The Mossberg 500 All Purpose Field combines proven pump-action reliability with versatile 20-gauge performance for hunters and sport shooters. This configuration delivers the manageable recoil and lighter weight that makes 20-gauge shotguns ideal for extended field sessions and smaller-framed shooters.
What Makes This Different
The 26-inch ventilated rib barrel provides the optimal balance between maneuverability and ballistic performance for upland game and waterfowl hunting. Dual extractors ensure reliable shell ejection even with light target loads or heavy magnum rounds. The ambidextrous safety accommodates both right and left-handed shooters without modification, while the included Accu-Set choke system provides precision pattern control across multiple hunting scenarios.
Key Features
- 26-inch ventilated rib barrel with bead sight for consistent target acquisition
- 5+1 capacity handles 2¾-inch and 3-inch shells interchangeably
- Dual extractors provide positive shell ejection with all load types
- Ambidextrous tang safety operates naturally for right or left-handed users
- Black synthetic stock resists weather and field conditions
- Accu-Set choke tubes included for pattern customization
- Matte blued finish reduces glare and resists corrosion
Field testing demonstrates consistent cycling with loads ranging from light 7/8-ounce target rounds to heavy 1¼-ounce waterfowl loads. The pump-action mechanism functions reliably in wet conditions and temperature extremes. Pattern density remains consistent across the included choke range, delivering effective performance from 15 to 40+ yards depending on load selection.
Technical Specs
- Gauge: 20-gauge
- Chamber: 3-inch (handles 2¾-inch and 3-inch shells)
- Barrel Length: 26 inches
- Capacity: 5+1 rounds
- Overall Length: Approximately 46 inches
- Stock: Black synthetic with textured grip surfaces
- Finish: Matte blued metal
- Chokes: Accu-Set choke tubes included
- Safety: Ambidextrous tang-mounted
- Extractors: Dual extractor system
The Mossberg 500 platform has equipped hunters and sport shooters for over five decades with consistent performance and field-proven durability. This 20-gauge configuration maintains that reliability while offering reduced recoil and lighter overall weight for extended shooting sessions.