke short barrel the pattern is so wide your chance of hitting a rabbit gets pretty slim.

But if you buy a long barrel double SXS with full and modified choke you have the opposite problem; too close and the bunny is mince meat.

I use #6 lead for rabbits and sometimes #4 lead in wide open fields where the shots are long.

So if you realy want to rabbit hunt buy the longer barrel double with choke tubes or one full and one modified choke.

LOL We all say its only good for close range and get an anwer (below) we are all wrong you can shoot them at close range! Funny!

Q: Different between Tactical and Hunting Shotgun?
What is the different between Tactical Shotgun and Hunting Shotgun?
Can I use the Tactical Shotgun for hunting birds? If yes, How?

A: Here is an example of a tactical shotgun……

http://www.mossberg.com/images/Mossberg_Guns/930/NEW/53690.jpg

Here is an example of a shotgun for birds……

http://www.mossberg.com/images/Mossberg_Guns/930/NEW/61120.jpg

Look here for all the shotgun info a guy could ever want to know……

http://www.shotgunworld.com/

http://www.chuckhawks.com/index2c.shotguns.htm

http://www.mossberg.com/images/Mossberg_Guns/930/NEW/54169.jpg

Q: What is the law about private sale of shotgun for hunting ?
I own a beautiful Weatherby 12 ga. that I’ve used primarily as a display item. Never gone hunting with it and would like to sell it. May I do this on a private sale bases in New Hampshire ?

A: You certainly can….. It is perfectly legal to sell this shotgun to a resident of your state…. You are not required to report this sale, do background checks or any other legal requirement…. For your own records you should get the guys name address and DOB…. That’s not even required – but I do it when I sell a firearm anyways…..

Mourning Doves are a migratory bird and fall under federal law requiring you to have a plugged magazine limiting total capacity to three. You can remove this plug when using it for defense.

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Q: does anyone know any cheap hunting air rifles?
i’m looking for an air rifle that can get a clean kill to a rabbits and pidgeons from a distance of about 30-40 yards my price range is about £80-£120.
i have done some rabbit shooting with air rifles and clay pidgeon shooting and also do go beating for partride pideon pheasent and hare.

if you no any good air rifles please let me know
thanks joe .!

A: Well for a good hunting air rifle i would suggest a GAMO Big Cat. 14 FPE at the muzzle and can attain 1 inch groups out to 40 yards. You can buy it refurbished for around 100$ here in the states.

http://www.simplybbguns.com/Gamo-Big-Cat-1200-Air-Rifle-with-Scope-P30.aspx?afid=1

Or as CF45 said, watch gunbroker or guntrader. Sooner or later you will be able to find some good air rifles.

http://www.gunbroker.com/

P.S.
If you live in England, ( which i presume you do), then you need an almost impossible to get permit to purchase a an air rifle hitting over 12 FPE. So this limits your range to about 35 yards max.

A low-power fairly accurate air rifle is the Crosman 2100. It hits with 9 FPE, good for all the animals you metioned out to 25-30 yards with the proper headshot on rabbits.

http://www.amazon.com/Crosman-2100-B-air-rifle/dp/B0017DILFK

Good Luck and Good Hunting

Q: what is the best web sites that i can buy cheap hinting rifles?
i need cheap hunting rifles

A: www.gunbroker.com is a good site.

Instead of buying multiple cheap rifles, why not start out by buying one good one?

Q: What are some cheap medium sized game rifles?
I am looking to start saving up for my next firearm and I was wondering if any of you people out there knew any cheap deer hunting rifles and if you had any opinions on them. Ive been looking at the Mini 30 for the most part right now and I wanted to compare it with some other rifles.
Lemme add a little more detail. Im looking for something that is also semi automatic and is a little more compact, that is why the mini 30 strikes my interest.

A: Walmart has a Mossberg bolt action rifle in several calibers, and you can’t beat the price. I just fired one last weekend in the 308 winchester caliber, and it printed 4 shots that a quarter [ .25 cents ] covered up at 100 yards, with a scope that costs 75 bucks. Thats good enough for a deer gun, and a lot better than most would do, considering those shots where number 5,6,7,and 8 on a new gun,new scope. Rounds 1,2,3 and 4 sighted in scope. The 308 is one of the best deer bullets you can find, and every store selling bullets, stock them.

Q: Im a 16 year old who is looking for a deer hunting rifle for really cheap whats a cheap rifle and Caliber?
Im looking for a rifle that can kill a deer and is between $100-300.I don’t care if its used or new but i would prefer new.My parents are willing to buy it as long as i have the money so no problems there.

A: i’m 18, so since your 16 i’m guessing that we’re somewhat the same ’size’ unless your taller than the average 16 year old- wasn’t wanting to sound rude

here are 2 guns that i’m very confident that you’ll be able to shoot with no problem (they both will knock a deer down if the placement is right, that goes with any caliber): a 243 or a 308
both are well-known calibers and the kick isn’t too bad and they’re not too expensive either.

i’m 5′1 (a girl) and since i have no problem shooting those guns, then i don’t think the recoil will bother you too much

no matter what kind of caliber and brand you get, make sure the gun is fitted properly to you- you may need to get a gun smith to fit it for you but this is a good rule of thumb that my shotgun coach taught me:
hold the butt of the gun where your elbow bends, and if you can easily reach the trigger with your tigger finger then the gun fits you properly.
if your trigger finger is over the trigger a lot, then the gun is too small for you and you can get it lengthened.
if your trigger finger doesn’t reach the trigger or you have to strain to reach it, then the gun is too big, and you can get it shortened.

also, a wooden stock will absorb more recoil than a synthetic (plastic) one will, so, if your recoil ’shy’ any, that would suit you best but if your going to be doing a lot of walking while hunting, then a synthetic stock will be the best choice because they are lighter than a wooden stock

some good ‘brands’ to look into are: Remington, Winchester, Weatherby, Ruger and Browning, there are also a LOT of other brands but those are the ones that i know best.

also, if your able to, shoot a few guns that some family members or trusted friends have (if they have a caliber your intrested in) to see if you’d like that type

Q: What is a Cheap, Reliable, Durable Hunting Rifle?
I plan to get a deer hunting rifle of my own, but I want to get a ww2 rifle because i am so interested in ww2 history.

which one do u think costs the least?
– m1 garand
– k98k
– mosin nagant

If there are any other non-ww2 rifles that are reliable, cheap, and durable, post em please!

A: From a practical standpoint of the 3 rifles that you listed above….the M1 Garand is the most logical choice.

The reason being, is that it is chambered for the VERY popular .30-06 cartridge, and you can find extra ammo at ANY sporting goods store in the country.

That can’t be said for the other 2 rifles….The K98K is chambered for a 8mm round and the Mosin Nagant is chambered for the 7.62×54mmR…neither of which are common in most of your local sporting goods retailers.

If you happen to run out of ammo carrying either one of the last 2 rifles, your hunt may very well have just come to a end. That wouldn’t be true for the M1 Garand.

The M1 is also the more accurate of the 3 rifles listed and finding replacement parts for it will be FAR easier with that rifle than the others.

Good luck and good hunting -

Q: where can I get a good heavy barreled hunting rifle cheap?
I’ve benn looking for a heavy, 24 inch+, 30-06 rifle for under $600. any Ideas? I was looking into a savage 110FP but cant find any for sale.

A: Check out GunBroker.com Lots to choose from.

Q: Cheap, Exotic Deer Hunting Rifle?
was thinking about getting a new hunting rifle for deer, but I really want to get something different, not just a normal rifle [like a semi auto Assault Rifle, just as a broad example]. does anyone have any suggestions for interesting, cheap rifles that double as deer hunting rifles?

A: How about a piece of history, an M1 Garand?

Q: cheap deer hunting rifle with cheap ammo for practising?
basically what i want cheap rifle about 600 doller for deer hunting that shot from 450 to 600 yard
and what cheap ammo sholud i use for practising at range
im in texas 600 yard it just for fun

A: $600 isn’t cheap. unless you’re very rich.

a “cheap” deer rifle would be the Mosin Nagant. Under $100 about 99% of the time. ammo is cheap too, military surplus 300rd tins for around $60. a M91/30 Mosin rifle is accurate up to 800 yards.

A similarly “cheap” deer rifle would be a Mauser 98, around $250 with affordable ammo (I haven’t seen much lately though). Its a bit more powerful than the Mosin, maybe effective to 1000 yards.

Another one to look at is the Saiga 308, a semiautomatic AK-type polymer stock sporting rifle in .308 Winchester. .308 Winchester is similar to the .30-06 in power.

generally the cheapest is the Mosin rifle, you can buy good hunting ammo around $28 per 20, but practice ammo military surplus at around $60 per 300 rounds.
Then comes the Saiga in .308 Winchester. .308 is a bit more expensive, but its non-corrosive so easier to clean up afterward. Its $200 per 500 rounds. There is also some pricey high-end hunting ammo available.

Q: What websites sell used rifles in California?
I wanna try and find me a cheap used hunting rifle for my first trip, and their isn’t many stores in the Bay Area that sell used cheap rifles. Any websites?

A: Gunbroker.com
Forthehunt.com
Auctionarms.com

Hope that helps.

Q: what is a good cheap deer hunting rifle?
I’m looking to buy a deer rifle but i dont want to spend much money on it what would be a good cheap brand, and caliber

A: Go to the local gun shops and find yourself a nice 30-30 lever action. It’s the classic deer rifle and will last several lifetimes.

Q: good cheap hunting rifle?
does anyone know a good cheap deer hunting rifle caliber and brand

A: stevens is a cheaper savage without the accutrigger. I’ve only seen them in .30-06 and .270.

Q: What is the best and cheapest rifle to begin hunting with? Also what is a good,cheap handgun for the range?
I am going to start hunting and I want a handgun just to go to the range and shoot….Thanks

A: Mike-

The best rifle you could start with would be a Savage Arms, chambered for .223 or .243. These are good enough to do some squirrel hunting, and if you choose the .243 you can at least do some deer hunting with it. Savage makes an excellent rifle. I have several of them in my collection including an Elk/Moose Rifle chambered for 7mm Remington Magnum. That is a popper, so I would not recommend starting with that cartridge. Basically nothing larger than .308 Winchester, for the rifle. But I would start you with a .243 and go from there.

As for the handgun, I very rarely start my students with a semi-automatic pistol, like a 9mm. Its too much for learning basic safety. The Ruger MKII is an excellent choice for the start because it teaches basic operations and safety. I also have a Smith & Wesson Revolver, in .22 LR. These are my starter handguns for folks.

After they show some proficency with the .22 they graduate to the Old and Reliable .38 Special. The revolver I have for this is a Ruger GP-100 chambered for .357 Magnum. What is nice about this caliber is the fact you can shoot .38 Special in the weapon without damage and .38 Special is a fairly mild cartridge to begin with.

As I have learned in my years of being an instructor, the revolver serves both the master and the novice equally. Revolvers are a very good choice for beginners because of their ease in instruction to the student. There is no magazine, and no safety to deal with. So the student can learn at a slower pace how to be safe with the sidearm.

Also, I find that most of my students end up prefering the revolver in the end, if the intent is for home defense purposes. This is the other class I teach.

There are some fundamental issues that go with semi-automatic pistols in a home defense situation. The biggest issue is a failure to fire on the first cartridge. This can be attributed to 3 main problems. Either the cartridge is faulty from the factory, or the pistol was stored without a cartridge in the chamber, or an empty magazine. In either of these situations your are required to use both hands to cycle the slide to load a cartridge, or locate a loaded magazine.

This becomes a problem should you be on the phone with the Police Dispatcher while being agressed in your own home or hotel room.

With a revolver, the tendancy is to leave the handgun loaded, and in a secure location. I keep a small hand safe next to my bed, yes there is a loaded .357 Magnum in there, no my children cannot get to ANY of my firearms without my specific supervision, or that of my wife.

However, my point is with a revolver you never have to drop the phone. You simply just pull the trigger to index the next cartridge to the firing position. Yes you may only have 6 to 8 cartridges depending on the model of revolver, but if you need any more than 3 or 4 shots you are in big trouble, and even your 10 round 9mm is not going to get you out of trouble.

You are going to have some of these jokers state to you that .45ACP is the only way to go. Not true. Though .45 ACP is an excellent cartridge, it is normally too much for most folks to start with. I’m not saying that it is a bad cartridge, that it’s just alot of muscle to start with.

Now having said all of this, there is a very important piece of information you must understand. Your defense pistol is a direct extension of your person. Meaning, you need to practice with it often, and your hands need to be comfortable with its fit, form and function. The last thing you need to be concerned with is the price tag. The reason I say this is because; is your life worth going cheap on a sidearm, that you may have to rely on to get you out of the heat?

When you pick up the sidearm, there should be no doubt in your mind as to what you are doing. If you have to think about this in a stressful situation, you are already dead.

If you have a local firing range in your area that rents pistols, you sould try several of them to see what your hands, and eyes like best. Ask yourself these questions as you are handeling each of them.

Do I like the way the grip feels in my hand?

Is the trigger placed comfortably in relation to my index finger?

Are the additional controls on the firearm in comfortable locations, and easy to operate?

Am I controlling the caliber in this pistol well enough to learn how to use the firearm proficently?

Is the firearm too heavy or too light?

Is the firearm easy to clean and care for?

Is the firearm easy to load and unload?

All of these questions are necessary to you selecting the right sidearm.

As for your rifle, you are probably going to have to go with someone, who has several of them in a collection. Same applies here, however, there are more things available to make rifles more comfortable to the shooters. So again, this depends on you and your preferences.

In any event, I tell all of my students they should pick the largest possible caliber that is easy for THEM to control. In my case, that is .40 S&W, in my duty pistol. As for the home, as I said .357 Magnum lives there.

My revolver is a Ruger GP-100 4 inch barrel, (standard duty type revolver). The sidearm I carry on duty for DHS is a Glock 22 in .40 S&W. My wife also works for DHS, on a different contract, she carries a Glock 19 in 9mm on duty.

Now last tip. Only use reloaded ammunition for range and practice purposes in your handguns. If you keep the firearm loaded, keep it loaded with factory ammo designated for that caliber.

In your rifle, do whatever you like. Mainly because I doubt you are going to keep that loaded in your home.

As for the person who told you to get a shotgun, reconsider their suggestion AFTER you have more expereince. A 12 Gauge is quite a sock in the arm for a beginner.

Good Luck!

Q: what is a good cheap hunting rifle and bullets?

A: It depends on several things:
1) What are you hunting? If you’re talking small game like rabbits and squirrels, get a good .22 rifle like the Ruger 10/22 for $200. If you’re talking deer, the minimum I’d consider is a .243, but probably lean toward some sort of .30 caliber round like .30-30, .30-06, or .308, 8mm Mauser, or similar.

2)What sort of distances do you plan to shoot? If you’re in heavy brush or woods, and probably shooting less than 150 yards, a .30-30 os a great choice. If you’re out in the open and expecting 200 yard shots, get a .243, .270, .308, or .30-06.

3)What action do you want – Bolt, Pump, Lever, Single Shot, Automatic? This normally comes down to personal preference, but the price can vary a lot and may influence your choice.

4)What do you call cheap? You can buy old military bolt action guns like Mosins for $100, Mausers for $200, Schmidts for $300. You can get brand new composite stocked rifles in .243 and .30-06 (and others) at Wal-Mart for $300.

As far as price for ammo goes, .22 is the cheapest. You can buy 100 rounds for $3. Most rifle ammo will cost around $20 a box of 20.
Your best choice is to go to local gun stores and see what they recommend for the game you’re hunting. They will also have both new and used guns, and some shops will rent you the guns to shoot at the range to see which you like best. Whatever you decide on, make sure to spend some time at the range improving your shooting skills.

Q: where can i find a cheap hunting rifle with bolt action?

A: Gun shows, pawn shops, and gun dealerships in that order. You might also try listing your wants in the classified ads in your local newspapers. Between now and income tax time, people will be trying to raise money to pay their Christmas expenses, cover the higher costs of winter fuel bills, and then pay their taxes. That makes the next few months a time known as a buyer’s market. Let folks know what you are looking for and sooner or later, you will find it. Good luck.

Q: what is a good cheap beginners hunting rifle or shotgun and which is better?

A: A lot depends on the age and physique of the beginner. If the beginner is young or of slight build, I would consider starting with a single shot .22 long rifle for hunting rabbits and a 410 shotgun for squirrels. I favor single shot weapons for beginners. My experience has been that there are few times when the second shot if the first has missed.

Of course, if your beginner is going to be hunting bigger game, you need to consider more powerful cartridges. A gun store that handles used firearms is the best place to look for an inexpensive ’starter’.

When you get into medium game (deer), it is hard to find an inexpensive single shot rifle. But there are plenty of used Winchesters, Marlins, Remingtons, Brownings etcetera that can be purchased for considerably below a new gun’s price.

As to which is better, you must consider the game your beginner will hunt. If it is birds or squirrels, a shotgun is a must. Bullets can travel a long way and do damage at the end of their flight. Bird-shot has a much shorter range and is safer for shooting above the horizon. In heavily wooded areas, where the distance from the hunter to the game is routinely less than 100 yards, a shotgun will be perfectly adequate for deer. Remember that there is a large variety of loads that are commercially available for shotguns.

I’d like to give you more precise information, but your question isn’t detailed enough for me to advise you.