the 5+1 shot maverick 88 comes standard with a 1/2(half) mod choke which will fire steel, lead, and solids in a non toxic load without known problems, but u should remove and confirm the choke type before shooting any loads other than lead,
the 7+1 shot maverick 88 has a cylinder barrel and chokes are not changable, these will accept any load within 3" chamber or less
My Mossberg maverick holds seven without the tube plug
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You will have to experiment to find out.
From Mossberg's website:"Can I shoot slugs or buckshot through a "smoothbore" field barrel with Accu-Choke™ tubes? (500/505/535/9200/88/930 models) Yes, and with sabots or rifled slugs, the more "open" the choke tube, the better the accuracy ("Improved Cylinder" recommended.) The "full" or "modified" choke tubes are preferred for buckshot loads. Slugs, buckshot and steel shot loads are not recommended for use with an extra full "turkey tube" installed, due to the tube's tight constriction. Do not fire any load without a choke tube installed, doing so will damage the internal choke tube threads. "
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The nominal thread size for a 12 gauge Winchester choke style choke tube is typically threads per inch (TPI). The thread diameter measures approximately 0.825 inches. It's important to verify compatibility with specific firearms, as variations may exist among manufacturers.
Yes. I duck hunt and my primary gun is an 835 Ulti-Mag. It is perfectly suitable to shoot steel through the 835, but make sure that your choke tube is suitable to do so. Yes. I duck hunt and my primary gun is an 835 Ulti-Mag. It is perfectly suitable to shoot steel through the 835, but make sure that your choke tube is suitable to do so.
Like most other screwed on things on the business end of a firearm the magazine tube on the maverick 88 and or Mossberg 500 as well as probably every other shotgun in the wold, the tube is set with loctite or other thread sealer, which should be easily be burned off by applying a bit of heat, so don't risk destroying your weapon by sticking it in a vise and wrenching it off when you can melt the glue away and simply screw off the magazine tube with some oven mitts on.
modified or cylinder - get both and try them out
Yes, you can shoot steel shot out of a Mossberg 500 with a factory choke, but it's important to check the specific choke tube being used. Standard factory chokes are typically rated for steel shot, but tighter chokes (like full chokes) may not be suitable for steel due to the increased pressure and risk of damaging the choke or the barrel. Always refer to the manufacturer's guidelines for your specific model and choke type to ensure safe use.
It is not recommended to shoot slugs with a power pack chock on a JC Higgins model.
I'm not familiar with the Regal designation, but I just bought a 13 year old Mossberg 500C, 20 guage pump, with vent rib and accu-choke(modified tube installed), for $150. It looks like it was never fired.