Best all around shotgun for new hunter
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I've heard the m3 quality has dropped from the m2? How is the m4?
browninggold
CGN Regular
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- Essex County, Ontario
Good luck in your search but for future reference and to avoid bad feedback maybe don’t discuss and make an offer on a gun (which was accepted) then ghost the seller…common courtesy goes a long way
What can you afford . first shotgun? I'd stick with a 12 Gauge. shells are easier to get and cheaper than 20 gauge. better variety . Mossberg 500 . Mossberg 590 . Remington 870. Browning BPS. Mossberg Maverick. it is a budget shotgun very light so more recoil ? stick with 12 gauge.
Get a Remington 870 Police Magnum while you still can. They are worth every penny. Upgrade with Mesa Tactical Picatinny Rail and side-saddle, Streamlight TL Racker lighted Forend, etc, as funds allow. The purchase of a 28" Vent-Rib Barrel and Chokes will allow you to hunt birds or shoot clays, adding to your shotgun's versatility.
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sillymike
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
It really depends what you're planning on hunting...
For chasing grouse/hare, a shorter (25"-26") double barrel is kind of nice
- It gives you the options of having two different chokes available.
- A more open choke for closer shots, and a tighter choke for longer shots
As far as gauge is concerned... 12 or 20 would do just fine, and ammo is readily available
IMHO, the Mossberg 500/535 12ga 3 barrel combo will accomplish everything you need to get started in both hunting & sport shooting. Waterfowl, deer, coyote, small game,trap, skeet, sporting clays, it will do it all. At a price point that is affordable as well.
Once you learn your favorites you can invest in more purpose specific firearms.
Once you learn your favorites you can invest in more purpose specific firearms.
