Looking for opinions on a shotgun

[buzzined]

Have a small budget for xmas this year, but would love to buy my 13yr old saon a new gun. Seen this cheap 12 guage.

Cabela's: H&R Pardner Tactical Shotgun . I don't know anything about this gun.

So what say you INGO?

 

[bowtie]

if 200 bucks is your budget i would go for the maverick 88 made by mossberg. there is also a huge aftermarket for it.

 

[sloughfoot]

Have a small budget for xmas this year, but would love to buy my 13yr old saon a new gun. Seen this cheap 12 guage.

Cabela's: H&R Pardner Tactical Shotgun . I don't know anything about this gun.

So what say you INGO?

Go for it. It is a good shotgun. I would gift one to my son. I am not sure I would gift any shotgun to a 13 y/o son, but that is your decision.

 

[Sagamore - One]

Can't hardly beat a single shot for a first gun. The H&R is somewhat of a "kicker" in 12 ga. Suggest a recoil pad.

 

[Expat]

I didn't even know H&R made a pump action. What is he going to use it for? It is a minimum legal length cylinder bore barrel, so it wouldn't be much for hunting. It is pretty much just a home defense gun.

 

[Corbinator]

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This is a great starter. It weighs in at $299 and both of my boys have had one. I would scrape together another $110 bucks from grandma and grandpa and go with this.

 

[Already Gone]

if 200 bucks is your budget i would go for the maverick 88 made by mossberg. there is also a huge aftermarket for it.

I second this. Though never shooting the Maverick 88, I am a big fan of the mossberg 500. I have handled the Maverick and it seems like a nice gun for the price.

I think an any safe shotgun would be a good start for a 13 year old.

The original question about the gun from Cabellas. I have never heard of that brand, however, I am sure it will suit him just fine and the price is right!

 

[BoomstickBuff]

if 200 bucks is your budget i would go for the maverick 88 made by mossberg. there is also a huge aftermarket for it.

^^^ This. Good gun, nearly all parts are interchangeable with the Mossberg 500, great gun for the money. In fact, I bought one for my 15 yr old son this year and it has been great.

Good luck...sounds like your boy will be having a great Christmas!

 

[buzzined]

Thanks guys I am gonna take a good look at the Maverick 88

 

[tom1025]

Thanks guys I am gonna take a good look at the Maverick 88

If I remember right the safety on the Maverick is in front of the triger gard. Might be a real pain in the rear if he has small hands to turn it on and off. I was nine when I got my first Mossberg 500 12 GA for Christmas. The safety is on top of the receiver and can be reached easier with your thumb.

The single shot is a great gun as well but might feel like it has more kick since it is alot lighter than a pump.

 

[Sniper 79]

I just sold a super almost new 870 in .20 for 200 bucks with two barrels. I would go used if that is all the money you have. Even if you have a little father son project fixing it up and getting it ready to shoot.

 

[hoosierdaddy1976]

no experience with that gun, but the new cabela's flyer has it listed for $179.99 starting thursday the 13th

 

[remauto1187]

Visit the pawnshops that have guns and make them an offer if they have something for you!

 

[dansgotguns]

Go for it. It is a good shotgun. I would gift one to my son. I am not sure I would gift any shotgun to a 13 y/o son, but that is your decision.

I got my first gun at 7, a .22 rifle and my first shotgun at 12, 20 guage pump

 

[cesna250]

if 200 bucks is your budget i would go for the maverick 88 made by mossberg. there is also a huge aftermarket for it.

I second that. May be a little big though depending on his size.

 

[bowtie]

Thanks guys I am gonna take a good look at the Maverick 88

I was at Blythes a few weeks ago and they had a 5+1 model.

Also you can check out the 12" LOP youth stock from hogue. Im a small short guy and when I installed this stock on my 500 it felt great

 

[buzzined]

I got my first gun at 7, a .22 rifle and my first shotgun at 12, 20 guage pump

He already has a .22. He shoots my AR and my AK and has shot a 870 and a VEPR already and loves shooting shotguns.

It would just be for target practice. Maybe he will want to do a 3 gun comp someday.

I made an offer on a used 870, keeping my fingers crossed.

 

[lapoozyfan]

not sure of your budget but mossberg and rossi make reasonable price guns, rossi even makes a combo gun rifle/shotgun