Mossberg 695

[ak_milsurp]

INteresting thread I found one unfired, New-In-Box, at a Gunshow in Alaska last weekend. I've always wanted one, and since it was new, I didn't mind paying $300 for it...

I had an ancient Weaver K 2.5 scope that had been on my Dad's old Deer rifle in 1964. I'd kept it as a momento. (He passed away in 1965).

It fit perfect with a set of medium height weaver style rings. I Haven't shot it yet.... But it sure looks imposing...

I'm usually a milsurp rifle kinda guy, but damn it called to me..... LOL

It'll be good bear medicine in the Alders! lol

 

[Ulver]

695

I have a 695, still NIB. At the time, it appealed to me just for some jollies.

I wanted a platform, to be able to launch this:

Dixie Slugs TerminatorBullet Name: Dixie Slugs Terminator
Bullet Weight: 730.00 grains
Bullet Diameter: 0.730 inches
Muzzle Velocity: 1200.00 ft/sec

Yes, a 730gr. Rifled slug!!!


http://www.dixieslugs.com/index.html

Here is their "buckshot" load:



That's three, .60 caliber "pellets" , weighing 315grs. EACH! WOW!

 

[Southern IL Hunter]

I've owned a couple of Mossberg 695's for several years, good guns taken lots of deer with both guns. Every deer season I remind myself to take them to a gunsmith for a trigger job before next season, then forget until next season. Called a local gunsmith today, he wasn't completely familiar with 695's but said he would take a look. I'm not sure that’s what I want, anyone have any experience where to start to lighten the trigger? Both guns shoot well, consistently 8 inch groups or better at 100 yds with Remington Buckhammers in 2 3/4 inch. Over the years I've shot most every shell available but Buckhammers are consistently the best, but I'm sure that group could be tightened with a good trigger job.
Saw in a earlier post about a Springfield, I'm assuming IL, gunsmith that tuned one up earlier, Springfield is about 3 hours away but I do go there occasionally but might delay the job another season. I would have taken the gun to the local smith tonight but wanted to watch the Duke/Butler NCAA Championship, favored Butler a little but that’s another post.
These 695's can shoot, but the trigger is so heavy on both guns that I believe the groups can be tightened considerably by lightening the trigger a bit and still be safe for field use, I would like to end up somewhere around 4# pull.
If anyone has had any experience with the trigger work I would appreciate a little insight.

 

[bobgee50]

tackdriver sluggun?

Iv'e had my mossberg for several years. Had a five shot group ,using lightfields , of less than 1.75 inches( all five holes were touching) NO JOKE. The only drawback is that it's extremely uncomfortable to shoot,although it carries well. If you miss a white tail at less than 130 yards it's surely not the gun.

 

[jdougs]

I have had mine since 96 or 97. I have a tasco pro point red dot sight on it and have taken many deer and not one problem. I used to shoot the Winchester partition Golds but got tired or the cost so I just shoot the trusty ol super x sabots. I recently started cleaning mine with TC no.13 and rubbing it down with bore butter. Leaves it looking like new! Enjoy!

JD

 

[Southern IL Hunter]

Recently had an opportunity to buy a third 695, my hunting family is growing. When I got it home and had a chance to examine it close the wear points show little wear, don't believe it has been shot much at all. But the barrel was full of carbon and lead fouling. Pulled the bolt and stock to give it a good cleaning and looks as if it were shot even less than originally thought. Soaked the barrel in Hoppes 9 and Pro Shot Cleaner to remove carbon but still had heavy lead fouling. Tried a technique seen on other gun sites of wrapping a little Chore Boy Copper Scrub pad around a undersized brass brush along with solvent, worked like a charm, cleaned the fouling easily from the barrel. Now inspecting the barrel it is obvious the gun has not been shot much in as much as first thought the milling marks are still prominent in the barrel. Used a little JB to polish the barrel to help prevent leading down the road. The gun has optical sights front and rear, as best I can tell some of the later models were factory shipped with, while cleaning and examining the gun I noticed the front sight was cracked. I called Mossberg and today I received a new front sight, free of charge. I can't imagine this many years after production Mossberg is still following their product, a tip of the cap to Mossberg/Maverick for following up on their product. Now all it needs is topped with a nice piece of glass optics and head for the field.
I've a Marlin 512 and H&R Ultra Slugger but I can hardly pass up a clean 695. They are a proven game taker at bean field ranges.

 

[wolf695]

I love my 695, but as you all say some guns and mags,have problems! I have had some that the mag won't catch unless the bolt is open, and others that work fine.I asked the factory about this problem back in 2006! Their response was" it is normally a defective mag! They went on to say it could be the catch, so after many yrs and more than a few 695's. It's normally the mag or the catch! Watch your ejectors too! They do break , and at the worsed times! I know that paints a sad picture, but in value and durability it is unmatched! They shoot true, not to heavy,and is made to take a beating in the woods!

 

[csweat]

Mossberg 695 HELP!!!

I love my 695, but when I bought it I knew nothing about guns and bought one with a smooth barrel instead of a rifle barrel. Does anyone know where I can find a rifle barrel for my 695? Any help will be awesome. Thank you.

 

[ORDTECH]

mossberg 695 smooth bore

csweat,

It would probably be cheaper to go to gun broker and buy the rifled barrel version and get what you can for yours. I just checked the site and they have a few for sale right now. I have one with a 3 x 9 Nikon BDC and shoot Hornaday SST's with almost rifle like accuracy out to 150 yards. 100 yard shots are no challenge. In theory the 1 in 35 twist rate is too slow for the Hornady SST but my 695 has not got word on that. Just some quick tips I've gathered following this thread:
1. Get a trigger job, and while the barrel is off tighten the mag catch.
2. If you have problems cycling, try just using one shell in the mag and some loose ones in your pocket or anywhere else that's easily accesible. If you're sighted in you won't need that second shot.
Happy Hunting