mitrrophybowhunter Posted October 16, 2005 Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 Any suggestions? i am looking for a shotgun that can do everything in a 12 gauge 3.5" capabilities for about $400. I would rather have a semi but not sure if i can get a quality one for that range. I am looking at a Nova seriously but wanted more input. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil hunter Posted October 16, 2005 Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 Re: Good All around shotgun 870 Supermag, Mossberg 835, Benelli Nova, they're all decent guns. Shoulder all of 'em you like, and see which one fits you best. Buy that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted October 16, 2005 Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 Re: Good All around shotgun Kind of doubt you are going to finda quality semi auto in that price range. Remington 870's and winchester 1300's are good all around shotguns. Like lil suggest, would shoulder several and see which feels best to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted October 16, 2005 Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 Re: Good All around shotgun I've got the Remington 870 Wingmaster. Like others said, try a few out and see what one fits you best, and what you like to shoot better. I can't say a bad thing about my 870. Well I do sometimes wish that it'd hold the 3" and 3 1/2" shells, it's only chambered for the 2-3/4". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntinsonovagun Posted October 17, 2005 Report Share Posted October 17, 2005 Re: Good All around shotgun I have an 870 and like it, but I wish I would have held out for a Nova. Saw them at a show for $285 in Max4 camo....I was wanting one bad that day!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted October 17, 2005 Report Share Posted October 17, 2005 Re: Good All around shotgun If I were to buy another shotgun, I would be looking at this if I needed an ALL-AROUND gun! Versatile, gas-operated 3 1/2" chamber shoots all 1 1/8 oz. and larger field loads up to 3 1/2" magnums • 3" model shoots all 1 oz., 2 3/4" target loads to the heaviest 3" magnums • 3 1/2" models feature a magazine cut-off. I always wanted a A-5 Browning like my father has. But having a limited income, that wasnt going to happen. So I save my money and got an all around shotgun, Browning 500G. This gun has performed flawlessly since I bought it! Too bad they dont make them anymore. But, if I were to buy one now, this would be it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted October 17, 2005 Report Share Posted October 17, 2005 Re: Good All around shotgun In your price range--the 870 is tough to beat. Semi Auto--Benelli, but those are a bit more than $400. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Xen Posted October 17, 2005 Report Share Posted October 17, 2005 Re: Good All around shotgun actually, if you wanted a semi-auto, you could probably pick up a used 1187 for $400 (or the older version 1100) - it's the semi-auto version of the 870 - can't say enough good about either gun, they'll go and go and go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Re: Good All around shotgun If your looking for versitility, I would take a good look at the 870 combo with the extra riffled slug barrel. I have a Nova in Advantage timber and couldn't be more happy with the performance I've gotten from it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DU_man_84 Posted October 26, 2005 Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 Re: Good All around shotgun i would definately go with the 870 super mag its a perfect all around gun with an acceptional price and they are completely indestructible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest goose21 Posted October 26, 2005 Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 Re: Good All around shotgun Go with the 870 all the way it is the most dependable gun out there but i would get it in synthetic stock cause i put mine through the grinder and it still never fails i use it for duck hunting and goose hunting also i have a slug barrel for deer since here in illinois i cant use a rifle which is stupid but thats another story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cowpoke Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 Re: Good All around shotgun I have seen a lot of Browning BPS Stalkers on the used rack in the 3.5 inch version for around $300, and they haven't been used very much at all. that is a solid shotgun that would do the job quite well I have on in the 3 inch version with a 24 inch barrel I use for long beards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG_BUCK_1 Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 Re: Good All around shotgun get a 870 that is a good all-around gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDubWSR Posted October 31, 2005 Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 Re: Good All around shotgun i have a remington 870 super mag 3 1/2" and a mossberg 835 ulti mag 3 1/2" and i love them both. kinda like the ulti mag more b/c it has ported barrels. both of those guns are in your price range, and the new mossberg 935 auto loader in synthetic black should be in your range also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WNY_Whitetailer Posted October 31, 2005 Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 Re: Good All around shotgun There's a good reason that the 870 has been around for decades...It is a time tested design and it's built like a tank to boot. Good luck beating one of them into submission...Plus there are so many options and accessories that your head will spin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshM Posted October 31, 2005 Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 Re: Good All around shotgun Remington 870 express is hard to beat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted October 31, 2005 Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 Re: Good All around shotgun 870 is definately a good gun. I like my 835. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaCoyote Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 Re: Good All around shotgun [ QUOTE ] I have seen a lot of Browning BPS Stalkers on the used rack in the 3.5 inch version for around $300, and they haven't been used very much at all. [/ QUOTE ] I've got one in 3 1/2, it's a great gun but it's just so dang heavy. There are better choices for an "all around" gun. Using it chasing pheasants or quail just gets cumbersome. But for Turkeys, Ducks and Geese it's fantastic. That Nova has a good rep, my buddy owns one and it's a lot lighter than the browning. He uses his for everything and loves it. It goes for under $400.00 I would look at the 870 though. 870's are bulletproof. I would have bought one but when I bought the Browning but at that time browning was the only one other than mossy to be chambered in 3 1/2. I have 2 870's that are just great guns. Easy to clean, and very very common. 870's also go under $400.00 Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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