Dead-Eyed Duck Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 I have acquired some new land and a moderated shotgun will be a must on some of the fields due to the close proximity of houses. I already use 20g shotguns, and so common sense says that I should use the same in hushpower. What I want to know please are opinions as to which to buy - a moderated Mossberg pump or Investarm O/U. I have used a Mossberg before, and it was a bit of a lump but functional. I understand that the moderated version only comes with full choke - would this be a disadvantage? The Investarm with moderator also seems to be unwieldy, but there are good reports on You Tube. Standard choke appears to be half and three quarter. Any comments would be greatly appreciated, along with recommendations as to cartridges used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 subs pattern tight through any choke. buy a reloader - make subs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 I would only consider the O/U. I've shot 1000's of pigeons with mine. Swings like a normal gun once you get used to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPCarter Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 I use a 410 Mossberg Hushpower which is full choke but it's needed in 410 due to the small amount of shot. I can certainly hit things with it so it's not a problem, I would think it's even less of an issue with a 20g. It wouldn't cost much to get it opened up a little and Saddlery and Gunroom (who make them) can probably do this for you or get a different barrel to suit. http://www.saddleryandgunroom.co.uk/Gunroom/SG_Hushpower.htm One advantage of the Mossberg is you can get a standard barrel for it (you can order it as a kit so you have both). It makes the gun more flexible as it's nicer to shoot when you don't need it to be moderated - I shoot clays and do a bit of rough shooting with the standard barrel. It might mean you could replace one of your other 20's with the one gun? Depends how posh your others are! Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead-Eyed Duck Posted September 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 I am very fortunate in that my other 20g guns are an AYA No2 (retirement prezzie to myself) and a Beretta 391 semi auto. I do have a few muzzle loaders as well, going from 12g up to 6g, but that's another story. As I said in my original post, I need a moderated 20g due to houses being close on a new permission, and I am still trying to make my mind up whether to go for a Mossberg or Investarm O/U. I have not seen either 'in the flesh' yet to see which takes my fancy, and hopefully will be able to do so at Weston Park this weekend. Thanks for your replies so far - they are very much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny tim Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 I have the o/u and love it I use it all the time ,even though at first it feels strange with the drainpipe barrel you soon get used to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny tim Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 as for cartridges..the subsonics are quiet but I have put many different cartridges through it ....some are quieter than others but still a lot quieter than an unmoderated gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 I had the pump first and it is long and front heavy, had to take the moderator off to get it in the gun cabinet. Two months later I traded it for the O/U , more a normal sized gun and true to the point of aim (which the pump isn't), I have never regretted it. You would be well advised to at least handle both guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psycho Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 Buy the cheapest nastiest Barrett a silver pigeon you can find in 20th. Then send the barral to hush power for a conversation. .you will then end up with the best 20th silenced over under available....if only I had room in my cabinet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead-Eyed Duck Posted September 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 Thanks for all your replies. I had a look at the Mossberg Hushpower at Weston Park today, and I think that I will be getting the Investarm O/U. The main reason is that all of the reports that I have read (plus some replies to my post) have indicated that the moderator on the O/U affects the point of aim less than on the Mossberg. My main pigeon shooting gun will still be my Beretta S/A as it is easier to use in a hide, but where noise may be seen to be a potential nuisance the Investarm will come into it's own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny tim Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 I,m not a million miles from you if you want to handle one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotttomo Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 DED how did you get on with the investarm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 I handled a 410 pump at the weekend. Even with this small gun the weight of the mod on the end was very apparent and I could feel it pulling on my left shoulder when I mounted it. The O/U is better balanced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenholland Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 which one you choose is up to you , I use the 4/10 and 20 Mossberg pump , the cans do take a bit of getting use to , 20 being a bit top heavy fitted a comb raiser it was shooting low wouldn't be without them now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead-Eyed Duck Posted September 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 I just love my 20g o/u hushpower. It can best be described as a 'lump' in the handling department, but you do get used to it.... It enables me to shoot in places where previously I would have decided not to because of the potential noise nuisance. I use standard 28g cartridges in 6's and 7.5's - please note fibre wad only as plastic wads can foul things up. I bought a 2nd hand one, which unfortunately had not been regularly cleaned, and as a result the moderator cannot be stripped. Still, the reduction in price enabled me to buy one, and no doubt I will get a new one eventually. A pity that the moderator is not made of titanium (or similar), as the reduction in weight would be a definite benefit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 Err.... Nearly 2 years ago.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotttomo Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 On 06/09/2018 at 12:41, strimmer_13 said: Err.... Nearly 2 years ago.... And the OP has replied. I think two years is long enough to establish whether DED got on with it or not 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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