Looking for a low cost, reliable 20 Gauge

[YodatheYota]

Like the title says I'm looking for a 20ga single shot or SxS for grouse mainly. There are a few single shots in the Equipment Exchange ranging from $165-220 or so: Cooey, CBC, CIL. I could buy a H&R Pardner single shot new from Cabela's for $209.99 and I can pick it up so no charge for shipping. Assuming the used ones are in good condition with no issues what would be the better buy?

 

[krchov]

buy new they will want more for used

 

[bp2626]

None of the cheap break/hinge action shotguns are considerably better or worse than the H&R pardner, they're all basically the same.

I hunt grouse with a 20ga H&R pardner that I bought new. If I could go back in time I'd do it the same way.

 

[Maritime Storm]

I'll second the H&R Pardner, hard to beat it for an inexpensive and reliable single-shot. The Baikal IJ-18E is hard to beat if you are looking for a hammerless single-shot.

 

[Gunexpert007]

I would go with the new shotgun as well.....if you buy on EE , you will have to pay shipping........and it is hard to know what you would end up getting ; sounds like a new or used single shot will end up being the same price in the end......

 

[saskbooknut]

New H &R is a good reliable shotgun but I don't like the 26 inch barrel on the new 20 gauge - would prefer 28 inch just for proportion sake.
I would choose new over used in this case since most used ones on EE are overpriced IMHO.

 

[Deerdr]

I would go with an old 84 Cooey in 20 ga. Probably same price as new single shot.

 

[safehunter]

...The Baikal IJ-18E is hard to beat if you are looking for a hammerles single-shot.

I have the ij18 in a 20. Cost me 135$ All in with sling. Fixed mod choke. Great little upland and rabbit gun. Very light easy carry. Also a great trainer for my son.

 

[kamlooky]

I'd purchase the older versions.......Cooey 84's, Winchester, Sureshot and such.
As a madder oh fact............

 

[gunsaholic]

What do you mean by low cost? If you are talking reliable for under $300.00 forget about a 20 gauge sxs, even used. Unless you luck on on a decent used Stevens.

 

[3macs1]

Hard to beat an old 84/840 cooey. If you cannot find one for under 150 mint you are not looking hard enough
Cheers

 

[Enfield303]

I found an old Eaton's Truline 20 ga ss. Payed 40 bucks for it. Had to repair the fore end but it shoots way better than the 535 I payed over 300 for.

 

[chadeech]

just for the hell of it maverick 88 light and reliable ,well made last forever

 

[Applefarmer]

Just to toss around an idea, get an old Wingmaster with the 22 vent rib barrel with chokes in 12ga 2/34. Multi purpose and well made and there are some with awesome stocks with great blueing. I know, not a 20ga, but you won't find much difference between the 20g 3" and the 12ga 2/34". On the plus side you might actually find the old Remington with a straight stock upland gun. Now your good for grouse - bear.

 

[struff55]

Well that clears that up sort through all those suggestions and u will find your answer

 

[YodatheYota]

Well that clears that up sort through all those suggestions and u will find your answer

Yep, thanks for all the suggestions everyone!