Guns, Bows, Shooting Sports, and Hunting mossberg rifles

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anybody know how they are my buddy is looking to buy one.

 

[icman95]

Buddy of mine just bought a Mossberg . 308. Came with factory attached bipod and scope for about $469. We took it to the range once and it was fine. Quite loud actually and I could really feel the concussion when fired it. Of course he has no long term results yet, but so far, so good. My Mossberg 12ga is awsome, too.

 

[PToombs]

I've got my grandfathers . 22, a 1944 US B. Shoots nice for an old gun. I need a bolt though. The pin that pushes the next shell in is broken, and the bolt jams on the shell. Single shot works ok for what I do.

 

[B.G. Smith]

I have a 270 and a 308 that I bough in 1971 and they have never given a minute of trouble, I use the 308 annually to take a deer or two, extremely accurate. I believe they are model 800's and are bolt action. bg

 

[jgillott]

I can't speak specifically about their rifles, but I can't say enough about my Mossberg 12ga. I'm afraid there are a few turkey that were none too fond of it though.

 

[GHarman]

Finances, Needs, Personal Taste

Are you a once a year shooter? Then it would work just fine. Or do you like to get out to the range often as well as hunt? In this case I would buy a Remington M-700 or a M-70 Winchester Clone, controlled round feed or Push feed. Both, Remington and Winchester rifles have long histories of reliability and accuracy, with Military sniping and Civilian competition credentials. Mossberg rifles will work just fine for the average deer hunter. It all depends on your need and finances. You can tune any rifle to its ultimate potential. My friends Dad has a Mossberg 7MM Remington Magnum and has killed Elk quite efficiently. However, 100 rounds of ammo for that rifle is a lifetime of shooting. I could shoot that much ammo on a daily outing:-laf. So it really depends on your useage. Price wize, IMHO, I think $300 is about right for a Mossberg Rifle. If you are going to pay upwards of $500, look for a Remington or Winchester, Hope this helps. GregH

 

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thanks for the replies...

 

[B.G. Smith]

Well I guess mine could be shot out, I have noticed the last few years that when I shoot at the range, somtimes I can not get all three shots through the same hole, usually can cover them with a quarter though, I had just attributed that to my unsteady hand at my age and never gave it a second thought. By the way if I do decide to upgrade it won't be to a Winchester or Remington. bg

 

[GHarman]

Well I guess mine could be shot out, I have noticed the last few years that when I shoot at the range, somtimes I can not get all three shots through the same hole, usually can cover them with a quarter though, I had just attributed that to my unsteady hand at my age and never gave it a second thought. By the way if I do decide to upgrade it won't be to a Winchester or Remington. bg

I'd say that your rifle is adequate for your needs. What is your choice, if you replaced it? What Caliber? GregH

 

[B.G. Smith]

My son has a Ruger M77 MK. ll in 270 that shoots well, I also like the Browning A-Bolt. I'm kinda hung up on the 308 caliber because it has been very dependable and accurate for me. I have hunted in Eastern Oklahoma but mostly in East Texas the last 30 years. I zero at 100 yards. Most of my shots are like 80 to 120 yards so I don't really make any long shots. bg

 

[GHarman]

BG, I'm partial to the . 308, also! It is quite a performer and can give a good 5000 rounds or more of barrel life! I like accurate rifles. Most rifles can be tuned and I have found that the Remington M-700 and Win M-70 are very easy to tweek. My Personal favorite is a Ruger #1 Single Shot. However, I have seen bad barrels on these over the years. Tuning one is like trying to work with a very stubborn Mule. I have seen one instance of a incomplete casting on a M-77 Receiver. Otherwise, the Rugers are fine. Again, it depends on your expectations, needs and personal taste. Good Shootin' GregH

 

[GHarman]

PS, Projected barrel life of a 7mm Remington Magnum (Belted case) is in the neighborhood of ~ 1500-1800 Rounds. My comment about my friends Mossberg was that HE would shoot that many rounds in his lifetime. Not that the barrel was an issue. However, Barrel life can be considerably shorter if it is improperly cleaned.

In the case of groups opening up over time on a wood stocked hunting rifle. You have the stock swelling and moving around from changes in humidity. Pillar bedding the receiver and free floating the barrel will help. But wood never stays still. Back East, it is common to have tang screws loosen up over winter storage from the stock shrinking in the colder, drier season. You can apply Tung oil inside the barrel channel, receiver and mag well mortise as well as under the butt plate to seal it but it is never completely sealed. B. G. I'll bet you could tweek yer mossberg back to where it was! GregH

 

[WDixon27]

i have a mossberg 22-250 with a bull barrel that shoots better then i do, but thats not a mean trick