Shotgun??? - The Firearms Forum

Bill Sweetman · 04-17-2010, 04:43 PM

A good friend of mine has a 12 guage mossberg 500 pump. It is somewhat old but he only paid like 300 bucks if memory serves......the gun does the job it is tough reliable a pump and has put the odd rabbit and grouse in the freezer!

It is what I want CHEAP and not UGLY. A pump action is really my only limiting criteria. So I guess my question is what CHEAP PUMP do you guys (and gals) reccomend??

Thanks
Bill

tim peterson · 04-17-2010, 05:54 PM

Hey, Bill the other day my buddy phoned my house and wanted to come over and show me his new 12GA pump. He came over with a new Stoeger, P-350 pump, nice gun! The gun has a synthetic stock (wood avable,) and a 26 inch barrel. He claims he payed 325.00, we shot the gun and I think I am going to buy the semi auto version. There good guns for the price, and the pump well shoot 3 1/2 inch schells if needed. Have fun and good Hunting!!!

Old Grump · 04-17-2010, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Sweetman

It is what I want CHEAP and not UGLY. A pump action is really my only limiting criteria. So I guess my question is what CHEAP PUMP do you guys (and gals) reccomend??

Thanks
Bill

Mossberg pump works for me. I have other flavors in my rack but one particular old Mossberg 20 gauge pump is the one I use the most of all my shotguns.

old semperfi · 04-18-2010, 11:42 PM

mossbergs are good solid shot guns,however there are 870 remingtons and 1300 winchesters out there for about the same price old semperfi

ski9393 · 04-26-2010, 11:27 PM

Check out a New England Firearms Pardner Pump. The older ones looked alot like 870s and seem to be comparable in reliability. I've been considering getting one since my Mossberg 500 is now kinda old, it's still plenty reliable, but I got it for christmas when I was 12 and want to keep in case i have a kid one day.

jack404 · 04-27-2010, 03:41 AM

mossy 500's and rem 870's both very reliable and able to be modded to your wishes reliably and inexpensively ( but yeah you can go nutz with them too

)

but a recoil pad and butt wrap ( spare shell holder ) are pretty much all the optioning you need

there are some cheap paki and ruski ones about

but the ruski's vary in quality ( but they do vary to the excellent so maybe worth a look if your knowledgeable) and the paki's are just cheap and nasty and the coatings suck

but if you stick to the Remington or Mossberg i'd doubt you will regret it

cheers

jack

wpage · 04-27-2010, 06:51 AM

Agree with Jack lots of choices but stick with old reliable Rem 870 and Mossy...

CampingJosh · 04-27-2010, 07:21 AM

I bought my 870 NIB from a chain sporting goods store (Dunham's) in 2008 for only $220. That's a lot of shotgun for the money.

Even if you pay $300 for one, I think the Remington is the way to go.

04-17-2010, 04:43 PM	#1
Bill Sweetman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Port-Daniel Que. Canada..EH! Posts: 116	Shotgun??? A good friend of mine has a 12 guage mossberg 500 pump. It is somewhat old but he only paid like 300 bucks if memory serves......the gun does the job it is tough reliable a pump and has put the odd rabbit and grouse in the freezer! It is what I want CHEAP and not UGLY. A pump action is really my only limiting criteria. So I guess my question is what *CHEAP PUMP* do you guys (and gals) reccomend?? Thanks Bill -->

04-17-2010, 05:54 PM	#2
tim peterson V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: COLORADO Posts: 280	Re: Shotgun??? Hey, Bill the other day my buddy phoned my house and wanted to come over and show me his new 12GA pump. He came over with a new Stoeger, P-350 pump, nice gun! The gun has a synthetic stock (wood avable,) and a 26 inch barrel. He claims he payed 325.00, we shot the gun and I think I am going to buy the semi auto version. There good guns for the price, and the pump well shoot 3 1/2 inch schells if needed. Have fun and good Hunting!!! __________________ The great objective is that every man be armed. Every one who is able may have a Gun. Patrick Henry

04-18-2010, 11:42 PM	#4
old semperfi Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: i live in southern indiana,old country boy at heart Posts: 1,506	Re: Shotgun??? mossbergs are good solid shot guns,however there are 870 remingtons and 1300 winchesters out there for about the same price old semperfi

04-26-2010, 11:27 PM	#5
ski9393 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lynchburg,Va Posts: 116	Re: Shotgun??? Check out a New England Firearms Pardner Pump. The older ones looked alot like 870s and seem to be comparable in reliability. I've been considering getting one since my Mossberg 500 is now kinda old, it's still plenty reliable, but I got it for christmas when I was 12 and want to keep in case i have a kid one day.

04-27-2010, 03:41 AM	#6
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: Shotgun??? mossy 500's and rem 870's both very reliable and able to be modded to your wishes reliably and inexpensively ( but yeah you can go nutz with them too ) but a recoil pad and butt wrap ( spare shell holder ) are pretty much all the optioning you need there are some cheap paki and ruski ones about but the ruski's vary in quality ( but they do vary to the excellent so maybe worth a look if your knowledgeable) and the paki's are just cheap and nasty and the coatings suck but if you stick to the Remington or Mossberg i'd doubt you will regret it cheers jack

04-27-2010, 06:51 AM	#7
wpage Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,471	Re: Shotgun??? Agree with Jack lots of choices but stick with old reliable Rem 870 and Mossy... __________________ "You shall recieve power" Acts 1:8 W

04-27-2010, 07:21 AM	#8
CampingJosh TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Contributor Posts: 4,799	Re: Shotgun??? I bought my 870 NIB from a chain sporting goods store (Dunham's) in 2008 for only $220. That's a lot of shotgun for the money. Even if you pay $300 for one, I think the Remington is the way to go. __________________ Nothing posted on TheFirearmsForum.com constitutes legal, accounting, gunsmithing, or other professional advice. Readers are encouraged to consult with qualified professionals for real advice. Your life is lived at your own risk. Don't blame me for the dumb things you do.