Mossberg 500 Tactical Review & Shoot 12 Gauge

Published on January 20, 2021
Duration: 13:17

This review of the Mossberg 500 Tactical 12 Gauge shotgun covers its features, including the pistol grip, adjustable stock, and ghost ring sights with a fiber optic front. The video demonstrates patterning with various loads (7.5, 6, 5, 4 birdshot, 4, 1 buckshot, and double-aught buckshot) at 7 yards and 25 yards, and steel targets at 50 yards. The presenter notes the shotgun favors high on patterns and discusses recoil, attributing increased felt recoil to the lightweight design and minimal butt pad.

Quick Summary

The Mossberg 500 Tactical 12 Gauge shotgun features a 5+1 capacity, 18.5-inch barrel, adjustable ghost ring sights, pistol grip, and adjustable stock. It tends to pattern high and has noticeable recoil due to its lightweight design and minimal recoil pad. Reliability was good, with no feeding or ejection issues reported.

Chapters

  1. 00:27Mossberg 500 Tactical Introduction
  2. 00:43Mossberg 500 Tactical Features
  3. 01:00Pistol Grip & Adjustable Stock
  4. 01:04Ghost Ring Sights
  5. 01:22Safety & Release
  6. 01:34Barrel Length & Capacity
  7. 02:03Testing Setup & Targets
  8. 02:08Tactical Distance Shooting (7 Yards)
  9. 02:11Birdshot for Self-Defense Discussion
  10. 02:23Hunting Applications with Shotguns
  11. 02:50Steel Target Shooting (25-50 Yards)
  12. 03:06Slug Shooting at 100 Yards
  13. 03:11Ammunition Order (Smallest to Largest)
  14. 03:157.5 Shot Patterning
  15. 04:02Number 6 Shot Patterning
  16. 04:10Number 5 Shot Patterning
  17. 04:22Number 4 Shot Patterning
  18. 04:424 Buck Patterning
  19. 04:551 Buck Patterning
  20. 05:09Double Lot Buckshot Patterning
  21. 05:40Pattern Analysis & Favoring High
  22. 06:24Ammunition Brand Comparison (Fiocchi vs. Remington)
  23. 06:43Slug Testing at Close Range
  24. 06:53Winchester Rifled Slug Review
  25. 07:1225 Yard Slug Patterning
  26. 07:2350 Yard Steel Gong Test
  27. 08:5150 Yard Gong Shooting
  28. 09:33Rapid Fire Steel Target Practice
  29. 10:38100 Yard Slug Shooting Attempt
  30. 11:00Explanation for Omitted Slug Footage
  31. 11:36Overall Impressions & Recoil
  32. 11:43Recoil Pad Analysis
  33. 12:07Only Complaint: Recoil
  34. 12:11Reliability & Functionality
  35. 12:14Patterning Results Summary
  36. 12:32Upcoming Head-to-Head Comparison
  37. 13:01Call to Action: Like & Subscribe
  38. 13:11Video Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Mossberg 500 Tactical 12 Gauge shotgun?

The Mossberg 500 Tactical features a 5+1 capacity, an 18.5-inch cylinder bore barrel, adjustable ghost ring sights with a red fiber optic front, a pistol grip, and an adjustable stock for customizable length of pull.

How does the Mossberg 500 Tactical perform with different types of 12 Gauge ammunition?

Patterning tests showed the shotgun tends to pattern high. Double-aught buckshot produced viable patterns at 25 yards, and was effective on steel targets at 50 yards. Slugs required sight adjustment for accuracy at 100 yards.

What is the recoil like on the Mossberg 500 Tactical?

The Mossberg 500 Tactical is noted to have more felt recoil due to its lightweight design and a very thin, almost non-existent recoil pad, offering minimal cushioning.

Is the Mossberg 500 Tactical reliable?

Based on the review, the Mossberg 500 Tactical demonstrated reliable function, with no reported issues regarding shell feeding, ejection, or overall operation during the testing.

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