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SKU: MS90048
UPC: 015813900485
The Mossberg 500 Series Barrel Assembly 12 Gauge 24-inch Slug Barrel with Blue Finish is a dedicated rifled slug barrel engineered for precision shooting at extended ranges. This fully-rifled bore barrel delivers the accuracy demanded by hunters, law enforcement, and sport shooters who require consistent, tight groupings from a pump-action platform. The 24-inch length balances sight radius for aiming with maneuverability in varied terrain, making it suitable for both stationary hunting positions and mobile patrol environments.
The fully-rifled bore design imparts spin to rifled slugs, stabilizing the projectile in flight and significantly improving accuracy over standard smooth-bore barrels. Adjustable rifle sights enable windage and elevation correction without requiring optic rail installation, allowing operators to zero the barrel quickly in the field. The blue finish provides corrosion resistance suitable for outdoor use, though periodic maintenance is advised in high-moisture or coastal environments. At 2.94 lbs, the barrel maintains the lightweight handling characteristic of the Mossberg platform while supporting the 12-gauge recoil impulse.
This barrel assembly is designed for hunters pursuing deer, wild boar, and other medium to large game where slug accuracy is critical, as well as for law enforcement and private security personnel conducting precision shotgun training or patrol duty. The 12-gauge platform offers power and ammunition availability in most regions. Installation is straightforward on compatible Mossberg pump-action shotguns, with no tools required for barrel removal and installation. Note that this barrel is not compatible with 12-gauge 3.5-inch Magnum models, so verify your shotgun's chamber length before purchase.
Slugs fired through rifled barrels demand proper ammunition selection—use only rifled slugs (saboted or brenneke style) to maintain accuracy and avoid damaging the rifling. Smooth slugs will degrade performance. The 24-inch slug barrel complements the Mossberg 500's reputation for reliability and simplicity, offering a cost-effective upgrade path for shooters who already operate a pump-action platform or who prefer the mechanical reliability of iron sights over electronic optics.
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