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remington 870
remington 870 express
remington 870 express
BTW where are decent rust-free Model 12s, suitable for the non-tinkerer, going for $250? Not here, that's for sure! I wouldn't get a Model 12 for a knockaround gun. It hasn't been made since LBJ was President. They're beautiful pieces for the experienced, not for people who might drop them or bash them against a shooting stand!
Well remember I'm specifically talking about the field grade Model-12 and not any of the Trap or specialty versions. $250 is what I paid for mine 2 years ago at a gun shop not noted for bargains. They occassionally get them and the price price hasn't varied much. Mine needed a cleaning but had no rust or major scratches. I've seen posts on Shotgunworld where folks said field grade mod-12s are fairly common in the mid-west and that $250 was an average price. You're right about the forearm being a bit far forward. It is nice gun and deserves to be shot and appreciated - accidents do happen but I wouldn't let anyone use one of my guns if I thought they were going to be careless with it.
I'd say you got a good deal on the M12. It is a cult gun and is priced accordingly. $250 might be able to buy one with fairly worn finish and a muzzle attachment like a Polychoke here in Northern IL, when you can find one.
A 500 for $110 sounds like a really nice deal. I thought I was doing well getting mine for just under $130.EricTheBarbarian said:its be hard for me not to recommend the mossberg 500 as i got mine used for $110 at gander mountain and theyre brand new available for 225.
Mine came with a modified Accu-Choke. Any suggestions on which additional chokes I should get and what brand? There seem to be a plethora of options - different colors, extended vs. flush, etc. I'm only going to be using this for trap, skeet and sporting clays, so no need for chokes that can handle steel shot. I thought I might want a skeet or improved cylinder choke, and maybe a full choke. What chokes do you have for yours?try to find one with an accu choke barrel so you can change chokes on it and use it really any application.
Mine came with a modified Accu-Choke. Any suggestions on which additional chokes I should get and what brand? There seem to be a plethora of options - different colors, extended vs. flush, etc. I'm only going to be using this for trap, skeet and sporting clays, so no need for chokes that can handle steel shot. I thought I might want a skeet or improved cylinder choke, and maybe a full choke. What chokes do you have for yours?