Academy has these for $179. Does anyone have experience with these?

I have one and like it,

For 179 you cant go wrong. I have shot a ton of them and they all got the job done.

had one traded it for something else then just bought one from the classifieds
great gun

I have one and it gets the job done.

rifle or shot gun? if rifle what calibers does it come in 179 is a good price looking for my sons bday gift.

I've got one and love it.

I've looked at them too. i beleive they come in 30-06 (seen alot of these) 243 (alot of these too) .308 (not nearly as many) 7mm (alot of them too) and i think 22-25 or 22-250? one of those....the Academy in Plano had several of the 30-06 and 243....hope this helps

The maverick 88 is only available in 12 or 20. For $100 its a decent shotgun that feels pretty cheap that will get the job done and backed by a respected manufacture.

But for $180 I'd throw in $20 more and get a used 870. Think you are getting more shotgun with a used 870 than a new 88.

They are a good gun. The furniture feels a little cheap but everything else is great. I have a SBS built of an 88 and it has taken a lot of abuse without any problems.

i had the model 91 (magnum) for 8 years without a single problem. however, i do agree that it would be better to spend a little more for the 870. but if your budget is 180, buy it.

The M88 is a shotgun. I'm referring to the new rifle line. The Academy in town has them in .30-06, .243 and .308.

I work at academy part time and we've been selling quite a bit of them. In Round Rock we carry the .30-06, .270 and .243

I just grabbed one in .243 from the Lewisville store.
Incredible deal, for a brand new gun, for under $200, IMO.

This one will work nicely, for my daughter and wife. They like to shoot (not hunt so much), but my .30cal's just beat them up too much.

Ad doesn't have much detail - but these are 22" bbl and black synth stock, matte finish on bbl. Correct me if I'm wrong, but the ones I held (and bought) feels like full-length stock - (42" overall) not a youth or shortened one (they had that one there too - 20" bbl and butt-extensions, but not on sale).

From what I've read, these are pretty good shooters - will report back after glass-mounted and range trip.

Also, after reading up, this .243 should 2nd as a varmint/pig rifle for *me* !

FYI - the Lewisville store ALSO had these in .270 and 30-06 .
$179 - that's just an incredible deal for a *new* centerfire!

Big thumbs up to the guys at Academy - great to work with!

Data is hard to find on these - I got a 28820 in .243

found this data:

MAVERICK ARMS INC

The Maverick Bolt Action Rifle has everything you need to make the most of the season: pinpoint accuracy, smooth action and big-game calibers. The

rifle is offered in four widely popular calibers: .270 Win, .30-06 Sprg., .243 Win and .308 Win., and features a free-floating, button-rifled barrel. This powerful combination delivers a high level of accuracy unheard of in a value-priced centerfire rifle. A side lever safety is utilized for convenience and safety afield, and the all-steel, machined receiver provides the Maverick with positive lock-up for consistent operation. This rifle delivers high performance without the high maintenance. For generations, Mossberg has built reliable, quality firearms at an unparalleled value.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Mfg Item Num: 28820
Category: FIREARMS - RIFLES
Action :Bolt
Caliber :243 Winchester
Barrel Length :22
Capacity :4 + 1
Trigger :Standard (Not LBA Trigger System)
Safety :Thumb
Length :42
Weight :6.7 lbs
Stock :Black Synthetic
Finish :Black

UPC: 049533288202

Shipping Weight: 9.25

other calibers: (hint search for MAVERICK 280xx as below)

Maverick 28820 (.243)

Maverick 28850 (.270)

Maverick 28860 (30-06)

Maverick 28830 (.308)

Bought my son one last year. Youth model in .243 that came with spacers you can remove to shorten the stock. After a season with it, I wouldn't buy it again.

I didn't expect a silky smooth action, but I did expect a rifle that would feed properly and not bind up. My Savage 110 is a better rifle. I'm a fan of inexpensive utility rifles, but they have to work.