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SHOTGUNS
The Most Versatile Firearm In
Your Gun Cabinet!
Forget what you might have thought about
shotguns.1hey are the most versatile
of all the sporting firearms. Today’s shotgun
selection is more vast and
specialized than any other time in history. In
today’s world, you’ll find shotguns for
waterfowl, wild turkey, upland game birds, big
game, clay target shooting, and just about
everything in between.
BORE SIZE AND GAUGE
The most powerful shotguns are those with the
smallest numeric gauge designation:
10-gauge and 12-gauge. Going along in order next
comes the 16-gauge followed by the
20-gauge, then the 28-gauge, and finally the
.410-bore. Mossberg® shotguns are available
in many configurations, including 12, 20 and 28
gauge, and .410 bore models-
to satisfy your hunting and shooting needs.
GET IN ON THE ACTION
- Pump-actions, as found on the
Mossberg® 500®, 535'“ and 835® models are
manually- cycled after each shot, and are a
mainstay in about every hunter’s or shooter’s
gun cabinet.
- Semi-automatic shotguns, like
the Mossberg® 930" and 935“ cycle automatically
after each shot, and with the unprecedented
reliability of these guns, they are quickly
becoming the favorites of both beginners and
seasoned shooters.
- Break-action double-barrel
models like the over-and-under Mossberg
International" Silver Reserve'" shotgun shown
below are popular for various game bird hunting
and sporting clays.
SO YOU THINK A SHOTGUN IS ONLY
GOOD FOR WATERFOWL AND UPLAND BIRDS? THINK AGAIN!
From beginners to the seasoned
veteran, Mossberg® is the one gun to shoot.
Take a look below for a quick primer on what we
offer, and then jump on-line to learn more about
some of the most time-tested, safe and reliable
shotguns ever made.
WATERFOWLING — For those who
want to get downright serious about Water fowling,
you can’t beat a 3*/2" chambered shotgun. Besides
being tough and reliable, you’ll want a good light
gathering sight, interchangeable chokes and an
over bored barrel. An effective
camo pattern is also helpful, as shown above on
the M0ssberg® 935 Magnum"" in Advantage® Max-4’“
or 835® Ulti-Mag® in Mossy Oak® Duck Blind®.
TURKEY HUNTING — Like a big
Canada goose, turkeys can be tough to bring down,
which is why the 3*/2" chambered shotgun is also
one of the best choices for turkey hunting.
You’ll want to find a compact shotgun with an
interchangeable turkey tube, adjustable 3-dot
fiber optic sights, a comfortable stock with a
good recoil pad, and a good camo pattern, like on
the M0ssberg® 535 ATS" Thumbhole shotgun in Mossy
Oak® New-Break-Up® or the 835® Ulti-Mag® Tactical
Turkey’ in Realtree® Hardw00ds® HD Green shown
above.
DEER/BIG GAME HUNTING — lt’s
all about accuracy here. And to be accurate, a
fully-rifled barrel is one of the keys, along with
a good set of sights or scope, and a well-fitted
stock to put your eye right on the target. Both 2
3/4" or 3" slugs can do the trick, and a ported
barrel will help tame the recoil. Check out the
Monte Carlo stocked/rifle sighted M0ssberg® 930"‘
slugster in l2 Gauge or the 20 Gauge 500® Slugster®
with Dual Comb"‘ stock and integral scope base
(perfect for easy optics attachment) shown above.
MULTI-PURPOSE — The
all-around shotgun is just that — good for clay
target shooting, upland bird and small game
hunting ... just about everything. Whether a
semi-automatic,
over—and—under or something else, they must be
versatile, including features like interchangeable
choke tubes and accessory barrel options. And just
as important, they must be easy on the wallet,
like the Mossberg® 930“Autoloader and the Mossberg
International “Silver Reserve” 12/20 Gauge
Over-and-Under Combo.
MOSSBERG® BANTAM SERIES:
A CIISTDM FI'I' FOR YOUNG AND SMALLER-FRAMED
SHOOTERS — From the beginner
to the seasoned shooter alike, the 500® Bantam?
500® Super Bantam" and 505 Youth" Series
pump-actions are the preferred choice of
youngsters and smaller-stature adults. Key safety
features include an easy-to-see and operate
ambidextrous top-mounted safety, a special
magazine tube limiting plug in .410 and 20 gauge
models (renders the shotgun a "single shot" until
the coach or guardian approves its removal), and a
free cable lock to assist with safe storage. As
part of Mossberg’s continued commitment to value
and versatility, 12 and 20 Gauge Bantam’“ and
Super Bantam"“ models are fully interchangeable
with standard size 12 and 20 Gauge 500® model
accessories, and come with a half—price
certificate for a standard—size buttstock for
young shooters who
outgrow their Bantam dimensions.
AMMUNITION
12 and 20 gauge shot shells come in 23/4*’, 3" and
31/2** magnum lengths. Shotgun barrels are stamped
with the gauge and how long the chamber is, so a
shooter can select the right ammunition for his or
her gun. Mossberg introduced the 835® Ulti-Mag®
12-gauge, 31/2 inch magnum shotgun in 1988 - the
first 31/2** shotgun ever — which has become a
staple of turkey and waterfowl hunters alike.
THE RIGHT CHOKE
The ‘choke’ is located near the muzzle of a
shotgun and determines how tight a shot
charge will be when it leaves the bore. On older
shotguns, the choke may not be able to be adjusted
(commonly referred to as ‘fixed’). Today, the
majority of shotgun barrels are equipped with
interchangeable choke tubes that allow a shooter
to change the bore
constriction for different shooting situations.
These tubes typically come in Full (tight
pattern), Modified (slightly more open for a
medium pattern), and Improved Cylinder (more open
for a wider pattern). There is an "Extra FuII*’
choke tube for turkey hunting, and skeet chokes
for clay target shooting.
THE 'COMBO’ CONCEPT
Combo Guns come with more than one barrel,
allowing hunters to adjust for different
challenges by simply switching barrels. One of
many examples manufactured by
Mossberg® is the 500® Super Bantam"" Field/Deer
Combo shown at left, which adjusts
for the season and the game, and grows with the
shooter. Other examples include the Silver
Reserve"" 12/20 gauge (see ‘MuIti-Purpose’ section
at left), the 935 Magnum"" Turkey/WaterfowI, and
the 500® Field/Security Combos, just to name a
few. To learn more on the diverse family of
Mossberg‘° shotgun products, view additional
firearms and accessories, or for additional tips
on shooting, safety and firearm selection, visit
Mossberg online at:
www.mossberg.com
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