Mossberg 100 ATR Night Train II

if it is cheap looks like it might compete with the SPS line.

Cheap synthetic stock


edit: wow just looked at those threads, what a piece of garbage
 
I'm a handgunner, and was looking to get a good entry level rifle to play around with to see if the rifle thing is for me, or not.

I use it strictly for punching holes in paper on the range, and it suits me fine for my skill level. I have no issues with the gun itself (other than it being RH and me being LH). The Barska scope is cheap, but it holds zero just fine. The bipod is also inexpensive but it does the trick. The gun also comes with a sling, which I haven't used.

If you're on a budget and want a rifle that is ready to go right out of the box, then it's a great buy. Experienced rifle shooters will likely not make the ATR their first choice, just as a seasoned IPSC shooter wouldn't choose a Norinco as thier first choice for a .45. But if you just want to get out and shoot with a fairly reliable rifle or learn the basics before committing to a more sophisticated platform then I recommend the Night Train.

But I'm a handgunner, so a grain of salt is recommended.
 
Bear in mind you are asking the question in a Precision Rifle forum, of many shooters that pursue ultimate long range precision as almost a religeon.

It is important that you understand it is NOT a precision rifle, it is a rifle that was designed to appeal to shooters looking for the "tactical" style of rifle, but don't want to spend top dollar.

It is a gun for which you will have a very hard time finding after-market accessories, it is an action that is not at all popular to upgrade into a proper precision rifle, and its out-of-box accuracy and relaibility are questionable.

If it is all you can afford - or justify spending - then go ahead. Enjoy and get shooting. That is what counts.

If you want to get started with a gun of that style and want to hedge your chances in terms of accuracy, buy a Remington or a Savage. Remington is to firearms what "Sound Blaster" is to sound cards. Savage isn't as universal, but they make excellent entry level stuff - certainly better than a company named for a cross between a lichen and a lettuce.

I perssonally wouldn't touch one, but then I have a skewed and biased point of view.
 
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