Hi Dale,

I've heard some hearsay about the Model 43, and I own one, but I won't stretch it farther than that.

I've been told that there were only about 2900 of these rifles produced, but I don't know why. I do know that mine is a good shooter. It's not gonna compete with the benchrest guns, but I don't have much trouble shooting 1" groups at 50 yards with it. Hang on the that scope mount ! If you should be looking for a Mossberg scope that fits it, PM me.

I doubt that the Mod 43 would compete with the Win 75, or the 52, but I can't say for sure, 'cause I just don't know.


Regards, Jay

 

Mossberg 43

Jay,

I took some time and looked at your pictures. Nice collection. I'd never seen a Mossberg 43. Neat looking rifle. Does it have an adjustable front sling swivel, or is it fixed in place?

Thanks...Stacy

 

Hi Stacy,

Thanks, I'm sorta fond of the older Mossbergs. The '43 has a 4 position plate under the forearm, each position being about 1" apart. The swivels are Mossbergs' quick disconnect type, both front and rear.


Regards, Jay

 

Jay,
Thanks for the input and the photo's are terrific. It is supposed to come with a period Weaver K4 so it appears at the present I am not in need of the scope.
What kind of groups have you experienced when using standard velocity ammo? It appears to have a barrel band, have you experimented with that feature at all?
Thanks again,
Dale

 

Hi Dale,

As I said above, if I can do my part, the 43 will shoot 1" groups at 50 yards with the peeps. If my eyes exhibit an attitude, then the groups are gonna be larger. It shoots about the same with Wolf MT, SK Match, and doesn't do bad with the bulk stuff either. Noooo, I didn't say bench gun, but you shouldn't have any problem squirrel huntin' with it, and you won't be embarrassed at the range, against a comparable rifle.

Jay