Mossberg 500® BANTAM
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The Mossberg 500 is the most versatile pump action shotgun on the market. Its short cycle time allows fast and efficient target identification and acquisition. Its overall simplicity translates into greater durability at reduced cost.
The Bantam models feature a smaller grip for easier trigger reach, EZ-Reach™ forend for a shorter reach when cycling the action, and shorter barrels for better balance. The perfect choice for young shooters and those of smaller build.
- Smaller grip for easier trigger reach
- EZ-Reach™ forend
- Shorter barrels for better balance
Firearm configuration
Technical data
BrandMossberg
Model500®
Submodel500® BANTAM
Type of firearmShotgun
Sub-type of firearmPump-action
ModalityHunting
Availability
Available
HandednessAmbidextrous
Accuracy gurantee—
Interchangeable Barrel
SI
Barrel Diameter (mm)—
Barrel Diameter (inches)—
ThreadNo
Barrel flutedNo
Muzzle brakeNO
Barrel FinishBlack steel
Barrel MaterialSteel
Barrel Brand—
Type of stockDropped stock
Stock MaterialWood
FullstockNO
Stock finishingWood
Fire mechanismStriker
Trigger typeSingle-stage
Adjustable trigger0
Removable magazineNo
Open sightsYES
Choke—
Type of choke—
Number of chokes1 Choke
Bases—
Optics—
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