shotguns | best bang for under 600 bucks

We have not been paid to promote these guns, they simply worked well for us, and we feel confident about recommending them to you. Our goal is to help you find a decent firearm for a great price. Listed in no particular order, all have great reputations.

If the Model 870 were introduced today, it would be hailed as a major advance in pump action shotgun design - the ultimate in strength, durability, silky smooth bind free action, and sleek classical lines. Yet this remarkable shotgun has been around for almost half a century, and has become the best selling shotgun of any type in history. The 20 gauge *Exclusive* synthetic stock version is virtually indestructible. Rain, sleet, snow----whatever Mother Nature throws at it doesn't matter. The butt stock and forend stay dimensionally stable, and won't swell or crack due to weather extremes. Stock and all metalwork have black matte non-glare finish. Available with a 26" or 28" vent rib Rem Choke barrel and black synthetic stock.

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The 535's "All Terrain" flexibility is best appreciated in the field. It's chambered to handle 12 gauge, 2 3/4", 3", and even 3 1/2" magnum loads, for maximum stopping power. The Uni-line™ receiver design assists in fast target acquisition. With the Trophy Slugster™ cantilevered scope mount system, barrels can be swapped without disturbing a well-sighted scope. The sleek barrel profile, coupled with a shortened magazine tube, provides a comfortable balance and swing. A wide range of stock and barrel configurations are also available.

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With dual-action bars and rotary head locking lugs, the Nova 12-gauge shotgun and 20-gauge shotgun handle anything from target loads to 3-1/2" magnums. Available in Black Synthetic, Realtree MAX-4® and new Realtree APG™ finishes, and as a youth model, the Benelli Nova Pump is the most versatile pump action shotgun ever made.

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The CZ 712/720 is a gas operated semi-automatic shotgun built on a light weight alloy receiver. Both the 26" and 28" barrel configurations accept the 2 3/4" to 3" shells, making the new shotgun a great choice for both upland game and waterfowl. The barrel on the 712/720 is chrome lined with a moly black hard chrome exterior finish that wil resist corrosion after many seasons in the field. It is fit with a Turkish walnut soick sized for a 14.5" length of pull.

The 712/720 comes with a magazine tube plug installed for waterfoul. If the plug is removed, it gives the upland hunter a 4+1 capacity.

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