mossberg atr

[Illhunter]

hi all i was wondering if any of you have have any experience with these rifle good or bad i can get one at wal mart in 30-06 for about $245 and then add scope i am thinking of getting a new rifle and was wondering if these rifles would be a good addition to my collection i am trying to get going thanks for any info

Terry

[EVOC ONE]

There are a few of us here that have the ATR and like them very much.  Most are shooting around 1"  with factory loads. The ATR's are often compared to the Stevens 200. The Stevens has the advantage of a proven history (Savage 110) and being product of a company with a stable rifle line-up. 

I enjoy my ATR .30-06.  I have written and contributed to threads many times about my satisfaction and range results.  When you get some time to sit for a while, check back a few pages.  There are some detailed reviews and experiances regarding the ATR.

Have fun!

EVOC ONE

[Illhunter]

thanks i will have to do that someone mentioned there is an article in this months feild and stream magazine about the atr to i am going to check it out today and if i get some time i will do some searching around this site to


Terry

[EVOC ONE]

A couple more things.

Mossberg has expanded the ATR line to include a hard wood stock version.  Its currently offered only in the short action (according to their 2006 catalog), which includes only two calibers:  .243 & .308.  My local dealer is attempting to find me one in a .308.

Also, I recently saw the synthetic woodtone ATR at a Gander Mountain.  As much as I like the ATR, I can't say they did the line any favors.  The woodtone looks like cheap plastic. It has a walnut style grain, but looks like contact paper.  Its very smooth, not textured like the black stock, which added to the plastic look and feel.  The seam where the two pieces of the stock are molded together is highlighted more so than the black stock.  The recoil pad fit worse than I've seen on any rifle in a long time (Mossberg or any brand).  It was oversized and looked to be crooked (the recoil pad may or may not be a product of this particular stock). I also noticed what appeared to be stress marks at curved areas such as the cheek piece and hand grip.  It truly looks like a stock you might find on a toy rifle.

My guess is that Mossberg has an uphill climb competing with the Stevens 200, but again, they didn't do themselves any favors with this one.  Their efforts and expense may have been better served expanding their line of calibers to include the .223; .22-250; .25-06; 7mm-08, just to name a few.

Just being honest.

Thanks

EVOC ONE

[Illhunter]

haven't seen the woodtone ones just the black ones i do think it would have been better to get more calibers in the line instead or use a real wood that fits thanks

Terry

[poncaguy]

I have one in 270, very good rifle, but I prefer my 2 Stevens 200's a little more. You can't go wrong with either, epscially for the money...........