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Turkey Guns & Shooting => 20 Gauge Turkey Guns => Topic started by: Mossyballs on April 03, 2018, 08:27:16 PM

Title: Mossberg 500 youth vs Remington 870 youth
Post by: Mossyballs on April 03, 2018, 08:27:16 PM
I have found nib wood / blued mossberg 500 youth 20 ga with 22" accuchoke barrel for $225

Also the Remington 870 wood/blued youth with 21" barrel is available at academy for $289

Which is better?  Is Remington worth extra money?
Title: Re: Mossberg 500 youth vs Remington 870 youth
Post by: davisd9 on April 03, 2018, 08:32:56 PM
I went with a 500 cause it was drilled and tapped. I changed the stock and forearm as well. Both will get the job done. Shot an 11-87 this year


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Title: Re: Mossberg 500 youth vs Remington 870 youth
Post by: howl on April 03, 2018, 09:22:44 PM
It comes down to personal preference. I like being able to see the safety on top when a bird is coming in or I am getting up to move.
Title: Re: Mossberg 500 youth vs Remington 870 youth
Post by: surehuntsalot on April 03, 2018, 11:36:55 PM
I like the safety on the Mossberg better
Title: Re: Mossberg 500 youth vs Remington 870 youth
Post by: sswv on April 04, 2018, 10:16:12 AM
I'm a life long 870 lover but the 500's are proven field guns. Personally, I would take the 870 BUT, if you're not partial to either one by now get the one that feels best to you. As far as which one is 'better'? 870's are tighter guns built with better materials and no rattle.

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Title: Re: Mossberg 500 youth vs Remington 870 youth
Post by: RED NECK on April 04, 2018, 11:11:13 AM
I don't really care for either company over the other,however I purchased a 870 youth because I like the shurshot grip and I am happy with the gun.I would pick the one that shoulders for you the best.I wouldn't hesitate to shoot either for turkey hunting.The one thing i like about both companies is the aftermarket accessories available for them.
Title: Re: Mossberg 500 youth vs Remington 870 youth
Post by: davisd9 on April 04, 2018, 11:20:25 AM
Quote from: The Heartbreak Kid....... on April 04, 2018, 11:11:13 AM
I don't really care for either company over the other,however I purchased a 870 youth because I like the shurshot grip and I am happy with the gun.I would pick the one that shoulders for you the best.I wouldn't hesitate to shoot either for turkey hunting.The one thing i like about both companies is the aftermarket accessories available for them.

Good post! 
Title: Re: Mossberg 500 youth vs Remington 870 youth
Post by: tubecallhooks on April 06, 2018, 07:05:59 PM
One thing ive noticed with a Rem over a Moss is the avalability of used chokes on the market. I feel like i have personally saw more Rem chokes advertised then anything else. But as far as gun diff, dont think one is better then the other.

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