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Turkey Guns & Shooting => Turkey Guns => Topic started by: bwhana on March 21, 2025, 04:52:52 PM

Title: Mossberg SA issues?
Post by: bwhana on March 21, 2025, 04:52:52 PM
I was talking to [mention]twyatt [/mention] the other day about guns and I know he had issues with several SA-28s. I was considering buying one but have heard or read about various feed issues or other things breaking on them. Anyone else want to share your issues or if you've had none?  I'm very hesitant to get one based on what I've seen so far.
Title: Re: Mossberg SA issues?
Post by: Greg Massey on March 21, 2025, 06:47:27 PM
Bought one last years SA 28 ga. tactical and had no problems with mine .... I did add a Mcarbo trigger spring kit to lessen the tigger pull to about 2.5 pounds ...The kit is easy to install and they have directions on YouTube on how to install it... If you get the kit be sure to buy one of the small tubes of lube / grease they sell ...

Just make sure to keep everything clean with the gas tube and bushing etc...

Shot great with Apex 8.5 and I bought a Indian Creek choke from twyatt
Title: Re: Mossberg SA issues?
Post by: twyatt on March 22, 2025, 06:35:12 AM
https://oldgobbler.com/Forum/index.php?topic=113213.0
Title: Re: Mossberg SA issues?
Post by: Ihuntoldschool on March 22, 2025, 01:09:11 PM
When you see made in Turkey expect issues. 

When you push loads that are way heavier than gauge was designed for expect more issues
Title: Re: Mossberg SA issues?
Post by: Ranman on March 23, 2025, 07:06:59 AM
Maybe I got lucky, but no problems with mine. I was advised to take it apart, clean it, and buff all the internal parts with 000 scouring pad. Then, I ran a box of heavy bird shot through it. I hate it for others who have had problems, because it is a fantastic turkey gun..