questions about mossberg persuader

[RemingtonMarlin]

I bought this moss camo gun and recieved today.
But this is one hole empty on top of the reciever. Is this normal or should I ask the dealer sending me one screw to fill it?

It seems to me the loading of shells is different from remington 870, which I own. No loading gate was observed. Is this the way it is for a Mossberg?

Thank you.

 

[RemingtonMarlin]

If I wish to install a scope for this one as a slug gun, where can I buy the bases for this Mossberg 500A? Thank you very very much.

 

[beergut]

i just bought the same one today, mine had all the screws.

 

[RemingtonMarlin]

haha... Now you know how lucky you are.

 

[RemingtonMarlin]

Is it safe to shoot with this little hole on top of receiver? Will be any high pressure hot air or metal debries venting out through that hole? Much appreciated for any help.

 

[Greenhorse six]

Very nice.

The missing screw is not normal,you should see about getting a replacement,it should be a easy part to find if you can't get one from where you bought it,maybe give mossberg a call.

The shell lifter stays up when the pump is forward,its a strong point of the mossys,makes them easier to load.

 

[CanAm]

There is no gate. no finger pinching.

 

[RemingtonMarlin]

thanks for all the replies. So the only problem left would be the empty drilled hole on top of the reciever.

Is it safe to shoot this Moss AS IS with the hole open? THank you again.

 

[jackenape]

The screw is just a placeholder for a picatinny rail that you can mount as an option. I assume it's purpose is to keep dirt and debris out of the holes.

I think you're safe.

 

[drvrage]

590 would have been better, but still a good gun. Congrats.

 

[beergut]

590 would have been better, but still a good gun. Congrats.

but you can buy 2 of these for the price of one 590

 

[curtmg]

It'd be safe, why wouldn't it? The hole is in the reciever, not the barrel. The shell will be a few inches forward of the hole, when firing. Get the screw when you can, but don't not fire it while you wait for a stupid little screw. I doubt it would happen, but maybe just give the hole a bit extra cleaning attention, other than that, don't worry

 

[Greenhorse six]

You could just put a 1913rail on it right now even if you don't mount anything on it right away,that would take care of it.

 

[Shazam]

wonder why this int on teh Mossberg website?????

 

[jackenape]

wonder why this int on teh Mossberg website?????

or ANYWHERE on the web for that matter...

Nice shotty though! I like mine

 

[RemingtonMarlin]

Thanks. I may shoot it this weekend. A accumulation of #4, #6, BB, and slugs in the basement due to the lazyness during hunting seasons need to be spent. Well, I have to keep some of them for Zombie protection though.

By the way, Greenhorse, do you know where I could locate this rail in good price? Thanks.

 

[6gm6]

Does that hold 7+1 or 8+1 2 3/4?

 

[Greenhorse six]

Thanks. I may shoot it this weekend. A accumulation of #4, #6, BB, and slugs in the basement due to the lazyness during hunting seasons need to be spent. Well, I have to keep some of them for Zombie protection though.

By the way, Greenhorse, do you know where I could locate this rail in good price? Thanks.

Look up,look way up, check out the banner at the top,one of those guys could diffenetly set you up with something.


Also any well stock sporting goods, gun shop or smith should be able to help, you. for about $20-25 IIRC.

 

[RemingtonMarlin]

I think it could hold 7+1.

I found one on Ebay costing about $20 (aluminum no name brand).

Does that hold 7+1 or 8+1 2 3/4?

 

[janesy]

On a pump, nothing to worry about. On a semi, you would not want to shoot it with open holes two inches from your eyeball.