I am getting a new utility pump gun at an upcoming gunshow, either a used Mossberg 500 or maybe an H&R Pardner Pump, depending on the prices and what's available. If all that fails and there is nothing I like, I'll cave and get a Pardner Pump at Dick's for $180. Before you say "get an 870", I have handled them and don't like the pump and find the grip too small. I like the Pardner Pump and my dad has a Mossberg that I am familiar with and have put hundreds of rounds through. I have been killing myself over whether to get an 18.5" Cylinder Barrel or a regular 28" barrel. This one is especially important for the H&R, as I can't find any barrels for it online. I, by personal experience, was not happy with my Dad's Mossberg's cylinder bore shooting various flying pests with birdshot, and it's hard to have fun plinking when the pattern is 3 feet wide
I also enjoy, and have the need for, shooting slugs and buckshot, and like the 18.5" Mossy with plain jane Remington 1 oz "Sluggers", especially with its added rifle sights.
Yes, I know you CAN shoot slugs and buck out of a choked barrel, but I'm the kind of person who hates doing anything that might harm my guns, and am inclined to believe from what I've read that slugs are bad for chokes beyond IC.
Yes, I know I could just get a Mossberg and a number of barrels, and I would if I could, but money's tight. I have $195 and a lot of ammo, and won't be getting any money save a few temp jobs until Christmas unless I get an actual job, and usually that goes into ammo, more ammo, the car, tithe, and such. Therefore I want to go inexpensive, notice I didn't say cheap. I have handled a Pardner and have been pleased with everything I have read online. If there's a Maverick 88 at the gun show, I'd consider that as well.
Anyway, I had a total duh moment, and realized, can't I just get the 28" barrel and remove the choke to shoot slugs and buck? (assuming yes here before anyone calls me dumb if this is true) Do I even need to put in a Cylinder screw in choke, maybe IC, and if so, where do I get one and what brands fit the H&R and Mossberg? All my previous and current shotguns have been/are fixed chokes, be they single shot Mods or the aforementioned Mossberg Cylinder, so I know nothing about screw in chokes. At all.
I want a do it all budget shotgun to take with me when I leave the house and have fun with, hunt with, obsess over, clean compulsively, and I want the most bang for my buck. I have a really cranky Winchester 290 .22 and some H&R single shots, but I love pump shotguns and have saved up some cash, now I want to get as much as I can for every hard earned, grass mowing, letter folding dollar, enter the most versatile barrel choice. I have Crows, Coyote, Rabbits, Squirrels, Opossums, and Raccoons in my lovely hickville yard, as well as beloved pets, a nice yummy garden, and lots of guns, if you take my meaning. I also hope to head out to my Uncle's farm to hunt Deer, Rabbits, and Coyotes a few weekends next year. I plink or target shoot almost every day, for some mostly useless background information. Thanks in advance!
I also enjoy, and have the need for, shooting slugs and buckshot, and like the 18.5" Mossy with plain jane Remington 1 oz "Sluggers", especially with its added rifle sights.
Yes, I know you CAN shoot slugs and buck out of a choked barrel, but I'm the kind of person who hates doing anything that might harm my guns, and am inclined to believe from what I've read that slugs are bad for chokes beyond IC.
Yes, I know I could just get a Mossberg and a number of barrels, and I would if I could, but money's tight. I have $195 and a lot of ammo, and won't be getting any money save a few temp jobs until Christmas unless I get an actual job, and usually that goes into ammo, more ammo, the car, tithe, and such. Therefore I want to go inexpensive, notice I didn't say cheap. I have handled a Pardner and have been pleased with everything I have read online. If there's a Maverick 88 at the gun show, I'd consider that as well.
Anyway, I had a total duh moment, and realized, can't I just get the 28" barrel and remove the choke to shoot slugs and buck? (assuming yes here before anyone calls me dumb if this is true) Do I even need to put in a Cylinder screw in choke, maybe IC, and if so, where do I get one and what brands fit the H&R and Mossberg? All my previous and current shotguns have been/are fixed chokes, be they single shot Mods or the aforementioned Mossberg Cylinder, so I know nothing about screw in chokes. At all.
I want a do it all budget shotgun to take with me when I leave the house and have fun with, hunt with, obsess over, clean compulsively, and I want the most bang for my buck. I have a really cranky Winchester 290 .22 and some H&R single shots, but I love pump shotguns and have saved up some cash, now I want to get as much as I can for every hard earned, grass mowing, letter folding dollar, enter the most versatile barrel choice. I have Crows, Coyote, Rabbits, Squirrels, Opossums, and Raccoons in my lovely hickville yard, as well as beloved pets, a nice yummy garden, and lots of guns, if you take my meaning. I also hope to head out to my Uncle's farm to hunt Deer, Rabbits, and Coyotes a few weekends next year. I plink or target shoot almost every day, for some mostly useless background information. Thanks in advance!