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Well I won't lie, I've never been the biggest shotgunner but I've always owned a couple. But last year me and my buddies started throwing clays at the sand pits and out interest peaked and now bird hunts are in the planning.

Anyways, I originally had a Stoeger P-350, which is by all rights is a great shotgun for the price. It always ran good, never had a problem and heck, it even came with 5 chokes. I also own a mossberg 500 persuader which is another great shotgun but obviously limited in the fact that it's a "tactical" gun.

Whether it was boredom or just the fact I haven't bought a new gun in a few months I decided to trade my Stoeger in and get a mossy 500 feild. Boy am I glad I did. The gun just naturally points on target for me, feels way lighter and it's got they legendary mossberg smooth action.

I'm smoking clays way more often then before and I attribute that solely to the fact this gun points so naturally for me. Best part of my first day out is I put my buddy to shame with his $2400 benelli haha! My $319 mossberg!! Haha obviously his gun is very nice but you could tell just by his face he was pretty ticked I was taking out more clays. 95% shooter 5% gun!


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Nice looking gun :) I had the same problem with my 590 A1, just wasn't hitting anything once the clays were getting launched by a thrower, rather than just by hand. Is that an actual wood stock and forend or just polymer that is made to look like wood. It looks so flawless.... lol :) She's a beauty!
 
Price is a moot point if you cant hit what your pointing at. Congrats on finding a scattergun that fits. Things should snowball now for you! Start hitting what your pointing at = more confidence = more stuff hit...ect ect
 
Agreed! An no its "laminated wood" so kind of real haha but for an extra $50 you can get the classic edition with real walnut stock and foregrip and a jeweled bolt. Look like your grandpas old shotgun with real dark glossy wood, beautiful but sold out at my time of purchase. $359 for the nicer one $319 for my most basic model and 3 chokes
 
I am fortunate also that the Mossberg 500 fits me well. I currently have a 500 in 16 and 12 gauge and a Maverick in 12 gauge. On the look for a single action bar 500 in 20 bore. If the 500 fits you the older Lakefield Mossberg series 500 with walnut stock is a bargain, most trade about 250.00 to 275.00 IF it has the C lect choke all the better. Once shot a little these guns are smooooth. I don't mind the slight for end rattle it means the gun will work and it is no worse than some Ithaca 37 models I have listened to. Don't even get into after market products ( barrels, stocks etc) if inclined. Some 500's will have some timing issues i.e.: round leaves mag tube and lands on the ground instead of on carrier. Easy fix. If you need directions let me know. The Classic with walnut and red recoil pad is giving me dreams right now....NOTE: the gun you pictured has a hardwood stock of solid wood not laminate probably birch. If you ever re finish it you will see how white it is. Mossberg has not yet gone to laminate stocks thank some one for that. Wood quality can be very poor and still make laminate work.

Darryl
 
OP, looks like you are having a blast at hand thrown clays. When the snow melts head out to the Winnipeg Trap and Skeet Club and give it a try. We have a great facility and throw trap, skeet and 5 stand. If we know in advance you are coming we will be sure to have someone show you the ropes. Feel free to PM with questions
 
Agreed that fit is more important than price. I'd much prefer to spend less and hit more targets. Besides the more I spend on a gun the more I probably wouldn't want to use it for fear of scratching it! I have an 870 that has proven reliable and accurate.
 
I shot a remington 870 for 20 years, and was an average shot at best.. This fall I bought a mossberg 535, and I absolutely love it... Points perfectly for me, the price was right, and it works great.
 
madtrapper143 said:
I am fortunate also that the Mossberg 500 fits me well. I currently have a 500 in 16 and 12 gauge and a Maverick in 12 gauge. On the look for a single action bar 500 in 20 bore. If the 500 fits you the older Lakefield Mossberg series 500 with walnut stock is a bargain, most trade about 250.00 to 275.00 IF it has the C lect choke all the better. Once shot a little these guns are smooooth. I don't mind the slight for end rattle it means the gun will work and it is no worse than some Ithaca 37 models I have listened to. Don't even get into after market products ( barrels, stocks etc) if inclined. Some 500's will have some timing issues i.e.: round leaves mag tube and lands on the ground instead of on carrier. Easy fix. If you need directions let me know. The Classic with walnut and red recoil pad is giving me dreams right now....NOTE: the gun you pictured has a hardwood stock of solid wood not laminate probably birch. If you ever re finish it you will see how white it is. Mossberg has not yet gone to laminate stocks thank some one for that. Wood quality can be very poor and still make laminate work.

Darryl
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Thanks Darryl, I've ran into the feeding issue on my older 500 (the rounds would not leave the mag. Tube no matter how I cycled the action) and thanks for the heads up on the birch stock! I must've been confusing it with a few other shotguns I was browsing at the same time.
 
A few years ago I replaced a $2000 shotgun (won't mention brand as to not evoke ire and wrath), and bought a $650 Remington Marine Magnum. I never think about that $2000 shotgun, and the Rem MM is still in my safe and will be for life.
 
I just had to say, "I REALLY ENJOYED THAT POST"!

Although I like my most expensive shotgun - it is NOT my favorite. I like to see people shoot well with whatever gun they choose.
 
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