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Gamekeeper
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Post subject: 500 .410 opinions. Posted: Tue May 19, 2020 8:59 am |
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Joined: Mon Aug 22, 2011 5:56 pm Posts: 127 Location: England.
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I looking at some used Mossberg .410s on the internet ( UK ) they are all around the same price but a couple look older and have 26" barrels, one looks quite new with a 24" barrel and fitted recoil pad. My question is are the older Mossberg 500 .410s more reliable than the newer models ? Brand new Mossberg shotguns are expensive over here or I would buy new.
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Bladeswitcher
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Post subject: Re: 500 .410 opinions. Posted: Tue May 19, 2020 9:45 am |
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Joined: Wed Dec 14, 2005 8:03 pm Posts: 4306 Location: Mid-Missouri
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Gamekeeper wrote: I looking at some used Mossberg .410s on the internet ( UK ) they are all around the same price but a couple look older and have 26" barrels, one looks quite new with a 24" barrel and fitted recoil pad. My question is are the older Mossberg 500 .410s more reliable than the newer models ? Brand new Mossberg shotguns are expensive over here or I would buy new. I doubt the older ones are more reliable, but they likely have nicer wood. Also, the longer barrel is desirable, IMO.
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Wildwood
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Post subject: Re: 500 .410 opinions. Posted: Tue May 19, 2020 8:22 pm |
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Joined: Sat Feb 04, 2012 9:06 am Posts: 589
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Bought one new about 7-8 years ago. It has a 24” barrel and the recoil pad. Don’t know about the reliability of the older models but mine has not had any issues. Use it for squirrel hunting.
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Gamekeeper
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Post subject: Re: 500 .410 opinions. Posted: Sun May 24, 2020 6:59 am |
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Joined: Mon Aug 22, 2011 5:56 pm Posts: 127 Location: England.
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Thanks for replies, the older ones do look good but the newer model with the 24" barrel looks a lot less used.
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Kal52
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Post subject: Re: 500 .410 opinions. Posted: Thu May 28, 2020 11:36 am |
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Joined: Tue Sep 29, 2009 12:47 pm Posts: 70
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One thing to consider is that some of the barrel lengths had different chokes, like the 20" I believe had a MOD while the longer barrels had a Full,
I did have one a few years back that had a 24" and a Mod choke, not sure the age.
Also the 500 .410 is known for feeding issues, most of mine did, I called mossberg and they sent me new shell stops etc at no charge and it was a 10 min fix, annoying but the parts came fast and I new ahead of time it may be an issue, having had a few in the past. Although being in the UK you may have to wait a bit longer for parts Just be aware.
My newest one has been 100% reliable. also winchester ammo is the most trouble free as far as feeding.
Good luck!
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Gamekeeper
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Post subject: Re: 500 .410 opinions. Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2020 12:38 pm |
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Joined: Mon Aug 22, 2011 5:56 pm Posts: 127 Location: England.
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Thanks Kal52, being in the UK is more of a problem than you think, Winchester .410 ammo is unbelievably expensive $27.42 for 25 and that's if you can find them  and used Mossberg's are more expensive than new ones in the States. I have just ordered a X Ring survival reloader because availability of .410 shells is pretty restricted over here too.
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