Candyman87
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Stopped by Dick's on the way home today just for kicks and saw a Mossberg 500 in .410 on the rack... I've been contemplating a .410 pump for a bit just to make trap a bit more of a challenge when I take new shooters... to give myself a bit more of a challenge other days.
Needless to say, it followed me home. Lower price than Cabela's or Gander Mountain and neither have them in stock. Yes, I'm sleeping on the couch tonight but it'll be worth it.
So far, I've discovered a few more things... I DEFINITELY like cleaning an 870 better... I HATE the way this thing tears down. Easier to get to EVERYTHING, but harder to get everything back in place than an 870.
I've also discovered that I'm REALLY used to an 870. Looking for the slide release lever and it's always in the wrong spot, and that tang safety will take some getting used to.
I'm working on trying to smooth out the action a bit... this thing is STIFF out of the box... been working it a good part of the night, oiling, cleaning, and repeating and it's getting there... but nowhere near as smooth as my 15 year old 870.
And the other sad realization... ammo is expensive! I knew this going in, but I'm also surprised how few people actually MAKE .410 target loads. I'll be getting some Remington STS and hold onto the hulls until I can get my hands on a MEC 600 setup for .410.
I like the thing so far... can't wait to get it out this weekend and see how it shoots!
Needless to say, it followed me home. Lower price than Cabela's or Gander Mountain and neither have them in stock. Yes, I'm sleeping on the couch tonight but it'll be worth it.
So far, I've discovered a few more things... I DEFINITELY like cleaning an 870 better... I HATE the way this thing tears down. Easier to get to EVERYTHING, but harder to get everything back in place than an 870.
I've also discovered that I'm REALLY used to an 870. Looking for the slide release lever and it's always in the wrong spot, and that tang safety will take some getting used to.
I'm working on trying to smooth out the action a bit... this thing is STIFF out of the box... been working it a good part of the night, oiling, cleaning, and repeating and it's getting there... but nowhere near as smooth as my 15 year old 870.
And the other sad realization... ammo is expensive! I knew this going in, but I'm also surprised how few people actually MAKE .410 target loads. I'll be getting some Remington STS and hold onto the hulls until I can get my hands on a MEC 600 setup for .410.
I like the thing so far... can't wait to get it out this weekend and see how it shoots!