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08-09-2007, 01:08 PM
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Mossberg 500 20 gauge
One of the few wal-marts around that still sells guns has a mossberg 500 pump with wood stock, vent rib, cut checkering, blued, twin bead, accuset chokes in 20 guage with a 3" chamber for $204. If you count the wifes discount it would be $183.60 plus tax, and if we wait for her single item Christmas discount in fall it will be $163.20 for it plus tax (not that I really want to wait and hope they still have it with season comming on) My question is what is your opinion on mossberg, the price, the reliability, etc? AND does anybody know of any reviews on it out there.
Thanks GoodOlBoy PS First one to suggest I buy a $3K-$25K shotgun instead gets kicked in the shin.
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(Moderator - Gear & Gadgets, Cowboy Action, SouthWest Regional, Small Game) GoodOlBoy@huntchat.com For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. - John 3:16 KJV Then I commended mirth, because a man hath no better thing under the sun, than to eat, and to drink, and to be merry: for that shall abide with him of his labour the days of his life, which God giveth him under the sun. - Ecclesiastes 8:15 KJV "The gun has been called the great equalizer, meaning that a small person with a gun is equal to a large person, but it is a great equalizer in another way, too. It insures that the people are the equal of their government whenever that government forgets that it is servant and not master of the governed." - 40th President of the United States Ronald Reagan 1911-2004 
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08-09-2007, 01:49 PM
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I bought a 20 ga. 500 for my son many years ago. I don`t think that they are as well made as the Rem. 870, but I was very happy with the gun. In fact when going out by my self I often took it because of it`s lite weight. I think that I gave $ 179 for it with a slug barrel included. Like I said that`s been several uears back.
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08-09-2007, 02:42 PM
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One of my buddies has a Mossberg 500 in 12 gauge and another has a Remington 870. I haven't shot either of them, but from working on them I can tell you that I would prefer the Remington. With that said, the Mossberg works just fine and would last just fine.
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08-09-2007, 11:43 PM
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I've been using a Mossberg 500 turkey gun for years.
I selected it not because of any love for Mossbergs, but because the safety was located where I prefer them. My opinion of the Mossberg 500 is that it's not very pretty or fancy, but it's like the Energizer Bunny- it just keeps going and going  Never had a lick of trouble with it, and it's always performed well. There are also a bazillion aftermarket toys for the Mossberg 500. I also know the miltary has used a bunch of Mossberg 500's. fwiw.
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08-10-2007, 12:11 AM
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Hey GOB
That price is better than a yard sale find. for under 200 bucks out the door buy it. As Jack said...it just keeps going and going...and going. Bout like onea them Lee gals I went out with once. Felt like it would never end... the date I mean.
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08-10-2007, 09:25 AM
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Sounds like I am gonna hafta break down and do it. Now to talk the wife into it
GoodOlBoy
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(Moderator - Gear & Gadgets, Cowboy Action, SouthWest Regional, Small Game) GoodOlBoy@huntchat.com For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. - John 3:16 KJV Then I commended mirth, because a man hath no better thing under the sun, than to eat, and to drink, and to be merry: for that shall abide with him of his labour the days of his life, which God giveth him under the sun. - Ecclesiastes 8:15 KJV "The gun has been called the great equalizer, meaning that a small person with a gun is equal to a large person, but it is a great equalizer in another way, too. It insures that the people are the equal of their government whenever that government forgets that it is servant and not master of the governed." - 40th President of the United States Ronald Reagan 1911-2004
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08-10-2007, 11:18 AM
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GOB, keep in mind this quote:
"It is easier to beg for forgiveness than to ask for permission" Go buy it!!
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08-10-2007, 04:36 PM
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Cap I think you just want to see me scalped on the vening news
Billy, thats the good part not one gun I own is in much worse shape than when I purchased it, and many of them are in better shape than before I owned them. GoodOlBoy
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(Moderator - Gear & Gadgets, Cowboy Action, SouthWest Regional, Small Game) GoodOlBoy@huntchat.com For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. - John 3:16 KJV Then I commended mirth, because a man hath no better thing under the sun, than to eat, and to drink, and to be merry: for that shall abide with him of his labour the days of his life, which God giveth him under the sun. - Ecclesiastes 8:15 KJV "The gun has been called the great equalizer, meaning that a small person with a gun is equal to a large person, but it is a great equalizer in another way, too. It insures that the people are the equal of their government whenever that government forgets that it is servant and not master of the governed." - 40th President of the United States Ronald Reagan 1911-2004
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08-10-2007, 05:21 PM
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Scalped eh?? Hmmmmm...My MANBeef supply is running a bit low.....
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08-12-2007, 10:46 PM
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Thew Mossberg 500 is a well made shotgun that offers great value for the price. Very reliable, and often used by police departments.
Not the fanciest gun around, but worth buying. I think you will be pleased with it - Now, and in 20 years. I've owned several.
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08-15-2007, 11:40 AM
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wellll as fate would have it the wifes vehicle broke down yesterday. With only a $400+ repair bill looks like I have to hope this thing will still be in the cabinet in a month or two
 Thats life.Still thanks for all the advice, and should it survive to make it home with me I will certainly post about it. GoodOlBoy
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(Moderator - Gear & Gadgets, Cowboy Action, SouthWest Regional, Small Game) GoodOlBoy@huntchat.com For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. - John 3:16 KJV Then I commended mirth, because a man hath no better thing under the sun, than to eat, and to drink, and to be merry: for that shall abide with him of his labour the days of his life, which God giveth him under the sun. - Ecclesiastes 8:15 KJV "The gun has been called the great equalizer, meaning that a small person with a gun is equal to a large person, but it is a great equalizer in another way, too. It insures that the people are the equal of their government whenever that government forgets that it is servant and not master of the governed." - 40th President of the United States Ronald Reagan 1911-2004
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