custom mossberg 802 varmint plinster squirrel rifle

[matthew_h]

bought this at gander for $20 off on clearance . it was brand new and i was looking at an old marlin bolt action but it was in sad shape and cost $40 more than the mossberg .it is a fairly nice gun , bull barrel with open sight (one of the reasons i bought it ) and has good metal finish . the stock did not fit the action real well so after a bit oh shooting to make sure every thing was in order i proceed to void the warranty . i beaded the action with devcon plastic steel  and the first 3/4 inch of barrel .

i have polished the trigger components the best i could and its not to bad , good hunting trigger pull of 5 guesstimated pounds . i reshaped the for-end and refinished the stock with tru oil . i also installed a larger bolt knob .  i got a nice allen adjustable 1 1/4 shooting sling and installed it . It shoot moa of squirrel head offhand with the sling or leaning on a tree .

 the scope is a old japanese manufacture 4x32 tasco with wide view GR rings . very clear scope ,easily the best tasco i have ever looked though .oh yeah i also cut the mag down to fit flush .

oh sorry for including my ulgy mug in the pic ....

[hunman55]

Nice rig , Matthew. Hope you'll have many enjoyable days in the woods with it. Hunman55

[matthew_h]

thank you hunman45 i am hoping to get out this week , Thursday or Friday . if i go i will post a hunting report .

edit :
well i did not get to go hunting , i did however finish my savage/stevens 94 20 gauge refinish and took it out to shoot some clays . it was a good day for it and i had a blast .