Mikey Joined Jan 2, 2007 Messages 3,585 Likes 167 Location Central MA Feedback: 6 / 0 / 0 Aug 1, 2009 #1/11 I have and old Mossberg 342k (from the 50's or 60's), is it okay to use modern "high velocity" ammo like CCI Stingers in it? Or should I stick with standard stuff?
I have and old Mossberg 342k (from the 50's or 60's), is it okay to use modern "high velocity" ammo like CCI Stingers in it? Or should I stick with standard stuff?
William Wallace Joined Jun 28, 2008 Messages 470 Likes 8 Location North Shore Feedback: 2 / 0 / 0 Aug 1, 2009 #2/11 Is this the tube fed model? I have the same one (broken firing pin again) ... it shot high velocity fine last year.
Is this the tube fed model? I have the same one (broken firing pin again) ... it shot high velocity fine last year.
Mikey Joined Jan 2, 2007 Messages 3,585 Likes 167 Location Central MA Feedback: 6 / 0 / 0 Aug 1, 2009 #3/11 William Wallace said: Is this the tube fed model? I have the same one (broken firing pin again) ... it shot high velocity fine last year. Click to expand... Nope magazine fed.
William Wallace said: Is this the tube fed model? I have the same one (broken firing pin again) ... it shot high velocity fine last year. Click to expand... Nope magazine fed.
D Diggs Joined Feb 14, 2009 Messages 101 Likes 50 Location Maine Feedback: 0 / 0 / 0 Aug 1, 2009 #4/11 I shoot modern stuff through a Stevens 410-22 over/under from the 40's.
William Wallace Joined Jun 28, 2008 Messages 470 Likes 8 Location North Shore Feedback: 2 / 0 / 0 Aug 1, 2009 #5/11 Mikey said: Nope magazine fed. Click to expand... Just took a look at mine... its a 351KA, late 50s I think..... FWIW, I put a couple hundred rounds of Wildcat 22 through the thing without a hiccup.
Mikey said: Nope magazine fed. Click to expand... Just took a look at mine... its a 351KA, late 50s I think..... FWIW, I put a couple hundred rounds of Wildcat 22 through the thing without a hiccup.
depicts Army Veteran NES Member Joined Jan 20, 2006 Messages 4,627 Likes 527 Location Massachusetts Feedback: 20 / 0 / 0 Aug 1, 2009 #6/11 Being from the 40's and 50's myself I don't consider a Mossberg from the 60's as old. Shoot whatever you want in it. The gun will still outlive you.
Being from the 40's and 50's myself I don't consider a Mossberg from the 60's as old. Shoot whatever you want in it. The gun will still outlive you.
center442 Joined Mar 31, 2006 Messages 9,249 Likes 2,824 Location Southcoast of PRM Feedback: 40 / 0 / 0 Aug 1, 2009 #7/11 I've lost track of the number of modern .22's I've put through my "old" Mossbergs. Load, fire, smile; repeat to your heart's content. The only damage will be to your wallet from buying ammo.
I've lost track of the number of modern .22's I've put through my "old" Mossbergs. Load, fire, smile; repeat to your heart's content. The only damage will be to your wallet from buying ammo.
bambame2 NES Member Joined Oct 8, 2008 Messages 964 Likes 126 Location SE.MASS Feedback: 59 / 0 / 0 Aug 1, 2009 #8/11 I have a old Stevens tube fed I got when I was 12 it still runs better then Any of my new(high tech) 22's. And I shoot new ammo through it.
I have a old Stevens tube fed I got when I was 12 it still runs better then Any of my new(high tech) 22's. And I shoot new ammo through it.
Mikey Joined Jan 2, 2007 Messages 3,585 Likes 167 Location Central MA Feedback: 6 / 0 / 0 Aug 1, 2009 #9/11 Thanks guys.
CRSIII NES Member Joined Aug 2, 2006 Messages 25,633 Likes 20,383 Location Just west of Wormtown Feedback: 33 / 0 / 0 Aug 1, 2009 #10/11 I have an ''old'' scoremaster (Remington) shoots what-ever just fine.
capeframer Joined Nov 30, 2008 Messages 415 Likes 20 Location cape cod Feedback: 1 / 0 / 0 Aug 1, 2009 #11/11 I have a old winchester single shot which is 111 years old that was passed down to me .shoots whatever i put in it.
I have a old winchester single shot which is 111 years old that was passed down to me .shoots whatever i put in it.