Author Topic: recomedations (Read 656 times)

gilly · « **on:** November 01, 2003, 05:22:22 PM »

im 14 about 160 lb 5.8 ft. planing on going through hunter safty. what 20 gage shot gun would u recomed. i can spend about $170 i plan on hunting phesent, and duck maby squirrle.

Omaha-BeenGlockin · « **Reply #1 on:** November 01, 2003, 06:02:33 PM »

I would suggest paying closer attention in English class ---first of all.

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Back to the topic at hand----$170 will get you real close to a new Mossberg at Wally's or a used 870 in pretty good shape.

savageT · « **Reply #2 on:** November 02, 2003, 06:14:22 AM »

OUCH!
I guess sometimes the truth is a bit tough on 14 year old boys that day-dream about hunting in the woods during English Class! Omaha has brought up a very necessary skill that will serve you well in later years. Gilly.............You are not alone with your spelling limitations, but it is up to you to try a little harder.

We're here to help not knock you around. Just hang in there and hit the books after class! We will be glad to help answer any questions about that new shotgun you're dreaming of. Either a Mossberg 500 or Remington 870 (used) would get you started in the right direction for the $170 you have. Just remember that in most states in the U.S. of A. require that you be 18 yrs. old with background check.

Jim

BH · « **Reply #3 on:** November 03, 2003, 06:02:03 AM »

Gilly,

My recommendation would be the new Mossberg. There a fine gun for the price and, being new to the game, I think you'll find the top saftey much easier to handle. You also won't need to worry about getting stuck with a problem in a used gun although most 870's are pretty good guns.

Bob

gilly · « **Reply #4 on:** November 03, 2003, 10:33:49 AM »

where do you find the moss for under $200

Omaha-BeenGlockin · « **Reply #5 on:** November 03, 2003, 10:48:15 AM »

Wally's=Wal Mart

Were below $200 last time I checked----but its been awhile since I've paid attention to Mossberg's-----so might be more for all I know.

savageT · « **Reply #6 on:** November 03, 2003, 11:05:17 AM »

giully,
What is there about $170? Is it just that's what you have saved at this point, or is there a restriction on how much you can spend??

After you described your weight and height, I would say you can probably get away with a full length sized stock and forearm length. You want to get to a sport store and try a few guns out for fit. There are a number of rather inexpensive pump and single guns that Wal-Mart and Dicks' Sporting Goods, Bass Pro Shops, plus the ole' neighborhood pawn shops and sports stores carry. If you have the choice, go for a 12 gauge if you can handle the kick. If not, then the 20 gauge will suffice. Look at various used/new brands and see if you might be able to set up a payment plan to pay a little each month until you get it paid off. You haven't stated if you are left-handed (as I am). I own an Ithaca model 37 pump gun which has bottom feed and ejection. You can buy both field barrels w/chokes or get a rifled deer barrel .....all it takes is money! Give us a little more information on where you are and what kind of land and game you will be hunting on.

Jim

BH · « **Reply #7 on:** November 03, 2003, 12:06:45 PM »

Savage T,

I have to disagree with your advice on the 12 ga. versus the 20 ga. I carried a 12 for over 25 years and watched my buddies do just as well, and sometimes better, with their 20s. Finally, I got smart and got myself a light quick handling 20 which has served me extremely well for the last 15 years. IMHO the 20 will do everything the 12 will when it comes to deer and it is a lot nicer to shoot, especially on the bench when your trying different loads and sighting in.

Bob

savageT · « **Reply #8 on:** November 03, 2003, 12:46:49 PM »

BH,
Hey, that's what makes for good horse races! I just see the market is quite limited today. Finding various loads, shot sizes and barrels are definitely limited when it comes to 20's. My Ithaca 12 gauge m37 kicks like a mule w/ deerslugs, but when you're drawing down on a nice trophy buck I don't sweat it. Now, this young man has shown an interest in pheasent, squirrel, duck and perhaps geese (but so far I didn't hear anything about deer??). Yes, I think a 20 will do a good job....but the 12 will always do it a bit better. Just my 2 cents!

Jim

BH · « **Reply #9 on:** November 03, 2003, 01:37:55 PM »

Savage T,

You are correct ... my mistake. I confused this post with another young man looking for a deer gun ... getting to old to keep things straight. The good old twelve is indeed one of the most versatile guns there is and, as you point out, the selection of ammo , barrels, etc are better than the 20. Having said that, I still like the 20 over the 12 even for upland bird hunting and small game but mostly because I don't like to carry the extra weight around anymore. Your advise to Gilly is probably appropriate since I don't remember ever complaining about some extra weight when I was his age. However, my Benelli M1-90 20 (at 5 1/2 pounds) would have made me smile at the end of a long day in the feild even when I was younger :grin: .

Bob