Well I was thinking about getting the mossberg 500 combo, did some research and talked to some people and was told the 870 is the way to go. Looking into it I feel as though the 870 will do pretty much all I want to do with moderate ease. That said I was told to look at a wingmaster and super mag as well as the Benelli nova and supernova today and well now Im not so sure.
I like trap, that said I dont feel I will benefit from a $2k+ trap rig. Im thinking the vented 28" rib on the 870 will be well enough for me right now. On top of that Ive gotten a lot of invites to hunt recently (havent hunted before and not sure how or if ill like it). The thought of a deer rifle crossed my mind as it allowed to also do some long range precision shooting but the costs involved seemed a little bit more than what I felt to be a somewhat responsible choice, and I use that statement lightly haha
so thats where the idea of a 12ga came in, get something that can be adapted to hunt pretty much w.e I choose at minimal cost and do it all with one gun. trap/dove/deer/goose/duck/turkey/etc/etc/etc
Today I went and checked out some options. I ruled out the wingmaster due to price, for what Id be using it for why spend the money only to have to worry about it every hunt or worse, ruin it on a hunt. I figure if im still as excited about clays as I am now in a year, Ill buy a really nice clay gun that I can pass down should I so choose.
Upon looking at the 870, I was introduced to the 870 super mag. The super mag was not that much more money and as I understand it's added benefit is the 3-1/2" shell (is there anything else it gains over the express model??). For the price difference between the two and the fact they both fall well below my initial budget, I figure the money on the super mag is well spent; that is of course, assuming the supermag is as versatile as the 870 express. By that I mean are most of the components interchangeable ? obviously not so much the internals but what about accessories or aftermarket stocks. Is the receiver the only major difference? I look at the 870 express like a civic, easy, reliable, and you can practically get parts and accessories at the corner store, is this also true of the supermag?
Provided I don't use a 3" shell am I able to use 870-express barrels on the supermag? (I was told the barrels are near impossible to find for the super mag and theyre expensive)
contending were the browning BPS and the Benelli nova and super nova.
The browning I feel isnt quite as much gun for the dollar and more dollar for the name; please correct me if Im mistaken here. I also feel like it would be more costly to modify and harder to find parts with.
the above apply to the nova/supernova as well I feel, although Im told it will be the best option out of the aforementioned shotguns. although priced a bit higher it was explained to me that it is far far superior to the others. the downside being the availability of aftermarket parts or even trying to get additional OEM parts. The supernova allows you to shim the stock, is this something of benefit to me?
basically the options and contenders right now are
Remington 870 express
Remington 870 supermag
Benelli Nova
Benelli SuperNova
annnd maybe a Browning BPS...maybe
sorry for the novel, appreciate any input/advice
Cheers!
I like trap, that said I dont feel I will benefit from a $2k+ trap rig. Im thinking the vented 28" rib on the 870 will be well enough for me right now. On top of that Ive gotten a lot of invites to hunt recently (havent hunted before and not sure how or if ill like it). The thought of a deer rifle crossed my mind as it allowed to also do some long range precision shooting but the costs involved seemed a little bit more than what I felt to be a somewhat responsible choice, and I use that statement lightly haha
so thats where the idea of a 12ga came in, get something that can be adapted to hunt pretty much w.e I choose at minimal cost and do it all with one gun. trap/dove/deer/goose/duck/turkey/etc/etc/etc
Today I went and checked out some options. I ruled out the wingmaster due to price, for what Id be using it for why spend the money only to have to worry about it every hunt or worse, ruin it on a hunt. I figure if im still as excited about clays as I am now in a year, Ill buy a really nice clay gun that I can pass down should I so choose.
Upon looking at the 870, I was introduced to the 870 super mag. The super mag was not that much more money and as I understand it's added benefit is the 3-1/2" shell (is there anything else it gains over the express model??). For the price difference between the two and the fact they both fall well below my initial budget, I figure the money on the super mag is well spent; that is of course, assuming the supermag is as versatile as the 870 express. By that I mean are most of the components interchangeable ? obviously not so much the internals but what about accessories or aftermarket stocks. Is the receiver the only major difference? I look at the 870 express like a civic, easy, reliable, and you can practically get parts and accessories at the corner store, is this also true of the supermag?
Provided I don't use a 3" shell am I able to use 870-express barrels on the supermag? (I was told the barrels are near impossible to find for the super mag and theyre expensive)
contending were the browning BPS and the Benelli nova and super nova.
The browning I feel isnt quite as much gun for the dollar and more dollar for the name; please correct me if Im mistaken here. I also feel like it would be more costly to modify and harder to find parts with.
the above apply to the nova/supernova as well I feel, although Im told it will be the best option out of the aforementioned shotguns. although priced a bit higher it was explained to me that it is far far superior to the others. the downside being the availability of aftermarket parts or even trying to get additional OEM parts. The supernova allows you to shim the stock, is this something of benefit to me?
basically the options and contenders right now are
Remington 870 express
Remington 870 supermag
Benelli Nova
Benelli SuperNova
annnd maybe a Browning BPS...maybe
sorry for the novel, appreciate any input/advice
Cheers!
