good "cheap" combo shotguns?

171raven · October 22, 2012, 06:05 PM

i am trying to choose a good cheap combo pump shotgun i have narrowed it down to the stevens 320 field/security $239.95, the mossberg 500 28"/18.5" $299.95,and the maverick combo $279.95. Any help, advice, info will be greatly apreciated thankyou

idek · October 22, 2012, 09:05 PM

I would probably choose them in this order:

Mossberg
Maverick
Stevens

I don't really have anything against the Stevens, but there are just a lot more Mossbergs out there and they've been around for a long time. Not only do they have a more proven track record, but If you ever want extra barrels, or different stocks, you'll have a lot more options available with the Mossberg/Maverick.

I realize the Stevens is the most affordable, and I don't know how important that is to you, but $50 or so one way of another is forgotten pretty quickly if you end up with what you really want.

shortwave · October 22, 2012, 10:11 PM

Mine in order would be the same as idek's .

I would also include the Rem. 870 in the #1 spot with the 500.
If I'm not mistaken Remington is offering some kind of rebate on the 870's. Worth checking out.

egor20 · October 22, 2012, 10:28 PM

Stevens 350 Combo Field/Security Shotgun

Barrel Length: 18" Fixed Cylinder Choke and 28" w/Modified Choke Tube
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...C+CYL26%22+Mod

I have one, great shotgun, my wife has used the 28" bbl for skeet/trap, she said it was a good beginner gun.

Bottom feed and eject, its great for left and right hand shooters.

171raven · October 23, 2012, 12:40 AM

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I would also include the Rem. 870 in the #1 spot with the 500.
If I'm not mistaken Remington is offering some kind of rebate on the 870's. Worth checking out

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i do like the 870 but i cant find it in any combo that aren't bird/deer and the rebate is on 870 express shotguns only

scottd913 · October 23, 2012, 12:18 PM

if you do decide on the Mossberg one thing you may want to keep in mind is that if you go with a tactical stock (like i did) you may want to go with the mav88 solely because of the safety position i wish i had.
I have both and I'm thinking of changing the stock out with the 88.

October 22, 2012, 09:05 PM	#2
idek Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 2009 Posts: 903	I would probably choose them in this order: Mossberg Maverick Stevens I don't really have anything against the Stevens, but there are just a lot more Mossbergs out there and they've been around for a long time. Not only do they have a more proven track record, but If you ever want extra barrels, or different stocks, you'll have a lot more options available with the Mossberg/Maverick. I realize the Stevens is the most affordable, and I don't know how important that is to you, but $50 or so one way of another is forgotten pretty quickly if you end up with what you really want. Last edited by idek; October 23, 2012 at 05:11 PM.

October 22, 2012, 10:28 PM	#4
egor20 Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,824	Stevens 350 Combo Field/Security Shotgun Barrel Length: 18" Fixed Cylinder Choke and 28" w/Modified Choke Tube http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...C+CYL26%22+Mod I have one, great shotgun, my wife has used the 28" bbl for skeet/trap, she said it was a good beginner gun. Bottom feed and eject, its great for left and right hand shooters. __________________ Chief stall mucker and grain chef Country don't mean dumb. Steven King. The Stand

October 22, 2012, 06:05 PM	#1
171raven Junior Member Join Date: May 14, 2012 Posts: 12	good "cheap" combo shotguns? i am trying to choose a good cheap combo pump shotgun i have narrowed it down to the stevens 320 field/security $239.95, the mossberg 500 28"/18.5" $299.95,and the maverick combo $279.95. Any help, advice, info will be greatly apreciated thankyou

October 22, 2012, 10:11 PM	#3
shortwave Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2007 Location: SOUTHEAST, OHIO Posts: 5,970	Mine in order would be the same as idek's . I would also include the Rem. 870 in the #1 spot with the 500. If I'm not mistaken Remington is offering some kind of rebate on the 870's. Worth checking out.

October 23, 2012, 12:18 PM	#6
scottd913 Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2012 Location: Texas ... north of houston, east of el paso Posts: 214	if you do decide on the Mossberg one thing you may want to keep in mind is that if you go with a tactical stock (like i did) you may want to go with the mav88 solely because of the safety position i wish i had. I have both and I'm thinking of changing the stock out with the 88.