moss 88 18.5 12ga
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no, there is nothing wrong "with this one". I have the 8 shot model. It's solid and reliable.
Deer? um...... I guess
If that last sentence is a mystery as to why, there might be some information you're missing from having a potentially good hunting experience in the future.
Deer? um...... I guess
If that last sentence is a mystery as to why, there might be some information you're missing from having a potentially good hunting experience in the future.
Great shotgun for the money, have owned two and currently have one, put a ton of rounds through it with no issues, not picky on ammo, low alluminum cheap crap works great too. prefer the Safety position on my 500 better but as far as reliability etc its on par.
"The Mossberg Maverick 88 safety is located on the triggerguard (similar to a Remington 870), to the rear, in a cross-bolt fashion. You press to the right to make the weapon "on safe" and to the left to take the weapon "off safe".
The Mossberg 500's safety is found on the top of the receiver tang. You pull the safety button back (towards you) to make the weapon "on safe" and press the safety forward with your thumb to take the weapon "off safe".
To me, the Mossberg's safety is more instinctive -- press her forward and you're ready to go."
Well, you'll need to shoot a mav 88 for deer with a slug. It's not tapped for a scope. It has a bead site. That a pretty close range proposition to be ethical. I'd imagine shooting a deer with a slug is just a big mess of busted up deer.
Some might say "buckshot" , well I understand that's more of a wounding thing and many will say that's unethical. Some people do use buck, but I understand not many today.
I'm the kind of hunter that thinks shot placement is the whole "thing" of being a good hunter. It's just the right thing to do to it right.
I think you could buy a cheap hunting rifle for a bit more than the mav.
Savage Axis/ rem 770 etc. Yes those are not great rifles but it gets you 5 inches at 200 yards if you do your part. I suspect A mav 88 with slugs is more like 5 feet at 200 yards.
I would rather take a used bush gun in 303. for 150.00 (hint it`s in EE) then hunt Deer with a Mav88 shotgun.
Birds with the mav, not the best, but many do. It`s a cylinder choke so the patterns are not ideal.
Lastly, most people would consider the Mav more of a riot gun. It`s what prisons would use , notice how cool it looks?
For me it's a great fun gun. Def not a sporting gun.
cheers m8
ps obviously you could a 28 inch barrel with a choke on it but that's not what were discussing, an 18.5 cyl at cdn tire
Some might say "buckshot" , well I understand that's more of a wounding thing and many will say that's unethical. Some people do use buck, but I understand not many today.
I'm the kind of hunter that thinks shot placement is the whole "thing" of being a good hunter. It's just the right thing to do to it right.
I think you could buy a cheap hunting rifle for a bit more than the mav.
Savage Axis/ rem 770 etc. Yes those are not great rifles but it gets you 5 inches at 200 yards if you do your part. I suspect A mav 88 with slugs is more like 5 feet at 200 yards.
I would rather take a used bush gun in 303. for 150.00 (hint it`s in EE) then hunt Deer with a Mav88 shotgun.
Birds with the mav, not the best, but many do. It`s a cylinder choke so the patterns are not ideal.
Lastly, most people would consider the Mav more of a riot gun. It`s what prisons would use , notice how cool it looks?
For me it's a great fun gun. Def not a sporting gun.
cheers m8
ps obviously you could a 28 inch barrel with a choke on it but that's not what were discussing, an 18.5 cyl at cdn tire
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Is there any reason why you would want to hunt deer with a shotgun? Is it the only type of firearm you can use in your area?
This is a good post if you want to learn a bit about buckshot and hunting.
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/948571-Testing-Buckshot-effectivness
If you plan on taking deer with buckshot, maybe you should get the Maverick with the 28" barrel with interchangeable chokes.
http://ww w.cabelas.ca/product/3819/maverick-88-3-12-gauge-pump-shotgun
Keep in mind that you can buy the Maverick 88 with a 24" rifled barrel and sights if you want to use slugs.
http://ww w.cabelas.ca/product/38512/maverick-88-field-slug-pump-shotgun
This is a good post if you want to learn a bit about buckshot and hunting.
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/948571-Testing-Buckshot-effectivness
If you plan on taking deer with buckshot, maybe you should get the Maverick with the 28" barrel with interchangeable chokes.
http://ww w.cabelas.ca/product/3819/maverick-88-3-12-gauge-pump-shotgun
Keep in mind that you can buy the Maverick 88 with a 24" rifled barrel and sights if you want to use slugs.
http://ww w.cabelas.ca/product/38512/maverick-88-field-slug-pump-shotgun
well i am drawn to the tactical qualities of the mav 88, plus its the cheapest shotgun at cdn tire.
my neck of the woods is shotgun only, but im only a 30 minute drive from rifle hunting.
maybe i should ask this.... goin into the woods of southeastern ontario, whats the best way to get deer? my plan was sit in a tree stand and wait for them. is that stupid?
whats the ideal gun to take?
wifey wants a 24" 20ga with a laser.
is that stupid?
if not, whats a good one?
(we've never hunted or fired a powder-burner)
my neck of the woods is shotgun only, but im only a 30 minute drive from rifle hunting.
maybe i should ask this.... goin into the woods of southeastern ontario, whats the best way to get deer? my plan was sit in a tree stand and wait for them. is that stupid?
whats the ideal gun to take?
wifey wants a 24" 20ga with a laser.
is that stupid?
if not, whats a good one?
(we've never hunted or fired a powder-burner)
looking at the gif buddy did, barrel length wasnt making much difference:
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/808766-000-Buckshot-and-barrel-length
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/808766-000-Buckshot-and-barrel-length
Exactly. Choke is what matters. If you get that 18.5" barrelled Maverick, you'll have the same results, as those chokes where Cylinder or Improved. That means if you shoot buckshot, you'll probably have to stay inside of 30 yards.
I did that gif because regularly you will hear people say that a short barrel will spread the shot out a lot more than a long barrel. This is false, other than most long barrels tend to have a tighter choke than short barrels.
ok, so then if its not about spread, its just about velocity?
i found a moss500 wood stock (and pump handle), comes with an 18.5 AND a 28.
i like wood, and i like the idea of having both barrels available.
its more money, but cheaper than 2guns (one with 18.5 and one with 28).
im leaning towards that one now... plus i like wood (nh)
i found a moss500 wood stock (and pump handle), comes with an 18.5 AND a 28.
i like wood, and i like the idea of having both barrels available.
its more money, but cheaper than 2guns (one with 18.5 and one with 28).
im leaning towards that one now... plus i like wood (nh)
Those mossberg combos are great value, I hope you enjoy that gun for decades.
Just make sure you actually shoot your intended load and gun at the distances you are planning to hunt. You have to know the gun and ammo's limitations.
Just make sure you actually shoot your intended load and gun at the distances you are planning to hunt. You have to know the gun and ammo's limitations.
