01 January 2007, 08:50
JacobiteMossberg 100 ATR
Does anyone have any thoughts on the Mossberg 100 ATR? I was looking at budget priced rifles the other day and saw it was priced about the same as the Stevens 200. It felt better built in my opinion I know the older Mossbergs were good rifles especially the .22's.
01 January 2007, 08:59
NappersI pondered the same question when purchasing a rifle for the boy. I talked to several dealers and they all said that the ATR is a good rifle, but fit and finish was subpar compared to Savage and Remington. I own an old old Mossberg .22 rifle and it is nice.
I ended up buying a new Remington SPS 700 Youth for the boy and he loves it, better yet, my guy told me that the only difference is the stock and shorter barrel, he said I could buy a regular stock and put the gun in that when he is older.
Have fun
Aaron
02 January 2007, 02:28
LittleloadingblockI looked at the ATR when buying a buget priced rifle for a birthday gift to myself. I felt the stevens/savage was a better all around product than the ATR. I handled both. I like the Savage stock's better fit and finish. I also looked at the Remington 710 but did not like the action on the Remington 710. Many of the Wal-Marts across the country are shuting down the selling of guns in there sporting goods sections. I am seeing one of the walmarts around the corner from my house is selling the remington 710 for 299 + tax. Might just have to go grab one in 300 wm before they take that sell tag off. LLB
02 January 2007, 02:56
JacobiteMy biggest gripe with the Savage and Stevens rifles is the piece at the back of the bolt that rattles around. It drives me nuts that they put a part there that is just hanging there.
04 January 2007, 06:37
NappersI looked at the 710 as well, didn't like that grey stock. I bought the kid a 700 SPS 30.06 all black for $325.00 out the door (I got a slight discount), way better price than walmart or other stores at the time.
Good luck, may try the gun shows, I tried but had a time crunch as the kid's birthday was a month away and didn't have a gun show until after.