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Actual gun question---Mossberg
beneteau
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Got to thinking about getting a Tactical style 22LR with the 25rd mag. Looking at prices, Mossberg models seem to be the most economical brand and I don't want to spend a lot of money. How are the Mossberg models (quality. dependability, etc.)?
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I don't have one, I have never shot one. But I will tell you what I was told over and over and over when looking for a tactical .22. DON'T BUY THE MOSSBERG. AVOID IT AT ALL COST, DON'T LOOK AT IT, DON'T HOLD IT. RUN AWAY! The colt is almost as bad. Get the SW 15-22. It's twice as much, but it will shoot anything. It's more reliable, it's more accurate and on and on. So I got the 15-22 and I am more than happy with it.
Now that is what I heard from several dealers. Apparently it only wants the absolute best ammo. And it seems it gets really dirt really fast. And a number of them end up going back for repairs.
There is a reason it's only $250.
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When you say tactical, I would assume you mean the AR style mossberg .22 rifle? If so then let me continue.
I don't have one, I have never shot one. But I will tell you what I was told over and over and over when looking for a tactical .22. DON'T BUY THE MOSSBERG. AVOID IT AT ALL COST, DON'T LOOK AT IT, DON'T HOLD IT. RUN AWAY! The colt is almost as bad. Get the SW 15-22. It's twice as much, but it will shoot anything. It's more reliable, it's more accurate and on and on. So I got the 15-22 and I am more than happy with it.
Now that is what I heard from several dealers. Apparently it only wants the absolute best ammo. And it seems it gets really dirt really fast. And a number of them end up going back for repairs.
There is a reason it's only $250.
Same here. local friend/dealer wouldn't even sell me the Mossberg or the Colt. They tested them all out and S&W was the only one they would carry.
He sold the two Mossbergs to two different fellows for $160 as is no returns!
Mossberg took their turkish import the 702 plinkster and put a "cool looking" stock on it.
Came out with a 25rd mag and tada... You have an overpriced item people buy because it looks cool.
Not that I have heard anything bad about the 702 or the ar-15 like 22 but they aren't top notch quality.
If you have an AR-15. I would suggest .22 LR Conversion Kit for AR 15.
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This is certainly an option. However, if you shoot a lot of .22 you will lead your barrel. Most recommend you fire at least 10 rounds of .223/5.56 after every 200 rounds of .22.
Dad has a conversion kit, but frankly loading it sucks. The edges are sharp, you can't just pull the knob on the side and hold the follower down and drop ammo in. It's 1 round at a time humdrum.
Otherwise go with the 10/22 (they even have a factory threaded barrel with flash hider version) and the BX-25 mags when they become available again.
I like the 10/22 over the 15-22 because I can throw the 10 rounder in for hunting and it is flush with the stock.
Wife likes the 15-22 better because she can adjust the length of pull to better suit her