Mossberg 4X4

[whprsnpr]

Afternoon rascals.
This firearm has recently caught my attention.
The Mossberg 4X4 bolt action hunting rifle line.

I see that some models have fluted barels and a factory installed muzzle break. One or two models have a skeletonized stock.

My question is, have any of you had the opportunity to use one of these?

I'm looking to eventually own a .338. I'd like to know your thoughts on this as well. I understand the .300 WinMag is a damn good round for long shots so, is it worth the extra trauma and recoil if a .338 is decided?

Thanks in advance.

[Rob454]

My buddy bought one in a 30-06. Easy to find round anywhere. One thing I noticed was the bolt felt really clunky. I'm sure it was due to it being brand new. Its pretty accurate out of the box.

[whprsnpr]

Appreciate the .06 round like you would not believe.
Many, many successful hunts using this round.

Last season, I took a long shot, 510 yards according to the rangefinder, while chasing up a hill after a cow Elk. I hit her, and then had to chase her 3 miles before getting a second shot.

I will never do that again unless I have a more powerful round.

A friend has a Weatherby .300 and I have one shot dropped Elk at further distances, BUT, I don't want to spend $1500 on a Mark 5.

This Mossberg looks like it might be a good rifle...

[Drunker951]

I bought the 30-06 model and had some problems with it right out of the box. I was getting a lot of miss fires, i contacted mossberg and they said all i had to do was send it to them and they would take a look at it but I have been to lazy to send it back yet.