VegasGeorge
10-02-2007, 11:01 AM
I have a new toy, a Mossberg 930SPX. It's a 12 gauge auto loading riot gun. What they're calling these days, a "tactical shotgun." I'm having a lot of fun with it.
My previous experience with a shotgun was limited to shooting my father's 12 gauge Remington 1100 when I was a kid. I had it out rabbit hunting and plinking (can you "plink" with a shotgun?) many times. But, before buying my SPX, I hadn't handled a shotgun since I was senior in high school.
I've just started exploring the ammo available for it. From what I've read, different ammo will result in different patterns of shot placement. And, the same ammo will change patterns at different distances. So, a tactical shotgunner has to match his ammo to his gun's barrel, and know its patterning characteristics at different distances. Apart from that little complication, the velocity and penetration of the different loads and shot sizes needs to be considered. And, as if that weren't enough, rifled slug ammo needs to be chosen for longer range engagements. I foresee many happy hours at the range figuring all this out. :lol:
The SPX comes with a ghost ring rear sight, and an M16 style front sight. It already has an extended magazine. I put a Limbsaver butt pad on it yesterday. So, all I really need to add is a sling. Some shooters have dressed up their tactical shotguns with a shell caddy, light, and even a bayonet. But, I think that is a bit over the top.
My previous experience with a shotgun was limited to shooting my father's 12 gauge Remington 1100 when I was a kid. I had it out rabbit hunting and plinking (can you "plink" with a shotgun?) many times. But, before buying my SPX, I hadn't handled a shotgun since I was senior in high school.
I've just started exploring the ammo available for it. From what I've read, different ammo will result in different patterns of shot placement. And, the same ammo will change patterns at different distances. So, a tactical shotgunner has to match his ammo to his gun's barrel, and know its patterning characteristics at different distances. Apart from that little complication, the velocity and penetration of the different loads and shot sizes needs to be considered. And, as if that weren't enough, rifled slug ammo needs to be chosen for longer range engagements. I foresee many happy hours at the range figuring all this out. :lol:
The SPX comes with a ghost ring rear sight, and an M16 style front sight. It already has an extended magazine. I put a Limbsaver butt pad on it yesterday. So, all I really need to add is a sling. Some shooters have dressed up their tactical shotguns with a shell caddy, light, and even a bayonet. But, I think that is a bit over the top.