Whats the best?

GunFreek · May 22, 2001, 10:58 AM

Im getting a new shotgun soon but I dont know what
one to get. Here are my choices, a Remington 870 or a
Winchester 1300. I will be mainly shooting skeet and small game bird. What one do you guys think I should get?

Dave McC · May 22, 2001, 12:03 PM

The differences between the major brands as to reliability,
durability, and performance are kinda moot,GF.

I'm an unabashed 870 fan, but would regard myself as well armed with the Winchester or Mossberg equivalent.

I suggest shooting all three, then going with whatever feels best.

I do believe the 870 is the most durable, but the difference for most folks is whether your grandchildren or great grandchildren will argue over who gets it.

dick w. holliday · May 22, 2001, 04:47 PM

Dave McC is right - go with the 870-it's one of those 10-15 guns that you've got to have....Plus the only accessory that's not available for them is dual four barrel carbs...i personally have a supercharger on mine..All kidding asside a 28" 870 with Rem chokes will do it all-even shoot 3" shells....Dick

Sprint Sucks · May 22, 2001, 09:41 PM

Rem 870 is a great gun, no doubt.
However, if you are just getting into skeet, you don't want a pump, trust me.
An autoloader or over-under or side-by-side is definately the way to go.
You just won't have time to cycle it for the second shot.

Granted, really good shooters can and do shoot pumps for skeet from time to time, but they have years of experience, and are skilled at the sport.
For beginners like you and me, we'll find it much less frustrating not to have to worry about cycling the gun as you try to line up your second bird.

handgun357 · May 22, 2001, 10:22 PM

Bennelli, Mossberg, Winchester, Ithica.......
the list goes on..........
just get one of each and be done with it.

May 22, 2001, 10:22 PM	#5
handgun357 Senior Member Join Date: January 11, 2001 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 293	Bennelli, Mossberg, Winchester, Ithica....... the list goes on.......... just get one of each and be done with it. __________________ Always identify your target before you shoot. NRA Member

May 22, 2001, 10:58 AM	#1
GunFreek Junior Member Join Date: April 20, 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 13	Im getting a new shotgun soon but I dont know what one to get. Here are my choices, a Remington 870 or a Winchester 1300. I will be mainly shooting skeet and small game bird. What one do you guys think I should get?

May 22, 2001, 12:03 PM	#2
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	The differences between the major brands as to reliability, durability, and performance are kinda moot,GF. I'm an unabashed 870 fan, but would regard myself as well armed with the Winchester or Mossberg equivalent. I suggest shooting all three, then going with whatever feels best. I do believe the 870 is the most durable, but the difference for most folks is whether your grandchildren or great grandchildren will argue over who gets it.

May 22, 2001, 04:47 PM	#3
dick w. holliday Senior Member Join Date: January 13, 2001 Location: NC Posts: 589	Dave McC is right - go with the 870-it's one of those 10-15 guns that you've got to have....Plus the only accessory that's not available for them is dual four barrel carbs...i personally have a supercharger on mine..All kidding asside a 28" 870 with Rem chokes will do it all-even shoot 3" shells....Dick

May 22, 2001, 09:41 PM	#4
Sprint Sucks Junior member Join Date: December 20, 2000 Posts: 17	Rem 870 is a great gun, no doubt. However, if you are just getting into skeet, you don't want a pump, trust me. An autoloader or over-under or side-by-side is definately the way to go. You just won't have time to cycle it for the second shot. Granted, really good shooters can and do shoot pumps for skeet from time to time, but they have years of experience, and are skilled at the sport. For beginners like you and me, we'll find it much less frustrating not to have to worry about cycling the gun as you try to line up your second bird.