New Mossberg Reserve O/U Shotguns: Top Quality, Priced Right
The newest Mossberg Reserve O/U shotguns should be an instant success. Break-action shotguns have long-been considered the preferred tool for upland hunters and clay shooters for the ability to customize shot type and spread, their refined appearance, and their reliability. Mossberg’s Silver Reserve Field and Gold Reserve Sporting series of shotguns are the new models in Mossberg’s lineup of over/under shotguns and should be very appealing for those looking for a quality over/under shotgun at a reasonable price.
Several Mossberg Reserve Shotgun Models
These well-appointed, double guns are available in 12, 20, 28 gauge and 410 bore in the Silver Reserve series along with a 20-gauge Youth gun. The Gold Reserve series shotguns are available in 12 and 20 gauge and 410 bore. All Reserve Series shotguns feature chrome-lined bores and chambers and dual-locking lugs.
Silver Reserve Field Series
These affordable Mossberg Reserve O/U shotguns have black walnut stocks with satin finish; handsome cut-checkering on the grip and forend; 14-inch length-of-pull (LOP) and complementing matte blue-finished, vent rib barrels (10mm wide). Other standard features of the Silver series include shell extractors; 28-inch (12 gauge) or 26-inch (20 gauge, 28 gauge and 410 bore) barrel lengths, topped with a front bead sight. A Field Set of 5 flush choke tubes (Cylinder, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified and Full); satin-finished silver receiver with engraved Mossberg logo; and tang-mounted safety and barrel selector are featured too.
An optional 12-gauge Field version features a durable black synthetic stock with matte blue receiver and barrels (28-inch) and is equipped with a fiber-optic front sight.
That makes this break-action ideal for small game or turkey hunting.
For younger shooters or to accommodate adults requiring a shorter length-of-pull, the 20-gauge Field Youth O/U features a 13.25-inch LOP. MSRP:Â $692 (Black Walnut Stock) and $636 (Black Synthetic Stock)
Gold Reserve Sporting Series
With features traditionally reserved for high-end double guns, the Mossberg Gold Reserve O/U shotguns have hand-selected black walnut stocks; cut-checkering on the grip and forend; and polished-blue barrel finish. These competition-ready guns are equipped with 28- or 30-inch vent rib barrels (10mm wide); shell ejectors; and front bead sight. Extended and checkered Sport Set of 5 choke tubes (Skeet, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified and Full) is included. Further enhancing the Gold Reserve series are polished silver receivers with decorative accents including jeweling of the action, rich scrolling engraved on the safety/barrel selector and action release and a distinctive 24kt gold inlay on the underside of the receiver.
In addition to the standard Gold Reserve Sporting models, two optional 12-gauge versions are available. The Gold Reserve Black Label sports a 30-inch, polished-blue barrel with bead sight and complementing polished blue receiver featuring engraved scrolling and gold inlay. The Gold Reserve Super Sport is designed for maximum shooting comfort with its adjustable stock for cast, comb height and LOP (13 to 15 inches); 30-inch high vent rib barrel (12mm tall x 10mm wide) equipped with a fiber-optic front sight; and polished silver receiver with gold inlay and scrolling. MSRP:Â $983 (Sporting and Black Label) and $1,221 (Super Sport)
Refined, durable and well-appointed, the Mossberg International Reserve Series provides shooters and hunters with over-and-under shotguns loaded for performance at affordable prices. For more information on these Mossberg Reserve O/U shotguns, go to www.mossberg.com.
Steven Paul Barlow is a retired sergeant/station commander and former firearms instructor with the New York State Police. He is an avid hunter, fisherman, and enthusiast with all things related to firearms, knives, and survival. He has been writing on outdoor topics for more than 35 years. His collections of outdoor humor stories are available at BriarHill Books.