Mossberg 930 12 ga. v Weatherby SA-08.

mach1.3 · September 14, 2015, 10:05 AM

I am in the market for a synthetic stocked 12 S.A. Of these two less expensive brands---which would be a better choice. The Weatherby fits me fine. I haven't hefted the Mossberg yet but understand it comes with a tang safety like on an O.U. which I like. Any info or thoughts appreciated.

hoghunting · September 14, 2015, 10:44 AM

Don't have any experience with the Mossberg, but my SA-08 is 4 years old and has been used all 4 seasons for dove and ducks. It has worked perfectly and nothing has been added or changed, it works just fine from the factory. I just clean it at the end of each season or when it gets wet.

Creek Henry · September 14, 2015, 06:49 PM

What is it about duck hunters that they don't clean their guns after each hunt? It seems to be a common theme?

Which of the guns fits you better? That seems to be a key to shooting well.

upstate81 · September 14, 2015, 11:47 PM

Unless my gun gets totally soaked due to being submerged under water i dont clean until end of season. That goes for all seasons rifle and shotgun alike. Ill wipe down with some G96 thats about it
As to the guns, im not much help.

Virginian · September 15, 2015, 05:34 AM

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What is it about duck hunters that they don't clean their guns after each hunt? It seems to be a common theme?

No it isn't, it's a common theme for certain personality types. I clean my guns after every use to the extent dictated by the action type or other factors.

MarkCO · September 16, 2015, 08:23 PM

I would choose the SA-08 over the 930.

johnwilliamson062 · September 17, 2015, 09:38 PM

I have a 500 and really like it for a pump gun, so, of course, I bought a 930 for my semi-auto. It isn't a bad gun, but it is kind of chunky and unrefined. I just never liked the feel of it in my hands.

redrick · September 20, 2015, 09:47 AM

I had a 12ga. synthetic stock SA-08 . I bought it for deer hunting and yes we use buckshot where I hunt . It would not shoot buckshot POA . It shot about 10 to 12 inches low . I tired different brands of buckshot and choke tubes . My gunsmith told he could bend the barrel for me , but I choose to sell it and buy my buddies SX3 .

What I did like about the SA-08 was how light it was and it was surprisingly soft shooting for a light shotgun and I was shooting buckshot . It was easy to takedown and remove the trigger group ( I had to do that because of the trigger recall ) . It was reliable from the start feeding and ejecting buckshot shells , never a jam in the short time I had it . I never tried anything in it but buckshot .

I am going to give the SA-08 another try because of how light and soft shooting it was . I just ordered a SA-08 Deluxe 20 ga. for rabbit hunting this year .

September 14, 2015, 10:05 AM	#1
mach1.3 Member Join Date: February 6, 2012 Location: Spring, Texas Posts: 94	Mossberg 930 12 ga. v Weatherby SA-08. I am in the market for a synthetic stocked 12 S.A. Of these two less expensive brands---which would be a better choice. The Weatherby fits me fine. I haven't hefted the Mossberg yet but understand it comes with a tang safety like on an O.U. which I like. Any info or thoughts appreciated.

September 16, 2015, 08:23 PM	#6
MarkCO Senior Member Join Date: October 21, 1998 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 4,308	I would choose the SA-08 over the 930. __________________ Good Shooting, MarkCO www.CarbonArms.us

September 14, 2015, 10:44 AM	#2
hoghunting Senior Member Join Date: March 27, 2006 Posts: 1,559	Don't have any experience with the Mossberg, but my SA-08 is 4 years old and has been used all 4 seasons for dove and ducks. It has worked perfectly and nothing has been added or changed, it works just fine from the factory. I just clean it at the end of each season or when it gets wet.

September 14, 2015, 06:49 PM	#3
Creek Henry Senior Member Join Date: October 23, 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 514	What is it about duck hunters that they don't clean their guns after each hunt? It seems to be a common theme? Which of the guns fits you better? That seems to be a key to shooting well.

September 14, 2015, 11:47 PM	#4
upstate81 Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2011 Location: NY Posts: 801	Unless my gun gets totally soaked due to being submerged under water i dont clean until end of season. That goes for all seasons rifle and shotgun alike. Ill wipe down with some G96 thats about it As to the guns, im not much help.

September 17, 2015, 09:38 PM	#7
johnwilliamson062 Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 9,995	I have a 500 and really like it for a pump gun, so, of course, I bought a 930 for my semi-auto. It isn't a bad gun, but it is kind of chunky and unrefined. I just never liked the feel of it in my hands.

September 20, 2015, 09:47 AM	#8
redrick Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,041	I had a 12ga. synthetic stock SA-08 . I bought it for deer hunting and yes we use buckshot where I hunt . It would not shoot buckshot POA . It shot about 10 to 12 inches low . I tired different brands of buckshot and choke tubes . My gunsmith told he could bend the barrel for me , but I choose to sell it and buy my buddies SX3 . What I did like about the SA-08 was how light it was and it was surprisingly soft shooting for a light shotgun and I was shooting buckshot . It was easy to takedown and remove the trigger group ( I had to do that because of the trigger recall ) . It was reliable from the start feeding and ejecting buckshot shells , never a jam in the short time I had it . I never tried anything in it but buckshot . I am going to give the SA-08 another try because of how light and soft shooting it was . I just ordered a SA-08 Deluxe 20 ga. for rabbit hunting this year .