why do people hate Mossberg rifles
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Very likely the same reason many don't like Savage. Mossberg has been making quality low cost shotguns for years. Proves they are quite capable. FWIW, the O/U shotguns that Mossberg currently sells are also not made by Mossberg. They are made in Turkey by Kayhan. Some folks mention the bolts in the 100ATR rifles as being faulty but I haven't found any evidence to support this. If the bolts were failing as often as the internet experts claim I'm sure Mossberg would have pulled the rifles from production and would be tied in in the courts for the next 10 years with class action lawsuits. At the very least they would issue a recall. The only recalls currently issued are for the 695 shotgun (made in 1995 and 1996)and the 1500/1550/1700 rifles (made by Howa).
Most of the dealers I know don't want to carry Mossberg due to their lack of product support in Canada. Apparently they have only one warranty depot in Canada and will not sell parts. A gunsmith friend of mine buys all his Mossberg parts out of the US for that reason.
As for your question Re: the 702. Mossberg does not make them. They are made by CBC out of Brazil. If I were in the market for a low cost 22 semi I'd go with a Ruger 10/22 (about $279.00 new), A Marlin Model 60 (under $200 new) a Remington 597 (under $190 new) or a Savage 64 (under $150 new).
Dorian Gray
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I've used their shotguns my whole life and i can say that me and my family have never had problems with them. In fact, i shot my 1st partridge with a Mossberg 20 gauge. As for rifles, i tend to stay away from mossberg. Whether it be a .22 or .300 Win Mag.
To the OP: I don't know what you or other people think about this idea but what about just getting yourself a Ruger 10/22? I bought one 2 weeks ago for my dad and we've only put about 200-300 rounds through it but whether it be Federal, Winchester or Remington ammunition it shoots very well and hasn't jammed yet. It's had no cleaning thus far. Good luck in whatever you decide to do.
Dorian
To the OP: I don't know what you or other people think about this idea but what about just getting yourself a Ruger 10/22? I bought one 2 weeks ago for my dad and we've only put about 200-300 rounds through it but whether it be Federal, Winchester or Remington ammunition it shoots very well and hasn't jammed yet. It's had no cleaning thus far. Good luck in whatever you decide to do.
Dorian
Aint that the truth. Yet i'am continually amazed at how some people continue to buy guns that are known to self-destruct mere inches in front of their face.
There seems to be no line between being cheap and stupid. Some folks insist on trying to pick chocolates out of a pile of moose poop.
If you are looking at a rifle you can buy at Wallmart. KEEP LOOKING.
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They have made some weird guns like bolt action shotguns and such and over the years have not developed a reputation for reliability. Personally I dont like the looks of them and am not inclined to trust them from things that have happened to friends guns. Myself, I thBesides there is a lot of choice out there and some of us buy what we like the looks of. Their stocks are sometimes goofy and thick. Not my eyecandy. Then again people will say the same about Savage too.
Still it is likely they make some decent guns too-depends on your luck with anything no matter how good it is supposed to be.
Still it is likely they make some decent guns too-depends on your luck with anything no matter how good it is supposed to be.
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I have a Mossberg 146 B a that is a tack driver ( .22LR ). Made in the 50's. They came with lyman rear sights and hooded front and 26 in. barrel. Not worth alot today, but you'd have to spend a bit to get a comparable new rifle like that. Don't know why they're not worth much, maybe so many were made
I have 3 Mossbergs, 352KC .22 semi w/7 shot clip, 195K 12 gauge bolt action and the third one I believe is a 320 series .22 single shot ( the guns are at my dads so I can't confirm) with Lyman peep sights. The single shot .22 is a fabulous target rifle with deadly accurate sights. I can hit empty shell casings easily at 30 yards. The 195K is by far my most favourite shotgun of all the ones I have ever fired. It is not the prettiest gun by any means and is somewhat of a pig for weight. The recoil is not bad at all, I can shoulder and aquire target quickly and I can cycle off all three rounds quickly and efficently. Both the .22s are in their original condition and look like they are brand new. The shotgun has been reblued and has some damage on the forestock where the sling swivel broke out. These three guns have been in the family since new and I will never get rid of any of them.
Sneaking back into the rimfire discussion, I have to say I have two vintage Mossy rimfires...a 151Ma (semi auto) and a 46Mb (bolt action).
They were built in a time one didn't need hundreds of aftermarket parts to be good shooters....Such planned obsolescent marketing would not have been tolerated back then as it is today.
My 46Mb is my 100 yard golf ball shooter, and my 151Ma is my Grouse hunter.
I have a 702 for the little lady to shoot, it's reasonably accurate, not too picky about ammo(just doesn't like the 32 grain hyper velocity stuff, won't always cycle) fit and finish is fine, comfortable gun to hold and shoot. Trigger may be a touch heavy. but that's in comparison to my accutrigger mark II.
I also used to own one of the dreaded 4x4's in .270win. It was a great rifle! Very accurate with cheap factory ammo, very comfortable to hold, nicely finished, I killed a few deer with it before I moved to lighter rifle (with the walnut stock, the 4x4 is not a light gun). Everyone I've talked to who has bought one seems to like them.
I also used to own one of the dreaded 4x4's in .270win. It was a great rifle! Very accurate with cheap factory ammo, very comfortable to hold, nicely finished, I killed a few deer with it before I moved to lighter rifle (with the walnut stock, the 4x4 is not a light gun). Everyone I've talked to who has bought one seems to like them.
I bought a cheap Norinco JW14 from marstar about 7 years ago.
I estimate between my son and I we have put perhaps 20,000 rounds through it based on the empty bricks of ammo that adorn the closet with christmas wrapping stuff, (Always looking for small boxes come Christmas... but never get used!)
I have never cleaned it - ever. It is fun, accurate, has a decided preference for cheap ammo (didn't like CCI stingers) and was cheap to buy.
Marstar is a site sponsor too.
I estimate between my son and I we have put perhaps 20,000 rounds through it based on the empty bricks of ammo that adorn the closet with christmas wrapping stuff, (Always looking for small boxes come Christmas... but never get used!)
I have never cleaned it - ever. It is fun, accurate, has a decided preference for cheap ammo (didn't like CCI stingers) and was cheap to buy.
Marstar is a site sponsor too.
