Slug season does not need a rifle if you have a scoped shotgun. The Mossberg 500 Field/Deer here comes with a Dead Ringer scope, a 12 gauge chamber for 3-inch shells and a 28-inch barrel, with a black pump action. Priced under seven hundred dollars, it is a package deal.

Some states restrict deer hunting to shotguns or other limited weapons, and North Carolina has areas where shotgun and slug hunting is common. A scope helps you aim a slug accurately at longer distances than iron sights. Take the gun to the range and see how it patterns with the slugs you intend to use.

A 28-inch barrel is longer than a typical slug barrel, so the gun will feel steady but long in thick brush. The Mossberg 500 action is simple and dependable. Fixed chokes or choke tubes matter for slug performance, so ask your dealer for details. Think about where it will live and how you will store it safely at home.

This shotgun is new. It ships to a North Carolina FFL dealer of your choice for the background check and transfer.