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Due to recent events, a pink cammo 702 Mossberg Plinster has joined the collection. It might be interesting to see how these two popular 22's stack up in a side by side, no holds barred shoot out.
Both rifles are in the same price range. With some shopping, both will most likely show up on sale at local sporting goods stores etc.
The covered front sight and stock design give the Mossberg a bit of a "Safari Rifle" look. The Black Nylon stock on the Ruger has a hypermodern look.
The Mossberg feels a tad lighter, and is actually a better pointer (for my frame) than the Ruger. Plus 1/2pt for the Mossberg
The sights are better on the Mossberg,easily adjustable for both elevation and windage. The elevation adjustment on the Ruger is delicate and the screws are easily broken, windage adjustment requires a press tool. Plus 2 for the Mossberg
Both weapons hold 10 rounds. The magazine release on the Mossberg is much more user friendly. Plus 1/2 pts for the Mossberg. In time the rotary magazine may prove to be more reliable than the straight line clip of the Mossberg. This is only observational at this time. Although, one of the banes of many 22's, is feeding problems from straight line magazines, due to the rimmed nature of the cartridge. Range time will further determine this. (points pending)
Neither weapon has provisions for a sling.
The Mossberg has a machined scope rail making the installation of a scope a breeze. The Ruger is tapped but requires an interface to take the scope mounts (this has caused a problem or two by coming loose). Great care needs to be taken mounting a scope on the Ruger as the fine threads on the reciever could be eaisly stripped. Plus 1 for the Mossberg. Tear down is similar, however the little plastic recoil buffer placement on the Mossberg is a bit tedious. -1/2 pt for the Mossberg. The magazine follower on the Mossberg works as an earsot last round bolt hold opener. The bolt can also manually be locked open. The Ruger has only the manual bolt hold open. Yet 1 more point for the Mossberg. Now one must consider the target owners for both weapons. Several young gentlemen stated they liked the black Ruger better, while several young ladies found the pink cammo very avante guard for incursions in "hello kitty" adventure island. This is only a subjective matter of taste.
While there are many upgrades and changes available for the Ruger, in stock trim it appears the ladies, and their Mossberg are actually in the lead, in over all features. Next it's off to the range, we'll show those girls up yet
Too which the girls replied, bring it
Both rifles are in the same price range. With some shopping, both will most likely show up on sale at local sporting goods stores etc.
The covered front sight and stock design give the Mossberg a bit of a "Safari Rifle" look. The Black Nylon stock on the Ruger has a hypermodern look.
The Mossberg feels a tad lighter, and is actually a better pointer (for my frame) than the Ruger. Plus 1/2pt for the Mossberg
The sights are better on the Mossberg,easily adjustable for both elevation and windage. The elevation adjustment on the Ruger is delicate and the screws are easily broken, windage adjustment requires a press tool. Plus 2 for the Mossberg
Both weapons hold 10 rounds. The magazine release on the Mossberg is much more user friendly. Plus 1/2 pts for the Mossberg. In time the rotary magazine may prove to be more reliable than the straight line clip of the Mossberg. This is only observational at this time. Although, one of the banes of many 22's, is feeding problems from straight line magazines, due to the rimmed nature of the cartridge. Range time will further determine this. (points pending)
Neither weapon has provisions for a sling.
The Mossberg has a machined scope rail making the installation of a scope a breeze. The Ruger is tapped but requires an interface to take the scope mounts (this has caused a problem or two by coming loose). Great care needs to be taken mounting a scope on the Ruger as the fine threads on the reciever could be eaisly stripped. Plus 1 for the Mossberg. Tear down is similar, however the little plastic recoil buffer placement on the Mossberg is a bit tedious. -1/2 pt for the Mossberg. The magazine follower on the Mossberg works as an earsot last round bolt hold opener. The bolt can also manually be locked open. The Ruger has only the manual bolt hold open. Yet 1 more point for the Mossberg. Now one must consider the target owners for both weapons. Several young gentlemen stated they liked the black Ruger better, while several young ladies found the pink cammo very avante guard for incursions in "hello kitty" adventure island. This is only a subjective matter of taste.
While there are many upgrades and changes available for the Ruger, in stock trim it appears the ladies, and their Mossberg are actually in the lead, in over all features. Next it's off to the range, we'll show those girls up yet
Too which the girls replied, bring it
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