Mossberg 590 Shockwave: Testing #00 Buckshot Patterns From 5 To 25 Yards

Published on March 5, 2018
Duration: 10:06

This review tests #00 buckshot patterns from the Mossberg 590 Shockwave at 5, 10, and 25 yards. Freedom Munitions loads showed patterns ranging from 4 inches at 5 yards to 14 inches at 25 yards. Hornady Critical Defense loads, featuring a Versatite wad, produced significantly tighter patterns, measuring 2.25 inches at 5 yards and 6 inches at 25 yards, highlighting the impact of wad technology.

Quick Summary

The Mossberg 590 Shockwave was tested with #00 buckshot. Freedom Munitions loads patterned 4" at 5 yards to 14" at 25 yards. Hornady Critical Defense loads with Versatite wads achieved much tighter patterns: 2.25" at 5 yards and 6" at 25 yards.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Purpose
  2. 00:21Freedom Munitions 5-Yard Test
  3. 01:10Freedom Munitions 10-Yard Test
  4. 01:40Freedom Munitions 25-Yard Test
  5. 02:46Hornady Critical Defense 5-Yard Test
  6. 03:23Hornady Critical Defense 10-Yard Test
  7. 04:18Hornady Critical Defense 25-Yard Test
  8. 05:55Conclusion & Specs

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the pattern results for Freedom Munitions #00 buckshot from a Mossberg 590 Shockwave?

At 5 yards, Freedom Munitions X-Treme 9-pellet #00 buckshot produced a 4-inch pattern. At 10 yards, the pattern expanded to approximately 8 inches, and at 25 yards, it opened up to about 14 inches.

How does Hornady Critical Defense #00 buckshot perform in the Mossberg 590 Shockwave?

Hornady Critical Defense 8-pellet #00 buckshot with Versatite wad showed exceptional performance, yielding a 2.25-inch pattern at 5 yards, a 3-inch pattern at 10 yards, and a 6-inch pattern at 25 yards.

What is the significance of wad technology in shotgun buckshot performance?

Wad technology, like Hornady's Versatite, is crucial for controlling pellet spread. It helps maintain tighter patterns at longer distances, significantly improving accuracy and effectiveness compared to standard loads.

What are the key specifications of the Mossberg 590 Shockwave?

The Mossberg 590 Shockwave features a 14-inch barrel, a 5+1 round capacity for 2 3/4 and 3-inch shells, weighs 5.25 lbs, and has an overall length of 26.37 inches. Its MSRP is around $359-$449.

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