The Mossberg 500 is the original unchallenged pump-action shooting system. Offering a combination of modern design, custom-type features and affordability all in one package. The 500 comes in an array of stock, barrel, finish and combo options that are unrivaled in the industry.
Features : The 500 is a reliable workhorse shotgun, packed with features at an un-beatable price. Sharing many of the Mil-Spec features as the 590A1 military model, the 500 combines a proven track record and features like no other. These features include 3" chambers on all models, quiet carry dual action bars, and an ambidextrous safety among others.
The Slugster model features ported and fully rifled barrels for superior slug accuracy.
Barrel Porting: Eight ports on each side of the barrel direct gasses upwards and outwards reducing muzzle-jump and felt recoil.
500 Slugster
24" Barrel
Fully rifled bore choke
12 Gauge 2 3/4"- 3" chamber
Ported, fully rifled barrel
6 Shot capacity
Overall length: 43 1/2"
Length of pull: 13 7/8"
Drop at comb: 1 1/2"
Drop at heel: 2 1/8"
Blue finish w/honey satin dual comb stock
Integral scope base
7 1/4 lb.
Slugster, 12 Gauge 24"
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
12 gauge is the most popular and useful shotgun gauges ever made. Suitable for everything from doves to geese. With sporting, military and law enforcement applications. Available in 2 ¾”, 3” and 3 ½”. The magnum lengths are generally preferred for waterfowl and turkey. Most major manufacturers produce guns and ammunition in a very wide septum for 12 gauge. Loads from ¾ oz. to 2 oz. are common with 1 1/8 oz Low base and 1 ¼ oz being the most common loadings. Target loads are normally around 1150 to 1200 FPS with High velocity lead loads tuning up 1350 FPS. Steel waterfowl loads tend to be loaded faster around 1500 FPS to compensate lower density shot. While the 2 ¾” loading is still the most popular ammunition made, nearly all current production guns have 3”or 3 ½” chambers. The shorter ammunition can be safely fired in longer chambers, but not all magnum semiautomatics will function with shorter shotshells. — Craig Boddington
