So a little while ago I made a thread asking for general advice about shotguns as I bought a Mossberg 590 as my first shotgun. Well it arrived at my LGS on Tuesday, and I've been shooting it quite a bit already.
I have to say overall I am very happy with it. It was a bit stiff when I first got it as expected from a new gun, but after a full cleaning and some rounds down range it's already getting really smooth. I haven't really tested out how it patterns with different shells yet, but I've been having a lot of fun plinking with birdshot, buckshot, and even a few slugs. This was my first time shooting slugs, and I must say the recoil is quite impressive, especially the remington slugger 3" magnum slugs.
The only problem I've had with it thus far is with a box of winchester white box target load birdshot. Occasionally after firing it will require a considerable amount of force to extract the fired shell. I did a little research and found that winchester target load shells getting stuck is fairly common it seems. Has anyone else had problems with stuck shells? All other ammo I've tried in it has worked flawlessly, so it is definitely the ammo.
Anyways, just thought I'd share my experience so far with the 590. I am really impressed with the quality of the gun. I am also really liking the magpul furniture on it, as I opted for the magpul edition. It is very comfortable, and I like how both the cheek riser and length of pull is adjustable.
I have to say overall I am very happy with it. It was a bit stiff when I first got it as expected from a new gun, but after a full cleaning and some rounds down range it's already getting really smooth. I haven't really tested out how it patterns with different shells yet, but I've been having a lot of fun plinking with birdshot, buckshot, and even a few slugs. This was my first time shooting slugs, and I must say the recoil is quite impressive, especially the remington slugger 3" magnum slugs.
The only problem I've had with it thus far is with a box of winchester white box target load birdshot. Occasionally after firing it will require a considerable amount of force to extract the fired shell. I did a little research and found that winchester target load shells getting stuck is fairly common it seems. Has anyone else had problems with stuck shells? All other ammo I've tried in it has worked flawlessly, so it is definitely the ammo.
Anyways, just thought I'd share my experience so far with the 590. I am really impressed with the quality of the gun. I am also really liking the magpul furniture on it, as I opted for the magpul edition. It is very comfortable, and I like how both the cheek riser and length of pull is adjustable.