old Mossberg .22's
- Thread starter triggerman42
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I am very fond of the older Mossberg rimfires, particularly the "M" models.
They are a very good quality firearm, and tend to be very accurate.
I have a 151 M, a 46 M and a 42 M, plus a 146 B and a 144 LSB [Very accurate]
My 146 B is a T bolt, but they were also made with a round bolt handle.
I had an interesting encounter at the local club range when I was shooting my
146 B. A fellow came to shoot at the rimfire range. He did not waste any time
telling me how he had spent over $1000.00 on his fancy 10-22 Ruger,
and how it was capable of shooting better than any bolt gun [especially an old
Mossberg like I was shooting]
I take that stuff with a grain of salt, but let him know that the "Old Mossberg"
was a pretty decent shooter. He challenged, I accepted. We agreed on 10 shots
for score at 50 meters. His score: 94/100, the "Old Mossberg": 96/100. He was
somewhat subdued for the rest of the time there.
FWIW, the Mossberg likes Lapua Master L, but I am getting low. Dave.
They are a very good quality firearm, and tend to be very accurate.
I have a 151 M, a 46 M and a 42 M, plus a 146 B and a 144 LSB [Very accurate]
My 146 B is a T bolt, but they were also made with a round bolt handle.
I had an interesting encounter at the local club range when I was shooting my
146 B. A fellow came to shoot at the rimfire range. He did not waste any time
telling me how he had spent over $1000.00 on his fancy 10-22 Ruger,
and how it was capable of shooting better than any bolt gun [especially an old
Mossberg like I was shooting]
I take that stuff with a grain of salt, but let him know that the "Old Mossberg"
was a pretty decent shooter. He challenged, I accepted. We agreed on 10 shots
for score at 50 meters. His score: 94/100, the "Old Mossberg": 96/100. He was
somewhat subdued for the rest of the time there.
FWIW, the Mossberg likes Lapua Master L, but I am getting low. Dave.
headhunter2
CGN Regular
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- Vancouver Island
Yes, love the old Mossbergs. Have an example of the gun that started Mossberg and Sons - a Brownie 4 barrel pistol made in 1919. As I understand it is the third lowest serial number known to survive. Have many pre-war models but am looking for a Model L.
Must admit...caught that nasty Mossberg bug too...
Here's a few I've cleaned up, have a couple more that needs some TLC.
My heavy barrel 10/22 doesn't come close to any Mossberg I've fired.
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20gaugepump
Regular
- Location
- Innisfail, Alberta
Does anyone know if the Mossberg model 46 M and 146B take the same inner magazine tube?
headhunter2
CGN Regular
- Location
- Vancouver Island
I am not sure which would require me to pull them out to compare but the part numbers are different - 46M is R220 & 146B is R225. They may work but the receiver ends are different.
I don't have a 46M (R220) to compare, but the mag tube for the 46B (R225) is the same as a 146B (R225).
At one point I had a dozen different models, some real early models like 26 single shots, thinned the heard and kept a 46B and 146BA, both have the original sights, good triggers, and function really well. The 46B has really nice dark walnut, the 146BA has nice wood but not quite as nice, but holds like a ridiculous amount of 22 shorts.
20gaugepump
Regular
- Location
- Innisfail, Alberta
Thanks guys. I’ve been informed that they are different lengths. It’s too bad considering my 46M needs an inner magazine tube still
20gaugepump
Regular
- Location
- Innisfail, Alberta
Having said that I guess I’m on the search for a 46M parts gun
20gaugepump
Regular
- Location
- Innisfail, Alberta
Would the 46M(a) and 46M (b) be the same specs for mag tube?
I have been looking for one for quite a while..if you ever want to sell it let me know!!
20gaugepump
Regular
- Location
- Innisfail, Alberta
Thanks. I didn’t realize it had included all 3 46M, M(a) and M(b)
I picked up a Mossberg 46A many years ago but some SOB took the original sights off it and put these other ones on it . it has a beautiful trigger pull and the stock is really nice. when I shoulder it she just fits me perfect. only problem is it shoots 6 to 7 inches high but a tight group . raised cheek piece and a palm swell . old growth hardwood .
