Krdshrk 3,882 Posted August 23, 2010 I took a look at a Mossberg Persuader at Dick's on Saturday. 20" model with 7+1 capacity. Like this: Does anyone know if you could put any chokes on it? I was maybe thinking of using it for HD as well as trap/skeet. I don't think I'll be hunting yet. Also - the price seemed ok - $329. Anyone know any place cheaper? Also potentially interested in the 18.5" model (5+1 capacity I think). 18.5" Any thoughts? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
axeman_g 128 Posted August 23, 2010 This is what you need to do.... Buy the 18.5 in version. Dont sweat the extra two rounds. Then buy another barrel for hunting/clays. Mossberg barrels run about $100 each. It is simple..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sirsloop 1 Posted August 23, 2010 You'd have to take a look at the barrel and see if its threaded or not... maybe its in the specs on their website? Either way like I've mentioned in other threads, I would personally go with a longer choke-able hunting barrel before the short HD barrel. Reason is the cost as a whole is pretty much the same, but a short HD barrel can be had for like $100 cheaper than longer hunting barrel when purchasing separately. You can use the shotgun right away for anything with the choked barrel and get a cheap used HD barrel at your leisure. Someone mentioned that you can shoot pigeons with a 18" cylinder bore barrel... ya you can... but lets see you hit something 50yards away with one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,882 Posted August 23, 2010 Thanks. Are the threads on the inside or outside? I don't really know what to look for in these. Unless someone's selling something like I want, I think I have to go around to a bunch of stores take a look and research Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sirsloop 1 Posted August 23, 2010 The inside of the front of the barrel will have threads... if you get one new it will already have a choke tube in it. Installs like this... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EchoMirage 137 Posted August 23, 2010 mossberg probably has internal threads. remington does also. winchester uses external threads Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pew Pew Plates 358 Posted August 23, 2010 Cyl bore will be "OK" for shooting clays from a thrower next to you, out in a field or whatever. But when you say "trap", its an actual regulation sport. You wont be any closer than 16 yards from the thrower which will then randomly spew high speed targets away from you. For this, your gun will put you at a severe disadvantage. Think of you having a flintlock pistol vs a few squads of navy seals. Yeah, that kinda disadvantage Skeet will be easier with the cyl bore but still at a bit of a disadvantage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sirsloop 1 Posted August 23, 2010 Skeet wouldn't be too bad with cylinder bore... You would need to be pretty fast on some of the goers while standing by the towers tho... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,882 Posted August 23, 2010 Yeah - I shot "skeet" from a thrower close by - which was ok with some of the Cyl Bore guns. EchoMirage had one, as well as Bulpup. However, with such a short barrel I was looking to potentially get a choke for it so I could use it for clay shooting a little bit better than just cyl bore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sirsloop 1 Posted August 23, 2010 First time you shoot sporting clays you'll be like... screw cylinder bore!! Some of the shots are DAMN far away!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fliks 20 Posted August 23, 2010 how did I miss this thread??? Dude, this is exactly why I'm buying lunker's package and not the Persuader you mentioned. That was totally what I was gonna get. But I wanted more versatility. What if I wanna dust some clays? hunt some ducks? I don't think that barrel will take chokes, I think I looked inside it once and there's no threads. IMHO, take sissloop's advice, or do the opposite - get the one with the 18.5" barrel and then look around for a used longer barrel. I had the capacity argument gong in my head too, since the one I'm getting is 4 + 1 and jeez, I wish I could have more, but I've read around - if you practice reloading well and fast, you won't need that extra capacity. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,882 Posted August 23, 2010 I wish I could have hopped on that package but you got it before me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pew Pew Plates 358 Posted August 23, 2010 You could always buy my bolt action shotgun in Radek falls through Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,882 Posted August 23, 2010 Nah I want at least pump.... Semi auto would be fine too but more of a PITA. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fliks 20 Posted August 23, 2010 Glenn's just desperate to sell that bolt action, he needs cash after the splurge on the Cynergy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,882 Posted August 23, 2010 I just wish the combos that they sell came with black stocks instead of the fake wood. I see they have the Field/Security combo. 28" Vent Rib field barrel that can take chokes, and the 18.5" home defense barrel. I think I'll pick up this one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sirsloop 1 Posted August 23, 2010 Find an older one used with real wood... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fliks 20 Posted August 23, 2010 dude, I felt exactly the same. that's why I'll be changing the furniture to the SpecOps stock. midwayusa.com has them on sale for $100 until the end of the month. so you get black funriture and added bonus of recoil reduction. http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?p ... ber=974135 sirsloop, I think the point is, we don't want the wood look at all, real or fake... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lunker 274 Posted August 23, 2010 sirsloop, I think the point is, we don't want the wood look at all, real or fake... Yeah well.... If it gets real cold outside and I am strapped for kindling, at least my shotgun furniture won't put out toxic smoke. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,882 Posted August 23, 2010 Yeah I'd rather spend a little less for the fake wood if I'm gonna change it. Plus the Field/Security combo comes with a pistol grip as well..... in black.... I don't really feel the need for a pistol grip and shoulder stock together. I think I'd get something like this to put on it... eventually http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?p ... ber=699162 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Urban Grunt 44 Posted August 23, 2010 No treads inside my 500 18.5 barrel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,882 Posted August 23, 2010 Thanks, Urban Grunt. Yeah after some more research and browsing on their website and others, it doesn't look like the Persuader/Cruiser shotguns can take chokes. They're cylinder bore only. That combo I'm looking at now can take chokes on the 28" barrel which is perfect. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fliks 20 Posted August 23, 2010 yah, that would work just fine! I figured I'd shell out the extra $50 for the super tactical recoil reduction.... since I'm saving so much by buying the same gun used (+ a rifled barrel) muahahahahahahahahahaha :twisted: we should get together when we get our Mossbergs pimped out, to compare and contrast keep in mind, though, that field combo is a 4 +1, if I saw correctly... it's not 5 + 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fliks 20 Posted August 23, 2010 oh, Chris, I just noticed your post... too funny... but how will you shoot then? pistol grip? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pew Pew Plates 358 Posted August 23, 2010 You could at least have gotten the 870 and burn some real wood Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,882 Posted August 23, 2010 Yeah I'm not sure if it's a 4+1 or 5+1. The Mossberg website says it's a 6 shot capacity, which is 5+1. BudsGunShop.com says it's a 4+1. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sirsloop 1 Posted August 23, 2010 I wouldn't get too tied up in the capacity battle. I honestly don't know when you'll need more than 5 shots outta shotgun, lol. I thought it would be a problem with my 4+1 remy but its not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,882 Posted August 23, 2010 Yeah I'm not worried about it. From shooting clays at CR last time, 4+1 is enough. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pew Pew Plates 358 Posted August 23, 2010 Yeah I'm not worried about it. From shooting clays at CR last time, 4+1 is enough. Unless you wanna do tom knapp kinda stuff and beat his world record of 8 with a pump :naughty: I've gone as far as 4 off a thrower but I cant do 4 (..or 8..) hand thrown. that guys nuts! Cant do that with a stock tube :x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fliks 20 Posted August 23, 2010 4 + 1 should be plenty. so you were going after work, right? let us know how it all turns out... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites