--- title: The Mossberg Journal (37) 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. 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Jeff Cooper’s scout rifle, the Mossberg MVP Scout takes it a step further with the added benefit of ar-style magazine compatibility. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-Series%20Overview%20%E2%80%93%20715T%20Autoloading%20Rimfire%20Rifles.png?width=796&name=moss-Series%20Overview%20%E2%80%93%20715T%20Autoloading%20Rimfire%20Rifles.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/series-overview-715t-autoloading-rimfire-rifles) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## [Series Overview – 715T Autoloading Rimfire Rifles](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/series-overview-715t-autoloading-rimfire-rifles) The look and feel of an AR in a lightweight, fun-to-shoot 22LR rimfire. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-Series%20Overview%20%E2%80%93%20Mossberg%20International%20802%20Plinkster.png?width=796&name=moss-Series%20Overview%20%E2%80%93%20Mossberg%20International%20802%20Plinkster.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/series-overview-mossberg-international-802-plinkster) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## [Series Overview – Mossberg International 802 Plinkster](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/series-overview-mossberg-international-802-plinkster) With a new stock design, choosing the 802 bolt action .22LR for plinking small game hunting, or target shooting just got easier. 2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-09-17-49-05-AM.png?width=796&name=Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-09-17-49-05-AM.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/series-overview-930-935-magnum-dc-pro-series-autoloading-shotguns) ## [Series Overview – 930 & 935 Magnum DC Pro-Series Autoloading Shotguns](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/series-overview-930-935-magnum-dc-pro-series-autoloading-shotguns) Never let equipment get in the way of your success with Mossberg DC-Pro series shotguns. MODELS: 2 Models / 12GA / 3″ & 3 1/2″ Chambers / 5-Shot Autoloading Shotguns. FEATURES: Dual vent gas system; beveled loading gate for faster reloading, Pro-Series Engraving, special corrosion resistant... 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled-2-2.png?width=796&name=Untitled-2-2.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/series-overview-mossberg-international-817) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## [Series Overview – Mossberg International 817](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/series-overview-mossberg-international-817) Sporting a new stock design, the flat-shooting low recoil 817 is perfect for varmint hunting or target shooting out to moderate distances. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-Series%20Overview%20%E2%80%93%20835%20Ulti-Mag.png?width=796&name=moss-Series%20Overview%20%E2%80%93%20835%20Ulti-Mag.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/series-overview-835-ulti-mag) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## [Series Overview – 835 Ulti-Mag](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/series-overview-835-ulti-mag) The world’s first 3.5” pump shotgun, the 835® ulti-mag® manages the most punishing magnum loads with overbored barrels for better shot patterns and reduced felt recoil and muzzle jump for quicker follow-up shots. 2 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-Series%20Overview%20%E2%80%93%20930%20Hunting.png?width=796&name=moss-Series%20Overview%20%E2%80%93%20930%20Hunting.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/series-overview-930-hunting) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## [Series Overview – 930 Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/series-overview-930-hunting) Rugged reliability and ease of operation make the mossberg 930 the shotgun of choice in duck blinds, deer camps, turkey woods, and special late season goose hunts. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ins_930-tactical-bolt-2.png?width=796&name=ins_930-tactical-bolt-2.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/series-overview-930-tactical) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## [Series Overview – 930 Tactical](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/series-overview-930-tactical) When every second counts, the Mossberg autoloading tactical shotgun is the proven, clear choice. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202022-04-25%20at%2002.53.36.png?width=796&name=Screen%20Shot%202022-04-25%20at%2002.53.36.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/gallery-of-guns-sneak-peek-nasgw-2014-mossberg-mvp-lr-long-range) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Gallery of Guns Sneak Peek NASGW 2014: Mossberg MVP LR (Long-Range)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/gallery-of-guns-sneak-peek-nasgw-2014-mossberg-mvp-lr-long-range) Gallery of Guns brings you another sneak peek - this time it's the new MVP LR (Long-Range) from Mossberg. From the 2014 NASGW Expo. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202022-04-25%20at%2005.58.05.png?width=796&name=Screen%20Shot%202022-04-25%20at%2005.58.05.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/new-for-2015-mossberg-mvp-scout-rifle-guntalk-tv) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [New for 2015 Mossberg MVP Scout Rifle - GunTalk TV](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/new-for-2015-mossberg-mvp-scout-rifle-guntalk-tv) Ryan Gresham of GunTalk TV and Mossberg's Tom Taylor talk about the new MVP Scout Rifle that was released at the 2015 SHOT Show. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202022-04-25%20at%2005.26.08.png?width=796&name=Screen%20Shot%202022-04-25%20at%2005.26.08.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/new-for-2015-mossberg-mvp-lr-long-range-guntalk-tv) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [New for 2015 Mossberg MVP LR (Long Range) - GunTalk TV](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/new-for-2015-mossberg-mvp-lr-long-range-guntalk-tv) Mossberg's Tom Taylor spots for GunTalk TV's Ryan Gresham as they shoot targets from 100 to 300 yards with the new Mossberg MVP LR that was released at the 2015 SHOT Show. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-03-48-34-27-AM.png?width=796&name=Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-03-48-34-27-AM.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/new-for-2015-mossberg-patriot-in-375-ruger-guntalk-tv) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [New for 2015 Mossberg Patriot in 375 Ruger- GunTalk TV](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/new-for-2015-mossberg-patriot-in-375-ruger-guntalk-tv) GunTalk host Tom Gresham and Mossberg's Tom Taylor have some fun with the Mossberg Patriot Safari Rifle, some Hornady soft points bullets, and water jugs. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-07-46-04-88-AM.png?width=796&name=Untitled-1-Apr-25-2022-07-46-04-88-AM.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/mossberg-built-rugged-proudly-american-2015) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Mossberg. Built Rugged. Proudly American. 2015](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/mossberg-built-rugged-proudly-american-2015) A video montage from the 2015 Mossberg Catalog photo shoot featuring beautiful footage of a few of the greatest places on earth to enjoy being outside with your Mossberg. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202022-03-27%20at%2014.41.14.png?width=796&name=Screen%20Shot%202022-03-27%20at%2014.41.14.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/how-to-introduce-a-duck-dog-to-water-mossbergs-rugged-american-hunter) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [How To Introduce A Duck Dog To Water - Mossberg's Rugged American Hunter](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/how-to-introduce-a-duck-dog-to-water-mossbergs-rugged-american-hunter) A duck dog has a life built around the idea of water, and how you go about training a duck dog puppy to love the game of retrieving makes all the difference in waterfowl hunting. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-duck%20decoy%20tips.png?width=796&name=moss-duck%20decoy%20tips.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/decoy-setup-tips-for-flooded-timber-hunting-mossbergs-rugged-american-hunter) [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) ## [Decoy Setup Tips for Flooded Timber Hunting - Mossberg's Rugged American Hunter](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/decoy-setup-tips-for-flooded-timber-hunting-mossbergs-rugged-american-hunter) Today on Mossberg’s Rugged American Hunter series with Jason Cruise, we cover a simple tip and strategy with decoys on how to hunt flooded timber. 1 minute read [First](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/1) [Prev](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/36) [34](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/34) [35](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/35) [36](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/36) [37](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/37) [38](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/38) [Next](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/page/38) [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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