--- title: The Mossberg Journal (27) 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. (27)" --- [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/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 [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/01-22vs17hmr-Mossberg-2.png?width=796&name=01-22vs17hmr-Mossberg-2.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/which-cartridge-is-better) [Sporting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/sporting) ## [.22 vs. .17 HMR: Which Cartridge is Better?](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/which-cartridge-is-better) I'll address that question by considering a number of factors, including ballistic performance, cost of ammunition, and availability of rifles for each cartridge. 6 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Texas-Aoudad-Mossberg-1.png?width=796&name=Texas-Aoudad-Mossberg-1.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/six-reasons-to-hunt-aoudad) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Six Reasons to Hunt Aoudad in Your Lifetime](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/six-reasons-to-hunt-aoudad) Aoudad, also known as Barbary Sheep, reside in rugged desert-like regions of Texas and South West United States. Since 1963, the Aoudad population in Texas alone has increased 1800%; making Aoudad hunting lucrative for hunters. 4 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mogwadiri-safaris-Mossberg-2.png?width=796&name=Mogwadiri-safaris-Mossberg-2.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/choosing-an-outfitter) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [Tips to Choosing an Outfitter](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/choosing-an-outfitter) Choosing the right outfitter is extremely important. Following some of these tips can help eliminate the heartburn of choosing a hunt with perhaps the wrong outfitter for your needs. 3 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-missing%20targets.png?width=796&name=moss-missing%20targets.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/check-and-flex-your-gunfit) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [Missing Targets? Check, and FLEX, Your Gunfit](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/check-and-flex-your-gunfit) The FLEX system would be a perfect “all around” system for any family or group. It’s the only platform I’ve seen that can be easily changed to accommodate any shooter and any type of shooting. 4 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/walktree.jpg?width=796&name=walktree.jpg)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/prepping-for-a-hunt-essentials) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Prepping for a Hunt: Essentials](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/prepping-for-a-hunt-essentials) Getting ready for a Texas Aoudad hunt is a bit time consuming but fully worth the effort. I have sadly learned the hard way that a little bit of preparation for a hunt can save a lot of time, money and effort! 6 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/coyote-and-caller-Large.png?width=796&name=coyote-and-caller-Large.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/calling-coyotes-in-breeding-season) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [Calling Coyotes During the Breeding Season](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/calling-coyotes-in-breeding-season) The beginning of a new year means coyotes are once again on the prowl in search of a mate, ushering in some of the best days of the year for calling coyotes. 3 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Uncovered-2.png?width=796&name=Uncovered-2.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/crow-hunting) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [Crow Hunting: Don't Put the Shotgun Up Just Yet](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/crow-hunting) I realized I had a lot to learn when it came to crow hunting. Here's a short list of the mistakes we make and the quick-fix to killing more crows in the hunts to follow. 5 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/edit-pic2-2.png?width=796&name=edit-pic2-2.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/womens-pheasant-hunt-south-dakota) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Women's Pheasant Hunt: South Dakota](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/womens-pheasant-hunt-south-dakota) I am often asked, “What sets women’s hunts apart from other hunts.” My answer was, “Everything”. In 6 years of doing ladies-only hunts, I have yet to see any woman miss ANY opportunity to get out there. 4 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/coyote-and-caller-Large.png?width=796&name=coyote-and-caller-Large.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/cold-calling-vs-locating-for-coyotes) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Cold Calling vs. Locating: For Coyotes](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/cold-calling-vs-locating-for-coyotes) The bottom line is, if you want to call up and kill more coyotes, you should consider locating them before moving in for the kill. 3 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-07-24-26-45-AM.png?width=796&name=Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-07-24-26-45-AM.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/new-930-and-835-ulti-mags) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## [Mossberg® Adds 930™ and 835® Ulti-Mag® Multi-Purpose Field Models](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/new-930-and-835-ulti-mags) Choose from two new 12-gauge, 3-inch field versions of Mossberg’s reliable 930 autoloader and two field models of the world’s first 12-gauge, 3.5-inch pump-action, the Mossberg 835 Ulti-Mag.  3 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-09-53-52-72-AM.png?width=796&name=Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-09-53-52-72-AM.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/mossberg-introduces-20-gauge-590-shockwave-non-nfa-pump-action) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## [Mossberg® Introduces 20-Gauge 590® Shockwave® Non-NFA Pump-Action](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/mossberg-introduces-20-gauge-590-shockwave-non-nfa-pump-action) Following the unprecedented success of the 590 Shockwave 12-gauge pump-action firearm, Mossberg announces the release of a 20-gauge version of the 590 Shockwave.  2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-pump%20action%20shotgun.png?width=796&name=moss-pump%20action%20shotgun.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/new-590m-mag-fed-pump-action) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## [Mossberg® Launches Mag-Fed 590® Pump-Action Shotgun](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/new-590m-mag-fed-pump-action) Introducing the Mossberg 590M™ Mag-Fed 12-gauge shotgun, built on Mossberg’s legendary pump-action, tactical platform combined with the world’s first double-stack, 10-round shotgun magazine 3 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-6.5mm%20creedmoor.png?width=796&name=moss-6.5mm%20creedmoor.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/mossberg-expands-6-5mm-creedmoor-offerings) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## [Mossberg® Expands 6.5mm Creedmoor Offerings](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/mossberg-expands-6-5mm-creedmoor-offerings) Mossberg is now chambering fourteen of their bolt-action rifles in 6.5mm Creedmoor; widely popular with both target shooters and hunters for its flat-shooting, long-range ballistics, on-game performance, and low recoil.  6 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-06-18-21-70-AM.png?width=796&name=Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-06-18-21-70-AM.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/mossberg-patriot-rifles-now-available-with-cerakote-stainless-metal-finish) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## [Mossberg® Patriot™ Rifles Now Available](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/mossberg-patriot-rifles-now-available-with-cerakote-stainless-metal-finish) Mossberg continues to expand its line of classically-styled, bolt-action rifles with the introduction of the Patriot Cerakote line in six popular calibers. 2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-sa%2028%20and%20sa%2020.png?width=796&name=moss-sa%2028%20and%20sa%2020.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/mossberg-international-introduces-sa-28-and-sa-20-bantam-autoloaders) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## [Mossberg International™ Introduces SA-28™ and SA-20™ Bantam Autoloaders](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/mossberg-international-introduces-sa-28-and-sa-20-bantam-autoloaders) Start your young shooter with the proper equipment: a shotgun that fits and offers less recoil; now available with the expanded line of Mossberg International SA-28 and SA-20 Bantam (Youth) semi-auto shotguns. 3 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-08-12-05-92-AM.png?width=796&name=Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-08-12-05-92-AM.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/mossberg-expands-590-shockwave-12-gauge-offerings) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## [Mossberg® Expands 590® Shockwave® 12-Gauge Offerings](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/mossberg-expands-590-shockwave-12-gauge-offerings) Based on Mossberg’s legendary 12-gauge pump-action platform, the 590 Shockwave combined the latest innovation from Shockwave Technologies. 3 minute read [First](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/1) [Prev](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/26) [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) [29](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/29) [Next](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/28) [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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