Mossberg Silver Reserve O/U 12GA Shotgun 🌕 Pt 1 Overview, Take Down & Specs

Overview and field strip of the Mossberg Silver Reserve Field Over/Under 12 Gauge Shotgun – one of the best budget-friendly O/U shotguns on the market for skeet, trap, and sporting clays!

If you’re looking for an affordable, reliable over/under that punches way above its price point, the Silver Reserve II delivers classic looks, solid performance, and everything you need to break clays all day without breaking the bank.

In this video, we go hands-on with the 28” barrel model and cover:

Full specs breakdown (weight, LOP, chamber, chokes, etc.)
Key features: shell extractors, tang safety/barrel selector, logo-engraved satin silver receiver, vent-rib barrels, chrome-lined bores, beautiful walnut stock with checkering
Close-up look at fit, finish, trigger, and action
Why it’s an outstanding entry-level or backup gun for skeet, trap, and sporting clays
Balance, swing, pointability, and real-world clay-busting performance
Pros/cons vs more expensive O/Us (Browning, Beretta, etc.)
Key Specs (28” Field model):

Gauge: 12ga, 3” chambers
Barrels: 28” vent rib, chrome-lined
Chokes: 5 flush Field choke tubes (C, IC, M, IM, F)
Action: Box-lock with dual locking lugs
Extractors (not ejectors on Field models)
Weight: ≈7.5 lbs
Length of Pull: 14”
Safety: Tang-mounted with integrated barrel selector
Sights: Front bead
Stock: Satin black walnut with cut checkering
This gun swings smoothly, mounts easily, and patterns beautifully with target loads. It’s light enough to carry in the field yet substantial enough to soak up recoil better than many Turkish O/Us in this price range. Perfect for beginners getting into clay-target addicted or experienced shooters wanting a dependable truck/loaner gun.

Whether you’re smoking skeet pairs, crushing trap doubles, or running sporting clays courses, the Silver Reserve II consistently delivers broken birds and big smiles.

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