Mossberg 464 SPX tactical lever rifle
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andrew678122
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When I first saw the 464 SPX .30-30 tactical lever gun I fell in love with it. Now that I've had it for a week I know that I didn't make a mistake.
I've only put 24 rounds through it but it is everything I hoped for, it's small (the barrell is 16.25" long!) and light, but rugged. It has the adjustable stock which I find great, better than living with a gun that doesn't fit, and it has that smooth Mossberg action. I'm surprised that people are not lining up to buy it, it would be perfect as a truck or a working gun.
As soon as I can I'm putting a scope on it and I'll probably get a bipod (just for range shooting). This little beauty is going to get me reloading and doing all kinds of interesting things that I have never done before...
p.s. I'll post some pics as soon as I remember to take any.
I've only put 24 rounds through it but it is everything I hoped for, it's small (the barrell is 16.25" long!) and light, but rugged. It has the adjustable stock which I find great, better than living with a gun that doesn't fit, and it has that smooth Mossberg action. I'm surprised that people are not lining up to buy it, it would be perfect as a truck or a working gun.
As soon as I can I'm putting a scope on it and I'll probably get a bipod (just for range shooting). This little beauty is going to get me reloading and doing all kinds of interesting things that I have never done before...
p.s. I'll post some pics as soon as I remember to take any.
Andrew, I think its awesome the gun is everything you hoped for and is workin well for you! You cant beat that at all and in the end, its as I've always said, it doesnt matter what the rest of us think about it. Its your goat and youre the only one feedin it.
Welcome to Mossberg Owners Andrew!
PS, You served in VietNam? Thanks for your service Brother!!!
Welcome to Mossberg Owners Andrew!
PS, You served in VietNam? Thanks for your service Brother!!!
andrew678122
.270 WIN
Yeah, I think it's great, even the stock, tho I may also get a 'conventional' stock for when I want to dress it up a bit. When I say conventional I mean a black plastic stock to match the forearm that's hiding under the front rails.
Yep I was in Vietnam, all of 1966, I don't regret it in the least tho it was a bit confusing coming home afterwards.
And thanks for the welcome, I'm already planning my next Mossberg, another lever gun but in a more conventional attire. I saw someone mentioned a .44 Mag version, sounds mighty nice...
Yep I was in Vietnam, all of 1966, I don't regret it in the least tho it was a bit confusing coming home afterwards.
And thanks for the welcome, I'm already planning my next Mossberg, another lever gun but in a more conventional attire. I saw someone mentioned a .44 Mag version, sounds mighty nice...
andrew678122
.270 WIN
here's my baby:
Andrew, I can say for all of us here, we sincerely appreciate your service!
Man, I love the look of a classic lever gun, but the one most eye catchin to me recently is the marinecote model! The .44 would be sweet, but I'd love to have a .30-30!!!
Man, I love the look of a classic lever gun, but the one most eye catchin to me recently is the marinecote model! The .44 would be sweet, but I'd love to have a .30-30!!!
andrew678122
.270 WIN
Serving my country was my honor...
Re the black plastic stock: I really don't know if Mossberg has the piece I need. Under the 3 rails on the fore end is a black plastic fore end, looks just like a regular rifle fore piece (other than the holes used to mount the 3 rails) but in plastic. I'd love to get a matching butt stock piece just so I could swap it out occasionally.
I like the adjustable ATI stock also. I have long arms and I can adjust the stock so the rifle feels great, better than most...
I have a real liking for the marinecoat lever action too... but I also like the blued pistol grip rifle, this is a mighty fine looking rifle:
It's $386 at Bud's...
Re the black plastic stock: I really don't know if Mossberg has the piece I need. Under the 3 rails on the fore end is a black plastic fore end, looks just like a regular rifle fore piece (other than the holes used to mount the 3 rails) but in plastic. I'd love to get a matching butt stock piece just so I could swap it out occasionally.
I like the adjustable ATI stock also. I have long arms and I can adjust the stock so the rifle feels great, better than most...
I have a real liking for the marinecoat lever action too... but I also like the blued pistol grip rifle, this is a mighty fine looking rifle:
It's $386 at Bud's...
andrew678122
.270 WIN
I took my baby to the Ft Bliss Rod and Gun Club this morning and put 40 rounds through it. The first time I shot it I had trouble with the iron sights, but I figured out what was wrong, it was my sunglasses, they have a pronounced reddish tint which was making it difficult to see the green fiber optic rear sight. This time I even shot a couple of quarter size groups at 50 yards, and even 1 dime size group! Probably more down to luck, but what the hey, I'll take the credit. Overall I was pleased with it...
andrew678122
.270 WIN
I often shoot 3" groups at 50yds but I'm never happy with them, I know I can do better, at least I used to be able to do better, lol. I'm going to put some optical aid on my 464 SPX...
American
.22LR
I own one. I admit it.
I was talking to a buddy the other day stating I’d never owned a lever action .30-.30, which is a sin as it’s one of the best West Texas brush guns there is. I have a pretty practical collection of guns a bit like many of you but also have 3 M4 variants, one a .300 Blackout, M500A with some goodies, plenty of tricked out 1911 and XD types, etc so I’ve got all the ‘tactical’ I really need, or so I thought.
I mean, come on, the ultimate Red Neck Assault Rife, RNAR!
Ok, it was like a train wreck, I just couldn’t look away, came across one on GunBroker’s with a few minutes left and no bids…so WTF, in an act of utter brilliance I bid, 15 minutes later I owned it.
It’s kind of like sleeping with a big girl, you won’t admit it but you’ve probably done it… but I bet you wont whip her out at the ranch. Nope. But this thing, well… I can’t wait to see the looks on my buddies faces.. “WTF is that?!” “Stand back, it fires a 30 megawatt laser, I can kill and cook all at the same time”…they’ll buy it, for a minute.
Yep, mount a good light and a red dot, the pigs won’t have a chance. How about some night vision? I think the barrel is threaded, anyone load subsonic .30-.30 before?
Hey, it’s not always about buying the prettiest, most sought after, collectible or even the best shooting gun. Sometimes it just about the fun.
It should be in next week, then....
Hold my beer and watch this!
I was talking to a buddy the other day stating I’d never owned a lever action .30-.30, which is a sin as it’s one of the best West Texas brush guns there is. I have a pretty practical collection of guns a bit like many of you but also have 3 M4 variants, one a .300 Blackout, M500A with some goodies, plenty of tricked out 1911 and XD types, etc so I’ve got all the ‘tactical’ I really need, or so I thought.
I mean, come on, the ultimate Red Neck Assault Rife, RNAR!
Ok, it was like a train wreck, I just couldn’t look away, came across one on GunBroker’s with a few minutes left and no bids…so WTF, in an act of utter brilliance I bid, 15 minutes later I owned it.
It’s kind of like sleeping with a big girl, you won’t admit it but you’ve probably done it… but I bet you wont whip her out at the ranch. Nope. But this thing, well… I can’t wait to see the looks on my buddies faces.. “WTF is that?!” “Stand back, it fires a 30 megawatt laser, I can kill and cook all at the same time”…they’ll buy it, for a minute.
Yep, mount a good light and a red dot, the pigs won’t have a chance. How about some night vision? I think the barrel is threaded, anyone load subsonic .30-.30 before?
Hey, it’s not always about buying the prettiest, most sought after, collectible or even the best shooting gun. Sometimes it just about the fun.
It should be in next week, then....
Hold my beer and watch this!
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American
.22LR
I typically don't suggest mixing alcohol and firearms but in this case it might help things a bit... kind of the end of the night at the bar thing.
However, if I can simply find an unstained stock I have some ideas that might make a pretty neat custom gun.
Anyone know where to buy unfinished stocks for a 464?
However, if I can simply find an unstained stock I have some ideas that might make a pretty neat custom gun.
Anyone know where to buy unfinished stocks for a 464?
andrew678122
.270 WIN
I'd like to see if anyone comes up with a suggestion. I suppose the 'standard' Mossberg ones can be ordered from the parts department... where ever that is...
andrew678122
.270 WIN
1 month report:
I've had my 464 SPX for a month now, and have probably put over a hundred rounds through it. I have to say I love the rifle even more now than when I first bought it. It seems to have a break in period because the more I shoot it the better it does, the action is slicker, cartridges feed smoother, the magazine is easier to load, it just feels real nice. I really like the black Parkerized finish, it's a heavy coating that seems very durable, almost impossible to scratch. If Chuck Connors sees my baby he's going to be jealous.
I couldn't be happier with it.
I've had my 464 SPX for a month now, and have probably put over a hundred rounds through it. I have to say I love the rifle even more now than when I first bought it. It seems to have a break in period because the more I shoot it the better it does, the action is slicker, cartridges feed smoother, the magazine is easier to load, it just feels real nice. I really like the black Parkerized finish, it's a heavy coating that seems very durable, almost impossible to scratch. If Chuck Connors sees my baby he's going to be jealous.
I couldn't be happier with it.