marine6680
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So many models with a wide range of prices... And shotguns are not my area.
So what is the difference to make such a large gap with models that are outwardly similar?
I seen a basic model 500 with wood stock going for $280, and another version that seems similar but with synthetic stock that cost $400.
The special dipped camo ones are a little more and I get that. They are usually set up specialized for certain things.
It just seems the prices vary wildly for a shotgun that seems like basically the same model with stock variations, maybe a ribbed or non barrel... Minus the camo dip, is there a big difference is finish, fit, what?
In the end... I am looking for a basic 12ga for my fiancé. Something she can shoot clays with informally on occasion, and won't break the bank. It will not be used often. She is comfortable with a 12ga if it has a good butt pad. We was looking at semis and 20ga, but adding a butt pad to my 12ga pump made it shootable for her.
I was looking at the field/camp model with 2 barrels. My current closet gun is my old Winchester pump, its a bit long for that, and having a short barrel option would be nice.
So, some insight would be nice. Any suggestions for a good shotgun for her outside of the 500 would be welcome as well.
Thanks
So what is the difference to make such a large gap with models that are outwardly similar?
I seen a basic model 500 with wood stock going for $280, and another version that seems similar but with synthetic stock that cost $400.
The special dipped camo ones are a little more and I get that. They are usually set up specialized for certain things.
It just seems the prices vary wildly for a shotgun that seems like basically the same model with stock variations, maybe a ribbed or non barrel... Minus the camo dip, is there a big difference is finish, fit, what?
In the end... I am looking for a basic 12ga for my fiancé. Something she can shoot clays with informally on occasion, and won't break the bank. It will not be used often. She is comfortable with a 12ga if it has a good butt pad. We was looking at semis and 20ga, but adding a butt pad to my 12ga pump made it shootable for her.
I was looking at the field/camp model with 2 barrels. My current closet gun is my old Winchester pump, its a bit long for that, and having a short barrel option would be nice.
So, some insight would be nice. Any suggestions for a good shotgun for her outside of the 500 would be welcome as well.
Thanks