Mathieu18
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Soooo… few years ago I got a 20ga Mossberg Persuader, 500 Series with an 18.5” barrel and a fixed stock (don’t use the pistol grip). It was for HD at the time, but in todays world, I’d like a shotgun for hunting etc. Got into looking at barrels, but realized I can get a Maverick 88 with 26” barrel for the same price as a new barrel (or very close anyway). As I understand Mossberg says they’re swappable within gauge and capacity (5+1).
In hindsight I wish I’d gotten a 12ga, but I didn’t. I don’t have a ton of ammo but a few hundred rounds of bird and 70ish buck/slug and as best I understand 12 vs 20ga, the difference in energy is tolerable (for me).
To that end I’m thinking of grabbing the Mav 88, mostly use the barrel for hunting but would then have a backup receiver too. I guess the question then, is that a mistake and I should just add a field 12ga and keep the 20ga for HD. Anything else I should consider? Always appreciate the advice here.
In hindsight I wish I’d gotten a 12ga, but I didn’t. I don’t have a ton of ammo but a few hundred rounds of bird and 70ish buck/slug and as best I understand 12 vs 20ga, the difference in energy is tolerable (for me).
To that end I’m thinking of grabbing the Mav 88, mostly use the barrel for hunting but would then have a backup receiver too. I guess the question then, is that a mistake and I should just add a field 12ga and keep the 20ga for HD. Anything else I should consider? Always appreciate the advice here.