--- title: Series Overview – Mossberg International 817 description: Sporting a new stock design, the flat-shooting low recoil 817 is perfect for varmint hunting or target shooting out to moderate distances. image: https://resources.mossberg.com/hubfs/Untitled-2-2.png --- [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) - Series Overview – Mossberg International 817 [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) # Series Overview – Mossberg International 817 1 Min Read By [Mossberg](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/author/admin) ![Series Overview – Mossberg International 817](https://resources.mossberg.com/hubfs/Untitled-2-2.png) Sporting a new stock design, the flat-shooting low recoil 817 is perfect for varmint hunting or target shooting out to moderate distances. FEATURES: Classic stock design, with stippled grip and forend; dual swivel studs, and a thick, vented recoil pad.  Weaver style scope mounts and a 5 round magazine come standard. Lightweight with compact proportions, the 817 bolt action is easy to carry in the field, and comfortably handled by shooters of all sizes. | ![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/stock702-1-1.jpg?width=417&name=stock702-1-1.jpg) | ![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Inset_Cocking-Indicator_802_817-1.jpg?width=399&name=Inset_Cocking-Indicator_802_817-1.jpg) | | --- | --- | | New Synthetic stock features a stippled grip and forend and has a thick, vented rubber recoil pad. | The bolt assembly has a red cocking indicator that clearly displays when the action is cocked and ready to fire. | [![Share on Facebook](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SocialShare/share-facebook.png?width=24&name=share-facebook.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fresources.mossberg.com%2Fjournal%2Fseries-overview-mossberg-international-817%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on LinkedIn](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SocialShare/share-linkedin.png?width=24&name=share-linkedin.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fresources.mossberg.com%2Fjournal%2Fseries-overview-mossberg-international-817%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on Twitter](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SocialShare/share-twitter.png?width=24&name=share-twitter.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fresources.mossberg.com%2Fjournal%2Fseries-overview-mossberg-international-817%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fresources.mossberg.com%2Fjournal%2Fseries-overview-mossberg-international-817%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=Series%20Overview%20%E2%80%93%20Mossberg%20International%20817) [![Share on Email](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SocialShare/share-email.png?width=24&name=share-email.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fresources.mossberg.com%2Fjournal%2Fseries-overview-mossberg-international-817%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fresources.mossberg.com%2Fjournal%2Fseries-overview-mossberg-international-817%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) ## Related Posts [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Long%20Range%20Shooting%20Tips%20in%20a%20Nutshell-new.png?width=352&name=Long%20Range%20Shooting%20Tips%20in%20a%20Nutshell-new.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/long-range-shooting-tips-in-a-nutshell) ### [Long-Range Shooting Tips in a Nutshell](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/long-range-shooting-tips-in-a-nutshell) The key to mastering the art of long-range shooting are not particularly difficult to identify.... 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