Help a n00b out.

Dillinger91 · 09-08-2011, 11:09 AM

Hello forum readers, I am interested in purchasing a rifle/shotgun for the first time and I would love some advice from anyone. I'm not sure what I want to do be it skeet shooting or hunting. I know I originally wanted a shotgun but that would limit me to target shooting. I wouldn't mind getting a license to hunt and I think a double barrel would be perfect because it can use it for sporting or hunting. However I don't know how cheap they can get, only how expensive they are. any thoughts, ideas, or advice are appreciated as I won't be making a purchase till the not to far off future so I'll have plenty of time to think about the suggestions given.

koorbloh · 09-08-2011, 11:33 AM

any shotgun can be used for hunting of just about anything.

pick yourself up a pump gun and a plug and you'll be set to hunt anything from clays to deer.

chameleon · 09-09-2011, 12:26 AM

You can always go with the ever faithful Remington 870. I know you can get them with 2 barrels (22"+ and an 18"). This might be a good choice for you if you are wanting to do a lot of different things with it.

Dillinger91 · 09-09-2011, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by koorbloh

any shotgun can be used for hunting of just about anything.

pick yourself up a pump gun and a plug and you'll be set to hunt anything from clays to deer.

I figured any gun can be used for any scenario it just depends how good the gunman is. I wanted a shotgun because I only wanted to do target stuff but since I moved to Bellingham I figure there's a lot more freedom to do more things. If I get a pump how far does the range go?

09-08-2011, 11:09 AM	#1
Dillinger91 Newbie Joined: Sep 2011 From: Bellingham Posts: 4	Help a n00b out. Hello forum readers, I am interested in purchasing a rifle/shotgun for the first time and I would love some advice from anyone. I'm not sure what I want to do be it skeet shooting or hunting. I know I originally wanted a shotgun but that would limit me to target shooting. I wouldn't mind getting a license to hunt and I think a double barrel would be perfect because it can use it for sporting or hunting. However I don't know how cheap they can get, only how expensive they are. any thoughts, ideas, or advice are appreciated as I won't be making a purchase till the not to far off future so I'll have plenty of time to think about the suggestions given.

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09-08-2011, 11:33 AM	#2
koorbloh Sharpshooter Joined: Jan 2009 From: Lynnwood, WA Posts: 661	any shotgun can be used for hunting of just about anything. pick yourself up a pump gun and a plug and you'll be set to hunt anything from clays to deer.

09-09-2011, 12:26 AM	#3
chameleon Marksman Joined: Jan 2010 From: Bend, Or. Posts: 388	You can always go with the ever faithful Remington 870. I know you can get them with 2 barrels (22"+ and an 18"). This might be a good choice for you if you are wanting to do a lot of different things with it.