#3184686 - 03/05/13 07:57 PM
Shotgun Suggestions
|
stevepitts
4 Point
Registered: 11/22/10
Posts: 242
Loc: Giles Co
|
Offline
|
|
I need an inexpensive all around shotgun which will primarily be used for turkey hunting. I would like your suggestions on something inexpensive where I can change chokes. Thanks
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#3184689 - 03/05/13 07:59 PM
Re: Shotgun Suggestions
[Re: stevepitts]
|
Deer Assassin
Non-Typical
Registered: 08/01/03
Posts: 80750
Loc: Kingston Springs
|
|
Offline
|
|
rem 870
mosberg 835
_________________________
Drag Racing
Spending money I dont have
on things I dont need
to impress people I dont know
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#3184706 - 03/05/13 08:06 PM
Re: Shotgun Suggestions
[Re: Deer Assassin]
|
mr.big
Non-Typical
Registered: 01/03/01
Posts: 27961
Loc: Copper Head Road
|
|
Offline
|
|
I have had an 835 for almost 20 years that kills on both ends,,Hastings .670 choke and Win Supreme HV 6 shot,,
_________________________
Tndeer`s resident poacher and desperate loser
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#3184758 - 03/05/13 08:45 PM
Re: Shotgun Suggestions
[Re: mr.big]
|
mike243
14 Point
Registered: 09/06/06
Posts: 9932
Loc: east tn
|
|
Offline
|
|
Mossburg500 or a rem 870 either wont break the bank & will shoot 3" shells which have killed many a critter before a 3.5 was ever thought about.
_________________________
prayers sent for our friends in need every day
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#3184767 - 03/05/13 08:54 PM
Re: Shotgun Suggestions
[Re: mike243]
|
Kimberman
10 Point
Registered: 10/30/05
Posts: 3156
Loc: Knoxville
|
|
Offline
|
|
870
_________________________
So many smallmouth, so little time.
We cant count on our laws to stop irrational people, so why should we be punished for their irrational behavior.
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#3184824 - 03/05/13 10:30 PM
Re: Shotgun Suggestions
[Re: Kimberman]
|
Hunter 257W
6 Point
Registered: 10/04/12
Posts: 925
Loc: Franklin County
|
|
Offline
|
|
Mossberg 500 if you want the very cheapest "good" quality shotgun that will do it all. The Remington 870 Express won't break the bank either and is definitely good quality.
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#3184846 - 03/05/13 11:18 PM
Re: Shotgun Suggestions
[Re: Kimberman]
|
PinchPoint
8 Point
Registered: 11/29/12
Posts: 1094
Loc: Knoxville Tn
|
|
Offline
|
|
x2
_________________________
Genesis 27:3
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#3184851 - 03/05/13 11:24 PM
Re: Shotgun Suggestions
[Re: PinchPoint]
|
Nhill
8 Point
Registered: 09/30/01
Posts: 1417
Loc: Maryville, TN
|
|
Offline
|
|
If you want an all around shotgun, I would stay away from a 3.5" gun like an 835. They are capable of shooting bird loads, but aren't known for reliably cycling them.
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#3184870 - 03/06/13 04:32 AM
Re: Shotgun Suggestions
[Re: Nhill]
|
mike243
14 Point
Registered: 09/06/06
Posts: 9932
Loc: east tn
|
|
Offline
|
|
Never seen a pump 3.5 have any issue with smaller shells.they wont hold as tite of a pattern with the lower shells though
_________________________
prayers sent for our friends in need every day
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#3184888 - 03/06/13 05:44 AM
Re: Shotgun Suggestions
[Re: mike243]
|
stik
TnDeer Old Timer
16 Point
Registered: 03/12/99
Posts: 18546
Loc: lenoir city,tn
|
|
Offline
|
|
870. is there anything else?
_________________________
experienced hunters know its not just a bushy white tail, its a big middle finger.
nothing makes a fish bigger than almost being caught
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#3184894 - 03/06/13 05:50 AM
Re: Shotgun Suggestions
[Re: Kimberman]
|
paradis1142
10 Point
Registered: 11/25/04
Posts: 3837
Loc: crossville tn
|
|
Offline
|
|
x3
_________________________
Once a Marine always a Marine
USMC...helping enemies of America die for their countries since 1775
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#3184955 - 03/06/13 07:24 AM
Re: Shotgun Suggestions
[Re: paradis1142]
|
Andy S.
TnDeer Old Timer
12 Point
Registered: 07/26/99
Posts: 7285
Loc: Atoka, TN
|
|
Offline
|
|
870. Furthermore, if I could find a used one that was several years old in good condition that fit my needs (3", 3.5", etc), I would rather have it than a brand new one. I have two older 870s, one 12 years old and the other 20+ years old and they both have performed flawlessly over the years shooting light loads, slugs, heavy loads and turkey loads. I have no experience with the newer made 870s.
_________________________
Andy S.
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#3184963 - 03/06/13 07:39 AM
Re: Shotgun Suggestions
[Re: Andy S.]
|
jb3
10 Point
Registered: 02/23/09
Posts: 3335
Loc: Burns, TN
|
|
Offline
|
|
Going on 23 years with my 870. Can be used to turkey hunt, duck, squirrel, and even a boat paddle if necessary.
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#3185299 - 03/06/13 12:37 PM
Re: Shotgun Suggestions
[Re: jb3]
|
TN Larry
8 Point
Registered: 09/17/03
Posts: 1796
Loc: Baxter, Tennessee
|
|
Offline
|
|
870
_________________________
I pray to fish until my dying day. When it comes to my last cast, I then most humbly pray, when in the Lord's safe landing net & I'm at peace that in His mercy I be judged big enough to keep.
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#3185720 - 03/06/13 07:34 PM
Re: Shotgun Suggestions
[Re: TN Larry]
|
stevepitts
4 Point
Registered: 11/22/10
Posts: 242
Loc: Giles Co
|
|
Offline
|
|
It looks like the 870 is the overwhelming shotgun to go with. Thanks guys this is very helpful
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#3185742 - 03/06/13 07:50 PM
Re: Shotgun Suggestions
[Re: Kimberman]
|
Deer Assassin
Non-Typical
Registered: 08/01/03
Posts: 80750
Loc: Kingston Springs
|
|
Offline
|
|
you know that is a remington dont ya
_________________________
Drag Racing
Spending money I dont have
on things I dont need
to impress people I dont know
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#3185929 - 03/06/13 10:16 PM
Re: Shotgun Suggestions
[Re: Deer Assassin]
|
Kimberman
10 Point
Registered: 10/30/05
Posts: 3156
Loc: Knoxville
|
|
Offline
|
|
you know that is a remington dont ya
Only one they make worth having.
_________________________
So many smallmouth, so little time.
We cant count on our laws to stop irrational people, so why should we be punished for their irrational behavior.
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#3185985 - 03/06/13 11:11 PM
Re: Shotgun Suggestions
[Re: stik]
|
TNRifleman
4 Point
Registered: 01/06/08
Posts: 183
Loc: Collierville
|
|
Offline
|
|
870. is there anything else?
My thought exactly. Goes bang every time
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#3186439 - 03/07/13 01:12 PM
Re: Shotgun Suggestions
[Re: TNRifleman]
|
W.Seay
12 Point
Registered: 01/17/06
Posts: 7213
Loc: Collierville,TN.
|
|
Offline
|
|
870
_________________________
To one with faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is possible.
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#3188566 - 03/09/13 11:41 PM
Re: Shotgun Suggestions
[Re: W.Seay]
|
hunter0925
4 Point
Registered: 01/21/13
Posts: 475
Loc: TN, Rhea,
|
|
Offline
|
|
870 all day
_________________________
We the unwanted, do the unthinkable, for the ungrateful.
In Each Other We Trust.
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#3190323 - 03/11/13 09:51 PM
Re: Shotgun Suggestions
[Re: stevepitts]
|
southernhunter
8 Point
Registered: 09/08/10
Posts: 1231
Loc: alabama
|
|
Offline
|
|
835 or. Remington express 870
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
Moderator: RUGER, gtk, Bobby G, Unicam, CBU93, stretch, TurkeyBurd
|
12166 Members
39 Forums
117579 Topics
1427759 Posts
Max Online: 756 @ 11/20/12 09:10 AM
|
|
|
The TnDeer.Com Deer Talk Forum is for Tennessee Deer Hunters by Tennessee Deer Hunters. If you enjoy using our Talk Forum and would like to contribute to help in it's up-keep. Just submit your contribution by clicking on the DONATE button below and paying with PayPal or a major credit card. Any amount is much appreciated. Thanks for your support!
|
|
|
