How to use a Mossberg pump action shotgun (500/590) in 60 seconds

Published on March 21, 2022
Duration: 0:51

This video provides a quick, 60-second guide on operating a Mossberg 500/590 pump-action shotgun. It covers essential safety features like the tang-mounted safety, proper aiming with a bead sight, loading procedures, and the critical steps for chambering rounds and preventing jams. The guide also demonstrates an emergency reload technique for when the action is locked back.

Quick Summary

To operate the safety on a Mossberg 500/590, push the tang-mounted switch forward to reveal a red dot for 'fire' and pull it back for 'safe'. For aiming, keep your eye low and align the front bead sight with your target.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Safety Operation
  2. 00:06Aiming Technique
  3. 00:16Loading the Magazine
  4. 00:22Chambering and Cycling
  5. 00:41Emergency Reload

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you operate the safety on a Mossberg 500/590 shotgun?

The safety is located on the tang. Pulling it back engages 'safe' mode, and pushing it forward to reveal a red dot engages 'fire' mode.

What is the correct way to aim a shotgun with a bead sight?

To aim, position your eye as low as possible on the stock and look down the barrel. Align the front bead sight directly on your intended target.

How do you load shells into a Mossberg pump-action shotgun?

Flip the shotgun upside down to access the loading port. Insert shells into the port and push them forward into the magazine tube until seated.

What is the action release button for on a Mossberg shotgun?

The action release button, located behind the trigger guard, unlocks the pump. You must press it to pull the pump fully back and then push it fully forward to chamber a round.

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