Not related but saw your user name and had to let you know im a kali user. Been using Linux since 1st version of redhat
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What is budget to you?
Yes, pretty much for pump shotguns. But you have to be sure that the model that you buy has different barrels available. I was in Shoot Point Blank the other day and they had some budget pump shotguns ($200ish) from makers that I've never heard of. Might be ok for a knockaround gun, but probably not compatible with other makes as far as swapping barrels, etc. It's best to stick with the major players like Mossberg or Remington. Far better aftermarket support for them.
I saw an H&R Pardner Pump for $220 at a local sporting goods store. I think it was a 20 gauge. Are they decent with interchangeable barrels and accessory support? or better to stick with Mossberg?
Does it matter much between 20g and 12g? My initial thoughts are that 20g will probably fit my needs, or is 12g just that much more versatile and can be loaded with lighter loads if needed?
Right on I still build my own kernels to this day.. ive even used LFS to make my own Frankenstein LinuxSort of a funny story. One of my college roommates was big in to early linux in the 90s, recompiling custom kernels seemed to be a daily occurrence and took hours. I was more of a linux wannabe (hack in the classic golf sense, not the technical hacker sense). Still a unix fan but mostly OSX these days... Always liked the user name so I kept it.
I would consider myself more of a value shopper vs strictly budget. Always looking for a good deal (bang for the buck). I would rather get a great deal on a better quality more expensive item than a poor deal on a cheaper serviceable item. In this particular case I am not sure how much it would actually get used so I don't want to spend too much. However if the deal is good enough that it would be easy to sell for what I paid, that is a mitigating factor.
At the low end, I've always been fond of the Winchester Defender. Very fast cycling and reliable. I'd buy a used one with confidence and stake my life on it.
At the low end, I've always been fond of the Winchester Defender. Very fast cycling and reliable. I'd buy a used one with confidence and stake my life on it.
But, to me, nothing beats an old Remington 870 Wingmaster.
If you haven't, you may want to see how they fit you. Mossberg 500 and Winchester 1300 fit me better and shot great. You can get things modified but I chose to sell the 870s (owned 2, express and wingmaster). Plus I generally prefer the top safety on Mossbergs. It's great to have all these options. Get what you like and fits best imo.
Are the barrels easy to swap and as readily available for the Winchester?
MSRP on the Mossberg 500 security/field combo is $493. MSRP on the Mossberg Maverick 88 combo is $266. The OP asked for a budget option.
The 500 is honestly not that much better than a Maverick 88. In fact, they are the same gun with only minor differences that don't affect usability or durability.
At the low end, I've always been fond of the Winchester Defender. Very fast cycling and reliable. I'd buy a used one with confidence and stake my life on it.
But, to me, nothing beats an old Remington 870 Wingmaster.
MSRP is a made up number.
Find a used Mossberg 500 for not much more than an 88.