[nc.hunter]

Hi guys i was wondering if a maverick 88 pump action 12 gauge shotgun is a good gun for hunting fox and coyote and white tail deer because as these would be my prime targeted animals. And if so do you all think its to big of a gun,what i mean is do you think it has too much recoil,for a 14 year old 125 lbs. boy. thanks for all the help guys.

ps.(not meaning to sound weird by adding in my wieght,thanks for the help.)

[ArkansasHunter]

It will work within it's ranges with slugs and buck shot.

[toolman]

It should be fine, but FWIW, you can get a "real" Mossberg for just a few $$$ more. The Mavericks are a spin-off of Mossberg and use the same barrels and chokes, but they aren't built to quite the same quality standards. A plus though, is the fact that they are built in the U.S.

[Grant48]

The Maverick is a good shotgun for the money. I've had one for several years, and I like it every bit as much as any other pump shotgun. In fact, this upcoming weekend I plan on taking it duck hunting.

[two-70]

the maverick 88 is a fine shotgun for least amount of money, mossberg barrels will interchange, they make good barrels

[ArkansasHunter]

Thanks guys for the posts...I am thinking about buying a Maverick pump with 20"
barrel and 8 shot magazine to keep me and my CZ 82 pistol company when I'm out and about...A.H

[Deersniper]

They are reliable. Cut mine down to 22" and put Glow sights on it. With Remington sluggers it's good to 100 yds.

[loc134]

good gun, same as 500, but trigger mech and safty. start the kid off 1250fps. if he does good with it , then upgrade.