What Shotgun?

[JordanM]

I am looking for a good all around shotgun that i can use to shoot stuff from squirels to rabbits to coyotes thats under $200. What would be the best shotgun for this?

 

[lewisjt]

New in that price range your probably going to have to go after a Maverick88. Could probably pick up a used mossy500.

 

[amboran]

Mossberg 500 w/black stock is $186 at Walmart-good dependable pump gun

 

[6birds]

Find an old, beat-up Browning A5, oil it up, and shoot the hell out it. God Bless old shotguns!

 

[Engine03]

I agree under 200.00 go with a good used shot gun i bought a used winchester ranger 1300 12ga for under 200 and love it still use it today

 

[Bshaw]

Remington

take a look at the used Remington 870 s out there
This is a great shotgun and has probably more accs than any other shotgun on the market

 

[danielocean03]

take a look at the used Remington 870 s out there
This is a great shotgun and has probably more accs than any other shotgun on the market

, great recommendation. Hard to beat the trusty 870, you could find a decent used example in the $200 range that would fit the bill.

 

[cce1302]

A used 870 or a Mossberg. 12 gauge.

 

[HollidaySlim]

Used 870. Reliable and replacement parts are abundant.

 

[Coach]

Mossberg 500 w/black stock is $186 at Walmart-good dependable pump gun

great gun and you don't care if you drop it or scratch it. I have killed so many birds,varmits and such over the years with it.

 

[Joe Williams]

If you are really strapped for cash, an H&R single shot is cheap, durable, and works just fine.

 

[JordanM]

I think i like the 12 gauges.
How far does the Mossberg 500 at walmart shoot accurately and how big of group does it have at that range?

 

[HollidaySlim]

I think i like the 12 gauges.
How far does the Mossberg 500 at walmart shoot accurately and how big of group does it have at that range?

That really depends on the chokes you have installed and the type of ammo. generally i dont take shots at small game over 35 yards. Bird hunting its even closer, IMHO a shot longer than 30yds is to far for me (with the exception of goose hunting then i'll go 40 yards) But like I said this is all achieved with optimal choke and shell selection, the gun in question is not the limiting factor.

 

[Joe Williams]

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...sberg_model_88_12ga_vent_rib_28in_barrel.html

 

[DHolder]

Look around for a 870. You can change barrells,and have a slug gun,or just change chokes and do anything from bustin clays to huntin ducks. This is one well rounded weapon,and dependable too.

 

[9rows]

i picked up this winchester model 1300 with 3 barrels and a full set of choke tubes for around $400.00 not too long ago. i bought it used, but you would be hard pressed to tell it had ever been fired.

i bought it to serve primarily as a home defense gun. i added a shot shell sling and picked up and few boxes of remington tac8 and hornady tap 00 buck shot and it was ready to go.

but with three barrels (short "turkey" barrel for home use, rifled slug barrel and a longer "winchoke barrel") it is well suited for hunting and sporting clays or trap as well.

i suspect you could find an "as new" 1300 with a single barrel in the $200.00 range.

good luck.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

Mossbergs, and Remingtons are both reliable shotguns. I have a Mossberg 500A. It has a 26" ported barrel with modified choke. Granted it's not the best close range shotgun do to barrel length. But it can be used for hunting, trap, and home defense.

 

[sloughfoot]

H&R singleshot 12 gauge will do all that you are asking for.

 

[HandK]

yep! you cant go wrong with the Mossberg 500 cheap & reliable will serve you well for years to come. and when you can afford it there are all kind of after market goodies out there so you could make it anythink you want when you want.