Shotguns: Single-Shot or Pump-Action?

[db1775 4]

Hi guys,

 

I am in the market for a slug gun for use this deer season (hopefully), and would like some opinions. 

 

Right now I am down to deciding between these two, which are where my budget is at:

 

Mossberg 500 Slugster: http://www.mossberg.com/product/shotguns-pump-action-500-slugster/52273?u_field_prod_sight_type=Integral+Scope-Base+Cantilever@220&nodeRef=2330,2331,2333,2335,2336&redirect=1&filterNodes=2333,2335

 

H&R  Ultra Slug Hunter Deluxe: http://www.galleryofguns.com/genie/default.aspx?item=sb2-988

 

 

I was just wondering if there are any pros/cons that I haven't yet considered in using a single-shot for hunting and would appreciate some input from veteran hunters.

 

 

Thanks,

Dan

 

[tj462nj 32]

I've sold a lot of H&R slug hunters, never sold a Mossberg slugster 

[blksheep 466]

My brother has a 500 slugster and have taken many of deer with it. The 500 will last many of years.

[jerseygti337 0]

H&r all day. I have a 20ga ultra slug hunter and its a TACK driver out to 100 yards. If your looking for a dedicated slug gun I don't think you will find much better especially considering the price of them.

[jerseygti337 0]

I should also add, in all my years of hunting I have never got more then one shot off other then drives with buckshot. As with anything else, shot placement is key.

[db1775 4]

H&r all day. I have a 20ga ultra slug hunter and its a TACK driver out to 100 yards. If your looking for a dedicated slug gun I don't think you will find much better especially considering the price of them.

 

Thank you for the input!! So, 20 ga is good enough for deer? I was on the fence about this too.This would be a gun I might like to eventually pass down to one of my kids, so that is a consideration as well.

[BlueLineFish 615]

You should look into an ithaca deerslayer. Beautiful gun. Forum vendor OMG Customs has one in stock.

[W2MC 1,699]

I should also add, in all my years of hunting I have never got more then one shot off other then drives with buckshot. As with anything else, shot placement is key.

If you plan on deer hunting with a club that does drives, you wouldn't want either of those.  You would need a good repeating shotgun that shoots 12 gauge buckshot well.

[Jon 264]

You should really base your shotgun off the land you intend on hunting. If you're in thick cover with shorter(40yds and closer) shots, go with the Mossberg 500 and buckshot. If you're planning on reaching out a bit further, you simply can't beat the value of the H&R USH. Also, as a VERY proud owner of a 12ga USH, buy the 20ga instead. I wish I did, but I'm too stubborn to sell my 12 and replace it now.

[W2MC 1,699]

Remember, though, that NJ's hunting regs require rifle sights on your shotgun if you're shooting slugs.  

[Jon 264]

Remember, though, that NJ's hunting regs require rifle sights on your shotgun if you're shooting slugs.  

 

This. Unless you have a rear sight or a scope on that double-barrel, it is not legal in NJ.

[Greydaddy 2]

S/S, bird shot, buck shot!  Pump or semi-auto, 3 shots slug (with proper sight) or buckshot.

[NJdiverTony 27]

Ultra Slug Hunter deluxe in 20GA.... GREAT gun.  I've taken deer at 130 yrds with it and it's incredibly accurate.  I've read reports of people being accurate with them out to almost 200 yrds!  Just throw a decent slug gun scope on it and you're good to go.