Best channel on UA-cam for honest, unbiased, and genuine opinions on firearms. Buffalo is always looking out for hard working Americans that are just trying to protect themselves, their family, and their Country (and on a budget friendly price). Appreciate ALL you do for us common folk Sir!
I was in New Orleans in 2005 when Katrina obliterated half the state. I was staying in Baton Rouge and things started getting sketchy, and at the earliest possible moment, I bought an 18.5" Maverick 88. It was all I could find at the time and it's still one of my favorite yard guns, and still one of my best gun investments. Cheap, reliable, and works as well today as it did 17 years ago. They are great guns for the money but the 18.5" version kicks like a mule on crack.
When the shade started kicking up in 2020, the first gun I bought specifically for defense was the security 8rd cylinder bore 88. Still got it and was surprised at that model's recoil control. The polymer stock helps a lot compared to my wood stocked 500.
At distances up to 100 yards, any inexpensive spotting scope is a real time saver. Might be the perfect birthday or anniversary present to your better half that you can borrow! ;-)
@@jander9820 I think you are correct. Plus, you can modify them, upgrade and swap to fit your needs. I found a regular cheap Maverick 88 with a 24” barrel in a pawn shop and it was like new but I have no need for a hunting shotgun. So, I bought an 18.5” Security barrel and a different, shorter, stock. It looks kind of like an AR stock. Yes, it still has the short mag tube but it’s a bump in the night gun.
Good to see you again Buffalo. That was impresive you running down range keeping the camera steady & not being out of breath. 😁👍 looking forward to more videos.
What a beautiful sight!! Not a bad looking shotgun either. Glad to see your mug back on the range. Don't leave us hanging like that again. Since you haven't heard it in a while, great video Buffalo. Keep doing what you do. Stay free!! Thanks brother!!
I love ya too brother. To say I'm jealous just doesn't get it. You have earned the lifestyle you have now. Enjoy it to the absolute fullest!! I won't be far behind. Counting the days until retirement.
Thanks, Buffalo! "Holes in the collection" are not acceptable! They must be filled 👍 Looks like a good, sturdy hunting shotgun. With an interchangeable barrel, or 2, it can be very versatile. If the slugs punch those clean holes in tissue, they will be very deadly. Obviously, they are very stable and accurate in that gun.
I've got one of the old ones (from Kmart) that's got a teflon coated finish on it and a couple of chokes. It's been a great squirrel and turkey gun last 27 years with no issues.
First and foremost glad to see you alive, well and still shooting very well! Welcome to the rifled 12g family in which Mossberg is the best so far. I've been doing 4' groups at 100 for years and although ammo is horribly expensive the results are amazing. Don't worry about vertical drop, the powder in the shell is not always that equal and precise, I've caught them on chronograph up to 130fps differences. I highly recommend Remington Accu tip, expensive but very,very accurate and doing a ton of damage on target. The triggers on all 500 family shotguns are very heavy but overall better quality then everything in the class and price range, I'm hunting for many years and never missed a thing. Upgrading the trigger is easy, 20 bucks, you change 2 springs and you cut the pull weight in half.
I got a Maverick 88 slug gun a while back to test my slug loads with an affordable gun. I was very impressed with action and accuracy. The first loads I tested was my home made 2 3/4 steel core socket slugs propelled by Hodgdon Long Shot @ 40 yards. Grouped so well I’ll use it for hunting. Good honest review. Good video.
Several years ago I bought off gunbroker a Viking grade Mossberg 12 gauge 500 with a 24" rifled barrel with a cantilever scope mount and a shotgun scope. It came with a locking hard plastic case at a great price.
I dont care what anyone says…those are great groups for a sub $300 shotgun. That will kill a deer all day long. I would struggle with the iron sites…and have to drill and tap it.
When it purely comes to 12 gauge Shotguns...Maverick 88 models are the best "budget friendly" shotgun out their..and for being a mossberg that's under or roughly $300 thats consistent and reliable is super rare nowadays. The only gun that even comes close to this reliability would be the Bersa Thunder 380 pistol.
Thanks Buffalo! I didn't even know Mossberg made a Maverick slug gun. That has a lot of potential applications at that price range. A truck gun for one. I don't like the Idea of leaving a $1,000 to $2,000 AR platform rifle in my vehicle but a inexpensive rifled slug gun is a real viable option. A smooth bore shotgun is fine for close range but that slug gun looks like a viable option for 50 to 75 yards, 2 1/2 inch groups at 50 yards, with iron sights, right out of the box is pretty darn good. Great shooting, btw, especially with a 7 to 8 pound trigger.
My slug gun collection is my go to war out in the country collection. There isn't anything breathing in my neck of the woods that would want a slug in the vitals (even if it has armor on it would not be enjoyable as the 2nd shot would find a different soft spot 😂.
That is pretty good accuracy Buffalo. I have to check if there are any .410's with rifled bores. Probably bolt action vintage ones were made at one time. Thanks much for the video.
SOP: Buffalo uploads, click like, maybe come back and edit in a comment. Hope you enjoyed your well deserved break, Buff. Edit: whatever the configuration, the Maverick 88 gives a lot of bang for the buck (pun intended.) Thanks, Buff. Say hey to momma & 'em.
I have a smooth bore 24" ported barrel for my 500. The Williams rifle sights on these barrels are customizable. I have a peep rear sight and a red fiber optic sight. Mine is zeroed for Super X 2 3/4 rifled slugs at 50 yards. I've got an 8 shot 20" M88 on the way now too.
I have a Mossberg 500 20 ga. w/rifled barrel, no irons, has a cantilever picatinny rail for scope mounting. The scope is a 2-7x32 Prostaff Slugger by Nikon. Although Hornady SST slugs were comparatively plentiful my gun didn't like them, it likes a much harder to find slug the Winchester Dual Bond.
Great video brother! I should get me a maverick 20 gage 3" . I gave my 20 gauges to my grandsons. Now i miss having one around! Lol. Id even settle for an old Single shot Steven with the case Hardened reciever like the one i started out learning on. Good to see you again Mr. Buffalo...😊😊😊 God bless all the here.
Great review, always grrat content buffalo. Maverick 88 is a steal at the price. I love my mossberg 590, but know a maverick 88 would do the trick as it has for many others past and present
Buffalo, As you said "Solid shotgun for the money". I like the fact that it is a useable shotgun for handling in the woods, bumps scrapes and scratches are no big deal, it is a working shotgun or "Truck gun" for real time fall weather. good video - Dave
As for the trigger, MCARBO offers a trigger spring upgrade kit that brings the pull down significantly. I own a 88 security with a smooth 20" barrel 7+1. I hope I get the rifled barrel as an upgrade. Good video, thanks for sharing 😊
Here in my area of Tennessee, we pronounce them "say-bows". I have a Maverick Security i got back in 09' for $80! Its so buttery smooth that its my favorite shotgun! Also, my understanding is the use MIM parts for all metal components in the Mavericks. Ive never had a single breakage or issue.
Great job Buffalo. I completely agree that the Maverick is a great entry level shotgun. I have a 500 with a rifled barrel. Good to see Maverick come out with a dedicated rifled gauge that'll put serious meat on the table. Keep up the good work‼️
Mav 88s are probably one of the best valued guns you could possibly buy.
They may not be pretty to some, but they are work horses!
Iv used mine for 30 years for small game and turkey and never an issue. Actually it’s a great turkey gun. Nothing bad to say
@@chrissewell1608just slightly less attractive than the 500 with the less refined edges, but still a good looking shotgun.
I don't normally remark on peoples ranges, but your range is so clean and well organized. Looks like a great relaxing place to shoot.
THANK YOU!
Best channel on UA-cam for honest, unbiased, and genuine opinions on firearms. Buffalo is always looking out for hard working Americans that are just trying to protect themselves, their family, and their Country (and on a budget friendly price). Appreciate ALL you do for us common folk Sir!
That's impressive accuracy for such an affordable slug gun. 👍
I was in New Orleans in 2005 when Katrina obliterated half the state. I was staying in Baton Rouge and things started getting sketchy, and at the earliest possible moment, I bought an 18.5" Maverick 88. It was all I could find at the time and it's still one of my favorite yard guns, and still one of my best gun investments. Cheap, reliable, and works as well today as it did 17 years ago.
They are great guns for the money but the 18.5" version kicks like a mule on crack.
Great comment. Kicks like a mule on crack .... I'll have to use that line sometime!
😁@@buffalosoutdoors
When the shade started kicking up in 2020, the first gun I bought specifically for defense was the security 8rd cylinder bore 88. Still got it and was surprised at that model's recoil control. The polymer stock helps a lot compared to my wood stocked 500.
Don't you just love it 😂😅😊I do 😊!! Bad Ass shotgun 😊!!!
It's good to see you back on the range, Buff! 👍
I bought a 24" Rifled barrel off of eBay awhile ago to use with my Mossberg Model 500A. It currently resides on my Mav 88. A perfect pair.
Every home should have a Maverick 88.
I can't/won't argue with that!
At distances up to 100 yards, any inexpensive spotting scope is a real time saver. Might be the perfect birthday or anniversary present to your better half that you can borrow! ;-)
Excellent video as usual. Two and half inch groups at 50 yards with iron sights is quite respectable.
They need a 20 inch barrel and full tube version
I think they make a Security Version like that, I have the 18.5”
@@justplinkin4809They do. I've had one for about twelve years. Not a single hiccup. I don't think you can beat these for the money.
Mossberg makes a model 500 20" barrel with a 8 shot tube. I have one, but it is a smooth bore without a choke. Meaning it is cylinder bore.
@@jander9820 I think you are correct. Plus, you can modify them, upgrade and swap to fit your needs. I found a regular cheap Maverick 88 with a 24” barrel in a pawn shop and it was like new but I have no need for a hunting shotgun. So, I bought an 18.5” Security barrel and a different, shorter, stock. It looks kind of like an AR stock. Yes, it still has the short mag tube but it’s a bump in the night gun.
That would be cool
Thank you. My nephew lives in Louisville and about three years ago, I took him to a local gun shop and got him an 88 in 20G. God Bless and stay safe.
I always have a spotting scope in my range bag. It saves me from walking back and forth to the target.
Even some good binos would have done the trick on that range day.
I have the 28" barrel and have had it for a while. It is just so reliable and have never had an issue with it
Brenneke are great slugs, been using for 40yrs. They pack a serious wallop.
was commenting to a friend it had been a long time since Buffalo had a video out. Glad to see you again!
It's good to be back! Thanks!
Good to see you again Buffalo. That was impresive you running down range keeping the camera steady & not being out of breath. 😁👍 looking forward to more videos.
I surely did miss the sound of that sweet banjo pickin'..... 😍
Good to have you back Buff.
Dollar for dollar the 88 is great value!
What a beautiful sight!! Not a bad looking shotgun either. Glad to see your mug back on the range. Don't leave us hanging like that again. Since you haven't heard it in a while, great video Buffalo. Keep doing what you do. Stay free!! Thanks brother!!
I love ya brother! I'm so glad to be back. I had a lot of loose ends to tie up after my lifestyle change!
I love ya too brother. To say I'm jealous just doesn't get it. You have earned the lifestyle you have now. Enjoy it to the absolute fullest!! I won't be far behind. Counting the days until retirement.
Owning 4 of them so far and regularly use them. I can honestly say they are tough guns and you can't beat the price!
Hey Buffalo! Nice seeing you again.
Thanks, Buffalo! "Holes in the collection" are not acceptable! They must be filled 👍
Looks like a good, sturdy hunting shotgun. With an interchangeable barrel, or 2, it can be very versatile.
If the slugs punch those clean holes in tissue, they will be very deadly. Obviously, they are very stable and accurate in that gun.
Welcome back Buffalo, good to see you again.
It will be interesting to see what they do in gel, nice to see you back in the saddle.
I've got one of the old ones (from Kmart) that's got a teflon coated finish on it and a couple of chokes. It's been a great squirrel and turkey gun last 27 years with no issues.
Missed ya man!!
Never get bored with ya buddy. I now want a slug gun to match my 88. Those slugs are awesome. That site will need watching. Take care
That’s a great set of sights for an 88! Awesome!!!
One of the better videos! Good job. Clear, concise and educational.
I have the smooth bore version of this gun . Loads of fun love the sights . Got it to use as a utility shotgun
Probably the best value shotgun ever made. I have three 88s . Two in 12 gauge, one in 20. That was a good review my friend. 👍
👍🐿👍minute of squirrel. After ya bust out the Loctite.
I was waiting for the next video!!! Thanks buffalo!!
Nice to see you!!!👍👏
First and foremost glad to see you alive, well and still shooting very well! Welcome to the rifled 12g family in which Mossberg is the best so far. I've been doing 4' groups at 100 for years and although ammo is horribly expensive the results are amazing. Don't worry about vertical drop, the powder in the shell is not always that equal and precise, I've caught them on chronograph up to 130fps differences. I highly recommend Remington Accu tip, expensive but very,very accurate and doing a ton of damage on target. The triggers on all 500 family shotguns are very heavy but overall better quality then everything in the class and price range, I'm hunting for many years and never missed a thing. Upgrading the trigger is easy, 20 bucks, you change 2 springs and you cut the pull weight in half.
I got a Maverick 88 slug gun a while back to test my slug loads with an affordable gun. I was very impressed with action and accuracy. The first loads I tested was my home made 2 3/4 steel core socket slugs propelled by Hodgdon Long Shot @ 40 yards. Grouped so well I’ll use it for hunting. Good honest review. Good video.
Several years ago I bought off gunbroker a Viking grade Mossberg 12 gauge 500 with a 24" rifled barrel with a cantilever scope mount and a shotgun scope. It came with a locking hard plastic case at a great price.
When Buffalo says, “I’ll speed things up for ya”…he literally takes off running, you realize that, right? 🤠
I dont care what anyone says…those are great groups for a sub $300 shotgun. That will kill a deer all day long. I would struggle with the iron sites…and have to drill and tap it.
Thanks!
When it purely comes to 12 gauge Shotguns...Maverick 88 models are the best "budget friendly" shotgun out their..and for being a mossberg that's under or roughly $300 thats consistent and reliable is super rare nowadays. The only gun that even comes close to this reliability would be the Bersa Thunder 380 pistol.
I own 2 Maverick 20 ga"88's" 22" Barrel ,one slug for deer( Vortex Diamondback) and one for turkey (Vortex Crossfire 2) I LOVE BOTH OF THEM 😍😍 !!
Hi Buffalo,good to see you again. Hope all is well. For the price range looks like a great buy!
🤔 very nice, looking to get a maverick 88, might have to buy the combo package now😊
Thanks Buffalo! I didn't even know Mossberg made a Maverick slug gun. That has a lot of potential applications at that price range. A truck gun for one. I don't like the Idea of leaving a $1,000 to $2,000 AR platform rifle in my vehicle but a inexpensive rifled slug gun is a real viable option. A smooth bore shotgun is fine for close range but that slug gun looks like a viable option for 50 to 75 yards,
2 1/2 inch groups at 50 yards, with iron sights, right out of the box is pretty darn good. Great shooting, btw, especially with a 7 to 8 pound trigger.
Thanks. Great comment too BTW. Yeah the trigger is pretty tough on this one.
Glad to see you back Buffalo.
The good ol deer slayer I have the m500 set up
Good to see you again! Good shooting. I own 2 Maverick 88's & am very pleased with them.
Bed time story ,,,,, thanks 😎. Love Maverick 88 , goodnight.
Great to see you posting another video. I was starting to worry
Nice shooting, very accurate as well 👍
love the wadcutter slugs
My slug gun collection is my go to war out in the country collection. There isn't anything breathing in my neck of the woods that would want a slug in the vitals (even if it has armor on it would not be enjoyable as the 2nd shot would find a different soft spot 😂.
Thank You Buffalo! Nice to see nice out of box performance. The site coming loose falls under gen gun fixing! 😀
Good job , you had an angel with you to shoot that good with a sight that came loose. It taught me something to check those screws Thankyou
Its good to c Big Buff back on the range.
Sure glad to be back man! Thanks!
Super stable flight. You should be thrilled!!!!! Perfect holes. I’d buy a case if that ammo if I was you and keep it.
My local Walmart has one for $197…gonna go grab it at that price! 🤫
That is pretty good accuracy Buffalo. I have to check if there are any .410's with rifled bores. Probably bolt action vintage ones were made at one time. Thanks much for the video.
That would be interesting!
I clicked once I saw video. I’ve been looking to buy one. About $270 where I am at.
Binoculars, thank you
🎯
Great to see you back on the range again, it’s been a while. Cool shotgun.
Great video!! Good to see ya back on the range. Home, home on the range. Where the deer and the buffalo reign!!
that will get the job done!!
Glad you’re back Buffalo! That has some pretty nice sights
You should have a pair of Binos
To look at your target.
😂the "water jug killing" is always fun to watch, LOL😃🇺🇸
Don’t blame you for staying in the shade. It’s been hot this week!
Great video, now I need to find one!
Glad to have you back!! Sure appreciate the new video. Hope all is well!
Thanks so much, I'm glad to be back!
Thank you.
Always look forward to your videos. Glad your back. Thanks for the review.
You can use the foster slugs in that gun also. I get a little more range and accuracy out of them that way
SOP: Buffalo uploads, click like, maybe come back and edit in a comment. Hope you enjoyed your well deserved break, Buff. Edit: whatever the configuration, the Maverick 88 gives a lot of bang for the buck (pun intended.) Thanks, Buff. Say hey to momma & 'em.
I have a smooth bore 24" ported barrel for my 500. The Williams rifle sights on these barrels are customizable. I have a peep rear sight and a red fiber optic sight. Mine is zeroed for Super X 2 3/4 rifled slugs at 50 yards.
I've got an 8 shot 20" M88 on the way now too.
I've always had good luck with the Remington Accutips.
WOW, HE DOES EXIST!! LOL Thanks Buffalo!
I have a Mossberg 500 20 ga. w/rifled barrel, no irons, has a cantilever picatinny rail for scope mounting. The scope is a 2-7x32 Prostaff Slugger by Nikon. Although Hornady SST slugs were comparatively plentiful my gun didn't like them, it likes a much harder to find slug the Winchester Dual Bond.
Great video brother! I should get me a maverick 20 gage 3" . I gave my 20 gauges to my grandsons. Now i miss having one around! Lol. Id even settle for an old Single shot Steven with the case Hardened reciever like the one i started out learning on.
Good to see you again Mr. Buffalo...😊😊😊
God bless all the here.
Great review, always grrat content buffalo. Maverick 88 is a steal at the price. I love my mossberg 590, but know a maverick 88 would do the trick as it has for many others past and present
Welcome back! Thanks for another informative video
What would be awesome? A rifled barrel for one of the security models that have the 7 shot tube.
Excellent, thanks again.
Vid idea.......... Since you now have this riffled shotgun, do a test on rifled vs smoothbore to see which is most accurate.
Sounds fun! I might do that!
Hey Buffalo, great shooting. Looking forward to the follow up video and you tweeting this shotgun in…thanks!
I'm happy to see a new video from you. It's been a while. That's a nice looking shotgun.
Glad to see you posting again, Buffalo. I’ve missed seeing your videos.
I'm back now! I've missed reading the comments most of all.
I'd say my favorite lower cost pump shotguns are the Mossberg 500 series and the Winchester SXP.
Welcome back.
Buffalo, As you said "Solid shotgun for the money". I like the fact that it is a useable shotgun for handling in the woods, bumps scrapes and scratches are no big deal, it is a working shotgun or "Truck gun" for real time fall weather. good video - Dave
Thanks Dave!
Buy the man a looking glass!!!
Great review. I appreciate the thoroughness.
Great video, thanks!🇺🇸😃
Please make another video about that soon !! Please !! Pretty good for being right out of the box
Soon! I have more slugs on the way!
That’s amazing for right out of the box!
Hey Buff..........Years ago they invented these neat little gizmo's called binoculars & spotting scopes......you otta check um out sometime🤩😍😍
My goodness buffalo, is there anything you can't with?
As for the trigger, MCARBO offers a trigger spring upgrade kit that brings the pull down significantly.
I own a 88 security with a smooth 20" barrel 7+1. I hope I get the rifled barrel as an upgrade.
Good video, thanks for sharing 😊
Great review and shooting brother, that shotgun looks very cool, set up like that.
I like the Maveric 88 shotguns.
Here in my area of Tennessee, we pronounce them "say-bows". I have a Maverick Security i got back in 09' for $80! Its so buttery smooth that its my favorite shotgun! Also, my understanding is the use MIM parts for all metal components in the Mavericks. Ive never had a single breakage or issue.
Great job Buffalo. I completely agree that the Maverick is a great entry level shotgun. I have a 500 with a rifled barrel. Good to see Maverick come out with a dedicated rifled gauge that'll put serious meat on the table. Keep up the good work‼️
Thanks for another great video!!