Other / May 18, 2020

What is the effective range of a Mossberg 500?

The Mossberg 500 has an effective range of 40m, and a maximum range of 50m for shot and 70-80m for slugs. The Remington 870 has an effective range of about 40 m, and a maximum range of 50m for shot and 70-80m for slugs.

Can you shoot 3.5 shells in a 3 chamber?

Shooting a 3.5 inch shell in a 3 inch chamber, the shell should fit fine but the crimp will be restricted. This will equal some added pressure which COULD cause problems but what it will do 99% of the time is make your shotgun a 2 shot wonder. That crimp will open and jam the shell in the chamber.

Can you put a mag in a Mossberg 500?

The standard Mossberg 500 has a magazine tube that holds five rounds in the tube and one in the chamber. That is a total of 6 rounds. Due to the design of the Mossberg 500, you cannot add a magazine extension tube. Even if you could, reloading the Mossberg is not a fast endeavor.

Should I put a pistol grip on my shotgun?

A pistol grip on a shotgun allows for easier maneuverability in close-quarters environments. The shooter is not required to reach over the stock to effectively shoulder the weapon. Instead, they can quickly raise and lower the firearm as they see fit.

Can I put pistol grip on shotgun?

You can swap between a pistol grip and a stock as much as you want with no legal issues. If the barrel is longer than 18 inches, and the over all length is longer than 26 inches it is legally just a plain old shotgun. You can swap between a pistol grip and a stock as much as you want with no legal issues.

Are Mossberg shotguns rifled?

The Mossberg® 500® Slugster® offers hunters an accurate and reliable Pump-Action Shotgun, specifically designed for deer hunting. The Slugster comes with a fully rifled and ported barrel with a cantilever scope base.

Can you use a rifled slug in smooth bore shotgun?

In almost all cases, you should only use rifled slugs in smoothbore barrels. If you have a rifled shotgun barrel, you’re going to want sabot slugs. It’s counter-intuitive to what the “rifled” slug name suggests and while it may not be a catastrophic failure, you could damage the grooves in your rifled shotgun barrel.

How much does a Mossberg 500 cost?

It is similar to the Mossberg 500, and the fact that it is trusted by the US Military lets you know that they are indeed dependable firearms. The twin to the Mossberg 500 mentioned previously, a five-shot 12-gauge, pump-action shotgun with an 18-inch barrel can typically be found at retail (NEW) for around $335.

What is the best Mossberg shotgun?

Though the Remington 870 is the best-selling shotgun of all time, the Mossberg 500 series is a close second and is also an excellent shotgun (the Robertson family likes Mossberg shotguns for a good reason).

What size ammo for Mossberg 500?

Mossberg 500 with 18.5-inch (470 mm) cylinder bore barrel installed, and a 24-inch (610 mm) cylinder bore barrel with rifle sights.

What is the value of a Mossberg 500?

Perhaps one of the best things about Mossberg 500s is their price. These shotguns can be bought used for as low as $200, mostly in the ~$250 to ~$300 range. The higher-end FLEX combo configurations (i.e. those that come with two different barrel lengths/types) can be had for around ~$600 brand spanking new.