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I've read and heard some great things from the Weatherby SA-08 12 gauge, for the price 519.99 its gonna be hard to beat for the money. But I caved due to the lack of availability of the SA-08 at my local Bass Pro, and I just happened to be in the buying mood, and like a sign from above there it was.

The Beretta A300 Outlander!!! Black synthetic and calling my name. I have an older and beautiful wood A303 from 20 years ago and it rocks but a gun like that nowadays is 1200- 1500 or more. The A400 which I would much rather have is just way out of my budget, but the new A300 for $649.99 is right up my alley.

The gun is great, easy to clean, shoots and swings well with the adjustable spacers. Its a great gun and is of great build quality. Beretta doesn't really make trash, so your more than likely going to be a happy shooter when you get yours. It doesn't shoot 3.5" shells but who cares, I've got my 870 magnum for that stuff!

Overall great gun for the price! Not the most stunning looking shotgun but it does the job and still looks pretty decent while doing it.
 
He may having been thinking of me as well at the ripe young age of 56.
 
Force761 said:
I'm planing on buying my first shotgun. I would like to spend about $500-600 but I'm willing to go to $800 if that means getting a really good shotgun. I know I want a 12 gauge, and I would like to have the option to add a pistol grip stock latter on, if I don't like the traditional stock, as well as being able to swap out barrels. I plan on using this shotgun for Turkey and Waterfowl hunting. I've been looking online for info and it seems it always comes down to two shotguns. The Remington 870 and the Mossberg 500. My Brother owns a Mossberg 500, so I've already shot that a few times. And the only thing I didn't really like about it was the placement of the safety. I have no experience with the Remington 870. But I guy I work with recommend both the Remington 870 and the Mossberg 500.

What do you guys recommend I buy? The Remington 870, the Mossberg 500 or something else?
How's the search going "Force761" ?

Any updates on your search? I have just spent 3 days with my SX3 3'' and put 150 rounds through her. Couldn't be more happy. Still lots of time before the opening Goose and Duck...
 
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@duckhunt123: It's still on going. So far I'm looking at the Mossberg 930 and the Franchi Affinity. I'm kind of leaning towards the Mossberg 930 since it's more affordable. And this being my first shotgun I don't want to spend a ton and then decide that, that gun isn't for me, you know. But I'm going to do some more research and hopefully find one that I like.
 
Force, where are you located? Perhaps there is a range near you that might have a couple of these available as rentals. It probably isn't likely that you would be able to fire each of them before making a decision, but you might be able to fire one or two.
 
Force761 said:
@duckhunt123: It's still on going. So far I'm looking at the Mossberg 930 and the Franchi Affinity. I'm kind of leaning towards the Mossberg 930 since it's more affordable. And this being my first shotgun I don't want to spend a ton and then decide that, that gun isn't for me, you know. But I'm going to do some more research and hopefully find one that I like.
I saw the Remington 1187 when I got my SX3. i THINK IT MIGHT BE LESS THAN THE mOSSBERG. It has some great reviews andvery durable. Maybe it would be worth a look.
I think they are both around 599$. Good luck.
 
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Well I got my shotgun. I bought a Mossberg 500. I was origonally going to get the 930 but it wasn't in stock and the 500 was on sale. I paid $289.99 for the 500 and it came with a riffled barrel and a small scope. I'll post a pic of it latter. I just need to find my camera. I do have one last question, and I would rather put it here then start a new topic and wait for it to be approved.

What would be a good target that I could either buy or make that I can shoot slugs and the ammo for the riffled barrel (I don't remember what they are called) at?

My current target is a 1 inch slab of wood that I found in our barn. It stops the small game shot no problem. But I'm afraid to shoot slugs are the riffled ammo at it, since I know that it will go right through. And even though we just have woods behind us, and the closest house isn't even in the same direction from where I'm shooting. I don't want to risk the shots
going to far and hitting someone or something. I know that a range would be a good place to shot at but I don't have the time or money to go there when ever I want to shoot. It's just easier to shoot a few rounds in my back yard.
 
Have you got access to old RR ties? They make a good backstop, I shoot all my handguns, rifles, and slugs into them.

cdb
 
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cdb1097 said:
Have you got access to old RR ties? They make a good backstop, I shoot all my handguns, rifles, and slugs into them.

cdb
I probably could buy some at either Lowes or Homedepot. But I don't have any laying around. How many would I need? I live in Howell Michigan if that helps you know what I have around me. Also would A box (cardboard or wood) or a bucket filled with either sand or water work as well?
 
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I have yet another question. Where can I buy choke tubes for my shotgun? I was told I need one for when I go duck hunting. But I don't know what kind I should get or where I should buy it from. Also how can I know if my shotgun already has a choke tub in it? I looked at the barrel and it has two rings, and outer ring and in inner-ring. Does it already have a choke installed? Or is that just how the barrels are made?
 
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All I have is trees behind my target where I shoot. I might be able to eventually build a berm, but that probably won't be until next year. Also I figured out that I do have a choke tub in my shotgun. And on it it says "MOD" I'm assuming that, that stands for modified. Is that a good choke tube for duck hunting?
 
Force761 said:
I have yet another question. Where can I buy choke tubes for my shotgun? I was told I need one for when I go duck hunting. But I don't know what kind I should get or where I should buy it from. Also how can I know if my shotgun already has a choke tub in it? I looked at the barrel and it has two rings, and outer ring and in inner-ring. Does it already have a choke installed? Or is that just how the barrels are made?
If you call Carlson's choke tubes - they will help. 785-626-3700
 
I'm not an expert waterfowler by any means, but I would go with IC if you are going to call the birds in and shoot over decoys at close range. If pass shooting, I would use a modified.

I am assuming your shotgun came with a standard set of chokes:

IC = Improved Cylinder
Mod = Modified
Full

The steel shot required for waterfowl will probably pattern different than lead, so it would be best to pattern your shotgun with the load you are planning to use.
 
That gun probably only had a M choke. Pick up a sk1 or IC and a LM or Full and for turkey maybe xtra full turkey choke. With those chokes you should be set to do anything a shotgun can do.

I like trulocks myself but carlsons are just as good.
 
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