Just traded for an old Mossbereg 144 22 target rifle. It has the peep sights with a circle in a circle front sight. The gun looks rough on the outside but inside all is nice the bore is shiny with no pits. The trigger is nice I have not put it on a trigger gauge yet but I would guess 2lbs or a shdy less with no creep or overtravel. It is pouring rain here today hope to give some range time tomorrow.
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Got an oldie and hopefully a goodie
- Thread starter 625TC
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Mossberg 144's are well known tack drivers with the right ammo. 2 lbs. or a shade less is ok on a range, but not for hunting.
There are a couple models of 144 though. Have a look here.
https://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=210656
There are a couple models of 144 though. Have a look here.
https://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=210656
There's a couple options with old rifles that have been abused...
simply clean 'em, oil'em, and use 'em...
if it's a particularly good shooter, and restorable, an investment into a hot blue tank job can be worthwhile.
(If no other reason than your kids will love it for decades after you're gone)
& then there's the Parkerizing or Cerakote options...which are usually the
"Dang it's rusty & pitted! but it shoots alright!" options...
or the My Daughter/Wife wanted a pink/purple gun" option.
simply clean 'em, oil'em, and use 'em...
if it's a particularly good shooter, and restorable, an investment into a hot blue tank job can be worthwhile.
(If no other reason than your kids will love it for decades after you're gone)
& then there's the Parkerizing or Cerakote options...which are usually the
"Dang it's rusty & pitted! but it shoots alright!" options...
or the My Daughter/Wife wanted a pink/purple gun" option.