why do people hate Mossberg rifles

Big_red_truck

Big_red_truck

CGN frequent flyer
Rating - 100%
16   0   0
Location
Labrador , the big land
Every one I've talked to so far that deals with firearms in Bathurst don't like mossberg rifles. I am looking to buy a cheap .22 semi auto and wanted to know what you guys thought about the mossberg702 or anyother cheap .22 , thanks

shayne
 
Some of the new Mossberg centerfires have had bolt problems,and some of their newer o/u shotguns have problems with firing pins,which taints their reputation.Dealerships,don't like problems,so many avoid certain brands.Personally,I have never been a Mossberg fan because I just don't like the design of some of their guns,and some quality control issues.
 
I have one old Mossberg Mod 142A bolt action .22 I love it. It is an extremely accurate firearm that always does what I want it to do. I know they make a semi auto verson of that rifle...but I have no Idea of the functionality of it.
 
I have an old 151MB manufactured in '46 that shoots well and other than a broken extractor 20 years ago it's never failed.

'Was my first real firearm... Think I was 12-13 when my dad let me have it. He pulled it down from up in the basement rafters where it had beed sitting since the late 60's...

Fun little semi auto, but the tubular mag is a bit of a pain :)
 
Mossberg

I have one Mossberg left, and I've owned several others. I don't really care for the 500 series shotguns, because they seem to kick like mules. No quality problems there, though. I also have a Mossberg 4X4 in 300 Win. Mag. that will outshoot almost any other rifle I've seen at our range. My father had a Mossberg bolt action .410 that's over 60 years old, never had a problem with it.

As far as cheap guns go, I've been on a real learning curve lately - I bought the Mossberg 4X4, just picked up a Norinco EM-332 that will consistently shoot better than 1/2 in. at 50 yds. using plain old cheap Winchester ammo. My next toy will most likely be a Stevens 200 or NEF Handi-Rifle in .223. Until I do get screwed, I may very well continue picking up inexpensive toys and spend the extra cash on powder, primers and bullets.

if I were looking at a .22, I wouldn't hesitate to consider a Mossberg.
 
I know that Mossberg .22's had quite a following for awhile, you see them in the EE all the time, I have a 351 and it is a nice little gun unfortunately it gums up after about 500 rounds and then starts double feeding, it was quite a bit more accurate than any other stock semi automatic .22 I have shot in awhile.
 
Taken from a U.S. newspaper

From the Post Falls Press, Post Falls, Idaho

Gun accident prompts man to sue rifle company, Wal-Mart
Posted: Friday, Oct 24, 2008 - 10:25:00 pm PDT
Email this story Printer friendly version By TOM GREENE
Staff writer
James Monette lost 'practical use of his hand' when weapon misfired

COEUR d'ALENE -- A Coeur d'Alene man is suing a rifle-making company and Wal-Mart after a gun he bought at the store in Post Falls allegedly exploded, permanently injuring his hand.

James Monette bought the Mossberg 100 ATR 30-06 Springfield hunting rifle as a Christmas present for his son in 2005, according to court documents.

While elk hunting in October 2006, Monette was handing the rifle to his son when "it misfired and the bolt action exploded sending parts (including the rifle's bolt) and fragments into Monette's right hand causing severe injuries ..." according to the complaint filed in district court Oct. 21.

"It cost him the practical use of his hand. He can use the hand, but he can't grip and he can't write," said James Siebe, Monette's attorney.

The complaint was filed against the Mossberg Corp. and its subsidiaries, Wal-Mart and the bullet manufacturer Remington Arms Company. A Wal-Mart representative said Friday the company had no comment at the time since its legal counsel has not had a chance to review the case. Joe Bartozzi, general counsel for Mossberg Corp., did not return phone calls.

The bullet manufacturer Remington Arms Company was named as a defendant in the lawsuit "in the event that any or all other named defendants claim that the ammunition was defective," according to court documents.

Siebe said he is also working with two other men in two other states who had similar issues with rifles manufactured by Mossberg.

"One guy had his face blown off and with the other guy it nearly severed his hand," Siebe said.

The lawsuit is asking for a judgment in excess of $10,000. Siebe said the final amount is expected to be "substantially more" than $10,000.
Click to expand...
 
I have several mossburg rifles, a lever 30.30, an old semi .22 and 2 bolt action.22. All in all, they are nothing fancy or high quality but they shoot. My opinion is that Mossburg is trying to compete with pacific rim manufactures and keep the price down. The couple bolt action .22s are ok for kids and one I keep in a bug out box. I would stay away from any economy versions in a semi-auto 22LR in any brand, too many variables on ammo to work well or consistently.

The 30.30 lever action operates and shoots well, but the iron sights are really poor and are set up for 125 grain bullets. If you want 170 grain, you have to do some grinding to the rear sight leaf. I sent several emails to Mossburg, but they can't be bothered to respond. I haven't purchased any other Mossburg products since and most likely won't. My feelings won't be hurt if they go broke. I'm still looking for an after market set of sights, but at the end of the day, the Marlin 30.30 Lever would have been a much better choice for a few bucks extra.

Mossburg is not high quality, and the customer service is non-existent in my opinion, but they do shoot.
 
JJ-65 said:
If Mossberg has turned out a quality firearm in the last 40 years, I havent seen it.
Click to expand...

I have had nothing to do with any Mossberg that was less than 40 years old. But in the hey-day of shooting in general, which ran from 40 to 63 years ago, and in particular 22 sporting rifle match shooting, there were more Mossbergs used, probably than all other brands combined.
They ran from the starting out grades, up to ones highly suitable for advanced shooters. Not top of the line, by any stretch of the imagination, that catagory was reserved for Winchester, Remington and BSA, for example, but the Mossbergs were all of very good quality for the price.
There must be thousands of those old Mossbergs out there some place. Any of the mid to top quality would be an excellent 22 bolt action to have now.
 
JJ-65 said:
Tell that to the unlucky american shooters involved in the class action law suit against Mossberg. They needed a trip to the ER to have Mossberg bolts removed from what was left of their faces.
Click to expand...

I have edited my post to reflect the rifle he was asking about. Was it a Mossberg 702 that shed a bolt, or one of the ATR's mentioned. If it wasn't a 702, then he wasn't asking.
 
I havent heard many good things about Mossberg rifles, especially the 100ATR Nighttrain, but Id say thier shotguns are pretty good. I havent heard too many complaints about those. I have one and I love it.
 
I can tell you I have the 100 ATR Night train. It shoots like you would expect a cheap rifle to the bolt problem has been solved. Apparently the problems were caused by weak pins in the bolt and likely rough cycling of the bolt causing the pin to sheer and the lugs to not engage.

I can say one thing though this rifle is piss poor designed. Comparing it to my friends savage 30-06 with a sythetic stock, my mossberg .308 kicks worse. Everyone I know feels that the mossberg has unnessicary kick considering its only a .308. This is likely due to the balance of it.

I do love my mossberg 500 shotgu.n however
 
I hate Mossberg rifles because they should have known to stay with shotguns and 22s.

I also hate Mossberg rifles because they name them things like malt liquor brands and "4x4". That's just dumb IMO. :confused:
 
A guy from the community my dad is from had the bolt from a older mossberg bolt action shotgun shear off the stop and hit him in the head killing him. This was about 25 years ago. I wouldnt touch a mossberg with a ten foot pole.
 
Last edited:
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom