So at the pawn shot I picked up a 500 for 180 bucks. It has a 20" vent ribbed barrel threaded for chokes. Its an older 500 probably made in the 80s. What is this length of barrel good for or what was the intended purpose when they sold them? Self defense or hunting.
I wonder why mossberg doesn't sell a model with the blued 20" 6 shot barrel they have on their website but they sell it separate.
The 20 VR barrel is made for upland game hunting where the hunter is on the move, oftentimes through brush. The short and light barrel excells at this.
With a full choke it works wonders on prairie dogs when you've forgotten your rifle
As others said it is the best multipurpose barrel available. They're kinda scarce and quite desirable.
I bet turkey hunters would love to have this length with the added VR as well.
Boy Howdy would it make a great grouse gun.
That's at least $70, or more, than it should be. A simple VR barrel for a 500 should not cost more than $100-$120 (excluding additional choke tubes.) IMHO.Pricey,,,but not that scarce......http://www.mossberg.com/store/90140.html