whitetailkiller Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 i am going this saturday to buy a near new condition mossberg 500 smooth bore shot gun!!!!!! can anyone tell me amything about this gun???? i'm sure that the $75.00 i'm paying for this gun is worth it ....i just want to know what to look for as far as flaws or problem areas with the gun!!!!!!!! please help !!!!!!!!!!! oh it is a 12 guage ..if that matters to anyone!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_218 Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 Re: mossberg 500..!!!!!! I once owned a Mossberg 500 in .410 gauge and it was a good servicable shotgun, no complaints here. I since gave it to my Nephew "Zach" to hunt with. I shot really well with #5 or #7.5 size shot in 3" shells. I am sure for $75 you are receiving a good deal, but remember there are better pump shotguns out there that are just a little better quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dartonman Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 Re: mossberg 500..!!!!!! Great meat and taters gun...nothing fancy about the gun.....I own a camo one, and I shoot a comp and choke xxxfull choke tube, and at 35-40 yards I put 86 pellets in the head and neck of a bird every time....I love my gun, just keep it clean, and get used to its girth, there are lighter, faster aiming guns out there, but for a great gun you can beat to heck, and shoot all day long, well buy the gun......just check if for cleanliness, and if it has been regularly used or oiled.................al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 Re: mossberg 500..!!!!!! Ask for a spent shell casing, load it in and push the button behind the trigger guard, and eject the shell!!! It should fly out really good, if not you might need to replace the ejector inside the gun! I had to replace the ejector in my 500 three times in the time I owned that gun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbonhunter Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 Re: mossberg 500..!!!!!! Petzel in outdoor life rated it one of the 50 greatest shotguns of all time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest outdoorgirl Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 Re: mossberg 500..!!!!!! for the money it's a great gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 Re: mossberg 500..!!!!!! It is a utilitarian gun. It feels a little on the clunky side, but it will do the job. Mechanically, it is a good gun. The military uses it for close range combat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gfourhunter Posted January 21, 2005 Report Share Posted January 21, 2005 Re: mossberg 500..!!!!!! i have a 500 and dont like it. the forarm makes alot of noise. they are old news! but if its what you want and for 75 dollers you cant go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWiggely Posted January 22, 2005 Report Share Posted January 22, 2005 Re: mossberg 500..!!!!!! I own 4 of them ,along with a couple brownings and a Franchi, and If you ever see me in the woods it is with the Mossberg. I have taken over 40 deer with one and around 20 turkey with another. The gun works and works well. There are other guns that are fancier, have big names and all, and some that will shoot better. But with practice this gun can shoot with the best of them. Wigs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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