July 28, 2019, 04:41 PM | #1 |
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Mossberg 702 plinkster
Anybody had an experience with the Mossberg 702 Plinkster? I was told I could find them for a hundred bucks, but my luck all i can find it for is 130.00. Now at Academy I can get a ruger 10/22 for 209. This Would be beater rifle. Thrown behind the seat of a truck and topped with a cheap scope. I already have a 10/22 i dont wanna mess up. My question being is worth the extra 80 bucks to go head and pick up another 10/22? Thanks for any input given.
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July 28, 2019, 05:16 PM | #2 |
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Wifeys first long gun was a plinkster -- then I turned it into ---- "The Pinkster" --
Then dropped my old Bushnell on it -- Its a cheap rifle -- IMO -- great for a beginner -- Now shes up to 3 -- all pink
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I have the Rossi RS22 that is identical to the 702 with a slightly different stock and they are made at the same place. I paid $119 at Rural King before they lowered the price to $99.99. Great little lightweight gun that performs well and is accurate.
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We have and shoot both. Seem to have repeated FTFeed issues with the Plinkster. Probably magazine related issues. I'd spend the extra for a much more reliable 10/22.
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AS I said, I have the same gun with my Rossi but I have the 702 25 round magazine. I have never shot it with the OEM magazine but I have never had an issue of any kind with the larger magazine.
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July 29, 2019, 11:48 AM | #6 |
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They're good, probably the best .22 rifle you can get for $100, but you'd have to wait for Black Friday to get them at that price. Even for $130, I can't think of a better .22 at that price and I don't think spending an extra $80 on a 10/22 is worth it for being a "beater" rifle.
Between the 702 and a stock 10/22, the 702 actually has a better trigger. The magazine release isn't as clunky as the 10/22's, the rifle is very light, and it's pretty accurate, it's actually more accurate than a bolt action Marlin I have. The 10 round mags are small and easy to carry, at least a lot easier than the 10 rd mags the 10/22 has. The only negatives are there's no where near the aftermarket parts and customization options as the 10/22, the 25 round magazines are garbage, so you're stuck with the 10 rd mags. Also, the receiver is zamak. For the use you're looking to do with it, it's a fine choice and really a 702 is capable of doing more than that.
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Thanks for all the good input fellas.
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One more good review,,,
I bought mine about 9 years ago at Wal Mart for $109.95. At the time extra mags were sold there for $9.95 each,,, I bought four extras. The rifle shoots just as tight a group as any other .22 rifle I own,,, I know I had one fail to eject but that was when it was new. I do keep it very clean and well oiled and have had no more problems. Honestly, it rivals my CZ-512 for precision and reliability. Aarond .
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I called mine the Junkster. I could not get that thing to shoot straight even on a rest. I bought it new at Walley World for $89. I finally got frustrated with it and took it to a pawn shop and traded it on a Ruger 10/22 which shoots great. In the trade I lost $10, but was happy to be rid of the Junkster. Get a 10/22 or a Marlin 60.
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September 6, 2019, 03:41 PM | #11 |
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I bought a 702 for my kids to plink with about 7 years ago. While it is not fancy, it has never had a malfunction. I was at Academy today, and they had 25 round magazines for it on the shelf. As a truck gun, it will definitely get the job done. I’ve upgraded the kids to Ruger 10-22’s in the past few years, but merely as a personal preference. There’s nothing wrong with the 702. Even at $130 you will get your money’s worth out of it.
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September 25, 2019, 12:40 PM | #12 |
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Got mine for $110 at auction.
Got my plinkster at an auction for $110. It's a neat cammo model with the fancy forarm grip. The kids love to shoot it and the accuracy is pretty good. I don't think it runs as smoothly as my 10/22, but it's a great little gun for the money.
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Buy a plinkster for $130, sell it for $75.
Buy a used Marlin and keep it. Buy a 10/22, sink $900 in bling parts and gunsmithing, try to sell it for $600 and have friends laugh. Buy a CZ bolt action, put a decent scope on it, be the envy of ever man you meet. Except that one dude Jens, who has the anshutz. |
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