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Q: I am looking to mount a scope on my Mossberg 500 20ga. shotgun for deer/turkey hunting. Any suggestions?
I am looking for something reliable and ecconomical.
A: Walmart and www.natchezss,com economical an reliable.check the online.
Q: is the mossberg 500 a good hunting shotgun? Im trying to decide between that and a Remington 870?
A: Yes it is. I have both and have never have had any trouble with either one.
The 870 feels more solid but they cost about $70 more than the 500.
I know the army used the Mossberg 500. I don’t know if they still do.
Mossberg claims the Model 500 is the only shotgun to pass the US Army’s Mil-Spec 3443E test, “a brutal and unforgiving torture test with 3,000 rounds of full power 12 gauge buckshot”.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mossberg_500
Q: What can the Mossberg 500 all-purpose shotgun be used for.?
Can the Mossberg 500 all-purpose be used for anything. I will be hunting deer and turkey mostly, but maybe a few ducks and pheasants. will i have to change chokes and barrels with this gun or can i use it for everything
comet wes ur hilarious, not really
A: Yes…… And yes Mossberg makes shotguns that are more application specific, slug guns (deer hog), turkey guns and shotguns for waterfowl…..
I think most are a little silly…. For me I just change the choke… I really believe its the hunter – not the shotgun…..
Consider the Mossberg 500 12 gauge order / catalog # 50120……
http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=84681
http://www.impactguns.com/store/SS-46019.html
Q: Is the mossberg 500 shotgun with pistol grip and adjustable stock good?
Hello everyone, I want to buy a shotgun. This will be my first shotgun. I was considering getting something with a pistol grip, and this one here seems really good.
http://www.mossberg.com/images/Mossberg_Guns/930/NEW/50420.jpg
Looks cool, and has a nice stock that can hold shells too. It is 400. I won’t be using it for hunting. I will just use it “for fun” at the range. I have some rifles, but not a shotgun. If anyone has these, do u think it’s worth the 400?
A: Personally no I don’t think $400 is a good price
The version with just a pistol grip is about $250 to $275 and the collapsible stock should run around $50 to $75
I do like the collapsible stocks better than pistol grips , folders (up or to the side),or full stock with pistol grips for their versatility
There is a collapsible that absorbs recoil for about $100 which wuld still put you at less than $400 with a better stock
But then again
If you got that off the Mossberg site then they list MSRP which no gun sales for
The guy below is correct about pawn shops
I have bought many as new guns from pawn shops and then sold them for much more
A lot of people tend to buy guns and stick them in their closet after they die their kids sell them off or when the rent is due on a slow month the guns go to pawn
I have also bought a few guns from Walmart
I don’t like th store but the guns were as good as at other stores
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I just saw this very gun at the gun show today
A dealer here known for jacking prices up at shows was selling them for $339
Saw a used pistol gripped version for $180
Unfortunately I was there for Bates boots and holosights
Q: What do you think about 500 Mossberg 12 Gauge Shotgun Pump-Action style?
500 mossberg Deer & Field Wood W/scope e choke tubes, w cheek Rest
I’m planning to Hunt Birds, and 1 time a year Deers?
This shot gun comes with 2 barrells w/scope 3 choke tubes, 2 cheek rest.
A: I had a Mossberg 500 for about 3 months. I sold it when I was short of $$. I bought a Maverick 88 to replace it, and I would much rather have that 500 back.
They are excellent shotguns. They feed like butter, point nice, and can take anything you put in ‘em.
Sounds like the one you picked out would be pretty sweet!
Q: Does Mossberg make a shotgun in their 500 series that shoots both buckshot shells and slug shells?
The only reason i ask is because I am about to purchase my first shotgun for multiple purposes. (skeet shooting, hunting, etc.) I am looking for an answer pertaining to 12 Guage shotguns only please. Any help would be nice, thanks. 
Oh and im only interested in guns $350 dollars or less, doesnt necessarily have to be a Mossberg, any good solid reputable brand will do.
A: Absolutely… Yes……
The most common off the shelf shotgun for your applications is a Mossberg 500 with a smooth bore field barrel….. Most big sporting goods stores have at least a few of these in stock… Its a catalog # 50120…. Its Mossbergs most popular model….
http://www.mossberg.com/images/Mossberg_Guns/930/NEW/50120.jpg
Its a 12 guage pump and features a 28 inch barrel which is excellent for hunting and skeet shooting…. It accepts all skeet, trap loads, buckshot and with a change of the choke can fire slugs with absolutely no problems…… When you look the gun over be sure to ask the clerk to explain what choke’s are for in case you dont know…. Tell him you will be using it for slugs to…. he may suggest changing the choke to an IC (Improved Cylinder) choke…..
Read here to understand chokes…..
http://www.chuckhawks.com/index2c.shotguns.htm
Also look here at the articles concerning shotgun chokes…….
http://www.theboxotruth.com/
http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/bot46.htm
This gun is commonly available in my area at all the gunshops for under $299, usualy $279 and around the holidays as little as $239 on sale……
Buy the gun and purchase an Improved Cylinder choke for slugs… The choke tube is a Mossberg catalog # 95200 …
http://www.mossberg.com/products/access.asp?type=chokes§ion=access
The Mossberg 500 is an outstanding choice….. I own several and am a very satisfied user…..
Many may recommend the Remington 870 Express…. This is also another good choice…. Look them both over at your local sporting goods store….. About $299
http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/shotguns/model-870/model-870-express.aspx
Q: When I put my 24″ rifled barrel on my Mossberg 500 is it then considered a rifle or still a shotgun ?
This question came up when I was scouting new deer hunting grounds that only allows shotguns, muzzel loaders, and bows.
A: In N.Y. its still considered a shot gun I have a rifled barrel on both my Mossberg 500 and Winchester model 1300 but what ever you do DON’T FORGET TO EXCHANGE THE RIFLED BARREL FOR A SMOOTH BORE WHEN YOU GO BIRD HUNTING. Ive don this and it @#$%’s up your rifled barrel
Q: Which is a better shotgun, Mossberg 500, or Remington 870?
Despite owning several guns, a shotgun has never been among my arsenal. However, I plan to correct that shortly. The shotgun I purchase will have its primary role as a home defense gun, but I would like the option of changing barrels for hunting or skeet/trap shooting. I would also like some guidance in the 12 gauge versus 20 gauge debate – I would like if my wife and kids could wield this gun as well, so I’m sort of leaning toward 20 gauge, but I understand that 12 gauge is not only more powerful, but there is a greater variety of loads in that caliber.
A: Either shotgun will work. Check them out to see which you prefer in terms of the placement of the safety and the slide release. The 870 is easier to add an extended magazine to. And it has a few more after market goodies available for it. I prefer the layout of the 500, but the extras for the 870.
As for 12 vs. 20, that debate has been raging longer than the 500 vs. 870 debate. My two cents on the whole thing is to go with the 12 gauge. If you use Winchester featherlites, or other light loads, the 12 gauge actually has less recoil than the 20 gauge. And it is a bit more versatile than the 20 gauge is.The 20 gauge has no real advantages today. Not with all of the light and tactical loads out there that let a 12 gauge do the same thing.
Q: mossberg 500?
what are the differences between the many different types of mossberg 500’s? I like how the 500’s feel and look but when i went to the store to get one there were different kinds and the people didn’t know the difference. they didnt even know anything about the shotgun. my question is if i were to buy a mossberg 500 from big 5 or some hunting store does it matter what kind of 500 it is if i want to change the rear handle to pistol grip and also to change the forend grip? are all mossberg 500’s handles interchangable to pistol grip and/or the one with a folding stock? please help? thanks in advance
A: Yes all Mossberg 500’s are interchangeable. If you are looking to change your gun often, try the Mossberg 500 combo package. It comes with a long barrel, short barrel, standard butt stock, and pistol grip. You can also buy other add ons. Have fun, Mossberg is a good weapon.
Q: Did anyone who bought a Mossberg 500 pump-action 20 gauge shotgun get it with 2 barrels and a scope?
Last year my father bought me my first gun (I was 16 then, first time hunting). He bought me a Mossberg 500 pump-action 20 guage shotgun from our local Dick’s sporting goods store for around $300. when I opened it up it came with the regular barrel and a bird barrel. Also it had a scope on top that came with it. I shot my first buck with that gun and i am planning on keeping it for a long time but my uncle recently bought the same gun and his only came with 1 barrel and no scope. So I was wondering did anyone get the same one as me? It is just a little stock scope that has a see through yellow lens cover with it. Anyone who has this plz tell me.
A: It’s the Slugster combo, the short barrel with the scope should be a rifled barrel for slug use. Fairly common, but your dad got a great price on it!
Q: whichy shotgun should i purchase for deer hunting?
i am getting a shotgun for deer hunting mostly and have a few question on the Mossberg 500-12 gauge shotgun
1- Does the 500 not have a removable choke like the 590?
*I just heard that the 590 does NOT have a removable choke witch is nice if it does have a removable choke for different types of hunting.. does the 500 have the same qualitity*
2- Should i get the Pistol grip or the full end one like a rifle(for your shoulder*
*I just am not sure if i should get the pistol grip one, or the one with the full end..like a rifle to rest in ur shoulder,here is some pics of each kind
Pics: 1. Shoulder Grip Shotgun- http://www.eastcoastfirearms.com/images/content/mossbergcruiserL.jpg 2. Rifle End Grip Shotgun- http://www.self-defender.net/images2/shotguns/mossberg500.jpg
I am using this shotgun for hunting deer,some birds(turkey), squrrel and rabbit
Is the 500 the better choice or should i get a better gun
Limit-275 – 300$
List Gun Here:
Should I go used(pawn)or new gun
A: The Mossberg 500 is a good gun…I actually looked at that and was ready to buy it until I inherited another gun from my father (saved me a few hundred bucks).
I’m not sure about the choke, but I think you can swap em out on the 500.
Also, for hunting, definitely go with the full stock…NOT the pistol grip. The pistol grip is only good for combat/home defense. You will have much better aim with the full stock.
I have heard very few complaints about the 500, and I think it is a beautiful and reliable gun, especially for the money.
Another gun to consider would be the Remington 870. It will be a bit more expensive, but it is probably the most reliable pump gun in the world. It has definitely been proven over time…it is a great gun.
Good luck!
Q: Shotgun Mossberg 590?
How much should a Mossberg 590 cost… as long as I don’t mind the lack of a bayonet, would it be less expensive just to get an old hunting shotgun and change the stock, add a magazine extension and paint it?
This would primarily be a home defense shotgun.
What is reasonable to pay for a Mossberg 590 and a Mossberg 500…. both used and new prices for both if possible please.
One more qucik question about shotgun shells… could you reload a shell with pretty much random stuff if you lacked any shot? Similar to how they load cannons in movies with silverware and stuff when they run out of cannon balls. Can that be done with a shotgun?
Any relavent informaiton would be appreciated, thanks.
A: Mossbergs are a decent shotgun. I own 2. Prices vary from state to state, and also by time of year, this time of year prices start back up and the closer it gets to bird seasons, the higher the price. During the winter I see new mossbergs (usually the 500) on sale at Big 5 sporting goods for $175 to $199. Right now, 590’s are going for close to $325 at the same store. I also haunt a lot of pawn shops and always find used mossbergs in the $150 range, and on occasion at yard sales I pick one up for under $100 with badly worn finish (which is easy to fix unless it is pitted badly) As for loading with scrap etc, yes and no. In days gone by, when reloading they would use nails, glass, rocks, tacks etc. Basically whatever they could find. The problem is, the were so in accurate that they were useless past 30 yards and depending on what they used, penetration was almost nill. From point blank to across a room they were deadly, but even across a room the “spread” was erratic and bystanders often paid the price. Hope this helped.
Shoot safe
Q: Can a cylinder bore short barrel shotgun be used for squirrel hunting?
I have a self defense Mossberg 500, cylinder bore, 18.5″ barrel. I’d hate to buy a new shotgun just for my first season hunting, and a new barrel costs as much as a new .22, which I could just as easily use for squirrel hunting. With the right load, could I use this shotgun for squirrel hunting, or am I better off finding a longer barrel shotgun with interchangeable chokes?
A: I would suggest that you obtain another shotgun or at least buy a new barrel. As a Dealer and a Gunsmith I can tell you that your Mossberg Cylinder bore shotgun was designed primarily for Rifled Slugs and #00 Buckshot. It wouldn’t work as an effective squirrel gun unless you were very ,very close.
The Mossberg 500 is a real versatile gun and you could easily and inexpensively buy an additional barrel that would fit it for squirrel hunting. Mossberg barrels run about ($60 at Wal- Mart) and I doubt if you could get a decent .22 for that cheap price. If you bought a modified barrel you could use it for hunting other animals, Rabbits,Pheasants,Quail and Squirrels.
If you don’t want to spend the additional money, I would tell you to follow your own idea and try and find another shotgun with a modified barrel or with an adjustable choke to borrow or buy for your use. Either way you would be more successful using another barrel or gun altogether. Good Luck!
Q: Good Mossberg 500 accessories?!?!?
Hello, I have a mossberg 500 shotgun with a slug barrel. I’m going to use if for deer hunting. What are some useful or nice accessories should I purchase for this gun?
Also how does a sling fit on this gun? Were does it hook up and what kind of sling should I get? What other accessories are available?
Thanks Please Help!!!
A: Couple of questions have to be answered first. Is it a rifled slug barrel or a smoothbore slug barrel? Does it have rifle sights or a bead? Is it tapped for a scope or have a cantilever mount?
If it’s a smoothbore barrel, buy yourself some “rifled slugs” and shoot at least a hundred in practice. If it’s a rifled barrel, do the same with some sabot slugs. If it’s got rifle sights, learn to use them and make sure they’re adjusted correctly. If it’s a bead, shoot another fifty slugs to be sure you know where it’ll hit. If it’s tapped for a scope mount on top of the receiver, and you have a bead, consider a low power 1.5-2X scope….if it has rifle sights, a scope can still help but practice helps more.
A sling mounts in the rear sling swivel stud screwed into the buttstock. If yours has none, none was ever installed. Do so now. A set, front and back studs, is like $10. The front stud will screw into either the bottom of the barrel ring just under the barrel takedown screw or into the front of the takedown screw itself. If you have neither hole, go to Brownell’s and buy a takedown screw with one. It’s not expensive.
“Slings get in the way on pump shotguns.”
Not in my use of them, they don’t….and you’ll have to carry the gun into the woods somehow. Tying up your hands ALL the time by hand carrying it isn’t too smart.
Q: Self sefense shotguns. Mossberg 500-JIC?
So. I dont feel very safe with a 9mm. You could wear a leather jacket and be bulletproof.
I need a shotgun, not for target practice or hunting. Just to be kept in the house for some dummy who wants to run in.
SO. Do i want a shotgun without a shoulder stock? 18 inch barrel? I mean come on. Help me out.
Is the mossberg 500 JIC (me fav so far) my best choice for self defence?
A: Get a shotgun with a full stock…. Those pistol grip shotguns are hard to aim and are effective for aiming at room clearing distances only…..
The Mossberg 500 is an excellent choice…. Consider the Mossberg 500 Cruiser model, 12 guage, 18 inch barrel…. This gun is quite effective in confined space’s and good for investigating outside also…. Catalog # 50411…
http://www.mossberg.com/images/Mossberg_Guns/930/NEW/50411.jpg
Keep it loaded with buckshot… 2 3/4 inch 8 or 9 pellet buckshot is ideal…. Do Not use 3 inch cartridges.. The recoil is a bit objectionable and may slow down a second or 3rd shot if required…. I keep mine loaded with Wolf 9 Pellet Buckshot… The stuff at the bottom of this page….
http://www.jgsales.com/index.php/ammo-for-shotguns/12-gauge/cPath/52_458
Not for target practice?…. I really do suggest you take your shotgun out now and then to target practice with it… That way you will be comfortable with it and use it in a smooth operator fashion instead of fumbling with it in an emergency because your not super familar with the gun……
Look here the all the shotgun tests…. Practice some of these… This stuff is very interesting as well as educational……
http://www.theboxotruth.com/
http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/theboxotruth.htm
http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/educational.htm
http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/buickot5.htm
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