Today we are looking at the best shotgun under $300. While deer hunting may have wrapped up for most of us with the holidays, the small game seasons and late waterfowl seasons are still going for many, with turkey season not far off. For all of these seasons, a good shotgun is a must.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If your budget has taken a hit over the holidays, or maybe you have a little (but not a lot of) holiday cash burning a hole in your pocket, a shotgun may seem out of reach. However, there are still many shotguns that are within budget<\/a> for most. So, let us look at some of the offerings available, and you can pick your best shotgun under $300.<\/p>\n\n\n\n New Production<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are a surprising number of shotguns still available for under three hundred bucks. The website for Academy Sports shows no less than 53 models available in that price range, though a couple make the list because of a sale price and 38 models are not in stock at the time of this writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Top pick: Mossberg Maverick 88<\/p>\n\n\n\n My go-to recommendation for a budget shotgun is the Mossberg Maverick 88. Chambered in 12 and 20 gauge<\/a>, with an MSRP of $245 for the field model, the Maverick 88 is advertised as the \u201cWorking Man\u2019s Shotgun\u201d. As a bonus, the Model 88 boasts interchangeability of barrels with the Model 500, so users can find accessory barrels easily. Several configurations are available from the factory, including field (28-inch barrel), security (18.5-inch barrel), and slug (24-inch barrel, rifled or smoothbore). These shotguns are hard to find right now, so keep your eyes open if you want one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n