[Alex D]

CZ Sharptail Target


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[pevtsovy]

Mossberg 935. Really a good gun. Basic no-frills design. Keep it clean and it will run good. Only 1 thing: I don't like how the balance is forward of the receiver. If you can get one cheap, highly suggest you do so, excellent gun for geese and waterfowl.

 

[tvone]

Another vote for the TriStar 12 Viper G2. I have the Sporting, 30" ported barrel, adjustable comb on a decent walnut stock. I've had it for years and it has never let me down. It just plan works.

 

[TGW79]

What was a shotgun that you've owned that was better than expectations?
Mine has been a Charles Daly 20ga auto(the older 600 version).. Ive owned it for 19 years and its had more than a few thousand rounds through it. My wife bought it for me to bust brush and bad weather with.. Very plain black synthetic, cherekoted(or something like it) barrel,and its been rock solid all these years.. Its been crazy reliable with all loads in all kinds of weather..
Have you had a shotgun that exceeded expectations or reputation?

Several days ago I was in the local shop and I saw this old beat up what looked like to be a Mossberg 500. Turns out it's a New Haven 600 by Mossberg 43 years old and it cycles better than any other shotgun I've ever had. It's so smooth. And she's heavy for the size it really is. I was not very pleased to see that there was absolutely nothing on it regarding swivel studs for a shotgun sling so I may manufactured one real fast with a pretty heavy thick piece of strapping and yep I like it. A lot. I think it's going to be my new go to regarding pump 12 gauge. I have a bunch of Mossberg shotguns and a few other brands as well but there's something about this one. I've never owned a shotgun that has any wood on it and I know that might sound strange. But with the modern era with everything being polymer they're everywhere. And a lot of the brands that do put wood into their builds.. I just don't like the brand. I'm very picky about shotguns. It's Mossberg and Remington primarily. Mossberg will always be my personal favorite. The American classic. And regarding the longevity durability etc etc of the Mossberg family.. it really is hard to beat in that price range. I mean damn they last forever.

 

[Spankey]

As far as my hunting shotguns go I’ve been a Remington guy since I was a young guy. 12, 16, and 20 gauge 1100’s and 870 Wingmasters. Standard and magnums wood stocks.
A few years back I was able to pick up a Benelli Super Nova for a steal. Wasn’t even gonna do it, it sounded way to good. Composite (first composite) Max4, std. and raised comb pad, Avery sling, factory CT’s. This gun did not look to have been fired. Been using it almost exclusively for ducks, geese, squirrels and some deer. This gun has been death. Fits to a tee. Far exceeded any expectations I had. I was only looking for a composite stock for real wet times. Didn’t really need it. Picked up a few extended chokes to make life simpler. Better than I ever expected.

 

[tcpip95]

My Ithaca Model 37 in 28-gauge. It didn’t surprise me from a functionality standpoint, but more from a handling standpoint. The gun felt like it was swinging on the bird by itself, and that I was just along for the ride. I had a 40+ yard shot that knocked the bird down, and a 15 yard shot that did the same. Just a pure, natural feeling.

 

[Bahama Joe]

I picked up a gently used Benelli Nova a few years ago, liked it so much, I sold my Mossberg 500.