First off Welcome. I agree about getting your boys out in the woods. My 16 year old step son seems to be a losing battle, he was nearly 10 when we got married and I wasn't around to get him started early and set the bug...
I wouldn't buy anything new. There are alot of deals out there on used guns, you just need to do some homework deciding what make, model, action and gauge you want and go find it. As far as pump shotguns go you should be able to find a good used Remington 870 Wingmaster 12 gauge or 20 gauge with a vent ribbed barrel for $300-400 and then pick up a short 20" rifled slug or smooth bore rifle sighted barrel as an addition for another $100-200 down the road. I would try and stay away from the Remington Express model 870's as they aren't a Wingmaster. The Mossbergs are fine but in my opinion are rattle traps and don't have as slick and fine tuned action as the old Wingmasters. The old Ithaca 37's are also another good choice and can be had in the same price range. As far as semi auto shotguns the ole Remington 1100 and Browning A5 are a excellent choice and can be had in the $500 range.
I am in the process of acquiring another estate gun collection (hopefully it happens) and if it happens I will see what I can do to square you away with a high quality used shotgun within your budget range....
Thank you Gunboy.
My oldest will soon be eight. His first trip camping he spent in a playpen since he was not even walking yet. Now he asks to spend his birthdays camping, so that is a good sign. He Bluegill fishes with me and does it all other than baiting the hook. He gets hung up on being afraid to hook himself.
My youngest is 20 months, started walking at eight months, and climbed out of his crib a couple months back. I am in trouble with that one.
Anyway, it seems like hunting should catch for all of us. Not only do I look forward to the process, I want to show these boys where our food comes from. Take care.
Hello from NE Ocala. send me a PM about setting up a meet. I have an extra shotgun and rifle Id be willing to let you use when we hunt the same location at same time. I have a few good spots and would be will to help you get started. Find yourself a treestand, I only have one for myself. Welcome to FOHAF and the world of hunting
welcome; istarted hunting when I was eight, dog hunting with my dad. I had a gun but no shells I enjoyed the action of walking the dogs in and the dogs pushing a deer out. kids love to try an catch dogs. after the dogs were boxed dad most always found me a squirrel to shoot. good times. I will hunt Ocala pipeline unit nov. 16 to dec.1 send me a pm if I can help.
