Thanks guys .. I picked up a Savage A17 for $99 bucks, and managed to swing a 11-87 compact 20 gauge out of it as well..
the 11-87 has a 21 inch barrel that takes 3”, and only weights 6lbs 7oz, so it’s a perfect brushy rabbit gun (short and balances well).

Heck they even had chokes on sale (the 11-87 only comes with a modified)... so I’m set ... wow smoking deals.