All Purpose Shotgun?

Question

I'm looking to get a shotgun(s) for both deer, upland and lowland game. Is it better or cheaper to buy two seprate guns or to get the same gun but different barrels? I'd need to use slugs as per Iowa State DNR law and I'd also like to hunt doves, turkey and pheasant. Should I get one gun or two? What type? What gauges (12 or 12/20)?

Nothing over $1100 or too exotic. I prefer side by sides and autos to O/U, pumps and lever actions. I'd like to use 12 gauge for deer, and I do reload, so I'd like to stay the same caliber for everything. No 10 gauges.

Answer 1

It sounds like you are a prime candidate for a Remington 1187. That fits the your requirements perfectly.

Please Google Remington 1187 for hunting magazine atricles, pictures and the Remington website

Answer 2

Remington 11-87 Sportsman Deer

Comes with the rifled barrel, then get your upland/water foul barrel

http://www.impactguns.com/store/SS-99858...

As per Remington.com

Upland 28" Barrel part number - 29602 - MSRP - $275

Water Foul 28" Barrel part number - 29602 - MSRP $275

yes they are the same barrel

You will eat up the better portion of a grand.

Or go with a pump for the slug gun and something else for your birds

Answer 3

Definitely stick with the Remington products, 870 pump and 1187 are proven in the field for years and years.

Answer 4

First shotgun?

Get a Remington.

Lots of options for parts and different barrels?

Get a Remington.

Easy to set up for different uses?

Get a Remington.

Sounds like you want a model 1100-G3. Classy, reliable, will last a lifetime (or more), built better than a 11-87. The Remington 1100 design is America's most popular autoloading shotgun...for a reason.

Answer 5

Remington Model 1100 -G3..... This is the one for you.* Check it out here*>> remington arms.com.......

Answer 6

It is okay to prefer side by sides and whatever, but it is wise to keep an open mind.  The sun rose and has never set on the Remington 870.  Look at one with a barrel using changeable chokes; plus a rifled slug gun barrel for deer.  It would leave you with plenty of money for a tinker toy side-by-side or auto to hang on the wall and admire; leaving you with the best of the best to use for hunting.

Answer 7

Remington 870 12 guage pump.

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Answer 8

Go to your local gun shop, and shoulder some guns. You need a gun that fits you like a glove.

I have a Winchester SX3. One of the most reliable shotguns ever built in my opinion, and many others agree. I originally bought a SX3 Field with a 3" chamber, then bought a rifled slug barrel with rifle sights for around $200, which bought the total cost to $940.

Its shot Canadian geese in freezing weather conditions, doves in the Mojave Desert in California and in Cordoba, Argentina, Ducks in a Ohio duck blind, Pheasant in South Dakota, Chukar in Nevada, Gambles Quail in Arizona, and much more. All in 2 years.

Total round count? 4,250 rounds exactly, WITHOUT one failure to feed, fire, or eject. Also, without any breaking of parts.

True story: My friends and I are in Canada for geese. Its freezing cold. Our guns were oiled, but are now frozen. We both spit in guns (YES nice thick, warm saliva). His Remington 1100 fires the one in the chamber, but doesn't go back into battery. Mine cycles flawlessly, and gets 2 geese.

Answer 9

Get a Mossberg 835 with a rifled barrel.It is a 12 gauge,you will be able to use it for turkey,duck,goose,small game and deer it is a good all around shotgun.

Answer 10

I agree with the Winchester Super X3 recommendation.  I bought one a few months ago, and I have been very impressed with it.

Answer 11

For that kind of money you can get a Mossburg 835 for your bird hunting with all the chokes you need, and a separate slug gun for deer.