$300 or less shotgun? What are my options?

[Bonkers4Bacon]

Surely they aren't the only gun shop in your area. I've never heard of anybody having problems with buds.

I think every LGS in a 15 mile of radius of me works with Buds.

 

[Bonkers4Bacon]

Another vote for Remington 870. Best shotgun for the price. Always has a competitor in Mossberg though

 

[Nevernoluck2]

All great advice, can't go wrong with a 500 or an 870 and theirs also Winchester 1300,120, 1200 I believe are basic same frame

 

[IndyGunSafety]

Remingtons are great, but Hawk & Harrington & Richardson make some very inexpensive 12 gauge shotguns. They are quite functional and reliable. If you buy from a Davidsons dealer you get the lifetime replacement guaranty.

 

[kickbacked]

Love my 870, mossberg would be a solid choice for home protection if you want to scare away an intruder with all the rattling

 

[shortbusbob]

Love my 870, mossberg would be a solid choice for home protection if you want to scare away an intruder with all the rattling

LOL, I was waiting for that one . 870's are a little heavy compared to the mossy . But the mossy is a rattle trap . I own both . I've been playing with a H&R single shot . Paired up with chamber adapters . I can shoot 12 ga , 22lr , 9mm , and 45lc out of one gun . You can buy adapters for 357mag,38spl and a few others . Just something to think about .



I'm $100 into the gun and $100 or so in the adapters .

 

[tradertator]

With a little patience, you should be able to get a nice Remington Wingmaster, and you won't find a better shotgun for the money.

 

[scoutsniper]

mossberg maverick 88. ive had mine over 3 years and only cleaned is like twice. still goes bang everytime. bought 180$ new from dicks. i think they still go on sale time to time for 190=200. buy a ATI pistol grop for 20$ and you have what you need. full stock for outdoor fun. pistol grip for home defense.

 

[tackshot]

IAC Hawk 12 Tactical . $180-200
5 shell mag tube, plastic stock and forend, 870 replica
They get a bad rep bc they're "cheaply made" but I love mine, all black , ghost ring sights , built like a tank very heavy.
I shot clay with it and did pretty good, I mainly bought it for home defense,
$180.00 out the door on sale at rural king, I think normally they're 200 plus tax.
Hope this helps

 

[Zoub]

Last month I bought a used Remington Wingmaster and Model 11 for $350 combined. It was $160 on the Wingmaster and $190 on the 11. Both will get cut down for backup Grouse guns, door guns, bear guns, truck guns, fun guns. I prefer either of these used over most of the new guns. This winter I will probably park and paint both too just for durability.

 

[other dave]

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...-shotguns/351895-winchester-120-12-gauge.html

 

[Nevernoluck2]

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...-shotguns/351895-winchester-120-12-gauge.html

Thank You sir

 

[other dave]

Thank You sir

You're welcome. I thought it was a good price for everything offered.

 

[Osprey]

Another vote for the Mossberg 500. I got the Persuader with the vent cover from Dunham's under $299. I ended up putting an ATI folder on it though but used their 20% discount. It shoots great!

 

[Lebowski]

Thanks everyone. I'll try to make it to the LGS this weekend to see what they have.

 

[Excalibur]

My local gun store is selling a Browning Auto 5 for little over 300. It's cut down to the shortest legal length.

 

[songdog33]

My brother got a Hawk 12ga pump from rural king for $180+ tax.. but its a great gun. Its built solid and its fun to shoot. Its a replica of an 870. Aftermarket 870 parts fit on it fine if you want something a little more tactical. Its fun to shoot and works great for a bedside home defense shotgun.

 

[likeanantelope]

A benelli nova can be found used in your Price range. Advantages over 500 and 870 include chrome lined barrel and locking bolt to name a few. Great pump guns.

 

[calcot7]

Yep used moss bergs and Remington's can be had for that! Ol George usually has a few used pumps. Right after deer season is the best time. Lol

But watch out for the ones with bent barrels. A lot of good slug guns get their barrels bent around tree trunks after missing that big buck!

 

[Tyler-The-Piker]

Winchester SXP Defender 12ga
Rotary bolt, dual steel action guide bars, .742" back bored, hard-chromed chamber and bore, black chrome finish, inflex recoil pad, drop out trigger group, etc...

on sale right now (in Gander Mt. weekly ad) for $349.99.
So I guess that means your LGS is probably $50 below that...
which means you could probably get a used one for at least $50 below that

(it's a good solid shotgun in your price range)