--- title: The Mossberg Journal (26) description: "Official blog from O.F. Mossberg & Sons: shotguns and rifles for hunting, sport shooting, home defense, tactical and law enforcement. Leader in firearms innovation since 1919. (26)" --- [Law Enforcement](https://lawenforcement.mossberg.com/) [Sign In](https://www.mossberg.com/customer/account/login) / [Sign Up](https://www.mossberg.com/customer/account/create/) [Firearms](https://www.mossberg.com/firearms.html) [Store](https://www.mossberg.com/store.html) [![Mossberg](https://resources.mossberg.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mossberg-theme/images/logo.svg)](https://www.mossberg.com) [Support](https://www.mossberg.com/help/) [Journal](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal) [Dealers](https://www.mossberg.com/dealers/) [Cart](https://www.mossberg.com/checkout/cart/) [Sign In](https://www.mossberg.com/customer/account/login) / [Sign Up](https://www.mossberg.com/customer/account/create/) [Dealers](https://www.mossberg.com/dealers/) - [Firearms](https://www.mossberg.com/firearms.html) - [Store](https://www.mossberg.com/store.html) - [Support](https://www.mossberg.com/help/) - [Journal](https://resources.mossberg.com/) [Military/Law Enforcement](https://lawenforcement.mossberg.com/) - [Home](https://www.mossberg.com) - [Journal](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal) # [The Mossberg Journal](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) [Security](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/security) [Sporting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/sporting) [News](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/news) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/View-Target-in-Scope-Mossberg-1.png?width=796&name=View-Target-in-Scope-Mossberg-1.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/best-long-range-cartridges) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## [7 Best Long-Range Cartridges of All Time](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/best-long-range-cartridges) There’s a host of tried-and-true factory loads that are widely available, relatively affordable, and come in a variety of bullet types. From all sizes of game to competition, here’s a look at the seven best long-range cartridges of all time. 8 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2.png?width=796&name=2.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/pre-season-prep-for-waterfowlers) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [Pre Season Prep for Waterfowlers](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/pre-season-prep-for-waterfowlers) The list of chores and work for the waterfowler seems to never end, but the tasks that seem to haunt us the most are the last minute jobs that sneak up on us in the final days before the opener. Here’s a quick list of the pre season prep for waterfowlers that tends to find us scrambling before... 4 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/03-moss-bear-2.png?width=796&name=03-moss-bear-2.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/albertas-massive-black-bears) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Northern Exposure: Hunting Alberta’s Massive Black Bears](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/albertas-massive-black-bears) Bears are hard to find. Alberta offers baited bear hunts, which typically produce opportunities to kill bears in excess of 7 feet, many of them approaching 30 years of age. 7 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Aidan-Checking-Deer-Nov-30-2021-08-19-15-73-PM%20copy-3.jpeg?width=796&name=Aidan-Checking-Deer-Nov-30-2021-08-19-15-73-PM%20copy-3.jpeg)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/opening-day-deer-hunt) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Mistakes That Will Ruin Your Opening Day Deer Hunt](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/opening-day-deer-hunt) Will you be ready to capitalize when opening day arrives? Here’s a look at five mistakes that will ruin your opening day deer hunt this season. 4 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bird-Preparation2-1.png?width=796&name=Bird-Preparation2-1.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/bird-hunting-ammo-guide) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Bird Hunting Ammo: A Quick Guide](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/bird-hunting-ammo-guide) One shotgun can be used on any bird… as long as the correct ammunition is selected. And while I am in no way an expert- I have found a quick down and dirty guide for bird hunting shotgun loads. 3 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Tajikistan-Mossberg-2.png?width=796&name=Tajikistan-Mossberg-2.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/high-altitude-hunting-preparation) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [High Altitude Hunting Preparation](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/high-altitude-hunting-preparation) High altitude hunting can definitely be a challenge, especially if the hunter has not adequately planned and prepared for this excursion. Altitude-related issues can be somewhat remedied with careful preparation. 5 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/View-Target-in-Scope-Mossberg-1.png?width=796&name=View-Target-in-Scope-Mossberg-1.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/bore-sighting-a-bolt-action-rifle) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [The How's and Why's of Bore Sighting A Bolt-Action Rifle](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/bore-sighting-a-bolt-action-rifle) What exactly is bore sighting? Simply put: it is aligning the crosshairs of your new scope with the barrel of your rifle. Yep. That’s it. Here's a how-to how to bore sight your bolt-action rifle. 2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-home%20defense-2.png?width=796&name=moss-home%20defense-2.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/home-defense-plan) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [Building the Ultimate Home Defense Plan](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/home-defense-plan) While we tend to focus on the firearms themselves, the first step in home defense is developing a plan for protecting your household. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Prepare-the-Meat-Pole-Large-2%20copy.jpeg?width=796&name=Prepare-the-Meat-Pole-Large-2%20copy.jpeg)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/pre-season-prep-for-deer-hunters) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Pre-Season Prep for Deer Hunters](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/pre-season-prep-for-deer-hunters) Hunters that commit to planning and preparation beyond the hunting season are the ones that usually end up with notched tags season after season. 5 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/women-rifle-ammunition-2.png?width=796&name=women-rifle-ammunition-2.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/rifle-practice) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Five Reasons to Practice with Your Rifle](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/rifle-practice) To be a more consistent hunter, practicing with your rifle should be a part of your pre-season routine. Here are five reasons you should practice with your rifle. 4 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-02-34-25-32-AM.png?width=796&name=Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-02-34-25-32-AM.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/flex-500-the-perfect-solution) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## [The Mossberg FLEX 500 - The Perfect Solution](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/flex-500-the-perfect-solution) With the FLEX technology, this shotgun can easily be transformed into a home defense option that I personally prefer over a hand gun. 2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-05-44-52-06-AM.png?width=796&name=Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-05-44-52-06-AM.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/jm-pro-adjustable-match-trigger) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## [Mossberg Introduces JM Pro Adjustable Match Trigger](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/jm-pro-adjustable-match-trigger) The JM Pro trigger housing is precision-machined and the trigger pull weight is user-adjustable with a 3 to 6-pound range of adjustment. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sunset.jpg?width=796&name=sunset.jpg)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tips-for-taking-hunting-photos) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [Tips for Taking Quality, Ethical Hunting Photos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tips-for-taking-hunting-photos) By taking the time to shoot images that capture the moment and still afford the utmost respect to the animal, you will get those shots of a lifetime and ward off any untoward comments from fellow hunters. 3 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-09-48-00-42-AM.png?width=796&name=Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-09-48-00-42-AM.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/590m-shockwave-12-gauge) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## [Mossberg® Introduces 590M® Shockwave® 12-Gauge Pump-Action](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/590m-shockwave-12-gauge) Combining the convenience and adaptability of a mag‐fed shotgun with a “Non‐NFA” pump‐action platform, Mossberg is proud to introduce the 590M Shockwave 12‐gauge firearm. 3 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-fathers%20day%20gift%20guide.png?width=796&name=moss-fathers%20day%20gift%20guide.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/fathers-day-gift-guide) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [Father's Day Gift Guide](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/fathers-day-gift-guide) Father’s Day is right around the corner, and Mossberg is here to help! We’ve rounded up some of our favorite apparel, gear, accessories, and more to help make your Father’s Day shopping simple. 4 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-turkey-1.png?width=796&name=moss-turkey-1.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/handling-high-pressure-turkeys) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [How to Handle High Pressure Turkeys](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/handling-high-pressure-turkeys) The 2018 spring turkey season will go down as the toughest turkey season yet for a lot of hunters across the country. Here’s a look at how I did just that this season as I hit the woods with my Mossberg turkey gun in tow. 4 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-06-16-00-97-AM.png?width=796&name=Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-06-16-00-97-AM.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/590-shockwave-with-410-bore) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## [Mossberg Rounds Out 590 Shockwave Offerings with .410 Bore](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/590-shockwave-with-410-bore) Now Mossberg delivers the ultimate lightweight and low‐recoiling home defense platform with the announcement of the 590 Shockwave in 410 bore. 2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Turkey%20Patterning%20%7C%20Mossberg%20copy.png?width=796&name=Turkey%20Patterning%20%7C%20Mossberg%20copy.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/shotgun-chokes) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## [The A,B,C’s of Shotgun Chokes](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/shotgun-chokes) The purpose of a choke is to alter the distribution of the shot as it leaves the firearm. The various size chokes constrict the barrel thus tightening the spread of the shot. The choice of choke will determine your strategy and success. 5 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DICKS_800x400-1.png?width=796&name=DICKS_800x400-1.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/26836-2) [News](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/news) ## [Mossberg Terminates Relationship with Dick’s Sporting Goods](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/26836-2) O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. announced today its decision to discontinue selling products to Dick's Sporting Goods and its subsidiary, Field & Stream, in response to their hiring of gun control lobbyist 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-gourmet%20cookbook.png?width=796&name=moss-gourmet%20cookbook.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/wild-game-gourmet-cookbook) [Cooking](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/cooking) ## [Wild Game Gourmet: The Ultimate Mossberg Cookbook](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/wild-game-gourmet-cookbook) Nothing compares to harvesting your own game and then creating fabulous food that is healthy, tasty, and organic. 1 minute read [First](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/1) [Prev](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/25) [24](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/24) [25](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/25) [26](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/26) [27](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/27) [28](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/28) [Next](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/27) [Last](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/38) [Sign Up for Mossberg News and Updates](https://resources.mossberg.com/join) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/MossbergCorp) [Twitter](https://www.x.com/mossberghunting) [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/user/mossbergofficialsite) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/mossberghunting) #### [Firearms](https://www.mossberg.com/firearms.html) - [Handguns](https://www.mossberg.com/firearms/handguns.html) - [Shotguns](https://www.mossberg.com/firearms/shotguns.html) - [Rifles](https://www.mossberg.com/firearms/rifles.html) - [Other](https://www.mossberg.com/firearms/others.html) #### [Store](https://www.mossberg.com/store.html) - [Parts](https://www.mossberg.com/parts.html) - [Shop By Schematic](https://www.mossberg.com/schematics/) - [Apparel](https://www.mossberg.com/apparel.html) - [Accessories](https://www.mossberg.com/gear.html) #### [Support](https://www.mossberg.com/help) - [FAQ](https://www.mossberg.com/support/faqs) - [Contact us](https://www.mossberg.com/contact-us) - [Firearms Service Request](https://www.mossberg.com/service/request/index) - [Warranty Registration](https://www.mossberg.com/support/warranty-registration) - [Vintage Models](https://www.mossberg.com/support/vintage-models.html) - [Owner's Manuals](https://www.mossberg.com/support/owners-manuals) - [Recalls](https://www.mossberg.com/support/recalls) - [Privacy Center](https://www.mossberg.com/privacy-center) #### [Military/Law Enforcement](https://lawenforcement.mossberg.com/) - [Product](https://www.mossberg.com/firearms/military-le.html) - [Agency T&E](https://www.mossberg.com/law-enforcement/firearm-testing-evaluation) - [Distributors](https://www.mossberg.com/law-enforcement/distributors/) - [Service & Support](https://www.mossberg.com/law-enforcement/le-service-support) - [Armorer Training](https://www.mossberg.com/law-enforcement/armorer-training) #### Corporate - [About](https://www.mossberg.com/corporate/about) - [Careers](https://www.mossberg.com/corporate/careers) - [Safety](https://www.mossberg.com/corporate/safety) - [Press Releases](https://www.mossberg.com/corporate/press-releases) - [Media Kit](https://mossberg.app.box.com/s/gnjcxzwo3tws3dovf7cii4xzu52tbu2i) - [International](https://www.mossberg.com/corporate/international) O.F. 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