The Five Best (Cheap) Pump-Action Shotguns

04/2024
Author: Eric
Apr 10, 2024
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Pump-Action Shotguns

If you’re looking for an entry-level firearm, you can’t go wrong with a pump-action shotgun. They are reliable, easy to aim, and easy to fire. There are also less restrictions on buying a shotgun than there are on rifles and handguns, so they may be easier to acquire depending on where you live.

Pump-action shotguns make great home defense weapons, or something to take to the range to blow off a little steam. They are also great for beginners who want to get into trap and skeet shooting or bird hunting.

Here are some of the best budget pump-action shotguns on the market today. They can all be purchased for less than $500, with some as low as the $200-$300 range.

Remington 870 Express

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The Remington 870 is the King of all pump-action shotguns, and has been for a long time. There are some expensive, high-end versions of the 870 available with more options and fancy finishes, but the Express retains all the quality of the 870 at an affordable price.

One of the reasons the Remington 870 is so popular is that there is a large market for accessories. You can customize your 870 to be a true turkey-killer or a formidable home-defense weapon. The possibilities are almost endless.

Mossberg 500

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If the Remington 870 is #1, the Mossberg 500 is #1A. There is not much difference between the Remington 870 and the Mossberg 500 in terms of quality, reliability, and affordability. Heck, even the functionality of these two pump-action shotguns are almost identical.

Many Mossberg 500 owners know and love the shotgun from their time in the U.S. Military, where it is the official standard-issue shotgun. (There are also many Remington 870s in the U.S. inventory.)

Like the Remington 870, the Mossberg 500 is a blank canvas when it comes to customization. You can find accessories to transform your shotgun into just about any configuration you desire.

Rossi ST12

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Rossi is a Brazilian company that produces pistols, rifles, and shotguns. They also have a line of BB guns called Rossi Dione.

The Rossi ST12 is a standard pump-action in the same design as the two previous shotguns we have discussed. It features a side-loading tube-style magazine that holds 4+1 standard 3-inch shells.

While not as prolific as the Remington 870 or Mossberg 500, there are still many accessories available for the Rossi ST12 making it easily customizable. The Rossi ST12 is a great choice for affordable reliability.

Benelli Nova

The first thing you will notice with a Benelli Nova is how modern this polymer pump-action looks. First released in the 1990s, it was considered futuristic then, when polymer was just beginning to be used in firearms like Glock pistols.

Although they make rifles as well, Benelli is almost exclusively known for their high-quality shotguns. Benelli shotguns are the choice of many police departments and other law enforcement agencies.

Winchester Super X Pump

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The Winchester Super X Pump (or simply SXP) comes in so many variations it may be difficult to decide which one is right for you. But one thing they all have in common is Winchester’s name and over 150 years of quality behind the name.

A basic model of the SXP starts around $400, or you can go crazy and get a custom model all the way up to around $1,000. With so many different options in between, there is sure to be an SXP you’re looking for.

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