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I am looking at getting back into hunting and my poor little .410 is a little light for what I want to do. I really like the Mossberg Silver Reserve over/under 12 guage but a lot of people are not happy with their Mossberg equipment. I also like the Weatherby SA-08 but worry about the complex action and its reliability. Can I get a couple of opinions on these 2 guns?

Bruce
 
As a former Kincardinite I'm gonna do you a real favour and tell you to skip both of these guns, in today's world they don't make a good o/u or semi for $500. For $500 get a pump action Mossy or 870....the Silver Reserve has had lots of firing pin problems that are well documented and both are made by a bottom line type outfit in Turkey. The only low priced semi that I have heard good things about is the Baikal 153, it's a bit rough but seems to hold up.
 
The Mossberg 930 semi is a great gun for around $500.00.
I can't comment on the two you have mentioned as I have no experience with them-only what I read. I have two of the 930's and know others who have them and the people I know like them.
 
The Silver Reserves have had a lot of issues, I witnessed one have both barrels go off at once when shooting skeet with the owner of the gun a few weeks ago.
 
I had a Silver Reserve once, the key word hear was HAD. Browning and Remington make good pumps in the same price range.
 
For a little over $500, you can get a Browning BPS, and if you want an O/U, the CZ Redheads are great for the money (around $900, when you can find them).
 
I have a silver reserve and have put many many hundreds of shells through it without a problem. The firing pin issues where on older guns and Mossberg will send replacements for free. You can certainly find a better gun on the used market for the same amount of money. The biggest problem I have with mine is it is soooo heavy, I went with an older SxS for the weight savings but still use the SR for skeet.
 
Most of the guys that bought Silver Reserves at my club end up trying to resell them after a few months,and find a used one is a tough sell at any price. You may get lucky like the above poster but if you have problems you'll end up losing your investment. Look for a used Citori.
 
My suggestion is that you opt for one of the "B" guns. Quality is remembered long after price is forgotten.

Some of my most costly guns are the ones I bought when I first started shooting . These were inexpensive at the time, however I would have saved more had I bought better guns initially. :redface:
 
I inherited a Silver Reserve and like it.
The first time I shot it I took 3 Canadas in the evening, and the next morning I took 8 mallards in 30 minutes.
It shoots great, and points well for me. My brother that had it originaly and also liked it and had no troubles.
I also have several 870's, 1100's, and a winchester pump.
Pete
 
My Silver Reserve and 930 both continue to function without issue. I talked with Mossberg and they have sent me replacement firing pins in case an issue should arise.
 
ben hunchak said:
As a former Kincardinite I'm gonna do you a real favour and tell you to skip both of these guns, in today's world they don't make a good o/u or semi for $500. For $500 get a pump action Mossy or 870....the Silver Reserve has had lots of firing pin problems that are well documented and both are made by a bottom line type outfit in Turkey. The only low priced semi that I have heard good things about is the Baikal 153, it's a bit rough but seems to hold up.
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Sorry ben, I have to disagree with you on the Weatherby SA-08 -- Read the reviews - I've shot them and know at least 4 guys that have them and love them -- only thing is they are light! They are a copy of the Beretta 301 which was bullit proof -- think the Weatherby is as good.
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Yep, I understand where your coming from but there are some outstanding great quality guns coming out of Turkey -- Some of the early imports were junk and it's unfortunate that the bad reputation got started. For that mater, I can remember when Italian, Japanese and Spanish had the rep for poorly made guns. Almost all makers are made with CNC machines today -- for example, the Smith and Wesson Gold Elite --- made in Turkey in a S&W factory with their machines, their supervision - very good quality to compete with guns in the $3,500 range. Because of the unfortunate rep, the Americans would not accept it and so can be had at fire sale prices -- go figure?
 
Grouser said:
Almost all makers are made with CNC machines today -- for example, the Smith and Wesson Gold Elite --- made in Turkey in a S&W factory with their machines, their supervision - very good quality to compete with guns in the $3,500 range. Because of the unfortunate rep, the Americans would not accept it and so can be had at fire sale prices -- go figure?
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Yes, it is strange how it works. Those same Americans that would not buy the Elite at suggested retail because they were "Turkish" guns, bought them at $1200.00 clearence prices and suddenly they are great guns. Like you say, go figure.
 
I have found this string really helpfull and I have looked at all of the guns mentioned. I do have a price point and I do not like buying used. I used to own an 870 and no matter what I try or who I talk to or who helps at the range I cannot cycle a pump action. I'm just a clutz. Here is a video of the winner.

"http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=72f_1201701258" or if that don' work than google;

"canadian guy shooting a Baikal "mp-153" shotgun"

I can buy one at the dealer who is 15 minutes from where I live for 539 bucks. That way if I have problems I have a person whom I can talk to. I also happen to love Russian hardware and I have military equipment made at the same factory as this shotgun.

Bruce
 
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