Mossberg barrels

[dak0ta]

Why are these barrels so much cheaper than let's say those of Remington? Are they inferior in steel quality? Is the bluing not as nice? Are they rougher? Less reliable? Mossberg is less inexpensive, but I would like to know if they sacrifice anything in their barrels.

Is the shot life of these barrels considerable less than other brands?

 

[Fred Fuller]

Do you mean the barrels Mossberg makes that fit 870s?

They seem thinner to me, but are safe enough to stand proofing, so they are OK in that regard...

lpl

 

[dak0ta]

Either for the M500 or M870. Was just wondering because they are significantly cheaper than Remington barrels.

Do they perform well?

 

[Al LaVodka]

Um, although they may not be as blue, don't know, but I do know that Mossberg has no NASCAR Racing Team nor half-hour infomercials for YOU to pay for! They put their money where it belongs.
Al

 

[Sheepdog1968]

My understanding is that Mossberg is subcontracted to make the Remmington barrels.

 

[oneounceload]

but are safe enough to stand proofing

Where is the US proof house?

 

[dak0ta]

Also, if I buy a Mossberg 500, should I expect something to break i.e. safety? Should I expect to have to get replacement parts ASAP? Or is this gun something that I can use straight out of the factory for years without worrying about it?

 

[smokey262]

Either a Mossy 500 or a Rem 870 wil last as long as you want it to. Both may need parts at some point.

 

[trigga]

a few years ago i was thinking the same thing. for deer hunting the smooth bore just doesn't cut it. funny how mossberg would make barrels for remington but i ended up getting the remington one for my 870 which was pretty much the price of a new gun. very accurate and well made. sadly the year after they switched pretty much all the zones to rifle and the money was kinda wasted cause i never used the barrel after the season i bought it. not to mention the prices of sabots! **** i only fired about 50 rounds through the thing and was thinking of selling it but rather keep to my collection.

 

[FatPants]

Ive got a Mossberg barrel for my 870. Ive not put any lead through it yet, but it seems every bit as well made as my Remington barrel.

 

[trigga]

both mossberg and remington are great brands. i personally prefer remington because they feel and look like their better made.

 

[natman]

Also, if I buy a Mossberg 500, should I expect something to break i.e. safety? Should I expect to have to get replacement parts ASAP? Or is this gun something that I can use straight out of the factory for years without worrying about it?

Mossbergs are not as finely finished internally as Remingtons, therefore they are a bit rougher out of the box. This is easily corrected with 20 minutes work if you know which end of a gunsmith's stone is which.

Once that is out of the way, a Mossberg works quite smoothly and will last a long time. I prefer them to Remingtons because they are lighter and cheaper.

I suspect that most of the broken safeties are caused by people overtightening the screw, which is why Mossberg installs then with a one-way screw now.

 

[Fred Fuller]

While any mechanical device with multiple parts can experience failure, many many 870s, 500s etc. have lasted their owners a lifetime with no breakage...

lpl

 

[MAKster]

One reason the Mossberg barrels are less expensive is because they are made in Torreon, Mexico. I think the finish on the Mossberg barrel is better than the rough Remington Express finish.

 

[Al LaVodka]

Maverick, not Mossberg, barrels are from Mexico.

Mossberg safeties are the one downside -- though in a better spot the switch is polyresin and should be replaced with a metal one.

Al

 

[dak0ta]

How are the Vang Comp System oversized safeties compared to the stock 590a1 safeties?

Also, does the mag follower and mag spring need to be swapped out to?

 

[MAKster]

Mossberg and Maverick barrels, triggers, and bolt assemblies are manufactured in Torreon, Mexico and then shipped across the border to Eagle Pass, TX to be assembled with the receivers and stocks which are produced in North Haven, CT. Maverick is just a name. There are not seperate factories.

 

[shockwave]

How are the Vang Comp System oversized safeties compared to the stock 590a1 safeties?

The Vang Comp has steep ridges that make operation easier. A great upgrade (first thing I did).

 

[Zero Knives]

I have both Mossberg and Remington barrels on a couple of 870s. The Mossberg barrel is definitely thinner walled and much lighter. The bore is dark as opposed to the bright Remington barrel, but it shoots just fine. The Mossberg barrel has rifle sights and groups slugs well, so I have no complaints about the bore...

 

[minutemen1776]

In my experience, I also prefer the Mossberg's finish to that of the 870 Express. If I had to pay Remington's prices for barrels, I doubt I'd have an extra like I do for my Mossberg 500.

Shockwave, how difficult was it to install the Vang Comp safety? This is something I've considered, but I've never tinkered with my Mossberg that much. I've heard that removing the one-way screw can be problematic, and other sources have indicated that something has to be peened in the receiver for the new safety to work right. I never really followed this last one, and I don't know if it's truly necessary.

 

[Zack]

Mossberg no good

Why are these barrels so much cheaper than let's say those of Remington? Are they inferior in steel quality? Is the bluing not as nice? Are they rougher? Less reliable? Mossberg is less inexpensive, but I would like to know if they sacrifice anything in their barrels.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=164402416

look at that barrel, look how thin and flim it looks.

no joke, I was buying my rem 870 and I saw a guy pick up a mossberg something, it was the basic model but very long barrel I think it was 26inch he tapped the barrel on the gun(was unpacking it and putting the barrel on the gun) and it made a cling sound. The type of sound you hear on chezzy metal CHEAP. I stay away from mossberg I am scared of those barrels, CHEAP CHEAP metal thin. I got my rem 870 the barrel it is like a tank, so is the reciver. Also I think most of mossberg recivers are alum?? or am I wrong? I do not know on this one.

 

[Al LaVodka]

How are the Vang Comp System oversized safeties compared to the stock 590a1 safeties?

Also, does the mag follower and mag spring need to be swapped out to?

They're, um, oversized. You don't need to do anything to the 590A1.
Al

 

[Two Cold Soakers]

I've owned and shot Remington and Mossberg pump guns for 30 years and 15 years, respectively, with considerably more rounds through the Mossberg, and have never seen a problem resulting from build quality on a Mossberg except the oft mentioned tang safety failure.

Neither Remington nor Mossberg barrels are sent through a traditional European-style proof house, they are both built to withstand maximum (whatever that is) pressures, i.e. overbuilt.

 

[INMY01TA]

look at that barrel, look how thin and flim it looks.

no joke, I was buying my rem 870 and I saw a guy pick up a mossberg something, it was the basic model but very long barrel I think it was 26inch he tapped the barrel on the gun(was unpacking it and putting the barrel on the gun) and it made a cling sound. The type of sound you hear on chezzy metal CHEAP. I stay away from mossberg I am scared of those barrels, CHEAP CHEAP metal thin. I got my rem 870 the barrel it is like a tank, so is the reciver. Also I think most of mossberg recivers are alum?? or am I wrong? I do not know on this one

Ya I have a Mossy with 18.5' barrel and a replacement 28' barrel as well. If they were any heavier or thicker, I wouldn't want it. Definaetely doesn't "tink".

 

[dak0ta]

Can the 18.5" cylinder bore barrel be used as a foster slug barrel if I were to mount a scope to the receiver?

Would the barrel be accurate since it's only 18.5" and has IC choke?