Which Shotgun should I chooose?
I'm a 33 year old who is fairly new to the shotgun scene. I am looking for something I can use for trap, turkey and eventually deer. I have narrowed it down to a Remington 1100 or 1187 (I suppose I would even consider a 870 or mossberg 500). I want quality but dont want to pay a ton. Can anyone help me decide?
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For the 3 things you mentioned, I would go with a Remington 870 or the Mossberg 500. You will want the ability to interchange barrels at a reasonable price. You will also want to be able to shoot 2-3/4" and 3" shells. Even if you decide later on down the road that you want/need a semi-auto, you can never have too many pump 12GA shotguns 0 -
Go to the trap range, I'd bet if you ask around you could try them and see what you like and seems to fit you better. A second bbl made for slugs and sights will hunt deer better.
I have shot them all and lots others, I have 2 870 Express an old Ithaca 37 and HR Topper Single bbl. All but the 37 are for 3 inch shell and have screw in chokes.0 -
go with the 1100. barrels will be cheaper and easier to find. I think I would try to find the trap model with the monte carlo stock as the base just because Trap is easier with the higher point of impact. then buy a short slug barrel then maybe a short fixed choke or Rem choke for turkey. You might get away with just a 25 inch rem choke to use for turkey and slugs, They do make a cylinder and maybe even a slug screw in choke. I initially used a 1100 with a fixed 25 inch skeet barrel for deer with good success, it was nicely accurate at 50 yd and suitable out to 75 . I only used Breneke slugs but some of the newer slugs might be very good from what I've read. I switched out to a slug barrel just because of the handling. They may even make a 21 inch screw in which would be great for turkey with the appropriate choke of your choice. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by Barzillia
Choose an older model that has been around for 50 years or more, with plenty of spare parts available, and extra barrels, and a better fit and finish than most modern starter shotguns.
Many that old will not chamber 3 inch shells, but I remain mostly unconvinced of their actual practical benefit.
Plus many are available as private sales.
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Winchester put a lot of research into what was the best load for killing ducks, and concluded that a 2 3/4" with 1 1/2 ounces of #4's, with a pellet density equivalent to lead, was as effective as anything.0 -
I'd go with the 870...fewer parts = fewer problems. Been using my 870TB trap gun for "everything" for a l o n g time now. Never a problem. (.02) 0 -
If you go the S/A route go with the 11/87 over the 1100, as the 1100s have had some issues with shooting both 2-3/4 and 3" shells. Remington solved the problems of the 1100 with the 11/87. 0 -
I think a 11/87 or 870 would be good for your declared purpose.
I used to have a 870 bird & slug barrel combo. It was a hastings slug barrel. You would need to buy a trap barrel in addition or some type of rib system to get the package your looking for. Your going to have at least $950 dollars in what you are thinking about...you realize that don't you.
I would go with the semi-auto with hind sight being 20/20. I think most people start out with pumps amd end up with auto's. One thing, pumps are much more reliable than semi-auto's. Some guys are going to tell you that their $1000+ dollar auto loader never has malfunctioned, I call B.S. There is always some weather condition (usually cold) that will trip up a semi auto.
That being said...I'd never buy another pump gun again. I love the Beretta semiauto I own, I have a bird & slug barrel. I got the slug barrel last year. I laughed my butt off the first time I shot a slug out of it. It felt like a 20ga high brass!
I dont have a trap barrel for it yet but I will next time I see them on sale.0 -
I would go with the 870 Express Turkey gun, in 3 inch. No need for 3 1/2". I have the 21 inch Turkey gun, and have never regretted it. I have slayed turkeys out to 65 yards with #6 shot, and the factory extra full turkey choke...just as dead as a $1500.00 3 1/2" Benelli...and by the way...I own a Benelli too...what for, is beyond me, as I don't use a shotgun for much.
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