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I would like to go duckhunting with my father and father-in-law next fall, as this is the last trip before my parents move. They're on some prime duck hunting land, but I was never a hunter growing up.

I was just wondering if anyone knows of a good source for cheap shotguns. I would love a Benelli Supernova, but it's not in the cards. THere are no pawn shops or the like around here, and the Benelli Nova (the lower model) goes for 700 at the local shop, plus some huge taxes (to give an idea about the ridiculous prices around here).

Anyone know of a good source for a used firearm that I can get shipped to Canada? even a side-by-side would work. I don't really care about hitting anything in the fall - just want to be part of it! :)

Andrew
 
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Andrew, if the gun is cheap, do not shoot it. For a quality gun that is safe, you will have to get off your hip a bit. In the Great White North, I feel for y'all. From what friends of mine that go there to do some hunting, it is cheaper to leave their weapons there year around than try to get them through customs every year. Something about your Mounties being somewhat narrow minded about big guns and rifles.
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maxwell_smart007 said:
I would like to go duckhunting with my father and father-in-law next fall, as this is the last trip before my parents move. They're on some prime duck hunting land, but I was never a hunter growing up.

I was just wondering if anyone knows of a good source for cheap shotguns. I would love a Benelli Supernova, but it's not in the cards. THere are no pawn shops or the like around here, and the Benelli Nova (the lower model) goes for 700 at the local shop, plus some huge taxes (to give an idea about the ridiculous prices around here).

Anyone know of a good source for a used firearm that I can get shipped to Canada? even a side-by-side would work. I don't really care about hitting anything in the fall - just want to be part of it! :)

Andrew
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Cheap guns don't necessarily mean they are not safe, got one in the gun safe that has had maybe 3,000 of high brass through it, and I have no problems putting a couple thousand more rounds of the stuff down the tube. Price paid = $25.00


Do you have the option of buying in the States and then importing your firearm to yourself?

Scott
 
I sold my trap gun to a Canadian that had it shipped to an importer located in the states and then shipped to him. A reasonable gun would be a remington 870 12g pump. THey are reliable, fairly inexpensive and abundant.
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online gun auction site. you can compare pricing and maybe find someone who will ship it to you. I take it y ou cant rent one or borrow one for just this occasion.
 
You do not want that nova, I owned one for two years for dove hunting,it kicks like a mule,i am disabled and even reload my own shells, still kided like a base ball bat, traded it for a good jet lathe,along with a pistol, got a remington 870 pump, and a remingto 1187, i was buying the 870 at academy and walking out the door and a older man stopped me and asked if i knew anyone who would be interested in a 1187,I asked what price,it was cheaper than the pump, and 3 chokes and beautiful, shop around, dont get a synthetic stock, there hollow and you either have to buy the recoil pump for the stock or shoot it with sand, makes it heaver, if you can take it a 10 gauge will kill any duck or goose in upper north east when i was in military, go in a pawn shop you will see a lot of them with cracked stocks, they kick like a mule,to each his own,remington auto way to go
 
The Remington 1187 or the 870 are both excellent shotguns. And you might want to look at a 20ga vs 12ga. Both good gages and both good guns.


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A single shot will be the least expensive way to go. New England Firearms Pardner is somewhere around $100 new. They are a utility firearm, so don't expect heirloom quality. However, they are very reliable and simple to operate/maintain.

A pump shotgun is probably the least expensive repeating shotgun. The Remington 870 is an excellent shotgun and is available in a wide range of stocks/barrels. I am an avid duck hunter and have fired many thousands of rounds through my 870 Express over the last 20 years. I have no desire for anything fancier or faster. Keep it clean and it will serve you well and outlive you. The 870 Wingmaster (which, I'm not sure, but I believe it is no longer made) is a higher end version of the 870 Express. The Mossberg 500 is another option for a pump gun.

There are a lot of other fine shotguns, and a lot of not so good to flat out dangerous ones. Unless you are familiar with guns, I would suggest buying a new gun, or at the very least, from a very reputable dealer just to make sure that you do not get one that is not safe to fire.

Also, if you are fairly new to shooting, stay away from the 12ga. 3 1/2" rounds. They are overkill (unless you are chasing some very high flying geese) and may cause you to develop a flinch. 2 3/4" shells are more than adequate for ducks. 20ga. is also plenty for ducks and won't pound your shoulder.
 
Can you find a gun shop?

Most gun shops have a good selection of used shotguns. Unless you are experienced I would stay away from buying a gun at a pawn shop. In my opinion, in my area, at least guns at a pawn shop are very over-priced. I also don't think pawn shop owners always know as much about guns as they might lead you to believe. I'm not saying they are dishonest, just saying...

I really would look for a respected gun shop and look there for a used gun.
 
Another vote for the Remington 870, it is the main shotgun I have hunted with for over 40 years. I first carried one as point man in Vietnam, I then bought one when I came home, I have dove and duck hunted with ever since 1969. Reliable and it doesn't break the bank.
 
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