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Yes we can, and unfortunately Tartan, that's exactly what it would be, a dream HA HA! Hell, I'd be tickled with the ammo even if I didn't have the rifle!  :rofl:

You know it! She is pretty dang awesome, so is my daughter and they sure teamed up on the "give Dad a hard time for ruining the surprise" look! :) OH MAN! Y'all wouldn't ever see another post from me 'cause I'd have a heart attack!  :rock:  I mean really, how awesome would that present be!?!?

Okay guys, are you ready for a laugh at my misery? I'm in big trouble! I just told my wife that I'd like money for Christmas and I was going to put it towards a shotgun. Any extra money I got from my parents, etc would go in the pot as well. At this moment, my daughter and wife both turn around, and glare at me. "Thanks for ruining your Christmas present you JERK! We were going to get you the dang shotgun since we saw you looking at it on Thanksgiving and won't shut up about it!"  :rofl: On the flip side of that coin, she also informed me that she's already got her present ordered and I just owe her the money lmao! Well, I couldn't have asked for a more perfect present guys and I'm so excited! I also asked her if I could add a little money to it and get the one I want and she's cool with it................I'm doing cartwheels over here...with stares still coming at me.

Well with no money in my pocket, I stopped in Academy on my way home. Checked out the Maverick w/28" barrel and it's still $189. But................I just had to do it, I picked up the Rem 870 Express with 18.5" barrel and dang if it didn't feel good! It's $319 though.

Dang! That's a nice buck right there!

Awesome! Thanks for sharing.

Welcome!

If I got one with the 18.5 inch barrel, how much would that affect the use for deer hunting? Would I be stuck shooting under 50 or 75 yards or so?

Dang! That would be sweet! Was that online or local?

True. I'm sold on the Maverick now. I'm really excited about getting one!

Well that may be one thing I have to think about then. I will probably want to put a scope on it. I guess I could get the Maverick for now though since it's so affordable and then later get a 500 so I can have a scope....Hmmm

Are they drilled and tapped for mounting a scope on them? Or is it a some are, some aren't deal?

Awesome! That's what I was wanting to hear. I've seen that they are under $200 and that's in my price range for now. I figured there would be a lot of bad reviews if they weren't good but I wanted to hear from you guys. Thanks for the info!

That may be the only thing, I don't know. YouTubers love the Maverick and I will use it for hunting deer on Corp property and maybe get a short barrel for home defense off season. I'm pretty sure the 500 barrels fit on these too so should be easy to find.

Welcome!

Anyone have one and any reason I should save up more money for the 500 vs Maverick?

Welcome!!!

:up:  :up: :up:  :up:  :up:  Very sweet!!! 

When you're confused at everything listed in the "You know you're old when..." thread

Absolutely retarded!!!

Looks like a heck of a hunting spot Luke!!

Awesome and I'm sure a ton of work! Thanks for posting.

Anytime Luke, offer stands anytime you need help with something like this. I've been stuck and needed help before, sometimes I got it, sometimes I didn't. When I did, it was like receiving exactly what I wanted for Christmas! Lol I bet you slept good after all that work! But hey, kudos for going the extra mile (pun intended) to retrieve your harvest!

So NOW the house smells good right Dave?!? Lol Looks awesome!

Awesome!!