Anyone own a Mossberg 88 Security #31023?

[seeker_two]

Found this Mossberg 52150 at Academy this morning. And even got their veterans discount. I bet it will get the home defense job done. Holds 9 shots! Unfortunately I now have a gun with no ammo. Academy was out of anything suitable for home defense.

Probably should have but this is a 500 and yours an 88. Don't know the difference other than this one holds 9 rounds.

As noted above I purchased a 500 part number 52150 this morning at Academy. This was the last home defense gun they had. It holds 9 rounds!

Good choice. How many rounds does it hold?....

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[C7Z062019]

Good choice. How many rounds does it hold?....

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8+1

 

[C7Z062019]

Here's the specs on my gun: https://www.mossberg.com/product/590-retrograde-52150/

 

[C7Z062019]

00 Buck
https://www.outdoorlimited.com/shot...bk-9-pellet-2-3-4-1250-fps-00-buck-25-rounds/

#4 Buck
https://www.outdoorlimited.com/shot...ion-tb12bk-2-3-4-27-pellets-4-buck-25-rounds/

Called earlier but could only leave a message. Do you know if these are lead or steel shot?

 

[rotor]

Thanks Rotor! Which would be best for home defense? I suppose if I were well practiced 00 a better choice. But maybe without practice #4 buck?

I keep #4 buck for home defense, 27 pellets. Others use 00 buck 9 pellets. But I have both available. You might want to confirm that these are lead. I don't think I have ever heard of steel buck shot but who knows. Maybe someone else is more knowledgeable.

 

[GoPappy]

#4 buck is my preference. But, heck, even bird shot is better than an empty gun.

 

[GoPappy]

Here's the specs on my gun: https://www.mossberg.com/product/590-retrograde-52150/

That’s a fine home defense shotgun. Frankly, I like it better than the 590A1 because it’s lighter.

 

[C7Z062019]

I keep #4 buck for home defense, 27 pellets. Others use 00 buck 9 pellets. But I have both available. You might want to confirm that these are lead. I don't think I have ever heard of steel buck shot but who knows. Maybe someone else is more knowledgeable.

I'll call them again tomorrow and find out and let you know. I would think all buckshot is lead too for the better penetrating power.

 

[C7Z062019]

Fiocchi 12 gauge 00 buck is lead.

https://www.gunbuyer.com/catalog/pr...i-12-gauge-2-75-00-buck-9-pellets-250rd-case/

 

[seeker_two]

I'll call them again tomorrow and find out and let you know. I would think all buckshot is lead too for the better penetrating power.

I've never heard of steel buckshot, but I did hear of a tungsten alloy (maybe even tungsten/polymer) buckshot for areas that prohibited lead shot. It should still perform as well as lead buckshot at close range.

Also, if you can't find buckshot, a turkey load with plated shot should penetrate well enough for close-range shots.

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[Axxe55]

Called earlier but could only leave a message. Do you know if these are lead or steel shot?

More than likely lead unless specified differently. Other types of shot are usually marketed towards hunters and usually marked and being "lead-free" shot material.

 

[Spcwolf]

Man it sure feels good to have more buck shot then I could expend in a few range trips.

 

[Axxe55]

Man it sure feels good to have more buck shot then I could expend in a few range trips.

I keep a few boxes of buckshot and slugs, JIC I might need them. Got lots of #7 and #6 birdshot though. I usually pick up a couple of boxes everytime we go to WalMart.

 

[Spcwolf]

I keep a few boxes of buckshot and slugs, JIC I might need them. Got lots of #7 and #6 birdshot though. I usually pick up a couple of boxes everytime we go to WalMart.

I don’t know how popular slug is with people, but I found that in my maverick 88 security the federal premium slugs shot perfectly. After shooting a few boxes at the range I turned around and bought more of it to take home.

This slug load is good enough for defense and possibly hunting.

 

[Axxe55]

I don’t know how popular slug is with people, but I found that in my maverick 88 security the federal premium slugs shot perfectly. After shooting a few boxes at the range I turned around and bought more of it to take home.

This slug load is good enough for defense and possibly hunting.

I don't really have a need for slugs, but still like having some on hand, just because who knows when you might need them.

 

[Spcwolf]

I don't really have a need for slugs, but still like having some on hand, just because who knows when you might need them.

Bro, you should test it out. Look at the ballistics as well. The stopping power is insane. And once you learn where the rounds are going to land at certain ranges it’s accurate enough for its intended purposes.

 

[C7Z062019]

I just bought a box of 5 Remington slugs for my new Mossberg 590. These slugs are about the same muzzle energy as a 30-30 rifle. This is the 2 3/4" 1560 muzzle velocity box of 5 rounds.

 

[Axxe55]

Bro, you should test it out. Look at the ballistics as well. The stopping power is insane. And once you learn where the rounds are going to land at certain ranges it’s accurate enough for its intended purposes.

I have tested them out. I can hit a man-sized target at 35 yards! They are the Federal Premium slugs.

 

[rotor]

Slugs are the only thing I don't have. Bought two boxes at Academy today, 15 rounds/box, $12.99 a box, military discount 10%. Their ammo shelves were otherwise empty.