Is the Mossberg 500 better than the Remington 870?
Conclusion. Both the Remington & Mossberg are super popular and reliable pump action shotguns. Mossberg has the ambidextrous safety, double-extractor, nicer shell lifter, tons of upgrades, and is used by the military. While Remington has the smoother action, steel receiver, and better pistol grip setup.
Is Mossberg 500 reliable?
Accuracy is pretty much inherent with a pump-action. The 28” barrel increases the range by a mile, and the double beads and choked barrel improve the accuracy even further. In fact, I’ve fired over 400 shots through the Mossberg 500 and maintained a 1” grouping. The 500 is astoundingly reliable.
How much does Remington 870 weigh?
| Remington Model 870 | |
|---|---|
| Mass | 7.0 lb (3.2 kg) to 8.0 lb (3.6 kg) |
| Length | 26.3 in (670 mm) to 50.5 in (1,280 mm) |
| Barrel length | 14 in (360 mm) to 30 in (760 mm) |
| Cartridge | 12 gauge, 16 gauge, 20 gauge, 28 gauge, or .410 bore |
Will a Mossberg 500 stock fit a Remington 870?
remington stocks will not fit mossberg 500.
What is the difference between the Remington 870 and Mossberg 500?
Both the Remington 870 and the Mossberg 500 use dual action bars for reliable operation. The 870 features a slightly heavier steel receiver and has a safety to the rear of the trigger on the trigger guard. Now, how about the differences?
What kind of safety does a Mossberg model 500 have?
The Mossberg Model 500 features an ambidextrous safety located at the top of the receiver where a shooter’s thumb naturally rests when firing the 500. The aluminum receiver makes the 500 lighter. The Flex TLS System variant changes the playing field with regard to the versatility of a pump shotgun.
What kind of barrel does a Remington 870 have?
Remington 870 Classic Trap – Twin action bars for non binding action, Receiver milled from solid steel, Fancy American Walnut Monte Carlo Stock, 30” vent rib barrel, 3 Rem Chokes included The Mossberg 500 and Remington 870 are both very accurate pump-action shotguns.
What are the similarities between the Mossberg and Remington shotguns?
First, the similarities. Both the Mossberg and Remington were designed for use with interchangeable barrels. Loosen and/or remove the magazine cap (Remington) or loosen the magazine nut (Mossberg), pull off the barrel and replace it with another. They both use dual-action bars for a smoother and more reliable pump action.