2007-01-27 12:37:20 · 13 answers · asked by kw w 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
I own both, I prefer the Remington aesthetics and like the location of the safety better.
Has Mossberg beat Remington in Quality? no but Mossberg has achieved that high level of quality.
I own more Mossberg for two reasons.
1= It is a work horse that will handle even the worst of days.
2= It’s price.
2007-01-27 13:03:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well, it depends on what you're after.
Both have good build quality, but, out of the box, the Remington 870's pump doesn't rattle, unlike my Mossberg's.
Mossberg puts a lot of attention into their guns, even the little "pipsqueeks" like my .410. It patterns better than any of my multitudinous cousin's .410's, and has repeating capability for not much more. In .410, there are no extra pellets to be had, and Mossberg has made every pellet hit its mark in my pump.
Which isn't to say that Remington doesn't make a fine .410 either. I really don't know. I've used a 12 and a 20 gauge Remington 870, and a .410 Mossberg 500. The Remington's disassembly is much easier and more streamlined, but the Mossberg's isn't too horrible either.
The Remington costs a little more, and it is easier to clean.
The Mossberg costs a little less, shoots as well, and is a chore to clean.
Your call- both are good designs that won't fail you as long as they're maintained.
2007-01-27 23:20:43 · answer #2 · answered by Daniel M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Best is a matter of opinion. Both make quality shotguns but Remingtons will normally hold up better than Mossbergs. It has been seen time and time again at gun ranges. More people have problems with their Mossbergs malfunctioning than Remingtons. Remingtons were at one time used by almost all Law Enforement Agencies and the military. Remington is the most commonly seen shotgun in the field as well. As long as it is properly maintained the proven Remington will last forever.
2007-01-28 16:34:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh my Gd NOOOO... I know alot of guys here talk about how great they are. I used to sell guns and of the shotguns Mossbergs were the most likely to be brought back. They would cut the chambers wrong.
Pump action remingtons are the best pumps on the market. They are also some of the cheapest. They go the extra mile on function. For instance they use double rails on the action. They beat mossberg, browning, winchester maybe benelli (I just don't know)
2007-01-27 21:11:19 · answer #4 · answered by uncle frosty 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Mossberg shotgun are used by the military and have gone through a rigerous tourture test and passed with flying colors. I think that they edge out the Remingtons.This is not to infer that Remingtons are NOT good, but the Mossberg shotguns are just a little more rugged.
2007-01-27 20:44:52 · answer #5 · answered by WC 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Six of one half dozen of the other. The major advantage of the Mossberg is of course cost and it's already drilled and tapped reciever. It's also made in the USA and Remington is made in Japan.
2007-01-28 18:49:55 · answer #6 · answered by jmmccollum 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Big Green rules with the 870, period. The military chose the Mossberg probbaly because it has an aluminum receiver (YUCK!) and they probably gave the Feds a good deal. I would take a Rem LE pump before any Mossberg tin-can shotgun.
2007-01-27 23:06:30 · answer #7 · answered by david m 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Remington has been around longer, and has a much better reputation. When my grandpa was alive, he was a gunsmith, and every gun he owned was a Remington.
2007-01-28 00:37:30 · answer #8 · answered by esugrad97 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mossberg all the way.
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2007-01-27 21:44:40 · answer #9 · answered by miketyson26 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
In terms of quality no, its damn close though, and bests the Remington in terms of value and reliability.
2007-01-28 05:14:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋