Mossberg 2008 Mossberg Catalog
Mossberg 2008 Mossberg Catalog
Mossberg 2008 Mossberg Catalog
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Contents
3 A Message from the CEO
BY A. IVER MOSSBERG, JR.
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Turkey Hunting’s Ultimate Prize
Starts with the Right Shotguns
BY BRYCE M. TOWSLEY
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28 NYPD & Mossberg —
The Big Apple Picks the 590®
BY PAUL MARKEL
32 Huntin’ Chucks
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Varmint Hunting Success
with the 817™ Bolt-Action Rifle
BY STAN TRZONIEC
36 Destination: Alaska
Into The Great White North
One Man’s Quest for Big Grizz
BY GREG RODRIGUEZ
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BY WAYNE VANZWOLL
Bonus: Delicious Snow Goose
Recipes... No, Really!
BY ROB OLSEN
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Senior Art Director Kevin Houtz
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Contributing Photographers John Hafner Dean Ray
Bruno Ratensperger
50 Predator Perfect
Cheryl Havlin
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Logistics Tim Smith
Kim Cahalan
Hunting with the 100 ATR™ Rifle
& 535 ATS™ Shotgun Mark Sidelinger
Firearm Expedition Sergio Esquivel
BY RALPH LERMAYER
Specifications of all products listed are subject to change without notice. Images,
depictions, recommendations, specifications and colors are intended as a general
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guide only. Sizes, weights and specifications are approximate and may vary.
Consult your local Department of Natural Resources or Wildlife Guidelines to
confirm that the use of these products will conform to local seasonal and legal
requirements. ©2008 O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the
USA. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission.
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THERE’S A
NEW LEVER ACTION
IN TOWN:
MOSSBERG’S 464
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with their tubular the familiar spring-loaded gate, through which cartridges are
magazines were limited fed into the under-barrel tubular magazine, one behind the
to flat point or round nosed bullets. other. The 2-position safety is located on the rear tang, the
“Modern” lever actions are characterized by the most ergonomic of all placements, where it sits right under
Browning BLR, a gun that tries its best to look like a the thumb.
traditional lever gun, but is totally different in that it has a The exposed hammer does not have the traditional
rotary bolt and its action is capable of handling the pressures half-cock position, but does indeed feature an extremely
of modern cartridges, including magnums. Also, cartridges reliable and innovative ‘safety system.’ Unless the safety is
are stored in a box rather than a tubular magazine so spitzer disengaged, the hammer cannot contact the firing pin, and
(pointy) bullets do not present a problem. unless the lever is fully up and is squeezed against the
After much due-diligence, the Mossberg marketing bottom tang, the trigger cannot be pulled.
and engineering teams opted for the traditional route. No Cosmetically, the 464 looks exactly like you’d expect
sense trying to re-invent the wheel; after all, both the Marlin a traditional, western-style lever action carbine to look. The
and Winchester had been in production for well over a buttstock sports a straight grip and a squarish lever, and the
century, so it seemed prudent to not stray too far from those forend is secured with a steel barrel band. A 20” barrel and
mainstream designs. And that’s just what they’ve done. a full-length under-barrel magazine complete the picture. I’m
The new Mossberg 464 borrows a little from both sure John Wayne would have approved.
the Marlin and Winchester designs, as well as incorporating All in all, the new Mossberg lever action has the
several original features. exact same handling, balance and one-hand carrying
The first look I got of the 464 was when I arrived in qualities that so typified the genre.
New Mexico in mid-September for the two-day antelope My outfitter for this hunt was Tim Barraclaugh of
season. A pre-production but finalized version of the gun Kiowa Outfitters, whose antelope hunts are conducted
had been sent on ahead by the company so I didn’t have to around the town of Vaughn. Because the Pronghorn season
schlep it. Accompanying the gun, which was chambered in is so short in New Mexico (two days) outfitters have to cram
.30-30, was a couple of boxes of Hornady’s LeverEvolution their entire season into one 48-hour hunt. That being the
160 grain load incorporating the company’s revolutionary case, there were over 35 hunters in camp the evening before
Flex Tip spitzer bullet. the opening Saturday, plus about 20 guides. Quite a party!
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balance point is precisely at the juncture of the forend and receiver, and The 2-position tang safety is the most ergonomic of all.
it feels so good carrying it in one hand at your side that you just might It is positioned just under the thumb and the trigger hand
need not be disturbed to disengage it.
feel like, well…John Wayne. Unfortunately, mounting a scope negates
some of that marvelous carrying quality and handiness, but then that’s
the price of technology.
In addition to the 160 grain Hornady LeverEvolution ammo I
used in New Mexico, I also had Federal’s Classic 170 grain Sierra Pro
Hunter, and Winchester’s 150 grain Power Point loads. For a scope I
mounted a Sightron Big Sky 1.5-5x scope using Weaver low rings. This
low range variable is a perfect match in power and size for this handy
little carbine. Incidentally, the 464’s receiver comes factory drilled and
tapped, and accommodates Weaver’s #403A base, which is the front
The underlever is directly linked to the bolt; there is no cam
base for the Winchester Model 94 Big Bore. As already noted, because or rack and pinion arrangement. This is in keeping with
traditional time-proven designs that go back well over a century.
the 464’s receiver ring and bridge are of identical contour and screw
spacing, the same base is used both front and rear.
At 100 yards the accuracy of the Hornady LeverEvolution 160
grain FlexTip bullet wasn’t that much different from what I had gotten
in New Mexico. My smallest 3-shot group was 1” exactly, and the next
best was 1.5”– quite impressive for a lever action, nonetheless one
chambered in .30-30. The average for five groups checked in at 1.9”,
which is very respectable indeed and no doubt good enough to put a
deer or antelope down for the count out to 250 yards or more. Close
The rear sight supplied with the 464 is adjustable for
behind accuracy-wise was Winchester’s 170 grain Power Point load both windage and elevation, and can be folded down to
clear a scope’s objective bell.
which averaged 2.2”, but it, like the other three loads, was pushing
flat- nosed bullets, so the maximum practical range for it and the other
three loads was about 150 yards.
All in all I have to say this new Mossberg 464 is a welcomed
addition to the traditional lever action carbine scene. It may look a lot
like a “Winlin,” but that’s more than likely a good thing, and truly, it has
more than enough original design features, coupled with a highly
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WORLD
SLAM
SHOTGUNS
A ccording to the National Wild
Turkey Federation’s website,
there are only two species of turkeys in the world.
First is the North American wild turkey (Meleagris
gallopavo) which is divided into five distinct sub-
species; the Osceola, Eastern, Merriam’s, Gould’s,
and the Rio Grande.
The second species of turkey is the Ocellated
(Meleagris ocellata) which occupies a relatively small
50,000 square mile area comprised of the Yucatan
Peninsula, limited areas of the Mexican states of
Tabasco and Chiapas, and the Central American
countries of Belize and Guatemala.
Collectively, these six turkeys make up the World
Slam of turkey hunting, which is (other than a good
night’s sleep) the ultimate quest for the hard-core
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turkey hunter. Let’s take a closer look...
by Bryce M.Towsley
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The Osceola
For most hunters seeking a “Slam,” the Osceola Turkey is the first stop. This
uniquely Florida turkey enjoys the earliest hunting season and can be maddeningly
difficult to hunt. This long-legged, gator dodging, indifferent bird often leaves
plans for a single year World Slam in shambles before it ever gets started.
Hunting Osceola turkeys
means humid and misty dawns
among the cypress trees. It’s cow
pastures and murky swamps,
mosquitoes and alligators. It’s
fog-filtered sunrises and sweaty,
late-morning walks back to the
truck. It’s palm trees, palmettos
and the scent of orange blossoms.
It is gator tail and frog legs for
lunch and it’s a wonderful way to
start any new turkey season.
Most Osceola hunters know
that you have to wait them out
sitting rock still, and holding the
gun in position for hours can tax
any turkey hunter’s resolve. But,
it’s a lot more comfortable if you
have a pistol grip on the shotgun
so that your hand is held at a
more natural angle as you wait.
The trend to “tactical” style
shotguns for turkey hunting, like
the Mossberg 535, also allows the
option of an adjustable length of pull stock that makes the gun more comfortable
when you are sitting bunched up against a cypress tree.
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The Eastern
What’s the toughest turkey to hunt? Most of us who have chased them all say
it’s the Eastern. Why? Hunting pressure, pure and simple.
The dumb ones die and the smart birds live to reproduce. Darwin was right and
it’s just that simple. The Eastern turkey lives where the people live, so hunting
pressure is a fact of life for them.
The Eastern turkey ranges from Canada to Florida. He inhabits the northern
hardwood ridges clear to the southern swamps and is hunted under the
widest variety of conditions that any turkey can lay claim to.
What you can count on is plenty of walking and very spooky birds. I like a
lightweight shotgun, because you carry it a lot more than you shoot it. And
given that turkey guns kick and
lightweight turkey guns kick
even more, a good recoil pad
and a ported choke makes
sense. The thumbhole stock
Mossberg 835 is just about the
perfect turkey gun in my esti-
The 835 Thumbhole mation. Add to those features
is the perfect solution
for the hunter looking
an over-bored 24-inch barrel
for a lighter weight, and light-gathering, fiber optic
run-and-gun choice
when staying in one sights, it’s almost as if it was
place is not an option. designed specifically for eastern
The Merriam’s
turkey hunting.
The Merriam’s Turkey is found on the edge of the Great Plains and into the
foothills of the Rocky Mountains. With tail feathers rimmed in white, they might
well be the best-looking of all the sub-species. Merriam’s love the wide-open
spaces; they flock under big skies and feed along the rim rock. All in all, Merriam
habitat is the most spectacular, and for that reason many sportsmen enjoy hunting
them more than any other.
Hunting Merriam’s turkeys implies windy days on the prairie. It’s belly crawling,
because the only cover is a tuft or two of grass. It’s climbing to the hint of a gob-
ble while gasping in the thin air of the mountains and it’s breathing deep the smell
of Ponderosa Pine. It’s late season snowstorms and slippery, muddy dirt roads. It’s
long shots and long walks.
When hunting Merriam’s I know I’ll be dealing with wide-open spaces and
lots of wind. I want my shotgun to extract all the velocity I can get, so I want it
chambered for a 31/2 inch 12 gauge load. The Mossberg 835 Ulti-Mag was the first
Hunting Merriam’s, you’ll face long shots under tough conditions like
31/2 inch 12 gauge shotgun and it’s still the gun that sets the standard. Mine will
steady winds. To take you best shot, you’ll need a shotgun with the be charged with #4 shot, probably one of the new heavyweight tungsten loads.
magnum punch found in Mossberg’s 935 Magnum and 835 Ulti-Mag
lines. Shown: the 935 Magnum Grand Slam Series (top) in Hardwoods
That’s because I want lots of pellet weight to carry energy out to the longer
HD Green, and 835 Ulti-Mag Thumbhole (bottom) in black synthetic. distances in this open country.
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The Gould’s
Hunting the Gould’s turkey in Northern Mexico is wandering land full of
ocotillo, agaves, yucca, catclaw and scattered scrub oaks. The mountains rise
high enough that even in the desert the temperatures are comfortable. The
sun shines just enough each day, it never rains, and the cold wind never
blows. I don’t know what turkey hunting heaven is like, but I think I have
seen something very close and it’s the habitat of the Gould’s turkey.
Hunting here means burritos for breakfast and sipping good tequila
around the campfire at night. The turkeys don’t see a lot of hunting pressure
and are a bit unsophisticated. But, you don’t hunt here for challenging turkeys;
you hunt for an excuse to wander some of the finest ground on earth.
This is open land and the turkeys are sharp eyed and survival oriented. Lots
of exotic things will eat them here, including jaguars and ocelots. Be prepared
for long shots. Optical sights improve your odds so a turkey gun that is drilled
The Rio Grande turkey extends his range from south Texas up into
Kansas, but is most associated with the Lone Star State. Hunting Rio
Grande turkeys is prickly pear cactus; rattlesnakes and biscuits with sausage
gravy for breakfast. It’s pickup trucks, country music and miles and miles of
Texas. On a good ranch there are so many Rio Grande Turkeys running
around that the numbers alone become your biggest obstacle to success.
When you have what seems like every turkey in North America waking up
and greeting the morning, how are you and your mouth call going to stand
out from the crowd?
I like a shotgun choked up tighter than Hillary Clinton at an NRA convention.
Not necessarily because of the possibility of a long shot, which is a consideration, but more
often you will need to pick your gobbler out of a bunch of turkeys. With an ultra-tight
pattern the possibility of hitting another turkey with the fringes of the pattern are reduced.
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The Ocellated
Called cutz by the Maya, the ocellated turkey is known by several names: pavo,
pavo ocelado, or the Mayan Indian name, ucutz il chican. (Don’t ask me how it’s
pronounced. I don’t have a clue!)
Both male and female ocellated turkeys have a blue-colored head and neck
with distinctive orange wart-like growths, called nodules, although they are more
pronounced on males. The head of the male also has a big blue knob on top that
is covered with these nodules and the size of this “crown” is considered part of
his trophy quality. Ocellated turkeys also have a bright red ring around the eye.
The red ring, blue head, orange warts and blue tail feathers combine to make him
if nothing else, colorful (see closeups, opposite page).
And, he sounds just as weird as he looks, which is weird indeed. His gobble
sounds more like a wheel bearing seizing up than anything a turkey is supposed
to vocalize.
The jungle is his domain and it’s full of exotic wildlife. The traditional way to
A steady, reliable partner for generations, the Mossberg 500 offers a
hunt ocellated turkeys is to find a male that is singing on the roost in the morning
full-range of standard and specialty turkey models to choose from. and sneak in to shoot him out of the tree.
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Shooting a turkey from his roost is considered sacrilege for an American turkey
hunter, but the ethics of one place are not necessarily those of another. Shooting ocellated
turkeys off the roost is the traditional, accepted and
perhaps the only successful way to hunt these birds. It is
how it’s been done for generations here and because it
is traditional, it’s how I hunted my bird.
What also is apparently a tradition is harassment by the
government. They thought it great sport to shake down
the gringos and to confiscate our guns and ammo. We
borrowed guns from the outfitter to complete the hunt,
but the lesson stuck. My advice: bring a reliable, strong
performing shotgun, but one that’s not too expensive and
one that you won’t mourn too much for if you lose it to some petty bureaucrat. On the
other hand, if you do bring it home you want it to be a shotgun that will, in spite of its low
price, provide years of reliable service. The gun that best fits that description? The reliable
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The Anatomy
of a Turkey Pattern
The ultimate pattern from a turkey-hunting shotgun is much different from
what we expect from traditional shotguns. Most shotguns are designed for
shooting at things that scurry and fly fast, and the lion-share of shotgun-
choke-ammo configurations are optimized for that.
The goal here is to place as many pellets as possible on the turkey’s head,
which is about the size of a small adult’s fist. Unless you have blown your stalk,
or can’t sit still, he will not be flying or running, and you will be aiming your
turkey gun rather than pointing it. In fact, how we shoot a turkey gun has
much more in common with a rifle than a traditional shotgun.
The goal is to have as tight a pattern as possible with a very dense and small
diameter core. This core is almost a “bullet” that we aim at the turkey’s head
and any pellet that is not contained in it is wasted. The goal is to deliver
the center of the pattern with precision, not to distribute the shot in a wide
ChokeTubes
pattern to compensate for poor aim or a moving target.
Overboring
Full variations for standard bore models. Keeping patterns dense and uniform,
tubes are matched perfectly to the gun, right out of the box.
A standard feature on Mossberg’s
835 and 935 turkey models is barrel overboring. This means that
the entire bore, from chamber to choke, is several thousandths of
an inch larger than the nominal .728” of a 12 gauge.
Besides the added benefit of reduce felt recoil, overboring
results in less pellet deformation and tighter, more uniform patterns
as the overboring provides a “gas cushion” between the pellets
Each Mossberg 935 and 835 shotgun is overbored to 10 gauge dimensions. and barrel wall.
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Mossberg
International’s
817 Varmint
100 ATR Night
Train: Black is
Beautiful
Imagine combining the sleek style
and handling of the 817 bolt-action
rimfire rifle with a tack-driving bull
The newest addition to Mossberg’s growing barrel. That’s exactly what Mossberg
line-up of special purpose firearms is the 100 Though modified for police International has done for 2008.
ATR Night Train, a tricked out, blacked out use, it’s comforting to know that To extract every last bit of accuracy
centerfire bolt-action tactical-style rifle in .308 the 590, which is now in use not only by the the .17 HMR is capable of, a 21” free-
Win. caliber. Built on the basic 100 ATR NYPD, but by hundreds of law enforcement floating bull barrel is standard on this
short-action, the Night Train comes standard agencies here and abroad and by the U. S. latest model.
with a Picatinny rail for the ultimate in Military, is the same pump action on which The 817 Varmint is offered in blued
scope-mounting versatility, and a factory- every sporting version of the 500 is based. Now or brushed chrome, set into hard-
mounted and bore sighted 4-16x50mm that’s peace of mind. See Page 28 for more details. wood or black synthetic stocks.
Redefining an
Other features further adding to the Night HMR and the accuracy of the 817’s
American Icon
Train’s incredible value are a folding bi-pod, bull barrel, you’ll definitely want
flip-open lens protectors, and a heavy-duty to mount a scope, and doing so is
nylon sling. a breeze, thanks to factory-installed
With features and accuracy matching tactical You just can’t keep a good idea down. Weaver-type bases included free
rifles costing two and three times more, the Recent improvements in ammunition and with each gun.
new 100 ATR Night Train is the one to beat. ballistics have breathed new life into that Whether it’s serious pest and
predator hunting or just plain
plinking, this is one combination
that will not disappoint.
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Pump-Action
Called “Rolling Thunder,” this newest round magazine capacity round out the
home defense/tactical model features a 23” set-up. Adding to the ruggedness of this
Cylinder Bore barrel with 3” chamber. Other unique model is a black synthetic butt stock
standard features include a barrel heat-shield It may be “just” the little brother to the and forend fitted with sling swivel studs for
and recoil-reducing stabilizer, drilled & tapped 12 gauge 500 Tactical Cruiser, but this 20 sling attachment.
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New&Noteworthy
H e a d q u a r t e re d i n M y o c k ,
The New Silver Reserve (top) and N o r t h C a ro l i n a , B l a c k w a t e r
Join Forces
t h e U n i t e d S t at e s .
702/802 Plinksters:
Far too many youngsters are introduced to finish with a durable hardwood stock; a free-
the shooting sports by well-meaning parents
Pretty in Pink!
floating barrel and fully adjustable iron sights.
who hand their sons or daughters a rifle that As your young shooter becomes more
is too heavy and out of proportion for them familiar with the gun and more experienced,
In response to the growing youth and to handle comfortably. Not so with the 801 an optional 10-shot magazine can be used to
female segments of the shooting sports, Half Pint. Here’s a bolt-action single shot convert the Half Pint into a repeater.
Mossberg International has developed a .22 LR rifle designed specifically for young Offered at an astoundingly affordable
.22 LR rimfire duo for those shooters shooters as an ideal starter gun. price, this little .22 is the perfect starter gun
wanting to make a fashion statement. The Half Pint’s 12-1/4” length of pull, 16” for taking on all kinds of assorted targets —
The most obvious distinction is their barrel, and 4 pound weight make for a rifle without breaking the bank.
color — either model can be had with a
solid pink or pink marble finish.
The 802 is a bolt action, the 702 a
semi-auto, but they share many
common features. Each features
grooved receivers to accept 3/8” The new Thumbhole Tip-Down
scope mounts; ergonomically placed stock is available on 702 and 802
What’s a Thumbhole
Plinkster, and 817 rifles.
magazine release and safety
Tip-Down?
buttons; 10 round detachable
magazines, and free-floating
barrels. Both guns combine accu- ergonomically are the most natural positions
racy, dependable performance, For the first time, Mossberg International for the human hand to assume when holding
and incomparable value. has combined the ergonomics of the highly a rifle to the shoulder. This results in more
Thinking about presenting functional thumbhole stock with a unique natural positioning of the hands and a comfort
your daughter, wife or girl- tip-down forend. level more conducive to accurate shooting, be
friend with a new .22 rifle? Available on 702, 802 and 817 rimfire it from the prone, kneeling, sitting or off-
Think pink… Pink Plinksters models, these innovative rifle packages are hand positions. These Thumbhole Tip-Down
that is. perfect for any form of small game hunting, models share many common features, but
informal target shooting or just plain plinking. differ from model to model. Consult the
The 702 (left) and 802 Plinksters address the
youth and female markets with a colorful pair The stock provides a vertical, pistol-like grip Buyers Guide, Pages 86–88 and 98–99 for
of new models. for both hands, which both anatomically and detailed specifications. n
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Excerpted from: "Guns Save Lives" by Robert A. Waters, Loompanics Unlimited, 2002.
By Paul Markel
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Mossberg’s
Mossberg’sdefense
breaching
guns:
guns:
the the
500930
Tactical
Tactical
(top)
(top)
with
Marinecote finish,and
andthe
the500
500Tactical.
Tactical Cruiser featuring
a muzzle break/standoff and pistol grip stock.
500 Persuader and 500 Tactical 500 Tactical models feature a retractable six-position
stock which holds five extra shotshells.
For the last 45 years, the 500 pump-action has served as the unwavering hallmark
of the Mossberg line. And as previously noted, there’s seemingly an endless sea of
options to choose from.
Shooters can select from a straight/fixed stock (with or without the Speedfeed
option) or pistol grip only as well as a retractable pistol grip stock. Metal finishes
include blue, Marinecote™, or Parkerized, each serving a specific purpose. Tubular
magazine capacities vary from five shots up to eight depending on the model
and gauge.
One of the greatest attractions of the pump-action shotgun in general, and the
500 line specifically, is the ease of operation. With its elevator resting in the ‘up’
position when the action is closed, loading and unloading the 500’s magazine
tube couldn’t be simpler or more convenient, and the top-of-the-receiver, thumb 500 Tactical Cruiser models are equipped with a pistol grip
stock for maximum range of motion.
operated safety is truly ambidextrous and is always just a glance away.
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930 Autoloader
The introduction of the Mossberg 930 series opened another chapter for the
company. Not only is the semi-automatic, gas-operated shotgun a good choice
for hunters and sportsmen, it offers a solid platform for the Special Purpose
segment as well.
Shortly after the 930 was put into production, Mossberg offered a “Home
Security” version of the gun. This model had a fixed polymer stock and forend, a
blued steel finish and an 18.5 inch cylinder bore barrel. A combo package is
available with an 18.5 inch barrel and a 28 inch vent rib wing shooting tube. These Note the LPA adjustable rear sight and multi-functional
Picatinny rail found on the 930 SPX.
shotguns are fed from a spring-loaded tubular magazine.
In looking at the SPX model, it has the most special purpose features of any
of the guns. The SPX utilizes the basic 930 semi-automatic action with the black
polymer stock and forend. Atop the receiver you will find a handy, factory-
installed Picatinny rail. On the rail Mossberg has mounted a robust, fully
adjustable LPA brand Ghost Ring peep sight, featuring click adjustments for
windage and elevation.
Out in front, mounted atop the 18.5 inch smooth bore barrel is a raised front
sight. The front sight unit has a red fiber optic center post, which is flanked on
both sides by steel “wings” for added durability in the field. To put the “X” in SPX,
Mossberg has installed a Choate magazine tube extension to the shotgun. This
component takes the capacity to seven plus one in the chamber. The SPX features a fiber optic front sight with a red
center post flanked by steel protective “wings”.
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The gun started out clean and lubricated, but I did not perform Closing Thoughts
any other maintenance on it until the end of the week. It cycled every
When it comes to choosing a firearm for self-defense we
round without a hitch — a testament to their robust design and
carry handguns because they are compact and easy to tote all
durability under real-world conditions.
day long. When concealment is not an issue the long gun,
A friend of mine took a long-barreled Model 930 to
specifically a shotgun, is the better choice. The power factor of
Argentina to hunt doves and ducks. During the wing-shooting a shotgun versus handgun is not really open for debate.
safari he put over a thousand rounds of ammunition through The long gun gives us four anchor points on the gun rather
his gun, and again, it ran without a hitch. than only two and a handgun. The longer radius offers a
As you may know in parts of Argentina doves are nearly as reduced margin of error when engaging a lethal threat. While
thick as locust. He reported that they were shooting so fast and many of us may have thought it, that detective in Florida hit
so often that they had to pour water down the barrels to cool the nail on the head when he stated, “A shotgun will beat a
pistol every time.” n
When it comes to choosing a firearm to defend yourself, picking the gun is only part of the equation, because when it
comes to stopping the predatory human animal, the load you choose does make a big difference.
How about the handgun versus shotgun question? Which one will best stop a predator is really a simple matter of
physics. Even the largest caliber handgun can only generate so much force. The 230 grain .45 ACP bullet, for example,
traveling at 850 feet per second is generating about 370 foot pounds of energy at the muzzle. Comparatively, a one ounce
slug is generating over 1600 foot pounds at the muzzle, and the combined weight of eight 00 buck pellets gives over 1500
FPE. Also, a 12 gauge slug creates a wound channel nearly an inch in diameter and a single round of tactical buckshot will give
you either 8 or 9 .33 caliber wound channels.
Some may offer that a load of birdshot with hundreds of pellets is a good load for “close quarters shooting.” One ounce
of #8 lead shot contains roughly 410 pellets, the equivalent load of #7 1/2 shot has slightly less. Yes, a load of birdshot is very
loud and a contact shot would be devastating with the burning propellant gas doing a good amount of damage. However,
loud noise doesn’t stop deadly felons and a contact shot is not something we can count on.
To test and see just how much penetration I could get from a birdshot load I went to my local grocery and purchased
some meat. Fortunately, the butcher had packages of pork neck with bones and meat for a good price. (I couldn’t bring myself
to shoot up a nice piece of steak).
The meat target I created was secured in place with
cellophane wrap on a cardboard backing. The density of
the meat varied from 1.5 to 2 inches with bone mixed in. Buckshot patterns from the
From a distance of 5 feet I fired a single round of #7 1/2 930 SPX at 10 yards. Hornady’s
red shell is the top group, and
birdshot. The force split the cardboard and knocked the Federal’s tactical buckshot is
target over. Upon closer inspection I discovered that the the bottom group.
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Law enforcement trends in guns and gear have always trickled detective in charge of research and development, and he was kind
down from the largest to the smallest agencies. As for metropolitan enough to take time out of his busy schedule to answer some questions
police organizations, the New York City Police Department, of simply and elaborate on the testing procedures.
the NYPD, is one of the most influential in the nation. The evaluation process basically consisted of two phases. During
With more than 36,000 officers, the NYPD has more men and Phase One the Firearms & Tactics Section instructors mimicked the
women in blue than the total population of the city I reside in. With original military specification test. They fired 1,500 slugs and 1,500
an employee pool that large, equipping them is truly a monumental 00 Buck for a total of 3,000 2-3/4 inch shotshells. The Mossberg
task that the NYPD has 590A1 passed this first test
always taken very seriously. with no problems.
When this enormous With the initial testing
agency transitioned from the completed, the process
double-action revolver to the entered Phase Two, which
semi-automatic pistol, it did consisted of daily use by
so only after extensive and actual street officers from
laborious testing. the NYPD. As a part of their
The Department now regular firearms training, the
authorizes only a few select patrolmen were issued
auto-pistols, with the GLOCK Mossberg 590’s and duty
19 being the most prevalent ammunition, which they then
model in service. ran through various exercises.
TESTING AND
During that test period,
EVALUATION
approximately 12,000 rounds
of ammunition had been
The largest police agency fired. Again, no functional
in the nation is not going to problems whatsoever.
write a check for thousands As for ammunition, the
of new shotguns without an extensive and torturous testing period. NYPD uses Federal duty ammo in both slug and 00 Buck. I inquired as
Taking models from the top shotgun manufacturers, members of to whether any “torture” testing was done. Rather than institute
NYPD’s Firearms & Tactics Section began a series of extensive tests artificial conditions, they instead subjected to the guns to one of the
nearly two years ago. toughest tests possible: everyday police use. No doubt, that’s the
Recently, I was able to speak with Detective DeRespiris, the NYPD toughest test of all.
B Y P A U L M A R K E L
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THE 590: A HISTORY OF SERVICE Most, but not all of the military contract Mossberg shotguns have
Mossberg developed the 590 primarily for the law enforcement and aluminum trigger guards and safety buttons, while the civilian production
potential military markets. Very similar to the 500, the 590 shares the (and some military) guns generally possess the same components made
same receiver and virtually all other features. The primary difference of a tough polymer compound.
from the 500 is the configuration of the 590’s magazine tube. This part Many of the military contract versions also have heavy-walled
can be easily opened for cleaning and is readily adaptable for the barrels and are fitted with sling swivels. The early military contract
addition of an extended magazine tube. The Parkerized metal finish 500 shotguns were made with wood stocks and forends but by
mates perfectly with other military small arms. 1987, these were almost entirely replaced by synthetic stocks and
Reliability and relatively low cost are features that made Mossberg forends, as was found on the 590’s.
popular with the civilian market as well as attracting the attention of
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(Left) Right out of the box, this new addition to the Mossberg line is meant for business. Out of the stock, the Mossberg Model 817 is a well
engineered unit with the trigger assembly, magazine and safety all in one package. (Center) From the left side, the receiver is streamlined for the
times with the Mossberg name proudly attached. (Right) To protect the shooter from eye damage, a vent has been machined into the front part
of the receiver. Notice the attention to the details and the fine overall finish for a gun with this low price point.
I live, coyotes have decimated the chuck population, making regardless of weather conditions.
the pasture poodles more wary and attuned to his surroundings. Moving on to the receiver, you’ll find a large ejection port,
Instead of woodchucks building dens in the middle of the field, so clean ejection of spent cartridges should never be a problem.
they now reside in thick hedgerows, roadside ditches, and in Under the front receiver bridge is a safety vent hole in the
the woods where there’s more protection. Because farmers unlikely event of a case failure. Should that happen, harmful
don’t cut hay in these areas, the grass grows tall and provides gases are vented away and to the side of the shooter. The
concealment for the chuck. What this means for the eastern complete receiver is satin polished and deeply blued with the
hunter is that these varmints are harder to find, and when you identification “Mossberg Int’l. 817” emblazoned in silver on
do, shots are often offhand and at close range. the left flank. The rear of the receiver is uniquely cut and
Enter the 817 Bolt-Action Rimfire. Chambered for the .17 reminds me of the profile found on past Mossberg Model 810
Hornady Magnum Rimfire (HMR), the 817 is designed and built centerfire rifles.
to be a working-man’s rifle. The barreled action is set into a The bolt is of common rimfire design and similar to many
rugged synthetic stock. There are no iron sights provided, but others on the market today. However, you will find on the bolt
Weaver-style bases come factory-installed with the gun and face a novel set of spring-like extractors combined into a C-
thus facilitates convenient scope installation. spring that slips neatly around the bolt. The one on the right
The general lines and proportions of the 817’s stock did is claw-like in appearance and hooks the rim of the case. The
impress me. First, it is seemingly perfectly fitted for just about one on the left looks like another extractor, but is actually a
any adult shooter, so I had no trouble holding or aiming the tensioner that aids in the spirited ejection of spent shells.
gun from the off-hand position. There is no Monte Carlo comb The “floorplate” is a combination of a magazine well, safety
or cheek-piece on the stock, which I don’t miss at all, as my eye and trigger guard. The magazine fits neatly into this unit and
lined up perfectly with the scope. There’s an ample amount of holds five rounds of .17 HMR ammunition. The magazine itself
diamond-point checkering to provide a good grip. was designed to extend past the floorplate, which then makes
To add somewhat of a European flavor, the 817’s forearm it easy to grab when you want to reload or change magazines.
ends in a schnabel tip, lending a distinctive look that separates Yet another interesting feature is the way this magazine is
this rifle from the rest of the pack. Behind the schnabel the tapered towards the front. This not only gives it a stylized
forearm widens out, offering more purchase for the weak (left) appearance, but the taper makes it less likely to get hung up
hand. Again, molded-in checkering offers a non-slip surface in thick brush. For teaching up-and-coming young hunters,
(Left) When the 817 is ready to fire, you’ll see a red flag on the cross-bolt safety noting the gun is ready to go. (Center) The Mossberg 817 magazine
holds five rounds of the hot .17 HMR rimfire round. At 2,500 feet per second, this round is a varmint’s worst nightmare. (Right) Directly behind the
magazine is the magazine release. Pushing it forward with the right hand drops it conveniently into the left hand. The magazine snaps cleanly into
the “floorplate” and is tapered as not to snag on the underbrush while hunting.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Rifle Model: 817
Action: Bolt-Action
you can load the gun with a single round for educational Stock: Black Synthetic
purposes and it works just fine. Behind the magazine is the Caliber: .17 HMR
release, and pushing it forward drops the magazine into your Magazine Capacity: 5 rounds
hand. I’m especially fond of this system, as even with an Barrel Length: 21 inches
empty magazine it drops smartly into your palm. The safety is Overall Length: 39.75 inches
cross-bolt in design and is traditional in operation. Push it to Sights: None furnished, Weaver bases
the right blocks the sear, yet you can still work the bolt to come factory installed
remove a live or spent round from the chamber. Moving it to Weight: 4.25 pounds
the left allows the gun to be fired. The trigger was surprisingly Barrel Finish: Blue or Brushed Chrome
good, especially when comparing to competitive models out For a first look at the newest 817s — including wood stock
there, breaking at 3.25 pounds. and varmint bull barrel configurations — see Page 88.
(Left) While the extractors may look simple, they are rugged enough to last for years. Built on spring steel the author had no trouble with the gun
feeding or ejecting any round. (Center) At 50 yards, the Mossberg 817 with Hornady ammunition shot one-inch groups. Considering the gun is not even
broken in yet, groups should get smaller as more rounds are put through this new rifle. (Right) Author Trzoniec is shown here with one of several
chucks bagged with the 817 in the hills of upstate New York.
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INTO THE
GREAT WHI T THE QUEST FOR BIG GRIZZ
BY GREG RODRIGUEZ
Several days of bad luck, horrendous weather and
the torture of sub-zero temperatures made those 12-hour
days snowmobiling in search of the elusive prey seem
like hell on earth. The abuse of body and mind would all
be worth it— for a chance to fulfill that childhood dream—
and face down the most dangerous and feared land
dweller in North America.
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HI TE NORTH
Z Like many hunters, I’ve dreamt of taking a massive, blond-tipped
grizzly bear since I was a kid. I’ve hunted them before, but never successfully.
Once, in British Columbia, I carried a tag on a moose hunt but never spotted the
distinctive claw-dragging tracks of a brutish bruin. A year later, I spent 17 days
in those same mountains and took two fine Black bears, but once again saw
nothing ursus arctos horribilis.
A few months later, outfitter Virgil Umphenour of Hunt Alaska called to
tell me about a very special spring grizzly hunt he conducts each year in the
Arctic. Virgil and his crew of Athabascan Indian guides use snowmobiles and
snow shoes to cover his huge area where they climb ridges and glass for bruins
feeding or basking in the sun as the spring thaw draws them out of hibernation.
It sounded like a fun and exciting hunt and Virgil boasted the high
success rate I was looking for, so I booked a trip for the coming spring.
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PREPARING TO
TAKE ON THE
ARCTIC
With its synthetic stock and all-weather Marinecote finish,
the Mossberg 4x4 was the perfect choice for the unique and daunting
conditions encountered for an Arctic grizzly hunt.
flat-shooting
enough to reach out
to 300 yards with precision
and still have enough energy to get
the job done. It so happened that I’d just
finished testing Mossberg’s new 4x4 bolt
action and was impressed enough with it
that I decided that would be the rifle I’d use.
The 4x4’s rugged synthetic stock and weather-
resistant Marinecote finish were perfectly
suited to the harsh Arctic clime. Its .338
Winchester Magnum chambering was also
perfect, offering enough reach and power to
get the job done to 300 yards and beyond.
As an added bonus, it proved to be the
most accurate .338 Winchester Magnum
In the arctic, where frost bite and frozen I’ve ever tested, producing groups as small
firing pins are regular occurrences, inferior as .39” with my chosen load – Federal’s 210-
gear can get you in a lot of trouble… even grain Partition. In fact, I was so impressed
killed. Cheap gear can lead to frostbite, with its accuracy that I bought the test rifle.
with the result being anything from mild Over the next few months I caught a bit
discomfort to lost limbs. And a frozen rifle of flack from some of my snobbier friends
isn’t much good at stopping an angry grizzly over my choice of rifles. “Why,” they asked,
bear hell-bent on making you his first “would you trust your once-in-a-lifetime
Spring meal. hunt to such an inexpensive rifle?”
In preparation for my hunt I spent a great Truth be told, their questions did give me
deal of time researching the right gear to pause, but I didn’t let that change my mind.
withstand the rugged arctic conditions. I After all, that rifle was a tackdriver, and its all-
bought a lengthy list of gear, including weather features were exactly what my Arctic
SUCCESS
UnderArmour long johns, a heavy down hunt demanded. What else did I need?
sleeping bag from Cabela’s, and an arctic
AT LONG LAST
weather suit from the folks at Northern
Outfitters. Truthfully, selecting the right
clothing was a breeze with a little help from
trusted friends and Mr. Google.
My hunt started in the Alaska Range
But choosing the right rifle was even
where I covered hundreds of miles in the
easier. I knew the wet conditions required a
course of a week without seeing a thing,
synthetic-stocked rifle with a weather-
The handy detachable box magazine provides reliable so Virgil’s son, Eric, suggested I catch a
resistant finish. I also knew my rifle needed feeding and simple loading and unloading in the field. plane and move to Virgil’s other bear camp.
to be chambered for a cartridge that was
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ARCTIC
GUN CARE
Rifles require a bit of extra care for Arctic conditions.
Wood stocks require extra attention, but synthetic-
stocked rifles with good, corrosion-resistant coatings like
the Marinecote finish on my Mossberg 4x4 are fairly easy
to prepare.
To get my rifle ready for the hunt, I disassembled the
The impressive grizzly left such
big tracks that his party had no
bolt, and using Brownell’s Cleaner/Degreaser, removed
trouble spotting them from over a every last bit of oil and grease from the striker assembly,
mile away in the fresh snow. mainspring and cocking piece. Once it was completely
dry and free of lubricant, I applied some graphite lube.
Graphite helps the parts move freely, but won’t freeze up
like oil or grease. This simple step will prevent a frozen
firing pin from ruining your hunt. I also applied some
graphite to the bolt and lug raceways to ensure smoother
cycling of the action.
When I got to camp, I sighted in my rifle, then left
the gun outside of the tent for the remainder of the
hunt. Although I was a bit concerned about a bear
coming into camp, allowing my rifle to warm up and
then taking it outside would only result in condensation
forming on the gun and on my scope. To avoid that, I
put my faith in my gun case and Mossberg’s Marinecote
finish. Neither let me down.
Despite the horrendous weather and the constant
soaking by rain and wet snow, my rifle showed no signs of
rust or corrosion of any kind.
While you do your best to avoid the elements inside, let your rifle stay outside
to maintain a constant temperature. This will avoid condensation buildup on
the rifle and scope when switching from warmer to colder temperatures.
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by Wayne VanZwoll
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r Dikes
In dusk’s warm light, waterfowl rise in
black columns, jet in squadrons across a
deepening sky, then drift like leaves into
distant pools. A veritable duck refuge, this
lease comprises more acres than we can
wade and more birds than we have shells
Left: Argentinian guides set small blocks of to shoot.
decoys in knee-deep water for rosybills,
whistlers and teal. Right: Ready for ducks at Suddenly, Ariel pulls to the roadside.
sunrise, a hunter waits in flooded rice 350 Brandishing machetes, he and a helper
miles north of Cordoba, Argentina.
plunge into a thick tangle of saplings and
marsh grass. They emerge with armloads
of blind material. The Toyota brings us
another mile, then stops again by a canal
bordering a rice field. Cradling shotguns
and stools, I follow Ariel and Lamar up the
dike and across a plank bridge. We waded
calf-deep through the rice for a few
hundred yards it seemed, and arranged
the saplings and grass in a screen around
the stools. Ariel stakes a battery-powered
decoy into the muck – a device I think
oddly out of place where rural children still
walk to school, gauchos tend cattle and
grain is dried by wood-fired furnaces.
Legal light is gone, by U.S. standards.
But this is Argentina, where shooting
hours and bag limits – 20 ducks in the
morning and another 20 in the evening, we’re told – favor the hunter. Ariel purses his lips over
The Mossberg 930 Autoloader (top) and an ingenious call made of two 20-gauge shotshell heads fused mouth-to-mouth. The whistle is
Silver Reserve over-and-under we brought
along took everything Argentina had to shrill but melodious. We crouch, ready.
throw at them, and then some. Ariel varies his call subtly, playing to several species. Many ducks swing in, few fall, more
rise. A crimson ribbon of sky silhouettes birds that zip past faster than we can load. They barrel in
from behind, splash into the decoys and swim away. In our haste, we shoot poorly at first.
A pair of teal slices in from the north. They’re 15 yards out when Lamar fires. He misses
both. Ariel shakes his head. “You must shoot sooner.”
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He’s right. But when a whistler follows the teal, I track the bird too long.
“Too late,” repeats Ariel. It is easy to ride out birds that fly like mallards. But
these waterfowl twist and turn like doves, and accelerate as if turbo-charged.
Eventually though, we started to get the hang of it
We pick up the stools and decoys as ribbons of moonlight slide between
rows of rice. It’s 10 o’clock before we sit for dinner at the A-frame. Where beef
cattle figure so heavily in the GNP, we expect a good steak. But I’ve never seen a
T-bone thicker than a ream of typing paper! I scrounge an unfired shotshell and
place it upright behind the steak. It disappears. The steak tastes even better than
it looks. Grilled over a wood flame to a chocolate finish outside, it grades to pink
in the middle. It is uniformly hot and tender as the finest filet. You needn’t tell
this cook how to fix your steak. And you don’t dare.
Next morning, we’re shooting before sun-break. Fellow journalist John
Phillips and I limit easily, in a couple of hours - max. I enjoy hunting, not just shoot-
ing, so to prolong the time afield I purposefully let ducks sail by. There’s no need
to cripple birds here; a skilled caller and spreads as small as a dozen decoys draw
them right to the muzzle. The few that plane off into the distance die in the clutch
of raptors. I have never seen a greater density of hawks. The lion share of the ducks
we retrieve go to local residents, who can typically be found patiently waiting by
the shore for the hunters’ return in the late morning and evenings.
Our mild ammunition – low-brass Fiocchi loads with an ounce of lead shot
– kill reliably when we shoot sensibly. They cycle dutifully through lightweight,
synthetic-stocked Mossberg 930 autoloaders. I find this inexpensive and
durable shotgun an excellent choice for high-volume waterfowling. By week’s
end mine will have fired hundreds of rounds without cleaning. It will still
function dependably. Because it “shoots soft,” I’ll not be flinching or wincing.
Want more power? It handles 3-inch magnums also.
We bag our next limits in different places, all marked by open water that
attracts small flotillas of ducks. Away from the dikes, rice combs the surface into
glistening alleys dotted here and there by white egrets and black ibis. We throttle
our shooting to boost our averages and perch just a little longer on those
one-legged stools to watch the living sky. The air stays comfortably warm but
mosquito-free. I wear only a T-shirt and light camo raingear.
Like his guides, Javier puts in seven-day work-weeks from February
through mid-August. He is not a hunter. But he talks the talk and wants to run
his own lodge someday. “Hunting is profitable” he smiles. “We have fine
hunting; however, the best leases are costly. You need capital to start.”
One morning, we meet a local hunter and his son. Ariel gives them our birds
too. “It makes no sense to tell them the fields are leased. They wouldn’t under-
stand.” Few locals can afford to hunt birds, or shoot enough to dent the flocks.
Top: With an ingenious call made from the bases of two
shotshells, a guide beckons whistling ducks. Middle: Blinds are Flocks are what Stateside hunters think of when Argentina comes to mind.
scanty affairs, built from vegetation cut fresh each day at So-called high-volume or hot-barrel shoots target not only waterfowl but doves.
roadside. Note the battery-powered robo-duck. Bottom:
Mossberg’s 930 autoloading shotguns and Fiocchi ammo are Javier tells me that one 15-year-old shotgunner killed 5,107 doves in a day,
a deadly combination. Doves, pigeons and parrots provide burning 8,000 shells. I’ve no desire to inflict that much pain upon myself, but the
sporty shooting. Farmers welcome hunters with autoloaders!
presence of many thousands is thrilling, whether you’re in calf-deep water
waiting for ducks to pitch into the rice or hidden in a whorl of weeds watching
doves strafe sorghum. To get a taste of field shooting, Lamar and I committed
an afternoon to pass-shooting over grain fields that mirrored Kansas cropland.
Instead of starlings, though, we found parrots. The brilliant iridescent green
birds swarmed, outnumbering both doves and wild pigeons.
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“A real nuisance to farmers,” says Javier. Still, I let more than a few
parakeets pass before firing at them. The last hours of daylight brought
mixed squadrons of birds almost non-stop. I fired nearly 100 rounds. Enough.
Still, we never tire of sloshing through the water-prairies of rice. Our last
drive down the dikes and away from the teeming skies comes too soon.
We leave as we’ve come, through Cordoba to Buenos Aires, a city of
15 million residents. Aerolinas Argentinas takes us up into the skies toward
Miami, over the de la Plata River. We can see both shores of this broad artery from
the air. We cannot see the anglers dunking lures, bicyclists whizzing by the
sausage stands or the notoriously beautiful Argentinian women jogging through
Buenos Aires parks. But, we can still remember the clouds of whistling ducks
sifting, by the thousands, like wind-borne leaves, into flooded rice. n
An Argentinian guide and New York editor Lamar Underwood take on the doves in sorghum.
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Hunters live by an unwritten code that dictates they must eat One way to sidestep the moral conflict is by breasting the birds and
what they harvest, but even the most ethical of hunters often having the meat made into spicy salami rolls, sausage or jerky by a
find themselves making an exception for the lowly snow goose. commercial processor. While Olson endorses anything that results in
hunters utilizing the meat, he says breasting snow geese wastes the legs and
As table fare, a snow goose gets less respect than Rodney Dangerfield. thighs, which he calls the most delicious parts of the bird.
Some waterfowlers call them “sky carp”, but others say that’s an insult to Anyone who’s ever eaten Rob’s “tastes-like-ribs barbeque goose legs”
carp. Outdoor writers have described them as “an over-cooked catcher’s would agree. “This is so easy and good, you’ve just got to try it,” Olson told
mitt” and “an old pair of waders,” and on and on. Whatever you call readers of Delta’s Camp Chef column.
them, most hunters agree that just the idea of eating a snow goose is The recipe calls for boiling a large pot of water and stirring in two
hard to swallow. packages of dry onion soup mix. Add twenty goose legs/thighs, turn down
“Not true,” says Delta Waterfowl President Rob Olson, who in Delta the heat and simmer for 2 hours or until the meat is tender.
magazine revealed four snow goose recipes he swears will have even the “Watch the meat closely because you don’t want it to fall off the bones,”
most finicky eaters lined up for seconds. he cautions. “Once the meat is done, simply pop the legs on the grill and
Olson says the inspiration to write the article came from a phone slather lots of good barbeque sauce on them. I promise you cannot make
conversation with a hunting companion. “I described how we were going enough of these,” he says.
to cook snow goose four different ways on an upcoming hunt,” he recalls. Another quick-and-easy recipe from the Olson collection is “goose
“He said, ‘I didn’t know there was one good way to cook a snow goose!’ fingers”. He suggests that when hunters breast their birds, they remove
“Like most snow goose haters, he’d never eaten one done right. We fixed the tenderloin next to the breast bone. “Simply dust these strips in
my favorite recipes, and everyone agreed it was the best snow goose — in seasoned flour and fry in oil or butter,” he says. “Serve them with your
fact, the best waterfowl — they’d ever eaten.” favorite dipping sauce — sweet chili or plum and hot mustard is a terrific
Olson made his point again during a recent Delta Waterfowl staff combination,” he says.
meeting at historic Kirchhoffer Lodge in Manitoba’s Delta Marsh, Other sure-to-please recipes include goose chili, goose carpaccio and
preparing several of his favorite snow goose recipes, including his teriyaki goose kebabs. For the record, these recipes work equally well
signature dish, “tastes-like-ribs barbeque goose legs”. “There were no with Canada goose and duck. Hunters interested in finding these and
leftovers,” he proudly pointed out. many other waterfowl recipes
If Olson is emphatic about the importance of hunters eating what can visit www.deltawaterfowl.org
they harvest, it’s with good reason. “In our efforts to defend hunting, and just click “waterfowling” and
Delta has begun polling non-hunters about how they perceive us,” he “duck recipes”.
wrote. “Non-hunters are the vast voting majority, so their opinion will Try one — and enjoy! n
decide the fate of hunting.
“Survey after survey says that most citizens will only support us if
we’re eating what we shoot. That’s why we feature the Camp Chef
column in every magazine — we
want to share great waterfowl recipes Whether your favorite recipe
with our members.” is goose chili, kebabs or simple
There’s never been a better time skewers— Rob Olson (le ft)
of Delta Water fowl st resses the
to put a few snow and blue geese —
importance of utilizing the
a different color phase of the same meat of har vested birds.
species —in the freezer. The light
goose population soared from its
historic average of 1.5 million birds
to an estimated 5 or 6 million today.
Snow geese are so abundant they
threaten to destroy their fragile arctic
breeding grounds by literally eating
themselves out of house and home.
In an attempt to reduce the
burgeoning population of light geese,
a spring “conservation season” was
established in 1999. That effort has
been somewhat inhibited by the
incredible wariness of mature birds and
by the reluctance of some hunters to
pursue a species they won’t eat.
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HOW MOSSBERG
MAKES YOU A
BETTER HUNTER
I think it’s safe to say that the Mossberg
family has built their reputation on producing PORTED
shotguns of outstanding value.
But value is a consideration you make when
BARRELS
By drilling multiple vent holes in the
buying a gun; once you’re in the field with it, it’s
muzzle-end of the barrel just behind the
the furthest thing from your mind.
choke, felt recoil is further reduced, as is the
That’s the time when the performance, durabil-
“muzzle jump’ resulting from that recoil. Less
ity, and the features of a gun come into play,
muzzle jump means faster recovery of your
because when it comes down to it, they have a B a r rel Overboring– Each Mossberg 935 and 835 shotgun is
overbored to 10 gauge bore dimensions. Unlike other ‘backbored’ sight picture and the time it takes to get off a
direct bearing on your success. brands, this unique design stretches the entire length of the second shot...or a third.
And so often success in the field boils down shotgun barrel, providing a gas ‘cushion’ for the shot charge.
This reduces friction and pellet deformation, resulting in Ported barrels are offered in all iterations
to just a few more pellets in the pattern ...or a exceptionally uniform, dense patterns that Mossberg overbored of the 930™ Autoloader, and in most Turkey,
better-fitting stock... or better sights... or a more models are known for.
Waterfowl, Slugster® and Field versions of the
ergonomic safety.
835® and 500® models.
OVERBORING
A standard feature on Mossberg’s 835®
pump and 935™ semi-auto shotguns in the
Waterfowl, Turkey, and Field configurations.
Overboring means that the bore, from chamber
to choke, is several thousandths larger than the
nominal .728" of a 12 gauge. The result is a
reduction in felt recoil, but more importantly,
less pellet deformation and tighter, more
uniform patterns. Collectively, these ‘benefits’ Factory Porting– Mossberg factory-ported barrels provide the
are especially critical in the case of turkey distinct shooting advantages of lower felt recoil and reduced muzzle
jump for a quick second shot recovery.
hunting, where pattern performance is crucial
to a hunter’s success.
This fact has not been overlooked by the FULLY-RIFLED
I’m talking features that make the man
or woman behind the gun more successful,
folks at Mossberg, as every dedicated turkey
model is equipped with a specialized turkey
BARRELS
whether they’re shooting waterfowl, upland tube. Ranging from the new X-Factor™ ported Mossberg pioneered the fully rifled slug
game, whitetail deer or clay targets. tube to the venerable Ulti-Full™ to the XX- barrel which debuted in the 500 pump action
Not only is there no compromising required Full variation for standard bore models, you shotgun way back in 1988; the company has
when you opt for a Mossberg, but you’ll often will be hard-pressed to find a better choke remained the leader in this field ever since. In
find features on their guns that are not offered system out there. conjunction with today’s sabot slugs, hitting
on many competitive guns costing far more. Every season it seems that I see more and 2" groups at 100 yards have become some-
Perhaps the best and most succinct way to more $60 - $70 aftermarket chokes at retail, what commonplace, whereas with the old
describe those features and how they help and can’t help but shake my head. After all, Foster slugs out of a smooth bore you were
bring game to bag is to look at them one by one. Mossberg turkey guns have likely been lucky to hit a 12" circle at 40 yards.
responsible for more turkey kills than any Not only has accuracy been improved to
other brand out there. And let’s not forget, the point of near-perfection, so too has the
they offer a mean waterfowl and field choke effective range of the rifled bore “shotgun.”
line-up as well. Today’s sabot-clad slugs shoot flat enough
that a buck standing 125 yards away is about
A One-Tw o Punch– When paired together, to become dinner’s main course. Slugster rifled
Mossberg overbored barrel models equipped
with X-Factor ported choke tubes make for an barrels are available on all models of Mossberg
awesome one-two punch combination that puts
birds in the bag.
pump and semi-auto shotguns.
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Fiber optic sighting systems have become designed for turkey hunting, or a fully rifled
Fully-Rifled Bore– With the potent combination of a fully rifled bore all the rage over the last five years or so. Fiber barrel for deer hunting with sabot slugs.
and today’s high-tech sabot slug ammunition, the Mossberg Slugster
barrels offer slug-shooting accuracy and down-range performance optics gather and magnify ambient light to Each and every Combo Set can save you
beyond belief. At the heart of every Slugster barrel is a button-rifled illuminate the sights for precise aiming even in money at the cash register, as the cost of the
bore and deep lands and grooves running the entire length of the
barrel; each contributing to downright rifle-like accuracy at 100 yards. the poor light of dawn and dusk, when the Combo gun is definitely less than if you were to
majority of big game, waterfowl and turkeys purchase the gun and barrel separately.
CANTILEVER & are most active. With the short to moderate If you’ve got multiple species on your
RECEIVER- ranges involved in gobbler and whitetail slug
hunting, Mossberg’s Turkey and Slug guns can
hunting menu this year, the Combo angle just
makes sense.
MOUNTED be had with front and rear barrel-mounted fiber
SCOPE SYSTEMS optic sights, fully adjustable for windage and
elevation. On the Waterfowl end of the lineup,
FULLY
All Mossberg 12 and 20 gauge shotguns
just about every model is offered with a special CAMOUFLAGED
feature drilled and tapped receivers,
providing the option of adding conventional
oversized fiber optic front bead. GUNS
receiver-based mounts for scope installation. Often the difference between success and
Within the slug barrel category, you have failure can be a mere glint reflected off one’s
the option of standard adjustable rifle sights, gun. Whether your quarry is waterfowl, deer or
or Mossberg’s integral, barrel-mounted turkeys, a gun that won’t give you away can’t
cantilever scope mount. With the cantilever help but put another card in your hand.
system the barrel and scope are one integral Virtually every model in Mossberg’s shotgun
unit, so when it’s removed and replaced lineup can be had in various Mossy Oak,
with a smoothbore for whatever upland, Realtree and Advantage brand camouflage
turkey, or waterfowl hunting you’ve got on A d j u s t a b l e F i b e r O p t i c S i g h t s — Fully adjustable for patterns. And it’s not just the stock
your agenda, you can switch back to a pre- windage and elevation, providing instant target acquisition that’s camouflaged; the entire
in low-light conditions.
zeroed deer gun in a matter of seconds...or barreled action is also covered
vice-versa. Talk about versatility! in this attractive and highly
And now you can buy accessory rifled slug COMBO GUNS durable finish.
barrels for the 500®, 535™ and 835® models Every shotgun model, from the epochal 500
with factory-mounted, laser bore-sighted pump-action, through the 535, 835, 930,
3-9x40mm variable scopes, taking the guess- 935, and now the Mossberg International™
work out of setting up a scoped shotgun. Silver Reserve™ over-and-under line is available
in special Combo configurations that include a
second barrel.
You can choose among virtually any
combination, from short, smoothbore barrels
with interchangeable choke tube systems,
mated with an accessory barrel specifically
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The 100 ATR My prime concern was how this rifle, with its traditional 1:10 twist
would handle the lighter 55 and 60-grain loads. It didn’t disappoint
You simply don’t know! Will Mr. Wyle E. Coyote appear at 120
yards and hang up, or be in your face 20 yards away before you – lobbing the 55-grain Winchesters into a neat 3/4 inch group at 100
know it’s there? I call this predicament a ‘certain uncertainty’, and to yards. The chrono showed they were cranking at 3,650 from this
deal with it, the ideal tool is a short, fast handling rifle that can shift short barrel. Fast, accurate, and just a mere kiss on the shoulder –
from port to starboard in a flash, chambered in a round that will what more can a varmint hunter ask for? Heavier loads hovered at
deliver accuracy and knockdown power no matter what the situation. about 1 to 1-1/4 inches with the 100-grain Federals punching in at
The short-action, composite or wood stocked 100 ATR chambered in a tad under an inch (.805). Wow! This is an accurate out-of-the-box
It Ain’t Always
.243 covers all the bases, and then some. rifle, to say the very least.
A Rifleman’s Game
Until recently, the .243 has always been considered an “almost
there” choice. Its heaviest loadings (95, 100 and 105-grains) were
always on the light side for deer, but acceptable, and its lighter
bullets (65 and 70-grains) a bit much on hides. Not so today. Now, Images of an unsuspecting coyote coming to the call from a
factory ammo is available in weights as low as 55-grains and most country mile away, then standing politely broadside while you bust
suppliers of handloading bullets him is what most normally
offer a .243 in 55 and 58-grains. associate with coyote calling.
These bullets in the .243 case But, for the vast majority of
turn this formerly ho-hum case callers, especially those in the
into a formidable, ultra-fast and Pacific Northwest rainforest,
deadly-efficient coyote killing dense Eastern hardwoods, or
option. Factory loads with muzzle Southern timber, it just ain’t so!
velocities approaching 4,000 fps From the Washington rain country
for the .243, now challenge the to the Louisiana bayous, it’s an
likes of the revered .22-250 and “in your face” shotgun game.
.220 Swift in the speed arena, In this kind of cover, coyote, fox
and with the higher sectional and bobcat hunters set up a
density of the 6mm (.243) remote call, by necessity, relatively
options, knockdown power is close. Sound carries 360-degrees,
devastating. so action can come from any
Chambering that potential direction. The hunter usually
into Mossberg’s ultra-reliable, stands, fully camouflaged, back
accurate and affordable 100 ATR, to thick cover, watching as much
then packaging it in the nearly country as the terrain allows. This
indestructible composite stock, is the world of a hard-hitting
and retailing it for under $300 shotgun and the slick Mossberg
means the near perfect varmint 535 ATS fit the bill to a T. In that
round is in every hunter’s reach. This is a no-nonsense rifle with family, the 535 ATS Turkey model is made to order.
all of the basics well thought out. Much of what we know about building turkey specific shotguns
The heart of the rifle is the solid steel receiver, which is matched to a falls naturally into the predator calling game. After all, it’s much the
fully free-floating, button rifled, 22-inch barrel. same. We’re hunkered in the brush or standing in dense cover, and
It has a very quiet two-position side safety that calling ultra-cautious, keen-eyed quarry in close. It calls for the same
is easily accessed and a simple to use top load- kind of short, fast, and totally glare and glint-proof firearm, and this
ing magazine. The big trigger guard won’t slow down a gloved close cousin of the long proven Mossberg 500 and 835 pump-action
hand, and it’s factory delivered with scope bases installed – a nice models is a natural. Since it is designed to handle the whopping 3-
touch, indeed. The specifications of the 100 ATR are covered in depth 1/2 inch loads, it is truly a 50-yard option for experienced hunters.
within the Buyer’s Guide at the back-end of this magazine, so there’s Designers of the 535 ATS Turkey may not have had predator
no need to re-state them here. I will, however, say that reliability, hunters in mind, but they might as well have. Here is a compact
accuracy and fast handling are a must for the serious predator hunter, shotgun that comes to the shoulder fast, is easy to pack, and points
and in that arena, the Mossberg 100 ATR really is second to none. like a rifle. The fully adjustable fiber optic sights are a boon, and
When my walnut stocked test rifle arrived, I first checked the the drilled and tapped receiver allows for quick and easy optics
bedding and found no barrel to wood contact. Then, after making installation. With regard to optics, often a small set of cat eyes
sure the scope bases were snug, I mounted to my rifle a proven peering out of the brush over 40 yards away is the only target you’ll
3-9X40mm Sightron scope – a relatively new model that has been see. Red dot type optics make that a cinch, and, night hunters rely
delivering impressive results. heavily on big red dots as well.
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Above: The Mossberg 535 ATS Thumbhole Turkey in Mossy Oak New Break-Up
Below: The Mossberg 535 ATS Tactical Turkey in Realtree Hardwoods HD Green.
You’re Covered
a naturally comfortable position, and allows that same hand to the dense cover hunter is in no way handicapped.
absorb a good deal of the recoil, while at the
same time keeping it off of your immobile
shoulder. The system works, and tames 3-1/2 Between the 535 ATS and the 100 ATR, every
inch loads way down to more manageable serious predator hunter can now have a
levels. Trust me, once you try one you’ll become an hard-working, reliable combination of
immediate believer. dedicated critter thumpers that can take
The benefits of Mossberg’s X-Factor
To further tame recoil, every gun ported tube are two-fold: the tube provides the hard knocks and wear this kind of hunting
comes with the extended, ported tighter patterns for long distance shots, and the can dish out. And, in typical Mossberg fashion,
they can be had without breaking the budget. n
ports reduce felt recoil for greater comfort and
X-Factor choke tube that both aids quicker recovery for subsequent shots.
For the predator hunter who must spend long hours awkwardly positioned against a tree, the reduced felt recoil achieved through Mossberg’s 535 Thumbhole grip will be
greatly appreciated — especially firing magnum loads. Like the pistol grip on the 535 Tactical, the Thumbhole’s stock helps disperse recoil away from the shooter’s shoulder.
The model tested had been equipped with Mossberg’s new Picatinny Scope Base— great for quick and easy optics attachment in the field.
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TAKE ’EM
H[UNTING] ... you’ll be glad you did.
B Y B R Y C E T O W S L E Y
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Safety is easy to 20," 22" and 24" barrel length options for improved balance and ease of swing
see and operate.
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500® Bantam™
Field-Deer Combo
(continued from page 32) Finally, when they are ready, It’s frustrating enough being a kid these days without
move up to a deer gun of suitable caliber or gauge. The same compounding the problem by trying to learn to shoot and hunt with
with shotguns. Spend some time with light loads, small gauge “adult” size equipment. Your little hunting buddy will appreciate a
guns and clay birds. Make them love shooting and they will gun that fits. Make sure the length of pull is correct for them to reach
shoot well. Video games will seem artificial to a kid who has the trigger and safety easily. The grip should be scaled down so that
spent the afternoon blasting clay targets out of the air with a smaller hands fit it well and are properly positioned to pull the trigger.
youth model shotgun. Little hands do not have the strength that an adult hand has and to
The Mossberg 505 pump action .410 shotgun is a great shoot well they need good triggers.
place to start for the youngest shooters. With a 12-inch length of pull it Check out the Mossberg Bantam line of shotguns. They are
fits smaller frames well. The little .410 2-3/4 inch shotshell has minimal designed for smaller shooters and are scaled down to fit them better.
recoil. Another great feature of this shotgun is that it provides a great The Super Bantam features a standard 12-inch length of pull, one full
value for a relatively small check. It’s easy to be tempted to “go inch shorter than the standard Bantam. But, it comes with a stock
cheap” when buying a gun that you know the kids will outgrow in a spacer and extra rubber recoil pad to bring the stock to 13-inches
few years. With Mossberg’s long-standing commitment to both youth overall, so the gun can grow with the kid. When the shooter is ready
shooters and to quality, however, you will never be compromising. for a full-sized shotgun, just turn in the certificate that came in the box
Have a place for the equipment and rules for its care. Part of and receive 50% off the price of the full-sized stock. This is not just a
any shooting session here at Camp Towsley includes gun cleaning “youth” shotgun, but is a firearm that your kid can use for a lifetime.
and putting the equipment back where it belongs. This teaches Think about gun weight. An eight-pound rifle may be
responsibility and safety. acceptable for hunting from a stand, but is heavy for a hunt that
Let them have a little fun and be “kids.” If things are slow on involves any walking. An 80-pound kid is lugging ten percent of his
a hunting trip, let them do a little recreational shooting. If they want body weight. It’s equivalent to me using a 22 pound rifle, and there’s
to climb a tree or a big rock, let them. The idea is to enjoy hunting in all no way I’d do that!
its aspects. Any firearm is going to have a certain level of recoil. There
Don’t make hunting “goal” oriented. Killing game should be are several ways to reduce its effects, including barrel porting and
a low priority and for God’s sake don’t turn your kids into “trophy” recoil pads, but nothing eliminates recoil completely.
hunters. Let them just be hunters for a few years. A spike buck or a The rifled slug barrels on the Mossberg Bantam and Super
doe has as much value as any other deer. Let them shoot a few deer Bantam are ported to help reduce felt recoil. When combined with
and hunt a few years before you let them get competitive. effective recoil pads and well-designed stocks, these features
Few things upset me more than to watch some “adult” wipe contribute to minimize the effects of recoil, which is the biggest fear
the smile off a kid’s face by making a remark about his “little buck.” for most younger shooters old enough to be deer hunting.
Maybe you wouldn’t shoot that deer today, but would you when you These little guys and gals are the future of our sport. Teach
were his or her age? them responsibility and safety, but most importantly teach your kids
Author Bryce Towsley (second from left) flanked by his children Erin and Nathan, that you care enough to spend time with them while doing what is
and (right) family friends Jimmy Little and his daughter Shae — relax after a important to you. If everybody did these things many of this country’s
social problems would disappear, and wouldn’t that be great? n
successful hunt. The kids came up big this day— showing
off (left to right) their 8-, 14- and 10-point bucks!
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SAFETY IN
THE FIELD Hunting and shooting is among the safest of all sports. A recent National Safety
Council report showed that firearms-related accidents are at all-time lows. While these are
encouraging trends, each of us who hunts or participates in any of the shooting sports must
be constantly aware of the safety and safe handling responsibilities that we share.
Being on a hunting trip is a great way to get experience nature — to
immerse ourselves in the natural world, if you will. Our senses come alive with
the sights, sounds and smells of the “great outdoors.”
Though this experience can be overwhelmingly beautiful, we must all
be mindful of the safety aspects related to hunting and shooting. For decades
Mossberg has been a leader in promoting firearms safety. Our manuals,
catalogs, advertisements, and our support of organizations like the National
Shooting Sports Foundation, the National Rifle Association, and the International
Hunter Education Association to name a few, help spread the message of firearm
safety afield and in the home.
The following are a few tips that all hunters, young and old, should keep in
mind when handling firearms...
Keep the muzzle of your firearm
pointed in a safe direction. bullet from a dud lodged in the barrel.
A “safe direction” is any direction where Always ensure that the ammunition
personal injury or property damage within your hunting coat or vest
will not occur in the event the pockets represents ONLY the gauge
firearm is discharged. Never let you intend to shoot that day.
your muzzle sweep or cross any Why? A 20 gauge shell can
part of your own or another lodge itself into the bore of a
hunter’s body (this also 12 gauge barrel, allowing a 12
includes your canine hunting gauge shell to be chambered
companion!). This is particular- behind it. A recipe for catas-
ly important when hunters have trophe, to say the least.
gathered before or after a hunt, Bringing a small cleaning kit with
or are working a field together. Be a flexible wire bore cleaning tool
mindful of where every hunter in is strongly recom-
your party is located and keep in con- mended in case you
stant communication with them. need to clear your
bore of an obstruc-
Be sure your barrel is free
tion in the field.
from obstructions before shooting.
Whether hunting in muddy fields or in snowy conditions,
always be mindful of the possibility of dirt or debris becoming
lodged in the muzzle of your barrel. Obstructions of any kind —
even snow or ice — have the potential to damage your barrel and
cause personal injury. Additionally, listen to the sound of your
ammunition. If any round is noticeably louder or softer than
it should be, take the time to check for a possible stuck wad or
B Y J O S E P H H. B A R T O Z Z I Senior Vice President and General Counsel, O.F. Mossberg & Sons
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Keep your finger off the trigger until hunter, you need to be disciplined enough to hold your fire
you are on target and have decided to fire. if you see something you don’t want to shoot.
A technique we at OFM stress is to have your trigger finger extended
straight out along the side of the receiver, and away from the trigger Unload your firearm when you are no longer in
guard bow. To get one’s finger from a hunting or shooting area,
that position to the trigger takes and when you have to cross a fence
but a fraction of a second. or negotiate rough or slippery terrain.
All of us hunters have come across
Be sure of your target areas where we are approaching
and what is beyond it. camps, roads, fences and terrain
This is especially important should that is difficult to cross. The safe
a game animal or bird appear hunter in this situation unloads his
between two hunters, as in the or her firearm. Never bring loaded
example shown below. Avoid the
“tunnel-vision” of seeing only
the game you are hunting, but
^ firearms into camp, but rather
unload them a safe distance away.
Likewise, when rough terrain or
allow your field of view to capture streams are encountered, unloading
the entire area – including any your firearm while moving through
hunters, buildings, or domestic these areas will avoid an
animals that may be within range unintended discharge should you
of your shot or bullet. To be a safe slip or fall.
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My love of hunting
is rooted in a greater love
of the outdoors.
It is more than just the taking of game, it is time spent with
family, the endless hours of scouting, and trying to predict
where that big buck is going to show up next. I was fortunate
to be raised in a shooting and hunting family, where us gals
shot right along with the guys. I grew up hearing stories of
Grandma’s remarkable prowess with a shotgun, and Uncle
Bud’s ability to stalk and shoot bedded deer from 50 feet.
Why then, did I grow up to be only an average shooter?
Shotgunning absolutely eluded me. It was supposed to be a
simple matter of “instinctive” pointing and shooting, but
apparently I lacked that instinct and gave it up. My rifle
marksmanship was tolerable. At close range I could kill a deer
or coyote, but nothing like the spectacular shooting “the guys”
could pull off. I resigned myself to the reality that I would
never be Annie Oakley, and wrote it off to the fact that I was
the only member of my family who wore glasses.
This never diminished my love of hunting and the outdoors,
however. Fortunately, 99% of the time spent hunting has
nothing to do with shooting prowess. I limited myself to close
range, standing still shots that matched my shooting capability,
and focused instead on woodsmanship skills that would allow me to close the He handed me his gun, watched me
distance for the shots I could make with ease. Still, shooting ability is a matter
of great pride in our family and I felt less than adequate. bring it to my shoulder, and said
“that gun doesn’t fit you.” That was
a baffling statement to me. After all,
guns aren’t like shoes,I thought,they
only come in one size. Was I wrong!
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Why It Matters
To all the women reading this, you’re about to become every bit as high-dollar, custom-fit rifles he had made for me – maybe even a tad
accomplished and natural a shooter as he is, and to the men reading this better. I stand 5’4” and weigh about 130, pretty average, and this rifle
– pay heed. Set her up right and you’ll have a shooting buddy for life! is a perfect fit. Length of pull (the distance from the trigger to the end
When a rifle or shotgun is too long to mount comfortably, you of the stock) is only 13 inches, and the pistol grip is slimmer, making
wind up twisting your body, trying to conform to it. Once you manage to it easy to wrap my hand around, and it places my trigger finger right
shoulder it, you must crane your head and neck into all sorts of awkward where it needs to be. The forend is also very trim, providing a natural
positions to even see the sights, much less line them up. Once you’ve grip even with gloved hands. It’s not heavy, is easy to pack, and in a
contorted yourself to where you nutshell – made to order.
can get a sight picture, you’re so The model I tested was chambered
stretched that even the mildest in .243 Win., an excellent caliber
of recoil becomes amplified and choice for a general all around rifle used
unpleasant. for small game, varmints, on up to deer
Properly fitted, a firearm and antelope. It’s too small for elk and
should shoulder naturally, auto- the really big stuff, of course, but for
matically align your head and what 99% of us hunt, it’s the ideal
eyes with the sights and balance caliber. Recoil is minimal, and with a
evenly in both hands. properly fitted rifle with a working
And, it’s not just about arm recoil pad like the Bantam, it’s simply
length, it’s also about ‘reach’. The not an issue.
standard pistol grip on full size It will shoot ultra-light 55-grain
rifles is too long and thick. bullets for what we call here at the ranch
Properly fit, you should be able “yard work” – keeping coyotes away
to comfortably wrap your hand from the stock and thinning out the
around it, reach the trigger and ever-expanding prairie dog colonies.
still firmly grip the gun. Or, loaded with 95 to 100-grain bullets,
Well guys, women are built it will take down deer and antelope at
differently, our hands are smaller some pretty respectable distances.
and on a standard size grip, we
can’t hang on. We need a smaller A Bit On Scopes
grip, set closer to the trigger. Scopes are another point of con-
When that happens, the nat- tention around here. The very high
ural design of the stock and “I’m now shooting guns that fit magnification models can be sensitive to
recoil pad can do their part to see through when set at high power. I
minimize recoil to the point me, and finally rivaling all of like a variable of about 3-9X that isn’t
where the shooter won’t even my family legends. Those little fussy about head position at low or high
notice it. Proper fit makes the power — just like the one that came
difference between shooting understood but essential things factory mounted and boresighted on my
pleasure and misery — not to Bantam Scoped Combo model. It comes
mention accuracy!
like length of pull, grip size, to my shoulder in a snap, without the
forearm position, weight, and least bit of fumbling, and still fits when I
Enter The balance made the difference.”
have to bring out the heavy winter parka.
Bantams
Finally, they figured it out. And Then We
Well, at least one manufacturer Have Shotguns...
has. Mossberg’s Bantam line of rifles and shotguns is the ideal solution All of the proper fit requirements discussed for rifles hold true for
for us gals as well as that up and coming youngster. I was fortunate shotguns, and then some. With a shotgun, you traditionally don’t
enough to be able to get my hands on two Mossberg Bantam models; have rifle-style sights to rely on for ‘aiming’. To hit instinctively by
the 100 ATR Bantam bolt-action centerfire rifle and the 500 Super pointing alone means your gun must be a perfect extension of your
Bantam pump-action 20 gauge shotgun. head and eyes. Shotgun fit is crucial to being able to hit your intended
target, and the difference in results with one that fits versus one
The 100 ATR Bantam that doesn’t is nothing short of miraculous.
Things got a bit quiet around here when I informed my husband that Mossberg’s 500 Super Bantam shotgun offers the same slimmed
I liked the out of the box 100 ATR Bantam in .243 as much as the down pistol grip area, a slimmer, easier to hang onto forend (which has
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464 Centerfire
Lever-Action Rifle
.30-30 Win., Item #41010
464 Rimfire
Lever-Action Rifle
.22LR, Item #43000
(Available Fall 2008)
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4X4 Rifles
™
4x4™ Rifle
.30-06 Sprg., 22" Barrel, Matte Blue finish,
Walnut Stock, Rifle Sights, Item #26460
4x4™ Rifle
7mm Rem. Mag., 24" Barrel, Matte Blue finish,
Black Synthetic Stock, Item #26445
4x4™ Rifle
.300 Win. Mag., 24" Barrel, Matte Blue finish,
Synthetic Laminate Finished Stock, Item #26504
4x4™ Rifle
.25-06 Rem., 24" Barrel, Marinecote™ finish,
Black Synthetic Stock, Item #26600
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4X4 Rifles
™
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930 Autoloader
™
930™ Turkey
12 Gauge, Black Synthetic Stock, 24" Ported Barrel,
Item #85235
930™ Turkey
12 Gauge, Realtree® Hardwoods® HD Green, 24" Ported Barrel,
Item #85220
930™ Field
12 Gauge, American Black Walnut Stock, 28" Ported Barrel, Item #85110
930™ Turkey
12 Gauge, Mossy Oak® Obsession®, 24" Ported Barrel,
Item #85312
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930 Autoloader
™
930™ Slugster®
12 Gauge, Mossy Oak® New Break-Up® Monte Carlo Stock,
24" Ported Slugster® Barrel, Item #85310
930™ Slugster®
12 Gauge, Black Synthetic Monte Carlo Stock,
24" Ported Slugster® Barrel, Item #85232
930™ Waterfowl
12 Gauge, Mossy Oak® Duck Blind®, 28" Ported Barrel,
Item #85210
930™ Slugster®
12 Gauge, Realtree® AP®, 24" Ported Slugster® Barrel,
Monte Carlo Stock, Rifle Sights, Item #85300
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835 Ulti-Mag
® ®
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835 Ulti-Mag
® ®
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500 Pump-Action
®
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500 Pump-Action
®
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Special Purpose
30 SHOTGUN AND RIFLE CONFIGURATIONS TO MEET YOUR NEEDS
930™ Tactical
12 Gauge, 18.5" Tactical Barrel, Black Synthetic Stock,
Item #85330
930™ SPX
12 Gauge, 18.5" Barrel, Picatinny Rail, Magazine Extension (7+1 Capacity),
Ghost Ring Rear Sight, M16-Style Front Sight, Synthetic Stock, Item #85360
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Special Purpose
30 SHOTGUN AND RIFLE CONFIGURATIONS TO MEET YOUR NEEDS
590® – 9 Shot
12 Gauge, 20" Barrel with Heat Shield,
Speedfeed® Black Synthetic Stock, Item #50665
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n Versatile– Offered in a full line of .410 bore, 500® Super Bantam™ Slugster®
20 and 12 gauge models;
20 Gauge, 24" Barrel, Realtree® AP,®
n Special features– All 500® Bantam™ and 505 Youth™
ISB, Adjustable Synthetic Stock, Item #54254
12 and 20 gauge models include special features
found only on these models, including EZ-Reach™
forearm, shortened pistol grip, reduced LOP and
shorter barrels for improved balance;
n Drilled & Tapped– All 12 and 20 gauge 500®
Bantam™ and 505 Youth™ models feature a drilled
and tapped receiver, factory-ready for scope base
and optics installation;
n Quality queues– a combination of dual extractors, 500® Super Bantam™ Field/Deer Combo
twin action bars, positive steel-to-steel lock-up, 20 Gauge, 22" Field and 24" Slugster® Barrels,Mossy Oak® New Break-Up,®
and an anti-jam elevator combine for reliable, Adjustable Synthetic Stock, Item #54141
smooth operation;
n Ported barrels– select 12 and 20 gauge barrels
are factory ported for reduced muzzle jump and
felt recoil;
n Fiber optic sights– fully adjustable front and rear
fiber optic sights standard on the 500® Bantam™
turkey model – perfect for use in low light conditions;
n Choke tubes– Interchangeable Accu-Choke™ tube 500® Bantam™ Field/Deer Combo
set and wrench and X-Full choke tubes included on
select models;
20 Gauge, 22" Field and 24" Slugster® Barrels,
Hardwood Stock, Item #54188
n Turkey features– X-Full extended choke and fully
adjustable front and rear fiber optic sights offered
on select turkey models;
n Every 500® Bantam™ and 505 Youth™ includes a
free gun lock and 10-year limited warranty. DO NOT TOUCH THE TRIGGER UNTIL YOU ARE ON TARGET
AND HAVE DECIDED TO FIRE.
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Maverick Pump-Actions
®
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n Field models– offered in 12, 20, and 28 ga. models, Onyx Reserve™ Side-by-Side Field
in both silver and onyx colored metal finishes;
n Turkish walnut– Elegant yet functional, every model
12 Gauge, 26" Barrels, Black Walnut Stock,
features a cut checkered Turkish black walnut stock Scroll Engraving, Item #77083
and forearm, cut with classic lines for optimum
handling performance;
n Safety and barrel selector– Each model is equipped
with an ambidextrous thumb-operated safety and
integrated barrel selector, located on the top tang
for convenient, easy-to-see operation; Silver Reserve™ Side-by-Side Field
n Chrome-plated chambers and bores– all models 12 Gauge, 26" Barrels, Black Walnut Stock,
feature chrome-plated chambers and bores, Scroll Engraving, Item #77081
maximizing corrosion resistance, and at the same
time minimizing shot/wad friction while traveling
the length of the bore;
n Every Reserve Series™ Side-by-Side includes
a free gun lock and 1-year limited warranty.
SA-20™ Autoloader
20 Gauge, 28" Barrel, Black Synthetic Stock,
Item #75771
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n Scoped combos– 702 Plinkster® models are 702 Plinkster® Semi-Automatic — Wood
offered in factory-mounted 4X scoped combo sets; .22LR, 18" Barrel, Wood Stock
n Bantam models– 702 Plinkster® Bantam™ models Adjustable Rifle Sights, Item #37150
feature a shortened 121/4" LOP and 18" barrel –
perfect for young shooters or smaller stature adults;
n Accuracy– 18" & 21" barrels are free-floating for
superior accuracy in changing weather conditions;
n Stock finishes– A variety of hardwood, Dura-Wood,™
standard black, hi-definition camo, and other
specialty finish synthetic stocks to choose from; 702 Plinkster® Semi-Automatic — Camo
n Dovetailed receiver– Receiver grooved to accept .22LR, 18" Barrel, Mossy Oak® New Break-Up® Finsh
3/8" scope mounts for quick and easy optics Adjustable Rifle Sights, Item #37012
installation;
n Easy operation– conveniently located cross bolt
safety and magazine release button;
n Performance– aluminum alloy receiver and trigger
guard for improved balance and handling;
n Detachable magazine– a 10-round capacity
702 Plinkster® Semi-Automatic — Dura-Wood ™
detachable metal magazine included with
each rifle; .22LR, 18" Barrel, Dura-Wood Tiger Maple Finsh
n Sights– All 702 Plinkster® models feature a Synthetic Stock, Adjustable Rifle Sights, Item #37041
fold-down rear sight, allowing for mounting of
32 mm or smaller objective diameter scope;
n Every 702 Plinkster® includes a free gun lock
and 1-year limited warranty.
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802Plinkster Bolt-Actions
™
n
802 Varmint Plinkster™ Bolt-Action —
Scoped combos– 802 Plinkster™ bolt-action
Wood/Brushed Chrome
models are offered in factory-mounted 4X scoped
combo sets; .22LR, 21" Bull Barrel, Wood Stock,
n
Adjustable Rifle Sights, Item #38099
Bantam models– 802 Plinkster™ Bantam™ models
feature a shortened 121/4" LOP and 18" barrel –
perfect for young shooters or smaller stature adults;
n Accuracy– 18" & 21" barrels are free-floating for
superior accuracy in changing weather conditions;
n Stock Finishes– choice of rugged, all-weather 802 Plinkster™ Bolt-Action
synthetic or traditional wood stocks are standard .22LR, 18" Barrel, Pink Synthetic Stock,
on all 802 Plinkster™ models; Adjustable Rifle Sights, Item #37040
n Barrel Finishes– Models are available in both blue
and brushed chrome finishes;
n Scope Ready– All 802 Plinkster™ models feature
a grooved receiver, compatible with 3/8" scope
mounts for quick and easy optics installation;
n Easy operation– conveniently located cross bolt
safety and magazine release button; 802 Varmint Plinkster™ Bolt-Action —
Brushed Chrome
n Detachable magazine– a 10-round capacity
magazine is included with each rifle; .22LR, 21" Bull Barrel, Black Synthetic Stock,
Adjustable Rifle Sights, Item #37096
n Every 802 Plinkster™ includes a free gun lock
and 1-year limited warranty.
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Specifications
™
464 LEVER-ACTION RIFLES
ITEM TOTAL BBL OVERALL APPROX.
TYPE NUMBER CALIBER CAP LGTH SCOPE BASES/SIGHTS TWIST LENGTH LOP BBL FINISH STOCK/FINISH WEIGHT
IMPORTANT NOTES TOTAL CAP: CAPACITY–INCLUDES ONE IN CHAMBER. BBL: BARREL. LOP: LENGTH OF PULL. ALL MODELS INCLUDE A FREE GUN LOCK.
™
4X4 BOLT-ACTION CENTERFIRE RIFLES
ITEM TOTAL BBL OVERALL APPROX.
TYPE NUMBER CALIBER CAP LGTH SCOPE BASES/SIGHTS TWIST LENGTH LOP BBL FINISH STOCK/FINISH WEIGHT
4X4 BOLT-ACTION CENTERFIRE RIFLE — SCOPED COMBOS (3-9X40MM VARIABLE SCOPE, BOX MAGAZINE)
ALL-PURPOSE 26412 .270 WIN. 5 24" WEAVER-STYLE BASES 1 TURN IN 10" 42" 131/4" MATTE BLUE WALNUT 8.0 LBS
ALL-PURPOSE 26610 .270 WIN. 5 24" WEAVER-STYLE BASES 1 TURN IN 10" 42" 131/4" MATTE BLUE SYNTHETIC (BLACK) 7.6 LBS
ALL-PURPOSE 26615 .270 WIN. 5 24" WEAVER-STYLE BASES 1 TURN IN 10" 42" 131/4" MARINECOTE SYNTHETIC (BLACK) 7.6 LBS
ALL-PURPOSE 26453 .270 WIN. 5 24" WEAVER-STYLE BASES 1 TURN IN 10" 42" 131/4" MATTE BLUE LAMINATE 7.8 LBS
ALL-PURPOSE 26479 .270 WIN. 5 24" WEAVER-STYLE BASES 1 TURN IN 10" 42" 131/4" MARINECOTE LAMINATE 7.8 LBS
NEW ALL-PURPOSE 26522 .270 WIN. 5 24" WEAVER-STYLE BASES 1 TURN IN 10" 42" 131/4" MATTE BLUE SYN. (LAMINATE FINISH) 7.8 LBS
ALL-PURPOSE 26419 .30-06 SPRG. 5 24" WEAVER-STYLE BASES 1 TURN IN 10" 42" 131/4" MATTE BLUE WALNUT 8.0 LBS
ALL-PURPOSE 26625 .30-06 SPRG. 5 24" WEAVER-STYLE BASES 1 TURN IN 10" 42" 131/4" MATTE BLUE SYNTHETIC (BLACK) 7.6 LBS
ALL-PURPOSE 26630 .30-06 SPRG. 5 24" WEAVER-STYLE BASES 1 TURN IN 10" 42" 131/4" MARINECOTE SYNTHETIC (BLACK) 7.6 LBS
ALL-PURPOSE 26461 .30-06 SPRG. 5 24" WEAVER-STYLE BASES 1 TURN IN 10" 42" 131/4" MATTE BLUE LAMINATE 7.8 LBS
ALL-PURPOSE 26487 .30-06 SPRG. 5 24" WEAVER-STYLE BASES 1 TURN IN 10" 42" 131/4" MARINECOTE LAMINATE 7.8 LBS
NEW ALL-PURPOSE 26527 .30-06 SPRG. 5 24" WEAVER-STYLE BASES 1 TURN IN 10" 42" 131/4" MATTE BLUE SYN. (LAMINATE FINISH) 7.8 LBS
ALL-PURPOSE 26417 .300 WIN. MAG. 4 24" WEAVER-STYLE BASES 1 TURN IN 10" 42" 131/4" MATTE BLUE WALNUT 8.0 LBS
ALL-PURPOSE 26645 .300 WIN. MAG. 4 24" WEAVER-STYLE BASES 1 TURN IN 10" 42" 131/4" MATTE BLUE SYNTHETIC (BLACK) 7.6 LBS
ALL-PURPOSE 26650 .300 WIN. MAG. 4 24" WEAVER-STYLE BASES 1 TURN IN 10" 42" 131/4" MARINECOTE SYNTHETIC (BLACK) 7.6 LBS
ALL-PURPOSE 26458 .300 WIN. MAG. 4 24" WEAVER-STYLE BASES 1 TURN IN 10" 42" 131/4" MATTE BLUE LAMINATE 7.8 LBS
ALL-PURPOSE 26484 .300 WIN. MAG. 4 24" WEAVER-STYLE BASES 1 TURN IN 10" 42" 131/4" MARINECOTE LAMINATE 7.8 LBS
NEW ALL-PURPOSE 26524 .300 WIN. MAG. 4 24" WEAVER-STYLE BASES 1 TURN IN 10" 42" 131/4" MATTE BLUE SYN. (LAMINATE FINISH) 7.8 LBS
IMPORTANT NOTES TOTAL CAP: CAPACITY–INCLUDES ONE IN CHAMBER. BBL: BARREL. SYN. & SYNTHETIC: SYNTHETIC STOCK. LAMINATE: LAMINATE STOCK. LOP: LENGTH OF PULL. ALL MODELS
INCLUDE A FREE GUN LOCK.
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™
100 ATR (ALL-TERRAIN RIFLE) BOLT-ACTION CENTERFIRE RIFLES
ITEM TOTAL BARREL OVERALL APPROX.
TYPE NUMBER CALIBER CAP LGTH SCOPE BASES/SIGHTS TWIST LENGTH LOP BARREL FINISH STOCK/FINISH WEIGHT
100 ATR ALL-TERRAIN RIFLE — SHORT-ACTION SCOPED COMBOS (3-9x40mm VARIABLE SCOPE, TOP LOAD MAGAZINE)
ALL-PURPOSE 26211 .243 WIN. 5 22" WEAVER-STYLE BASES 1 TURN IN 10" 42" 131/4" MATTE BLUE WALNUT 73/4 LBS
ALL-PURPOSE 26232 .308 WIN. 5 22" WEAVER-STYLE BASES 1 TURN IN 10" 42" 131/2" MATTE BLUE WALNUT 73/4 LBS
ALL-PURPOSE 26212 .243 WIN. 5 22" WEAVER-STYLE BASES 1 TURN IN 10" 423/4" 131/4" MATTE BLUE SYNTHETIC (BLACK) 73/4 LBS
ALL-PURPOSE 26231 .308 WIN. 5 22" WEAVER-STYLE BASES 1 TURN IN 10" 423/4" 131/2" MATTE BLUE SYNTHETIC (BLACK) 73/4 LBS
100 ATR ALL-TERRAIN RIFLE — LONG-ACTION SCOPED COMBOS (3-9x40mm VARIABLE SCOPE, TOP LOAD MAGAZINE)
ALL-PURPOSE 26330 .270 WIN. 5 22" WEAVER-STYLE BASES 1 TURN IN 10" 423/4" 131/2" MATTE BLUE SYNTHETIC (BLACK) 73/4 LBS
ALL-PURPOSE 26350 .30-06 SPRG. 5 22" WEAVER-STYLE BASES 1 TURN IN 10" 423/4" 131/2" MATTE BLUE SYNTHETIC (BLACK) 73/4 LBS
ALL-PURPOSE 26340 .270 WIN. 5 22" WEAVER-STYLE BASES 1 TURN IN 10" 423/4" 131/2" MARINECOTE SYNTHETIC (WALNUT—DURA-WOOD) 73/4 LBS
ALL-PURPOSE 26360 .30-06 SPRG. 5 22" WEAVER-STYLE BASES 1 TURN IN 10" 423/4" 131/2" MARINECOTE SYNTHETIC (WALNUT—DURA-WOOD) 73/4 LBS
ALL-PURPOSE 26160 .270 WIN. 5 22" WEAVER-STYLE BASES 1 TURN IN 10" 423/4" 131/2" MARINECOTE SYNTHETIC (BLACK) 73/4 LBS
ALL-PURPOSE 26150 .30-06 SPRG. 5 22" WEAVER-STYLE BASES 1 TURN IN 10" 423/4" 131/2" MARINECOTE SYNTHETIC (BLACK) 73/4 LBS
IMPORTANT NOTES TOTAL CAP: CAPACITY–INCLUDES ONE IN CHAMBER. BBL: BARREL. WALNUT: WOOD STOCK. SYNTHETIC: SYNTHETIC STOCK. LOP: LENGTH OF PULL. MO: MOSSY OAK BRAND
CAMO. MOSSY OAK AND BREAK-UP ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF HAAS OUTDOORS, INC. REALTREE AND AP ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF SPARTAN REALTREE PRODUCTS, INC. ALL MODELS
INCLUDE A FREE GUN LOCK.
™ ™
100 ATR BANTAM BOLT-ACTION CENTERFIRE RIFLES
ITEM TOTAL BARREL OVERALL APPROX.
TYPE NUMBER CALIBER CAP LGTH SCOPE BASES/SIGHTS TWIST LENGTH LOP BARREL FINISH STOCK/FINISH WEIGHT
IMPORTANT NOTES TOTAL CAP: CAPACITY–INCLUDES ONE IN CHAMBER. WALNUT: WOOD STOCK. LOP: LENGTH OF PULL. ALL MODELS INCLUDE A FREE GUN LOCK.
™ ™
100 ATR SUPER BANTAM BOLT-ACTION CENTERFIRE RIFLES
ITEM TOTAL BARREL OVERALL APPROX.
TYPE NUMBER CALIBER CAP LGTH SCOPE BASES/SIGHTS TWIST LENGTH LOP BARREL FINISH STOCK/FINISH WEIGHT
100 ATR SUPER BANTAM — SHORT-ACTION SCOPED COMBO (TOP LOAD MAGAZINE)
ALL-PURPOSE 26260 .243 WIN. 5 20" WEAVER-STYLE BASES 1 TURN IN 10" 42" 12—13" MATTE BLUE SYNTHETIC (BLACK) 73/4 LBS
ALL-PURPOSE 26265 .308 WIN. 5 20" WEAVER-STYLE BASES 1 TURN IN 10" 42" 12—13" MATTE BLUE SYNTHETIC (BLACK) 73/4 LBS
IMPORTANT NOTES TOTAL CAP: CAPACITY–INCLUDES ONE IN CHAMBER. SYNTHETIC: SYNTHETIC STOCK. LOP: LENGTH OF PULL. ALL MODELS INCLUDE A FREE GUN LOCK.
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935 MAGNUM 31/2" AUTOLOADING SHOTGUNS
™
935 MAGNUM — GRAND SLAM SERIES – TURKEY (X-FACTOR PORTED TUBE, SLING, OVERBORED BARREL)
TURKEY 81038 12 31/2" 5 22"VR OB ADJ. FO X-FACTOR PORTED TUBE 43" 141/2" MO NEW BREAK-UP SYNTHETIC 71/2 LBS
TURKEY 81039 12 31/2" 5 22"VR OB ADJ. FO X-FACTOR PORTED TUBE 43" 141/2" RT HARDWOODS HD GREEN SYNTHETIC 71/2 LBS
935 MAGNUM — FLYWAY SERIES – WATERFOWL (X-FACTOR PORTED TUBES, CAMO SLING, OVERBORED BARREL)
WATERFOWL 82034 12 31/2" 5 28"VR OB FO FRONT X-FACTOR PORTED TUBES 49" 141/2" ADVANTAGE MAX-4 SYNTHETIC 73/4 LBS
IMPORTANT NOTES ALL 935 MAGNUM MODELS COME FACTORY ASSEMBLED. CAP: CAPACITY–INCLUDES ONE IN CHAMBER. ONE LESS FOR 31/2" SHELLS. (PENDING AMMUNITION TOLERANCE VARIATIONS, TOTAL
CAPACITY MAY BE REDUCED BY ONE ADDITIONAL ROUND). ACCU-MAG SET: INCLUDES FULL, MODIFIED AND IMPROVED CYLINDER CHOKE TUBES. X-FACTOR PORTED TUBES (FLYWAY SERIES): MODELS COME WITH
PORTED IMPROVED CYLINDER & MODIFIED TUBES. BBL: BARREL. OB: OVERBORED BARREL. VR: VENT RIB. ISB: INTEGRAL SCOPE BASE. FO FRONT: FIBER OPTIC FRONT BEAD SIGHT. ADJ FO: FRONT & REAR FIBER OPTIC
SIGHTS ADJUST FOR WINDAGE & ELEVATION. LOP: LENGTH OF PULL. MO: MOSSY OAK BRAND CAMO. MOSSY OAK, BREAK-UP, OBSESSION AND DUCK BLIND ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF HAAS OUTDOORS, INC.
RT: REALTREE BRAND CAMO. REALTREE, ADVANTAGE, MAX-4, HARDWOODS AND AP ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF SPARTAN REALTREE PRODUCTS, INC. ALL MODELS INCLUDE A FREE GUN LOCK.
930 — TURKEY
TURKEY 85235 12 3" 5 24" VR PTD FO FRONT XX-FULL 441/2" 14" MATTE BLUE SYNTHETIC (BLACK) 71/2 LBS
TURKEY 85225 12 3" 5 24" VR PTD ADJ. FO XX-FULL 441/2" 14" MO NEW BREAK-UP SYNTHETIC 71/2 LBS
TURKEY 85220 12 3" 5 24" VR PTD ADJ. FO XX-FULL 441/2" 14" RT HARDWOODS HD GREEN SYNTHETIC 71/2 LBS
TURKEY 85312 12 3" 5 24" VR PTD ADJ. FO XX-FULL 441/2" 14" MO OBSESSION SYNTHETIC 71/2 LBS
930 — WATERFOWL
WATERFOWL 85128 12 3" 5 28" VR PTD FO FRONT ACCU-SET 481/2" 14" MATTE BLUE SYNTHETIC (BLACK) 73/4 LBS
WATERFOWL 85115 12 3" 5 28" VR PTD FO FRONT ACCU-SET 481/2" 14" MATTE BLUE WALNUT 73/4 LBS
WATERFOWL 85210 12 3" 5 28" VR PTD FO FRONT ACCU-SET 481/2" 14" MO DUCK BLIND SYNTHETIC 73/4 LBS
WATERFOWL 85211 12 3" 5 26" VR PTD FO FRONT ACCU-SET 461/2" 14" MO DUCK BLIND SYNTHETIC 73/4 LBS
WATERFOWL 85230 12 3" 5 28" VR PTD FO FRONT ACCU-SET 481/2" 14" MO NEW BREAK-UP SYNTHETIC 73/4 LBS
WATERFOWL 85228 12 3" 5 28" VR PTD FO FRONT ACCU-SET 481/2" 14" ADVANTAGE MAX-4 SYNTHETIC 73/4 LBS
930 — SLUGSTER
DEER 85124 12 3" 5 24" PTD ADJ. RIFLE FULLY-RIFLED BORE 441/2" 14" MATTE BLUE SYNTHETIC (BLACK) 71/2 LBS
DEER 85232 12 3" 5 24" PTD ISB FULLY-RIFLED BORE 441/2" 14" MATTE BLUE MONTE CARLO SYN 71/2 LBS
DEER 85114 12 3" 5 24" PTD ADJ. RIFLE FULLY-RIFLED BORE 441/2" 14" MATTE BLUE WALNUT 71/2 LBS
DEER 85300 12 3" 5 24" PTD ADJ. RIFLE FULLY-RIFLED BORE 441/2" 14" REALTREE AP SYNTHETIC 71/2 LBS
DEER 85311 12 3" 5 24" PTD ISB FULLY-RIFLED BORE 441/2" 14" REALTREE AP MONTE CARLO SYN 71/2 LBS
DEER 85315 12 3" 5 24" PTD ADJ. RIFLE FULLY-RIFLED BORE 441/2" 14" MO NEW BREAK-UP SYNTHETIC 71/2 LBS
DEER 85310 12 3" 5 24" PTD ISB FULLY-RIFLED BORE 441/2" 14" MO NEW BREAK-UP MONTE CARLO SYN 71/2 LBS
IMPORTANT NOTES ALL 930 MODELS COME FACTORY ASSEMBLED. CAP: CAPACITY–INCLUDES ONE IN CHAMBER. ACCU-SET: INCLUDES FULL, MODIFIED AND IMPROVED CYLINDER CHOKE TUBES. BBL: BARREL.
VR: VENT RIB. ISB: INTEGRAL SCOPE BASE. FO FRONT: FIBER OPTIC FRONT BEAD SIGHT. ADJ FO: FRONT & REAR FIBER OPTIC SIGHTS ADJUST FOR WINDAGE & ELEVATION. SYN: SYNTHETIC STOCK & FOREARM. LOP:
LENGTH OF PULL. MO: MOSSY OAK BRAND CAMO. MOSSY OAK, BREAK-UP, DUCK BLIND AND OBSESSION ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF HAAS OUTDOORS, INC. RT: REALTREE BRAND CAMO. REALTREE, ADVANTAGE,
MAX-4, AP AND HARDWOODS ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF SPARTAN REALTREE PRODUCTS, INC. ALL MODELS INCLUDE A FREE GUN LOCK.
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930 23/4–3" AUTOLOADING SHOTGUNS
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IMPORTANT NOTES ALL 930 MODELS COME FACTORY ASSEMBLED. CAP: CAPACITY–INCLUDES ONE IN CHAMBER. ACCU-SET: INCLUDES FULL, MODIFIED AND IMPROVED CYLINDER CHOKE TUBES. BBL: BARREL.
VR: VENT RIB. ISB: INTEGRAL SCOPE BASE. FO FRONT: FIBER OPTIC FRONT BEAD SIGHT. ADJ FO: FRONT & REAR FIBER OPTIC SIGHTS ADJUST FOR WINDAGE & ELEVATION. SYN: SYNTHETIC STOCK & FOREARM. LOP:
LENGTH OF PULL. MO: MOSSY OAK BRAND CAMO. MOSSY OAK, BREAK-UP, DUCK BLIND AND OBSESSION ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF HAAS OUTDOORS, INC. RT: REALTREE BRAND CAMO. REALTREE, ADVANTAGE,
MAX-4, AP AND HARDWOODS ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF SPARTAN REALTREE PRODUCTS, INC. ALL MODELS INCLUDE A FREE GUN LOCK.
835 ULTI-MAG — GRAND SLAM SERIES – TURKEY (X-FACTOR PORTED TUBE, SLING, OVERBORED BARREL)
TURKEY 62336 12 31/2" 6 20" VR ADJ. FO X-FACTOR PTD TUBE 403/4" 141/2" RT HARDWOODS HD GREEN SYNTHETIC 71/4 LBS
TURKEY 62337 12 31/2" 6 20" VR ADJ. FO X-FACTOR PTD TUBE 403/4" 141/2" MO NEW BREAK-UP SYNTHETIC 71/4 LBS
835 ULTI-MAG — SYNTHETIC THUMBHOLE TURKEY SERIES (THUMBHOLE STOCK, X-FACTOR PORTED TUBE, OVERBORED BARREL)
TURKEY 63125 12 31/2" 6 20" VR ADJ. FO X-FACTOR PTD TUBE 403/4" 14" MATTE BLUE SYNTHETIC (BLACK) 71/4 LBS
TURKEY 63130 12 31/2" 6 20" VR ADJ. FO X-FACTOR PTD TUBE 403/4" 14" MO NEW BREAK-UP SYNTHETIC 71/4 LBS
TURKEY 63135 12 31/2" 6 20" VR ADJ. FO X-FACTOR PTD TUBE 403/4" 14" RT HARDWOODS HD GREEN SYNTHETIC 71/4 LBS
835 ULTI-MAG — LAMINATE THUMBHOLE TURKEY SERIES (THUMBHOLE STOCK, X-FACTOR PORTED TUBE, OVERBORED BARREL)
TURKEY 63110 12 31/2" 6 20" VR ADJ. FO X-FACTOR PTD TUBE 403/4" 14" MO NEW BREAK-UP LAMINATE WOOD 73/4 LBS
TURKEY 63120 12 31/2" 6 20" VR ADJ. FO X-FACTOR PTD TUBE 403/4" 14" RT HRDWDS HD GREEN LAMINATE WOOD 73/4 LBS
835 ULTI-MAG — TACTICAL TURKEY SERIES (ADJUSTABLE STOCK, X-FACTOR PORTED TUBE, SLING, OVERBORED BARREL)
TURKEY 63100 12 31/2" 6 20" VR ADJ. FO X-FACTOR PTD TUBE 381/2"* 103/4"-145/8" RT HRDWDS HD GREEN ADJ. SYNTHETIC 71/4 LBS
TURKEY 63105 12 31/2" 6 20" VR ADJ. FO X-FACTOR PTD TUBE 381/2"* 103/4"-145/8" MO NEW BREAK-UP ADJ. SYNTHETIC 71/4 LBS
835 ULTI-MAG — FLYWAY SERIES – WATERFOWL (X-FACTOR PORTED TUBE, CAMO SLING, OVERBORED BARREL)
WATERFOWL 62149 12 31/2" 6 28" VR FO FRONT X-FACTOR PTD TUBES 483/4" 141/2" ADVANTAGE MAX-4 SYNTHETIC 73/4 LBS
IMPORTANT NOTES CAP: CAPACITY–INCLUDES ONE IN CHAMBER. ONE LESS FOR 3" & 31/2" SHELLS. (PENDING AMMUNITION TOLERANCE VARIATIONS, TOTAL CAPACITY MAY BE REDUCED BY ONE ADDITIONAL
ROUND). ACCU-MAG SET: INCLUDES FULL, MODIFIED AND IMPROVED CYLINDER CHOKE TUBES. X-FACTOR PORTED TUBE (FLYWAY SERIES): MODELS COME WITH PORTED IMPROVED CYLINDER & MODIFIED
TUBES. BBL: BARREL. PTD: PORTED BARREL. VR: VENT RIB. ISB: INTEGRAL SCOPE BASE. FO FRONT: FIBER OPTIC FRONT BEAD SIGHT. ADJ FO: FIBER OPTIC SIGHTS ADJUST FOR WINDAGE & ELEVATION.
SYNTHETIC: SYNTHETIC STOCK & FOREARM. LOP: LENGTH OF PULL. *: OVERALL LENGTH IS MEASURED WHEN STOCK IS SET AT ITS MINIMUM LENGTH OF PULL. WOOD: SATIN FINISHED WOOD STOCK AND FOREARM.
MO: MOSSY OAK BRAND CAMO. MOSSY OAK, SHADOW GRASS, BREAK-UP, OBSESSION AND DUCK BLIND ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF HAAS OUTDOORS, INC. RT: REALTREE BRAND CAMO. REALTREE,
ADVANTAGE, MAX-4, HARDWOODS AND AP ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF SPARTAN REALTREE PRODUCTS, INC. ALL MODELS INCLUDE A FREE GUN LOCK.
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535ATS (ALL-TERRAIN SHOTGUN) 23/4–31/2" PUMP-ACTION SHOTGUNS
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535 ATS — TACTICAL TURKEY SERIES (ADJUSTABLE STOCK, X-FACTOR PORTED TUBE, SLING)
TURKEY 45221 12 31/2" 6 20"VR ADJ. FO X-FACTOR PTD TUBE 381/2"* 103/4"-145/8"* MO NEW BREAK-UP SYNTHETIC 7 LBS
TURKEY 45226 12 31/2" 6 20"VR ADJ. FO X-FACTOR PTD TUBE 381/2"* 103/4"-145/8"* RT HARDWOODS HD GREEN SYNTHETIC 7 LBS
IMPORTANT NOTES CAP: CAPACITY–INCLUDES ONE IN CHAMBER. ONE LESS FOR 3"& 31/2" SHELLS. (PENDING AMMUNITION TOLERANCE VARIATIONS, TOTAL CAPACITY MAY BE REDUCED BY ONE ADDITIONAL
ROUND). ACCU-SET: INCLUDES FULL, MODIFIED AND IMPROVED CYLINDER CHOKE TUBES. BBL: BARREL. VR: VENT RIB. FO FRONT: FIBER OPTIC FRONT BEAD SIGHT. ADJ FO: FRONT & REAR FIBER OPTIC SIGHTS ADJUST
FOR WINDAGE & ELEVATION. LOP: LENGTH OF PULL. *: OVERALL LENGTH IS MEASURED WHEN STOCK IS SET AT ITS MINIMUM LENGTH OF PULL. WOOD: SATIN FINISHED WOOD STOCK AND FOREARM. MO: MOSSY OAK
BRAND CAMO. MOSSY OAK, BREAK-UP, OBSESSION AND DUCK BLIND ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF HAAS OUTDOORS, INC. RT: REALTREE BRAND CAMO. REALTREE, ADVANTAGE, MAX-4, AP AND HARDWOODS ARE
REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF SPARTAN REALTREE PRODUCTS, INC. ALL MODELS INCLUDE A FREE GUN LOCK.
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500 PUMP-ACTION SHOTGUNS
ITEM 23/4" OVERALL APPROX.
TYPE NUMBER GA. CHAMBER CAP. BARREL SIGHTS CHOKES LENGTH LOP FINISH STOCK WEIGHT
500 — TURKEY
TURKEY 52270 12 3" 6 24" VR PTD ADJ. FO XX-FULL 441/4" 141/2" MO NEW BREAK-UP SYNTHETIC 71/4 LBS
TURKEY 55115 12 3" 6 24" VR PTD ADJ. FO XX-FULL 441/4" 141/2" MO OBSESSION SYNTHETIC 71/4 LBS
TURKEY 54241 20 3" 6 24" VR PTD ADJ. FO XX-FULL 441/4" 141/2" MO NEW BREAK-UP SYNTHETIC 71/4 LBS
IMPORTANT NOTES CAP: CAPACITY–INCLUDES ONE IN CHAMBER. ONE LESS FOR 3" SHELLS. (PENDING AMMUNITION TOLERANCE VARIATIONS, TOTAL CAPACITY MAY BE REDUCED BY ONE ADDITIONAL ROUND).
ACCU-SET: INCLUDES FULL, MODIFIED AND IMPROVED CYLINDER CHOKE TUBES. VR: VENT RIB. PTD: PORTED ADJ FO: FIBER OPTIC SIGHTS ADJUST FOR WINDAGE & ELEVATION. LOP: LENGTH OF PULL. WOOD: SATIN
FINISHED WOOD STOCK AND FOREARM. MO: MOSSY OAK BRAND CAMO. MOSSY OAK, OBSESSION AND BREAK-UP ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF HAAS OUTDOORS, INC. RT: REALTREE BRAND CAMO.
REALTREE AND HARDWOODS ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF SPARTAN REALTREE PRODUCTS, INC. ALL MODELS INCLUDE A FREE GUN LOCK.
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500 PUMP-ACTION SHOTGUNS
ITEM 23/4" OVERALL APPROX.
TYPE NUMBER GA. CHAMBER CAP. BARREL SIGHTS CHOKES LENGTH LOP FINISH STOCK WEIGHT
500 — TACTICAL TURKEY SERIES (ADJUSTABLE STOCK, X-FACTOR PORTED TUBE, SLING)
TURKEY 53264 12 3" 6 20" VR ADJ. FO X-FACTOR PTD TUBE 381/2"* 103/4"-145/8"* MO NEW BREAK-UP ADJ. SYNTHETIC 71/4 LBS
TURKEY 53263 12 3" 6 20" VR ADJ. FO X-FACTOR PTD TUBE 381/2"* 103/4"-145/8"* RT HARDWOODS HD GREEN ADJ. SYNTHETIC 71/4 LBS
500 — WATERFOWL
WATERFOWL 55120 12 3" 6 28" VR PTD FO FRONT ACCU-SET 481/4" 141/2" MO DUCK BLIND SYNTHETIC 71/2 LBS
WATERFOWL 55125 12 3" 6 26" VR PTD FO FRONT ACCU-SET 461/4" 141/2" MO DUCK BLIND SYNTHETIC 71/4 LBS
WATERFOWL 52266 12 3" 6 28" VR PTD FO FRONT ACCU-SET 481/4" 141/2" ADVANTAGE MAX-4 SYNTHETIC 71/2 LBS
500 — SLUGSTER
DEER 54232 12 3" 6 24" PTD ISB FULLY-RIFLED BORE 431/2" 13 7/8" BLUE WOOD (DUAL COMB) 71/4 LB
DEER 54244 12 3" 6 24" PTD RIFLE FULLY-RIFLED BORE 431/2" 13 7/8" BLUE WOOD 71/4 LBS
DEER 55100 12 3" 6 24" PTD ISB FULLY-RIFLED BORE 431/2" 13 7/8" REALTREE AP WOOD (DUAL COMB) 71/4 LBS
DEER 55110 12 3" 6 24" PTD RIFLE FULLY-RIFLED BORE 431/2" 13 7/8" REALTREE AP SYNTHETIC 71/4 LBS
DEER 52265 12 3" 6 24" PTD ISB FULLY-RIFLED BORE 431/2" 13 7/8" MO NEW BREAK-UP WOOD (DUAL COMB) 71/4 LBS
DEER 52244 12 3" 6 24" PTD RIFLE FULLY-RIFLED BORE 431/2" 13 7/8" MO NEW BREAK-UP SYNTHETIC 71/4 LBS
DEER 54310 20 3" 6 24" PTD ISB FULLY-RIFLED BORE 431/2" 13 7/8" REALTREE AP WOOD (DUAL COMB) 63/4 LBS
DEER 54315 20 3" 6 24" PTD RIFLE FULLY-RIFLED BORE 431/2" 13 7/8" REALTREE AP SYNTHETIC 71/4 LBS
DEER 54233 20 3" 6 24" PTD ISB FULLY-RIFLED BORE 431/2" 13 7/8" BLUE WOOD (DUAL COMB) 63/4 LBS
DEER 54137 20 3" 6 24" PTD RIFLE FULLY-RIFLED BORE 431/2" 13 7/8" MO NEW BREAK-UP SYNTHETIC 71/4 LBS
IMPORTANT NOTES CAP: CAPACITY–INCLUDES ONE IN CHAMBER. ONE LESS FOR 3" SHELLS. (PENDING AMMUNITION TOLERANCE VARIATIONS, TOTAL CAPACITY MAY BE REDUCED BY ONE ADDITIONAL ROUND).
ACCU-SET: INCLUDES FULL, MODIFIED AND IMPROVED CYLINDER CHOKE TUBES. X-FACTOR PORTED TUBE (FLYWAY SERIES): MODELS COME WITH PORTED IMPROVED CYLINDER & MODIFIED TUBES. VR: VENT
RIB. PTD: PORTED ISB: INTEGRAL SCOPE BASE. FO FRONT: FIBER OPTIC FRONT BEAD SIGHT. ADJ FO: FIBER OPTIC SIGHTS ADJUST FOR WINDAGE & ELEVATION. LOP: LENGTH OF PULL. *: OVERALL LENGTH IS
MEASURED WHEN STOCK IS SET AT ITS MINIMUM LENGTH OF PULL. WOOD: SATIN FINISHED WOOD STOCK AND FOREARM. MO: MOSSY OAK BRAND CAMO. MOSSY OAK, OBSESSION, BREAK-UP AND DUCK
BLIND ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF HAAS OUTDOORS, INC. RT: REALTREE BRAND CAMO. REALTREE, ADVANTAGE, MAX-4, AP AND HARDWOODS ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF SPARTAN REALTREE
PRODUCTS, INC. ALL MODELS INCLUDE A FREE GUN LOCK.
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930 SPECIAL PURPOSE AUTOLOADING SHOTGUNS
ITEM 3" OVERALL APPROX.
TYPE NUMBER GA. CHAMBER CAP. BARREL SIGHTS CHOKES LENGTH LOP FINISH STOCK WEIGHT
930 TACTICAL
NEW HOME SECURITY 85330 12 3" 5 18.5" BEAD CYLINDER BORE 39" 14" MATTE SYNTHETIC (BLACK) 71/2 LBS
930 SPX (EXT. MAGAZINE TUBE, PICATINNY RAIL, LPA GHOST RING REAR SIGHT & WINGED FIBER OPTIC FRONT SIGHT)
NEW HOME SECURITY 85360 12 3" 8 18.5" GHOST RING® CYLINDER BORE 401/2" 14" MATTE SYNTHETIC (BLACK) 73/4 LBS
IMPORTANT NOTES ALL 930 MODELS COME FACTORY ASSEMBLED. CAP: CAPACITY–INCLUDES ONE IN CHAMBER. ACCU-SET: INCLUDES FULL, MODIFIED AND IMPROVED CYLINDER CHOKE TUBES. VR: VENT RIB.
SYN: SYNTHETIC STOCK & FOREARM. LOP: LENGTH OF PULL. ALL MODELS INCLUDE A FREE GUN LOCK.
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500 /590 SPECIAL PURPOSE PUMP-ACTION SHOTGUNS
ITEM 2 3/4" BBL OVERALL APPROX.
TYPE NUMBER GA. CHAMB. DESCRIPTION/FEATURES CAP. LGTH SIGHTS CHOKES LENGTH LOP FINISH STOCK WEIGHT
IMPORTANT NOTES CAP: CAPACITY–INCLUDES ONE IN CHAMBER. 500 & 590 MODELS: ONE LESS FOR 3" SHELLS. (PENDING AMMUNITION TOLERANCE VARIATIONS, TOTAL CAPACITY MAY BE REDUCED BY ONE
ADDITIONAL ROUND. BBL: BARREL. CYL. BORE: CYLINDER BORE. SYN: SYNTHETIC STOCK & FOREARM. SPEEDFEED: STOCK HOLDS 4 EXTRA ROUNDS. LOP: LENGTH OF PULL. *: OVERALL LENGTH IS MEASURED
WHEN STOCK IS SET AT ITS MINIMUM LENGTH OF PULL. ALL MODELS INCLUDE A FREE GUN LOCK.
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500 J.I.C. (JUST IN CASE) SPECIAL PURPOSE SHOTGUNS
ITEM 2 3/4" BBL OVERALL APPROX.
TYPE NUMBER GA. CHAMB. DESCRIPTION/FEATURES CAP. LGTH SIGHTS CHOKES LENGTH FINISH P. GRIP/FOREND WEIGHT*
500 J.I.C. CRUISER (PISTOL GRIP, IMPACT-RESISTANT TUBE WITH STRAP, SURVIVAL KIT-IN-A-CAN)
500 J.I.C. CRUISER 51340 12 3" OD GREEN TUBE/STRAP, SURVIVAL KIT-IN-A-CAN 6 181/2" BEAD CYL. BORE 283/4" MATTE SYNTHETIC (BLACK) 51/2 LBS
500 J.I.C. MARINER (PISTOL GRIP, IMPACT-RESISTANT TUBE WITH STRAP, MULTI-TOOL & KNIFE)
500 J.I.C. MARINER 52340 12 3" INTL. ORANGE TUBE/STRAP, MULTI-TOOL & KNIFE 6 181/2" BEAD CYL. BORE 283/4" MARINECOTE SYNTHETIC (BLACK) 51/2 LBS
IMPORTANT NOTES CAP: CAPACITY–INCLUDES ONE IN CHAMBER. ONE LESS FOR 3" SHELLS. (PENDING AMMUNITION TOLERANCE VARIATIONS, TOTAL CAPACITY MAY BE REDUCED BY ONE ADDITIONAL ROUND.
BBL: BARREL. CYL. BORE: CYLINDER BORE. SYNTHETIC: SYNTHETIC PISTOL GRIP STOCK & FOREARM. APPROX. WEIGHT*: EXCLUDES TUBE. ALL MODELS INCLUDE A FREE GUN LOCK.
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100 ATR NIGHT TRAIN SPECIAL PURPOSE BOLT-ACTION CENTERFIRE RIFLE
ITEM TOTAL BARREL OVERALL APPROX.
TYPE NUMBER CALIBER CAP LGTH. SCOPE BASES/SIGHTS TWIST LENGTH LOP BARREL FINISH STOCK/FINISH WEIGHT
100 ATR NIGHT TRAIN (SHORT-ACTION, TOP LOAD MAGAZINE, PICATINNY RAIL, 4-16x50MM VARIABLE SCOPE WITH SUN SHADE & FLIP-OPEN LENS PROTECTORS, BI-POD)
NEW ALL-PURPOSE 26200 .308 WIN. 5 22" PICATINNY RAIL 1 TURN IN 10" 42" 131/4" MATTE BLUE SYNTHETIC (BLACK) 81/2 LBS
IMPORTANT NOTES TOTAL CAP: CAPACITY–INCLUDES ONE IN CHAMBER. BBL: BARREL. SYNTHETIC: SYNTHETIC STOCK. LOP: LENGTH OF PULL. ALL MODELS INCLUDE A FREE GUN LOCK.
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500 SUPER BANTAM PUMP-ACTION SHOTGUNS (ADJUSTABLE SYNTHETIC STOCK)
ITEM 23/4" OVERALL APPROX.
TYPE NUMBER GA. CHAMBER CAP. BARREL SIGHTS CHOKES LENGTH LOP FINISH STOCK WEIGHT
500 SUPER BANTAM — ALL PURPOSE FIELD (12” TO 13” ADJUSTABLE LOP)
ALL PURPOSE 54210 20 3" 6 22"VR DUAL BEAD ACCU-SET 403/4" 12—13" BLUE ADJ. SYNTHETIC 51/4 LBS
NEW ALL PURPOSE 54147 20 3" 6 22"VR DUAL BEAD ACCU-SET 403/4" 12—13" PINK MARBLE ADJ. SYNTHETIC 51/4 LBS
500 SUPER BANTAM — COMBO (TWO BARREL SET, 12” TO 13” ADJUSTABLE LOP)
NEW FIELD/DEER 54250 20 3" 6 22"VR DUAL BEAD ACCU-SET 403/4" 12—13" BLUE ADJ. SYNTHETIC 51/4 LBS
COMBO 20 3" 6 24"PTD ADJ. RIFLE FULLY-RIFLED BORE ––– BLUE
NEW FIELD/DEER 54247 20 3" 6 22"VR DUAL BEAD ACCU-SET 403/4" 12—13" REALTREE AP ADJ. SYNTHETIC 51/4 LBS
COMBO 20 3" 6 24"PTD ADJ. RIFLE FULLY-RIFLED BORE ––– REALTREE AP
FIELD/DEER 54141 20 3" 6 22"VR DUAL BEAD ACCU-SET 403/4" 12—13" MO NEW BREAK-UP ADJ. SYNTHETIC 51/4 LBS
COMBO 20 3" 6 24"PTD ADJ. RIFLE FULLY-RIFLED BORE ––– MO NEW BREAK-UP
IMPORTANT NOTES CAP: CAPACITY–INCLUDES ONE IN CHAMBER. ONE LESS FOR 3" SHELLS. (PENDING AMMUNITION TOLERANCE VARIATIONS, TOTAL CAPACITY MAY BE REDUCED BY ONE ADDITIONAL ROUND).
ACCU-SET: INCLUDES FULL, MODIFIED AND IMPROVED CYLINDER CHOKE TUBES. BBL: BARREL. VR: VENT RIB. PTD: PORTED BARREL. ADJ FO: FIBER OPTIC SIGHTS ADJUST FOR WINDAGE & ELEVATION. LOP: LENGTH OF
PULL. ADJ. SYNTHETIC: ADJUSTABLE FOR LENGTH OF PULL BETWEEN 12 AND 13 INCHES. MO: MOSSY OAK CAMO PATTERN. MOSSY OAK, BREAK-UP AND OBSESSION ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF HAAS OUTDOORS,
INC. RT: REALTREE CAMO PATTERN. REALTREE, HARDWOODS AND AP ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF SPARTAN REALTREE PRODUCTS, INC. ALL MODELS INCLUDE A FREE GUN LOCK.
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500 BANTAM PUMP-ACTION SHOTGUNS
ITEM 23/4" OVERALL APPROX.
TYPE NUMBER GA. CHAMBER CAP. BARREL SIGHTS CHOKES LENGTH LOP FINISH STOCK WEIGHT
IMPORTANT NOTES CAP: CAPACITY–INCLUDES ONE IN CHAMBER. ONE LESS FOR 3" SHELLS. (PENDING AMMUNITION TOLERANCE VARIATIONS, TOTAL CAPACITY MAY BE REDUCED BY ONE ADDITIONAL ROUND).
ACCU-SET: INCLUDES FULL, MODIFIED AND IMPROVED CYLINDER CHOKE TUBES. VR: VENT RIB. LOP: LENGTH OF PULL. WOOD: SATIN FINISHED WOOD STOCK AND FOREARM. ALL MODELS INCLUDE A FREE GUN LOCK.
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505 YOUTH PUMP-ACTION SHOTGUNS
ITEM OVERALL APPROX.
TYPE NUMBER GA. CHAMBER CAP. BARREL SIGHTS CHOKES LENGTH LOP FINISH STOCK WEIGHT
IMPORTANT NOTES CAP: CAPACITY–INCLUDES ONE IN CHAMBER. ONE LESS FOR 3" SHELLS. ACCU-SET: INCLUDES FULL, MODIFIED AND IMPROVED CYLINDER CHOKE TUBES. VR: VENT RIB. LOP: LENGTH OF PULL.
WOOD: SATIN FINISHED WOOD STOCK AND FOREARM. ALL MODELS INCLUDE A FREE GUN LOCK.
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MAVERICK PUMP-ACTION SHOTGUNS
ITEM 2 3/4" BBL OVERALL APPROX.
TYPE NUMBER GA. CHAMBER CAP. LENGTH SIGHTS CHOKES LENGTH LOP FINISH STOCK WEIGHT
MAVERICK 88 — ALL-PURPOSE
ALL-PURPOSE 32200 20 3" 6 26" BEAD MODIFIED TUBE 451/4" 14" BLUE SYNTHETIC (BLACK) 7 LBS
ALL-PURPOSE 31010 12 3" 6 28" BEAD MODIFIED TUBE 481/2" 141/2" BLUE SYNTHETIC (BLACK) 7 LBS
MAVERICK 88 — SLUG
SLUG 31017 12 3" 6 24" ADJ. RIFLE CYLINDER BORE 431/2" 141/2" BLUE SYNTHETIC (BLACK) 7 LBS
SLUGSTER 31044 12 3" 6 24" ADJ. RIFLE FULLY-RIFLED BORE 431/2" 141/2" BLUE SYNTHETIC (BLACK) 7 LBS
IMPORTANT NOTES CAP: CAPACITY–INCLUDES ONE IN CHAMBER. ONE LESS FOR 3" SHELLS. (PENDING AMMUNITION TOLERANCE VARIATIONS, TOTAL CAPACITY MAY BE REDUCED BY ONE ADDITIONAL ROUND.
BBL: BARREL. LOP: LENGTH OF PULL. ALL MODELS INCLUDE A FREE GUN LOCK.
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RESERVE SERIES OVER-AND-UNDER SHOTGUNS
ITEM BBL OVERALL APPROX.
TYPE NUMBER GA. CHAMBER LGTH SIGHTS CHOKES LENGTH LOP FINISH STOCK WEIGHT
SILVER RESERVE FIELD — OVER-AND-UNDER (CHROME PLATED BORES, DUAL LOCKING LUGS)
FIELD 75410 12 3" 28"VR FRONT BEAD SPORT SET 46" 141/4" BLUED BARRELS, SILVER RECEIVER SATIN FINISH 7.7 LBS
(5 TOTAL) WITH GOLD GAME SCENES SELECT BLACK WALNUT
FIELD 75411 20 3" 26"VR FRONT BEAD SPORT SET 44" 141/4" BLUED BARRELS, SILVER RECEIVER SATIN FINISH 6.9 LBS
(5 TOTAL) WITH GOLD GAME SCENES SELECT BLACK WALNUT
FIELD 75413 28 3" 26"VR FRONT BEAD SPORT SET 44" 141/4" BLUED BARRELS, SILVER RECEIVER SATIN FINISH 6.3 LBS
(5 TOTAL) WITH GOLD GAME SCENES SELECT BLACK WALNUT
FIELD 75416 .410 3" 26"VR FRONT BEAD FIXED MOD. 44" 141/4" BLUED BARRELS, SILVER RECEIVER SATIN FINISH 6.0 LBS
FIXED FULL WITH GOLD GAME SCENES SELECT BLACK WALNUT
SILVER RESERVE BANTAM FIELD — OVER-AND-UNDER (131/4 LOP, CHROME PLATED BORES, DUAL LOCKING LUGS)
BANTAM FIELD 75433 20 3" 26"VR FRONT BEAD SPORT SET 43" 131/4" BLUED BARRELS, SILVER RECEIVER SATIN FINISH 6.9 LBS
(5 TOTAL) WITH GOLD GAME SCENES SELECT BLACK WALNUT
SILVER RESERVE FIELD COMBO — OVER-AND-UNDER (2 BARREL/FOREND SET, CHROME PLATED BORES, DUAL LOCKING LUGS)
12/20 GA. 75253 12 3" 28"VR FRONT BEAD SPORT SETS* 46" 141/4" BLUED BARRELS, SILVER RECEIVER SATIN FINISH 7.7 LBS
FIELD COMBO 20 3" 26"VR FRONT BEAD (10 TOTAL) 44" 141/4" WITH GOLD GAME SCENES SELECT BLACK WALNUT 6.9 LBS
20/28 GA. 75254 20 3" 26"VR FRONT BEAD SPORT SETS* 44" 141/4" BLUED BARRELS, SILVER RECEIVER SATIN FINISH 6.9 LBS
FIELD COMBO 28 3" 26"VR FRONT BEAD (10 TOTAL) 44" 141/4" WITH GOLD GAME SCENES SELECT BLACK WALNUT 6.3 LBS
SILVER RESERVE SPORTING — OVER-AND-UNDER (PORTED BARRELS, EXTRA-WIDE 10MM RIB, CHROME PLATED BORES, DUAL LOCKING LUGS)
SPORTING 75418 12 3" 28"VR DUAL BEAD SPORT SET 461/2" 143/4" BLUED BARRELS, SILVER RECEIVER SATIN FINISH 7.7 LBS
(5 TOTAL) WITH SCROLL ENGRAVING SELECT BLACK WALNUT
ONYX RESERVE SPORTING — OVER-AND-UNDER (PORTED BARRELS, EXTRA-WIDE 10MM RIB, CHROME PLATED BORES, DUAL LOCKING LUGS)
SPORTING 75431 12 3" 28"VR DUAL BEAD SPORT SET 461/2" 143/4" BLUED BARRELS, BLUED RECEIVER SATIN FINISH 7.7 LBS
(5 TOTAL) WITH SCROLL ENGRAVING SELECT BLACK WALNUT
IMPORTANT NOTES BBL: BARREL. CHOKES/SPORT SET: INCLUDES IMPROVED CYLINDER (2), MODIFIED, IMPROVED MODIFIED & FULL CHOKES FOR EACH GAUGE. LOP: LENGTH OF PULL. ALL MODELS INCLUDE
A FREE GUN LOCK.
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RESERVE SERIES SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUNS
ITEM BBL OVERALL APPROX.
TYPE NUMBER GA. CHAMBER LGTH SIGHTS CHOKES LENGTH LOP FINISH STOCK WEIGHT
SILVER RESERVE SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUNS (CHROME PLATED BORES, DUAL LOCKING LUGS)
NEW FIELD 77084 12 3" 28" FRONT BEAD SPORT SET 45" 141/4" BLUED BARRELS, SILVER RECEIVER SATIN FINISH 7.2 LBS
(5 TOTAL) WITH SCROLL ENGRAVING SELECT BLACK WALNUT
NEW FIELD 77081 12 3" 26" FRONT BEAD SPORT SET 43" 141/4" BLUED BARRELS, SILVER RECEIVER SATIN FINISH 7.1 LBS
(5 TOTAL) WITH SCROLL ENGRAVING SELECT BLACK WALNUT
NEW FIELD 77019 20 3" 26" FRONT BEAD SPORT SET 43" 141/4" BLUED BARRELS, SILVER RECEIVER SATIN FINISH 6.5 LBS
(5 TOTAL) WITH SCROLL ENGRAVING SELECT BLACK WALNUT
NEW FIELD 77006 28 3" 26" FRONT BEAD SPORT SET 43" 141/4" BLUED BARRELS, SILVER RECEIVER SATIN FINISH 6.4 LBS
(5 TOTAL) WITH SCROLL ENGRAVING SELECT BLACK WALNUT
ONYX RESERVE SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUNS (CHROME PLATED BORES, DUAL LOCKING LUGS)
NEW FIELD 77085 12 3" 28" FRONT BEAD SPORT SET 45" 141/4" BLUED BARRELS, BLUED RECEIVER SATIN FINISH 7.2 LBS
(5 TOTAL) WITH SCROLL ENGRAVING SELECT BLACK WALNUT
NEW FIELD 77083 12 3" 26" FRONT BEAD SPORT SET 43" 141/4" BLUED BARRELS, BLUED RECEIVER SATIN FINISH 7.1 LBS
(5 TOTAL) WITH SCROLL ENGRAVING SELECT BLACK WALNUT
NEW FIELD 77028 20 3" 26" FRONT BEAD SPORT SET 43" 141/4" BLUED BARRELS, BLUED RECEIVER SATIN FINISH 6.5 LBS
(5 TOTAL) WITH SCROLL ENGRAVING SELECT BLACK WALNUT
NEW FIELD 77007 28 3" 26" FRONT BEAD SPORT SET 43" 141/4" BLUED BARRELS, BLUED RECEIVER SATIN FINISH 6.4 LBS
(5 TOTAL) WITH SCROLL ENGRAVING SELECT BLACK WALNUT
IMPORTANT NOTES BBL: BARREL. CHOKES/SPORT SET: INCLUDES IMPROVED CYLINDER (2), MODIFIED, IMPROVED MODIFIED & FULL CHOKES FOR EACH GAUGE. LOP: LENGTH OF PULL. ALL MODELS INCLUDE A
FREE GUN LOCK.
IMPORTANT NOTES CAP: CAPACITY–INCLUDES ONE IN CHAMBER. CHOKES/SPORT SET: INCLUDES FULL, IMPROVED MODIFIED, MODIFIED, IMPROVED CYLINDER AND CYLINDER CHOKE TUBES. VR: VENT RIB.
SYN: SYNTHETIC STOCK & FOREARM. LOP: LENGTH OF PULL. ALL MODELS INCLUDE A FREE GUN LOCK.
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702 PLINKSTER AUTOLOADING RIMFIRE RIFLES
ITEM TOTAL BBL OVERALL BARREL APPROX.
TYPE NUMBER CALIBER CAP LGTH TWIST SIGHTS LENGTH LOP FINISH STOCK/FINISH WEIGHT
702 PLINKSTER THUMBHOLE TIPDOWN AUTOLOADING .22 LR RIFLE (10 ROUND MAGAZINE, THUMBHOLE STOCK WITH TIPDOWN FOREND)
NEW BLACK SYNTHETIC 37089 .22 LR 11 18" 1 TURN IN 16" ADJ. RIFLE 37" 141/4" BLUE SYNTHETIC (BLACK) 4.2 LBS
NEW BLACK SYNTHETIC/CHROME 37090 .22 LR 11 21" 1 TURN IN 16" ADJ. RIFLE 40" 141/4" BRUSHED CHROME SYNTHETIC (BLACK) 4.6 LBS
702 PLINKSTER & 702 BANTAM PLINKSTER — SCOPED COMBO (4X SCOPE, 10 ROUND MAGAZINE)
BLACK SYNTHETIC/SCOPE COMBO 37044 .22 LR 11 18" 1 TURN IN 16" ADJ. RIFLE 37" 141/4" BLUE SYNTHETIC (BLACK) 4.6 LBS
BANTAM BLK. SYN./SCOPE COMBO 37035 .22 LR 11 18" 1 TURN IN 16" ADJ. RIFLE 35" 121/4" BLUE SYNTHETIC (BLACK) 4.1 LBS
IMPORTANT NOTES TOTAL CAP: CAPACITY–INCLUDES ONE IN CHAMBER. BBL: BARREL. WOOD: WOOD STOCK. CHROME: BRUSHED CHROME. ADJUSTABLE SIGHTS: SIGHTS ADJUST FOR WINDAGE & ELEVATION. LOP:
LENGTH OF PULL. SYNTHETIC: SYNTHETIC STOCK. MO: MOSSY OAK CAMO PATTERN. MOSSY OAK AND BREAK-UP ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF HAAS OUTDOORS, INC. ALL MODELS INCLUDE A FREE GUN LOCK.
™
802 PLINKSTER BOLT-ACTION RIMFIRE RIFLES
ITEM TOTAL BBL OVERALL BARREL APPROX.
TYPE NUMBER CALIBER CAP LGTH TWIST SIGHTS LENGTH LOP FINISH STOCK/FINISH WEIGHT
802 PLINKSTER THUMBHOLE TIPDOWN BOLT-ACTION .22 LR RIFLE (10 ROUND MAGAZINE, THUMBHOLE STOCK WITH TIPDOWN FOREND)
NEW BLACK SYNTHETIC 37091 .22 LR 11 18" 1 TURN IN 16" ADJ. RIFLE 37" 141/4" BLUE SYNTHETIC (BLACK) 4.2 LBS
NEW BLACK SYNTHETIC/CHROME 37092 .22 LR 11 21" 1 TURN IN 16" ADJ. RIFLE 40" 141/4" BRUSHED CHROME SYNTHETIC (BLACK) 4.6 LBS
802 VARMINT PLINKSTER BOLT-ACTION .22 LR RIFLE (10 ROUND MAGAZINE, 21” BULL BARREL)
NEW BLACK SYNTHETIC 37095 .22 LR 11 21" 1 TURN IN 16" ADJ. RIFLE 40" 141/4" BLUE SYNTHETIC (BLACK) 4.9 LBS
NEW BLACK SYNTHETIC/CHROME 37096 .22 LR 11 21" 1 TURN IN 16" ADJ. RIFLE 40" 141/4" BRUSHED CHROME SYNTHETIC (BLACK) 4.9 LBS
NEW WOOD STOCK 38086 .22 LR 11 21" 1 TURN IN 16" ADJ. RIFLE 40" 141/4" BLUE WOOD 5.2 LBS
NEW WOOD STOCK/CHROME 38099 .22 LR 11 21" 1 TURN IN 16" ADJ. RIFLE 40" 141/4" BRUSHED CHROME WOOD 5.2 LBS
802 PLINKSTER & 802 BANTAM PLINKSTER — SCOPED COMBO (4X SCOPE, 10 ROUND MAGAZINE)
BLACK SYNTHETIC/SCOPE COMBO 37045 .22 LR 11 18" 1 TURN IN 16" ADJ. RIFLE 37" 141/4" BLUE SYNTHETIC (BLACK) 4.6 LBS
NEW BANTAM BLK. SYN./SCOPE COMBO 37114 .22 LR 11 18" 1 TURN IN 16" ADJ. RIFLE 35" 121/4" BLUE SYNTHETIC (BLACK) 4.2 LBS
IMPORTANT NOTES TOTAL CAP: CAPACITY–INCLUDES ONE IN CHAMBER. BBL: BARREL. WOOD: WOOD STOCK. CHROME: BRUSHED CHROME. ADJUSTABLE SIGHTS: SIGHTS ADJUST FOR WINDAGE & ELEVATION.
LOP: LENGTH OF PULL. SYN. & SYNTHETIC : SYNTHETIC STOCK. ALL MODELS INCLUDE A FREE GUN LOCK.
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801 HALF-PINT PLINKSTER BOLT-ACTION RIMFIRE RIFLES
ITEM TOTAL BBL OVERALL BARREL APPROX.
TYPE NUMBER CALIBER CAP LGTH TWIST SIGHTS LENGTH LOP FINISH STOCK/FINISH WEIGHT
801 HALF-PINT PLINKSTER BOLT-ACTION .22 LR RIFLE (SINGLE SHOT, YOUTH-SIZED WOOD STOCK)
NEW WOOD STOCK 37005 .22LR 1 16" 1 TURN IN 16" ADJ. RIFLE 331/2" 121/4" BLUE WOOD 4.0 LBS
IMPORTANT NOTES TOTAL CAP: CAPACITY–SINGLE SHOT CAPABILITY ONLY WHILE USING SUPPLIED MAGAZINE PLUG. BBL: BARREL. LOP: LENGTH OF PULL. WOOD: WOOD STOCK. ALL MODELS INCLUDE
A FREE GUN LOCK.
™
817 BOLT-ACTION RIMFIRE RIFLES
ITEM TOTAL BBL OVERALL BARREL APPROX.
TYPE NUMBER CALIBER CAP LGTH TWIST SCOPE BASES LENGTH LOP FINISH STOCK/FINISH WEIGHT
817 BOLT-ACTION .17 HMR RIFLE (WEAVER-STYLE SCOPE BASES, 5 ROUND MAGAZINE)
BLACK SYNTHETIC 37050 .17 HMR 6 21" 1 TURN IN 9" WEAVER-STYLE 40" 141/4" BLUE SYNTHETIC (BLACK) 4.5 LBS
BLACK SYNTHETIC/CHROME 37052 .17 HMR 6 21" 1 TURN IN 9" WEAVER-STYLE 40" 141/4" BRUSHED CHROME SYNTHETIC (BLACK) 4.5 LBS
NEW WOOD STOCK 38171 .17 HMR 6 21" 1 TURN IN 9" WEAVER-STYLE 40" 141/4" BLUE WOOD 4.8 LBS
NEW WOOD STOCK/CHROME 38172 .17 HMR 6 21" 1 TURN IN 9" WEAVER-STYLE 40" 141/4" BRUSHED CHROME WOOD 4.8 LBS
817 THUMBHOLE TIPDOWN BOLT-ACTION .17 HMR RIFLE (WEAVER-STYLE SCOPE BASES, 5 ROUND MAGAZINE, THUMBHOLE STOCK WITH TIPDOWN FOREND)
NEW BLACK SYNTHETIC 37093 .17 HMR 6 21" 1 TURN IN 9" WEAVER-STYLE 40" 141/4" BLUE SYNTHETIC (BLACK) 4.5 LBS
NEW BLACK SYNTHETIC/CHROME 37094 .17 HMR 6 21" 1 TURN IN 9" WEAVER-STYLE 40" 141/4" BRUSHED CHROME SYNTHETIC (BLACK) 4.5 LBS
817 VARMINT BOLT-ACTION .17 HMR RIFLE (WEAVER-STYLE SCOPE BASES, 5 ROUND MAGAZINE, 21” BULL BARREL)
NEW BLACK SYNTHETIC 37097 .17 HMR 6 21" 1 TURN IN 9" WEAVER-STYLE 40" 141/4" BLUE SYNTHETIC (BLACK) 4.9 LBS
NEW BLACK SYNTHETIC/CHROME 37098 .17 HMR 6 21" 1 TURN IN 9" WEAVER-STYLE 40" 141/4" BRUSHED CHROME SYNTHETIC (BLACK) 4.9 LBS
NEW WOOD STOCK 38173 .17 HMR 6 21" 1 TURN IN 9" WEAVER-STYLE 40" 141/4" BLUE WOOD 5.2 LBS
NEW WOOD STOCK/CHROME 38174 .17 HMR 6 21" 1 TURN IN 9" WEAVER-STYLE 40" 141/4" BRUSHED CHROME WOOD 5.2 LBS
IMPORTANT NOTES TOTAL CAP: CAPACITY–INCLUDES ONE IN CHAMBER. BBL: BARREL. CHROME: BRUSHED CHROME. LOP: LENGTH OF PULL. SYNTHETIC: SYNTHETIC STOCK. ALL MODELS INCLUDE A FREE GUN LOCK.
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Barrels&Accessories
ACCESSORY BARREL SPECIFICATIONS
ITEM CALIBER BARREL
TYPE NUMBER DESCRIPTION/FEATURES OR GA. LENGTH CHOKE FINISH
930 BARRELS
NEW ALL PURPOSE 93021 VENT RIB, FRONT BEAD FIBER OPTIC SIGHT, PORTED 12 GA. 28" ACCU-MOD MATTE BLUE
NEW ALL PURPOSE 93022 VENT RIB, FRONT BEAD FIBER OPTIC SIGHT, PORTED 12 GA. 28" ACCU-MOD BLUE
NEW ALL PURPOSE 93023 VENT RIB, FRONT BEAD FIBER OPTIC SIGHT, PORTED (SEE PHOTO, NEXT PAGE) 12 GA. 28" ACCU-MOD MO NEW BREAK-UP
NEW ALL PURPOSE 93024 VENT RIB, FRONT BEAD FIBER OPTIC SIGHT, PORTED 12 GA. 28" ACCU-MOD REALTREE AP
NEW TURKEY 93025 VENT RIB, ADJ. FIBER OPTIC SIGHTS, PORTED 12 GA. 24" ULTI-FULL TURKEY MATTE BLUE
NEW TURKEY 93026 VENT RIB, ADJ. FIBER OPTIC SIGHTS, PORTED 12 GA. 24" ULTI-FULL TURKEY MO NEW BREAK-UP
NEW TURKEY 93027 VENT RIB, ADJ. FIBER OPTIC SIGHTS, PORTED (SEE PHOTO, NEXT PAGE) 12 GA. 24" ULTI-FULL TURKEY REALTREE AP
NEW SLUG 93028 ADJ. RIFLE SIGHTS, PORTED 12 GA. 24" FULLY-RIFLED BORE BLUE
NEW SLUG 93029 INTEGRAL SCOPE BASE, PORTED (SEE PHOTO, NEXT PAGE) 12 GA. 24" FULLY-RIFLED BORE BLUE
NEW SLUG 93010 ADJ. RIFLE SIGHTS, PORTED 12 GA. 24" FULLY-RIFLED BORE MATTE BLUE
NEW SLUG 93030 INTEGRAL SCOPE BASE, PORTED 12 GA. 24" FULLY-RIFLED BORE MATTE BLUE
NEW SLUG 93031 ADJ. RIFLE SIGHTS, PORTED 12 GA. 24" FULLY-RIFLED BORE MO NEW BREAK-UP
NEW SLUG 93032 INTEGRAL SCOPE BASE, PORTED 12 GA. 24" FULLY-RIFLED BORE MO NEW BREAK-UP
NEW SECURITY 93020 ADJ. RIFLE SIGHTS, PORTED (SEE PHOTO, NEXT PAGE) 12 GA. 181/2" CYLINDER BORE MATTE BLUE
REMINGTON 870 BARRELS
SLUG 91356 INTEGRAL SCOPE BASE 12 GA. 24" FULLY-RIFLED BORE MATTE BLUE
SLUG 91048 ADJ. RIFLE SIGHTS 12 GA. 24" FULLY-RIFLED BORE MATTE BLUE
SLUG 90048 ADJ. RIFLE SIGHTS 12 GA. 24" FULLY-RIFLED BORE BLUE
NEW SECURITY 93356 TACTICAL BARREL, RIFLE SIGHTS 12 GA. 181/2" CYLINDER BORE MATTE BLUE
SECURITY 90335 PLAIN, BEAD SIGHT 12 GA. 181/2" CYLINDER BORE BLUE
SECURITY 91335 PLAIN, BEAD SIGHT 12 GA. 181/2" CYLINDER BORE MATTE BLUE
SLUG 91330 ADJ. RIFLE SIGHTS 12 GA. 24" CYLINDER BORE MATTE BLUE
IMPORTANT NOTES CB: CYLINDER BORE VR: VENT RIB ISB: INTEGRAL SCOPE BASE FO: FIBER OPTIC RB: RIFLED BORE RS: RIFLE SIGHTS PTD: PORTED ADJ FO: ADJUSTABLE FIBER OPTIC SIGHTS ACCU-MAG SET:
INCLUDES IMPROVED CYLINDER, MODIFIED AND FULL CHOKE TUBES ACCU-SET: INCLUDES IMPROVED CYLINDER, MODIFIED AND FULL CHOKE TUBES. MO: MOSSY OAK BRAND CAMO. MOSSY OAK AND BREAK-UP
ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF HAAS OUTDOORS, INC. RT: REALTREE BRAND CAMO. REALTREE, HARDWOODS AND AP ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF SPARTAN REALTREE PRODUCTS, INC.
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Item #93023 Item #91300
Item #90931
Item #95302
RIFLE MAGAZINES
95033 NEW 4x4 STANDARD LONG-ACTION 4-RD MAGAZINE STANDARD* 4X4
95034 NEW 4x4 MAGNUM LONG-ACTION 3-RD MAGAZINE MAGNUM* 4X4
95702 702 PLINKSTER SEMI-AUTO 10-RD MAGAZINE .22LR 702 PLINKSTER
95803 802 PLINKSTER BOLT-ACTION 10-RD MAGAZINE .22LR 802 PLINKSTER
95887 NEW 817 BOLT-ACTION 5-RD MAGAZINE .17 HMR 817
IMPORTANT NOTES LOC-BOX: USE WITH MOSSBERG 935, 930, 835, 535, 500, 505, 590, 590DA, HS 410, 5500, 9200 AND MAVERICK 88 AND
91 MODELS. COMPATIBLE WITH RIGHT-HANDED REMINGTON MODELS 870, 1100 & 11-87 AND WINCHESTER MODEL 1300. OTHER MODELS
MAY ALSO APPLY. STANDARD: COMPATIBLE WITH .25-06 REM., .270 WIN., and .30-06 SPRG. CALIBERS FOR 4X4 RIFLES. MAGNUM:
COMPATIBLE WITH 7MM REM. MAG., .300 WIN. MAG., and .338 WIN. MAG. CALIBERS FOR 4X4 RIFLES. DRILLED & TAPPED MODELS: FITS
ALL RECEIVERS THAT ARE FACTORY DRILLED & TAPPED. MOSSY OAK, BREAK-UP AND OBSESSION ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF HAAS
OUTDOORS, INC. REALTREE, AND HARDWOODS ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF SPARTAN REALTREE PRODUCTS, INC.
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Chokes&Licensed Products
CHOKE TUBE SPECIFICATIONS (500, 505, 535, 930, 835 & 935 MODELS)
ITEM FOR USE ITEM FOR USE ITEM FOR USE
NUMBER DESCRIPTION/FEATURES GAUGE WITH MODELS NUMBER DESCRIPTION/FEATURES GAUGE WITH MODELS NUMBER DESCRIPTION/FEATURES GAUGE WITH MODELS
95235 SKEET 12 GA. 500,535, 930 95256 SKEET 12 GA. 835, 935 X-FACTOR PORTED WATERFOWL CHOKE TUBES
95200 IMPROVED CYLINDER 12 GA. 500,535, 930 95252 IMPROVED CYLINDER 12 GA. 835, 935 95290 IMPROVED CYLINDER 12 GA. 835, 935
95195 MODIFIED 12 GA. 500,535, 930 95253 MODIFIED 12 GA. 835, 935 95280 MODIFIED 12 GA. 835, 935
95190 FULL 12 GA. 500,535, 930 95254 FULL 12 GA. 835, 935 95270 FULL 12 GA. 835, 935
95267 XX-FULL TURKEY (LEAD ONLY) 12 GA. 500,535, 930 95255 X-FULL 12 GA. 835, 935 X-FACTOR PORTED TURKEY CHOKE TUBES
95225 IMPROVED CYLINDER 20 GA. 500,505 95257 ULTI-FULL TKY TUBE (LEAD ONLY) 12 GA. 835, 935 95258 ULTI-FULL TURKEY TUBE (LEAD ONLY) 12 GA. 835, 935
95220 MODIFIED 20 GA. 500,505 95268 XX-FULL TURKEY TUBE (LEAD ONLY) 12 GA. 500, 535, 930
95215 FULL 20 GA. 500,505 95231 X-FULL TURKEY TUBE (LEAD ONLY) 20 GA. 500, 505
95230 X-FULL TURKEY (LEAD ONLY) 20 GA. 500,505
IMPORTANT NOTES ACCU-CHOKE: CHOKE TUBES MAY BE USED ON THE FOLLOWING INTERCHANGEABLE CHOKE MODELS: MOSSBERG, SMITH & WESSON, SAVAGE, U.S. REPEATING ARMS AND MAVERICK.
ACCU-MAG: ACCU-MAG CHOKE TUBES ARE FOR USE WITH 935, 835 & SSi-ONE MODELS ONLY.
#95225 #95195
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Signature Collection
To check out more current merchandise— visit: www.mossberg.com
MOSSBERG®
LICENSE PLATE FRAME
Add this to your pickup or car and
hit the road in style. Features bright
polished finish with embossed
gloss black lettering for Mossberg
logo and ’Cuz Hunting slogan. Fits MOSSBERG®
most standard license plate frames. HITCH COVER
Item #99004 Brushed chrome finish accented
with raised gloss black logo for
a stylish look. Fits Class II and III
hitches............... Item #99008
MOSSBERG® LOC-BOX™
Unique, two-piece, wall mounted shotgun
locking device perfect for your home or
workplace. Installs in just minutes. Helps
to prevent unwanted access to firearms by
children and other unauthorized persons.
Innovative chamber hook/muzzle hook design MOSSBERG® COFFEE MUG
secures the shotgun, inhibits operation Just right for a cold morning in the blind or
of the action. Key operated. Rugged, the drive to work. Stainless steel in/out with
13 gauge steel construction. Mossberg logo on sides ....... Item #99008
Loc-Box fits a variety of
Mossberg® models and many MOSSBERG® INSULATED
other major shotgun brands. BEVERAGE HOLDER
Item #95092 (Single Unit) Show spirit and keep your favorite canned
Item #95530 (5 Pack/Keyed Alike) beverage frosty cold! Black neoprene with
Mossberg logo and ’Cuz Hunting slogan on
opposite sides (as shown) .... Item #99001
636-937-6401
• $25 International Dues
www.mossbergcollectors.com
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MOSSBERG® SHIRTS
Perfect gear for a day at the range or hanging
around the hunting camp, and a great way to
show off your passion for hunting or shooting.
Mossberg Long-Sleeve Mock Turtleneck
Item Numbers: (M)#99101, (L)#99102,
(XL)#99103, (XXL)#99104
Mossberg “Deer Skull” Hoodie
Item Numbers: (M)#99128, (L)#99129,
(XL)#99130, (XXL)#99131
Team Mossberg/Hard-Core
Long-Sleeve T-Shirt
Item Numbers: (M)#99132, (L)#99133,
(XL)#99134, (XXL)#99135
“Blind Fate” Short-Sleeve T-Shirt
Item Numbers: (M)#99148, (L)#99149,
(XL)#99150, (XXL)#99151
Ladies “Mossberg” Short-Sleeve T-Shirt
Item Numbers: (M)#99164, (L)#99165,
(XL)#99166, (XXL)#99167
“Shoulder Shot” Short-Sleeve T-Shirt
Item Numbers: (M)#99156, (L)#99157,
(XL)#99158, (XXL)#99159
“Catch & Release” Short-Sleeve T-Shirt
Item Numbers: (M)#99136, (L)#99137,
(XL)#99138, (XXL)#99139
Special Purpose Long-Sleeve T-Shirt
Item Numbers: (M)#99132, (L)#99133,
(XL)#99134, (XXL)#99135
Team Mossberg Long-Sleeve T-Shirt
(In-use, below) Item Numbers: (M)#99027,
(L)#99028, (XL)#99029, (XXL)#99030
MOSSBERG® HATS
A variety of styles and colors. Adjustable.
“Catch & Release”........................#99122
“Deer Skull”....................................#99123
“Team Mossberg”.........................#99041
“Special Purpose”........................#99121
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