Mossberg Model 88 All Purpose Pump Action Sporting Shotgun 20 Gauge 3" Chamber 26" Vent Rib Barrel 5Rd Capacity Bead Sights Right Hand Mossy Oak Treestand Synthetic Stock Blued Finish
The working man's shotgun, the Maverick Line of pump-action shotguns are proven performers - equally at home in the woods, upland fields, or on home security duty.
Manufacturer Mossberg
Model 88
Model All Purpose
Action Pump
Caliber 20 Gauge 3"
Barrel Length 26"
Color Blue
Hand Right Hand
Type of Barrel Vent Rib
Chamber 3"
Chokes Modified Only
Capacity 5Rd
Sights Bead
Subcategory Sporting Shotguns
Finish Blued
Stock Synthetic
Caliber Dictionary
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The 20-gauge follows the 12-gauge as America's second-most popular shotgun gauge. And, with modern shotshells, continues to gain ground. The 20-gauge has a bore diameter of .615-inch, with modern shells in either 2 3/4 "standard" or 3-inch "magnum" length. Most modern shotguns are chambered to handle both. Payloads vary from light-recoiling 5/8-ounce loads all the way to heavy turkey loads carrying 1 5/16 ounces of shot. Standard 2 3/4" loads for targets and upland birds are normally 7/8 or one ounce. At its very best the 20-gauge does not have the capability of a 12-gauge...but with modern shot, wad columns, and chokes it doesn't give up much, and it can be built into a much lighter shotgun developing less recoil. Virtually all manufacturers offer 20-gauge guns, and they are available in all action types and for virtually all shotgunning sports. The 20-gauge joins the 12, 28, and .410 as one of four events in skeet competition, and is becoming increasingly popular for sporting clays. — Craig Boddington
