Mossberg Tactical 22: The new AR-15 style .22 rifle
Mossberg have finally made it to the .22 AR-15 party, joining industry heavyweights such as Remington, Ruger and S&W. I don't have much information on the Mossberg Tactical 22 Series but I will share with you what I know.
Based on the photo I think it is safe to say that the Tactical 22 action is, or is based on, the 702 Plinkster action. The bolt and magazine appear to be the same. It would not surprise me if Mossberg has simply followed Remington and Ruger's lead and placed a 702 action inside an AR-15 patterned shell, albeit it with a much nicer looking result.
Possibly in an effort to differentiate themselves in a crowded market they have gone with a A2-style (carry handle) receiver instead of the A3-style. A2 front and rear sights are included as it a carry handle picatinny rail if you want to mount optics.
While everybody else is selling tactical .22s with 16" barrels, Mossberg has decided to go with an 18" barrel. This gives a better sight radius than 16" and a more traditional look. A full length picatinny rail is included.
Two models will be available: a fixed stock and an M4-style adjustable stock (pictured above). Both come with a 10 round magazine. I do not know when they will be available or how much they will cost. My guess would be somewhere between $300 and $450.
[ Many thanks to Will for emailing me the info. ]
The key to this rifle is to use HIGH VELOCITY ammo! The cheap bulk shit they sale at Wal-Mart is no good from my experience. The super X Winchester high velocity runs flawlessly. As mentioned above do not load the 25 round mags all the way up 15-20 tops is where its happy. Also I use a really good anit friction gun oil with zero problems(oil the springs in the mags too). Hope this helps! Also the Tasco Propoint 30mm red dot fits this gun very well and holds zero no problems. Its a great scope and off Ebay its $40 bucks! Well worth the money! Good luck
I just purchased this rifle a few hours ago and I am super disappointed – so much in fact – that I tried to return it – but the store i got it from would not take it back.
When I got it home I tried to put the mag in but it would not go into the rifle, it would get stuck before it would go all the way in. I took it back to the store and the guy jammed the mag into the rifle super hard and then said that the rifle is cheap and made of plastic and that is why the mag would not fit. He said there are no returns but he could send the rifle to Mossberg for repairs – but went on to say that its probably not a repairable issue – as it’s an issue with the quality of the rifle.
Here is what happens, I take the mag and put it into the rifle and have to slam it home to get it to go all the way into the rifle and lock in. At that point, the mag release button is not locked – it’s loose – I can move it up and down but the mag is locked in. When I press the mag release, the mag will not fall out, I have to use force to pull the mag out of the rifle.
Learned from past mistakes – I do not force anything when it comes to firearms – therefore, this issue bugs me – big time.
My questions to you guys are: Anyone else experience this? Is this something that I need to deal with or should I send the rifle to Mossberg for repairs? Should/does the mag freely drop out of the rifle when the mag release is pressed?
I am pretty bummed – I like Mossberg – I have shot 500′s for as long as I can remember so when I saw this rifle I jumped on it without researching – just saw Mossberg and knew it would work. Hence my disappointment.
Any help would be appreciated guys – thanks in advance.
I just bought a Sig 522 and while the stock mag fit fine (almost too loose) the after market mags which are made by the same company, Black Dog were very tight, hard to lock in, and had to be pulled with some amount of force to be removed. I used a micrometer and measured all points and found that they were too wide in the body of the mag. About .005″ but that was enough to mess it up. I found this on youtube and it worked:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXH06LHB2-U
Hopefully this will help your problem!
Cheerz
Thanks for the tip and the link to the video. That helps – did not think to sand down the mag. Thanks again!
I bought 2 replacement Mossberg mags and they work fine – they even pop out of the rifle when the mag release is pressed. The issue that I described is with the mag that came with the rifle. Might try to file it or steel wool it or something – might just throw it away. Thanks again for the help.
i bought this gun 2 days ago and ive put over 300 rounds of remington hollow point golden bullets thrugh it and the mother fucker hasnt jammed yet and still still goin strong…honestly i love it its a fun gun to shoot
No there is no 223 conversion
has any one had problems like it firing more than one round at a time because i got mine and it will just open up on me when firing
I was wondering if this rifle could be upgraded to a 223 or larger and if so what would it take and how could I find it?? Thanks
Hey guys! I was wondering if anyone has bought a red dot for the mossberg 715T? And if so, does the red dot line up directly on the front post like an actual M-4A1?, or does it veer off way above the front sight post? I’d really like to know about this as i have not yet purchased one. Thank U for any feedback!!!!!!!
i bought a red dot for the 702 and i had to adjust it quit a bit because it sits so high but i have it dialed in perfect
I have purchased the tac22 and also had problems with it jamming i was using remington ammo, i switched to american eagle and no problem with jamming also works very well with blazer ammo
My cousin just bought this gun and we cant find anything thing on how to take apart this gun to fully clean it.
Instructions for cleaning it are in the book that came with it or can be downloaded off the Mossberg website
For the price this weapon seems to be exactly what i am looking for. i am just confused because some of you really like this weapon and some of you really dont. I guess the only thing i can do, is find one, buy it and try it for myself. in the army we were trained with the m16 and m4 so ive been wanting to get something with the same format. i have read comments that the layout isnt the same with this weapon but, it looks close enough for me. again, ill just have to gamble my 200.00. but with a mossberg, i just dont see how i could go wrong. the only thing is, i want a flat top or at least a detachable handle
I own this gun,if you read the book that comes with it,it says clean the gun before you shoot it,it will stop 99 percent of jamming problems……
Purchased this 22 this past week and took to the range today. It came with the 25 clip and it was not a happy visit to the range today.
The gun jammed on every shot. It has major issues ejecting the spent casing. Tried different CCI ammo and no change. If i singled shot with no clip, it ejected fine.
I cleaned the gun before hitting the range and even tried playing with the tension on the mag. Shot maybe 100 rounds and 95 of the shots jammed. I didnt have any tension on the mag or hold it by the mag. Not sure what is up with this. Got another mag on the way, maybe i will have better luck.
did the new mag help your jamming issue? I want to get one of these but so many reports of it jamming. It must be really frustrating.
Ive been using American eagle ammo and havent had any problems with jamming.
I have found that if you do not fully load the 25 round mag the jamming decreases. No more than 18 to 20 rounds and usually if will function. I know that defeats the purpose but..
1 This Rifle was not designed to be an Assault Rifle for combat
2 18 to 20 is still better than the optional 10 round (which does not jam)
3 Make sure you clean and oil the action, Use GOOD quality oil. Though honestly I got so frustrated in the beginning i used wd 40 and that worked well for a while
just got it in the mail today, and it jams like a mother upon loading. The lead is getting chewed apart by the slide ramming it into the chamber. Its not getting fed high enough and catches. I’m not sure if this is a known issue that is remedied by a good cleaning or if it just needs to be fired a bit but it looks to be quite a gap between the ramp from the mag to the chamber. These .22LRs lead just aren’t cutting it. Any advise?
mmmmmmm, maybe a little piece of strong tape placed on top of the red feeder in the mag??? I dont know, mine has same problem but not as bad. When i take it apart to clean it has lead and copper shavings everywhere. I think u just need to shoot 1000 rounds through it, (break it in) and it will feed smoother over time.
I have the same exact problem. Seems like the receiver is too low, and the feed ramp just doesn’t line up to get the round chambered. Had a few rounds get dented on the nose by hitting the edge of the barrel. I did polish smooth the lower insert of the barrel to minimize the transition of the round. Still seems like the ramp is too low. Almost seems like the ramp has worn away and won’t feed anymore. Maybe if enough of these Plinksters start having this problem, Mossberg will do something. Unlikely though…
Sean
I would like more info on the tactical .22′s
Like what kind of information>? It’s a fun little gun and as long as you do not fill the 25 round mag over 20 rounds it is reliable
I have the same gun, but i got the 25 rd mag for it, a red dot reflex sight, oh man it’s awesome
Just bought one today — nice little gun– like the slightly longer barrel- don’t like the sissy name “Plinkster” it is still a very nice gun, cheaper to shoot than the larger ammo.
Where did you get the 25 round magazine and red dot sights?
You can get the 25 round mag from Mossbergs website or Cheaper than Dirts’ website
mine shoots just fine vera ya that’s right vera gotta give em a woman’s name they alway’s work better that way…LOL
But seriously at a hundered yrd’s open site or scope half dollar grouping all day long useing stinger’s by cci hollowpoints badazzed varmint gun no jam’s yet 200 round’s though it..
For 200.0 buck’s im happy… YOU GO MOSSBERG!!!!!! KEEP MAKEN AFORDABLE GUN’S….
ICEWOLFHUNTS
do they make supressor”s for the mossberg & or flash supressor’s????
They do make a suppressor, although it is just for looks, it makes the gun look great
I think I will buy the 10rd mag. I heard that it jams less. I agree that if I could of do it over again, I would have brought the S&W AR15 style (22lr). It cost about 250 more, but at least it better. If the 10rd mags still jams, I think I will sell it, and buy the S&W one. I do have a CMMG AR15, but brought the mossberg just for more plinking.. Mossberg should just stay with Shotguns..
The 25 round mags SUCK!!!! You can not load more than 18 to 20 or they jam like crazy.
This is a good kids gun. I bought it for my daughter to learn on before I set her loose on my AR or AK. She tired of this thing pretty quickly and fell in love with the AK.
I will not say it was a waste of the 206 I paid for it but if given the choice I would not do it again
I brought one right before Christmas last year. It’s been jamming on me alot. I tried cleaning it out really good, and also tried different ammo to include Speer. With the Speer, I noticed that it misfired alot less then the cheap Federal Lead ammo. I am wondering if it could possibly be due to a defect in the tension spring on the 25 round mag that comes with it. Any suggestions?
Yea, it has jammed on me. I have returned the rifle for repair, all they did was clean it. I have used good amo and i know how to clean a rifle. I was highly disappointed. I regreat buying this piece of $%^#. I was dissapointed that the manufactor would not replace it.The 10 round plinkster magazine work great. The 25 round has a crappy design.
just got mine today, love it. fit and function is second to none and with a 250.00 price tag, it cant be beat.
GEE, I have something that looks like that, the only difference is that mine fires .308 ammo.
If I am going to carry a tactical rifle as a civilian, I want one that can be USED as a TACTICAL rifle.
22s go threw cavalar, large cal rounds dont unless thier tefalon coated.. know dought u have a fine gun though..
22s scare the hell out of law inforcement
that is an old wives tale 22 cal do not go through kevlar 7.62 or .308 will penetrate most vests unless they are designed to stop them.
.22 is too light and does not have enough muzzle velocity to punch through.
How much does that 308 ammo cost? Some people seem to be missing the purpose of the 22 tactical market. They are inexpensive while not being cheap built. They are fun to shoot. They are not designed to carry into combat. I am sure that when the government collapses or we are in a post apocalyptic state you will be glad you have the large caliber. Till then, let us enjoy 22lr.
I just read a comment that a .22LR would not be a good round to take into battle. Lets put it this way, no the .22LR does not have extreme punching power like a 7.63 round, but if the current condition in this Nation don’t improve a new civil war may come about, and well having a light ammo with a 40 to 50 grain load means you can carry a lot into battle, and I took out a target at 350 yards with a .22LR. That’s 1050 feet! For a .22LR you are reaching almost sniper range and the .22LR punched right through both sides of a thick steel bucket. A lot tougher than any human skin at that range. Sounds like a good ammo to me to take in battle! Also, using hollow point .22LR up to 150 yards will bounse around inside you like a pin ball machine and turn your inside into jelly. Again, sounds like a good round to take into battle to me! And yes a .22LR will punch right through a Car Door 95% of the time. The few doors it may not punch through are heavy trucks and cars like a Mercedes-Benz. Those Benz doors are made of heavy guage steel outside and inside the doors.
does any company make a larger clip for the mossburg 22 tactical say a 100 round drum or at least a 50 ive looked but can not find any thing above a 25
I bought mine at big 5 in southern California does any one recommend a certain bipod ?
I like the Smith and Wesson m&p 15-22 much better. For one it is an actual AR chambered in .22 not just a look alike. I believe to the bolt release on the Mossberg is non functional is it is on the Colt AR in .22
Bought my Mossberg .22 Tactical from Budsguns for 208.00. (fixed stock 25 round mag) I am impressed with it.
Though the takedown is pretty complicated for cleaning it is well worth the money paid. It is comfortable and very easy to keep on target. Accuracy is decent.
Face it with the price of .223 ammo using your AR for range work is not worth it but with 2000+ rounds of .22 for less than 75 bucks you can’t really go wrong. Especially if like me your using this to train your kids on how to handle and shoot a rifle.
The rail system also is a big bonus as you can add whatever you want and change on the fly. I have used the new S&W 22 and the Ruger but you can not beat the mossberg for the price. You get the same accuracy and control for 200 less than the others and that 200 will buy you 6000 rounds of ammo (If you shop around)
I had a look at that gun and its made from hard plastic and it sucked
YEA its just a toy, that could KILL you.
Guys
You can order the 25 round from mossberg. I got two a few weeks back from mossberg,,,,,,,,,,,
25-round mag is next priority.
i own this gun. its great!!! payed $240 for it, well worth it.
the 18″ barrel also keeps them from being a restricted firearm in Canada.
KNEEDRAG54- dude u got the 25 round mag right so that means it has been released? also my 10 round mag does that jammin issue when under rapid fire.. god help me when i get the 25 round mag…
Where can I get this rifle, none in Houston!
I bought one of these back in November and have put a couple thousand rounds through it now. I picked up the 25 round mag this past weekend from my local shop and took it to the range. With the couple 10 round mags I have there has not been one single issue. With the 25 round mag I have quite a few problems under rapid fire where it would not eject the shell quick enough and would pinch the empty case in the bolt as it was feeding the next round. Anyone else have this issue???
Hello!, I have read your comment on how the mossberg 715t has failed to eject a spent case and smashed it in the bolt while trying to load another round. This has happened to me 1 time since i have fired over 500 rounds. I do not know the cause of this, I keep my firearm clean and well lubed. If u have any info on this topic please email me at ericofchico@gmail.com, Thank u!
I have one of these and just love it, no misfires, works great. I put a red dot sight on it and have two of the 25 mag clips and the rifle works just great, fun to own and really fun to fire, I love it, my buddy bought one and he loves it also. Great Gun!!! I found out about it from the NRA’s book “the Rifleman” and am sure glad I bought one as they are hard to find. This weapon is NOT cheaply built, nice rifle and shoots great just like you would expect from the Mossberg name. It is very dependable and accurate. Great rifle for ther price, I should have bought two of them.
Being new to guns, would this make an acceptable light-weight squirrel gun?
Mark;
The mossberg tactical is the mossberg 702 in a new plastic shell. It shoots great and does not have all the problems like the m&p 15-22 rifle.The mossberg 702 is very dependable like the ruger 1022. It will shoot anything you feed it.
i got this rifle at a gun show new in the box paid 200.00 for it and i love it shoots great. and shoots as fast as you pull it. looks cool as hell. glad i got it. but having a hard time finding clips.
Is this gun, the tactical .22, some cheap Chinese junk disguised as a real American made Mossberg gun.
I have one and it’s a great Tactical rifle, I have fired 350 rounds with not one mis-fire using all different type of Ammo. I put Ultra Red Dot sight, a front handle, sling, light and laser, works pretty cool, really fun to fire and play with and I imagine it could be real deadly. I have four 22′s and like it the best with the Henry also a good weapon. Large Cap. mags are in, 25 rounds. If you buy one, you won’t be sorry. I bought two of them at Mark Four and Strike in Reno Nevada.
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2010/08/03/mossberg-tactical-22-the-new-ar-15-style-22-rifle/#comment-58366n
I got the new 25 round mags for the tactical 22 today from mossberg but haven’t tried them yet,sure hope the work ok. Will post later.
I bought this gun a couple of weeks ago. And I love it. really fun and my son has a blast with it.
I own the mossberg 702 plinkster. anymore know where i can buy just the stock and accessories to convert it to this? looks like it could be fun.
You can now order the 25 round mags from mossberg for the tactical 22 at 25.00 each plus shipping. Thought you guys might want to know.
i own one and is great for plinking around but i want a high cap mag, living in canada doesnt give you alot of places to find them… any suggestions??
just bought mine waiting for it to get here paid 260 a little high but i live in bf so…..yea
Has anyone fired the Piney Mtn. Tracers from this?
Just want to know if there were any issues- I know and expect tracer ammo to be dirty- so long as it fires off a 10 shot [ or 25 shot mag]- smoothly – I’d be happy to know before I purchase. Thanks !
yo, i have one lots of fun 22s all day long with my son. price is right,shoots grate 25 clip would be nice to have 200.00$ at cabelas
Bought this AR style rifle almost 1 month ago with adj stock and 25rnd mag, I’ve used it for plinking around and for coyotes. Nice rifle I had been a little concerned about the shell but I had slipped on ice while in the field and fell and there was no damage to the stock. I haven’t had any problems with jamming during rapid fire. I have mine dressed up with rail protectors, a night vision scope, foregrip, and tac light. Just remember you get what you pay for this is not a $1200 or $2000 AR rifle its a $240 plinker; treat this rifle as such and it should last you a while. overall great alternative to more expensive rifles, and I nice break from my high power rifles. don’t use winchester or remington ammo, i had best luck with Federal. Some complaints about the mag release, I worked mine a little and have had no problems releasing with 1 hand.
Cant beat it for $200.00 at Cabelas.
Price liste at SHOT show this week. MSRP is $275! Rifle shoulders well and feels good in hand. It is not my Rock River, but for $275 they should sell a boat load of them.
I just bought a new Mossberg 2011 catalog and the 25 round mag for the tactical 22 is the book the part # is 95712. But there is no price listed. So I guess wait and see.
it only looks retarded because the barrel is 2 inches short. doesnt seem bad for the price. including shipping and an extra mag i paid that much for my .22 conversion for my AR
Great weapon. Picked mine up for $220, including ammo. Everything all around shot great with this gun. Came into a problem with the magazine catching the bolt and a problem with the winchester plated hollow-point 36gr 22lr rounds catching in the chamber. CCI magnum 40 gr ammo worked awesome, never a catch or a misfire. Shot it for damn near two hours the first day I got it with nary a hitch except for the ammo. Cleaning it, or tearing it down, can be a huge pain, but a cheap weapon isn’t going to have a fold open upper and lower receiver pin now is it?
It currently sells for $199 (on sale) at Cabela’s here in Kansas City. If they are now making magazines of 25 or more rounds then count me in. I’ve always had good luck with Mossberg shotguns and can’t wait to try a rifle.
I talked to mossberg customer service yesterday they told me the newest rifles are being shiped with the 25 round mags. They said that the new mags would be availble to buy some time after the first of the year. Mine came with the 10 round mag. Mine has been shooting anything I feed it even rem. ammo. so far so good very nice rifle for the price.
There is a 25 round extended magazine being manufactured, for sale by 12/05/2010. Contact O.F. Mossberg & Sons to obtain one.
http://www.mossberg.com/
Flat top version will be created by 8/2011.
Ensure bolt is open and locked open for ease of clip removal.
and received $20 for every hundred spent. so $159.99 and $40 ammo
Just bought one thanksgiving day at gander mountain 199.99
OK I found it in the December issue page 77
Thanks Paul
Paul are you sure it is the oct. page 77? their is nothing about mossberg on my copy.
Sherman
Try $276.
See page 77 in the Oct 2010 NRA American Rifleman.
William- is that a fact? If so, I’m definitely getting one.
i just got the new 22 today at a gun show in hickory NC after trading around i have $20 in the gun so if it turns out to be no good i havent lost anything …looks good and fells good only if i can find a scope for it and some accs….
Gander Mountain will have this for 199.99 on black friday.
price at a good gun shop will be about 245 dollars
can you buy hi capacity mags for this 22
On sale for $230 at thegunsource.com
headshots all day light nice gun just got 1 wheres the zombies 239.00 out the door
Hmmm, an elevated rear sight, and an 18″ barrel long enough for threading for muzzle accessories. Oh yes, very nice.
Looks like my new Appleseed Shoots training rifle!
will it be available in the People’s Republik of Kalifornia?
It is pretty depending on your preference over budget vs quality. If you have very tight budget but want to have auto-loading rifle in AR platform then you won’t be disapointed. However, you won’t be happy with this gun if you are expecting superior quality rifle.
Pros: Cheap($229+free delivery), Everything is working fine and accurate.
Cons: Plastic shell, magazine release is difficult. need to zero after complete cleaning due to sights are on AR shell but actions and barrel are separate from shell.
As far as accuracy goes(5 shot), 1.5 ~2 inch group with iron sight at 50yard and 3/4″ with a scope at same distance. This rifle likes CCI Mini Mag 40gr but 5 different catridges are performing pretty same. Only Aguila has repeated feeding issue while other catdriges are fired without a problem.
Trigger feel was ok but need to adjust pull weight and travel length a bit if you are oriented target shooting but it would be fine for others without any modification or adjustment.
It would be more nice if the front sight can be adjusted in height but it is a mold plastic. So no adjustment is available on front sight. For rear sight, both windage and height are adjustable but mine had some play when I move the sight left and right. This had been fixed by putting one additional washer to the screw. The lowest price gun I ever had but it is the best gun for my gopher hunting purpose. My Savage MKII was good enough for head shot at 50yard but I have needed to fire 2nd shot from time to time. Happy with this service gun.
Turners Outdoorsmen (turners.com) have these on sale this week for 239.98. Very tempting price.
The Mossberg tactical .22 is available @ budsgunshop.com for $220.00 I just ordered one will get it next week. I have wanted a dedicated .22 AR but could not justify spending $400 to $500 for one. I can’t wait to burn through some ammo will be a great tool for teaching the grand kids to shoot.
Please let me know as soon as the Mossberg AR22lr is available.
Useless TOY, they should of made it to fire caps rather then 22s!
Is there a reason why anyone would choose A2 style receiver over an A3 style one? I mean, don’t get me wrong, I’d want to put together my share of Black-Hawk Down style mock-M727 AR setups, but other than that?
Don’t need one — but want one anyway!
I think that the price point actually makes sense on this one. for all the others, why spend $700 on a rifle that can only do 22lr, when you can spend the same on an AR that can give you the option of doing the same for just a bit more?
I’m out on anything that has a non-detachable carry handle.
I’m intrigued. I’ve been looking for a “tactical” AR clone in 22lr and the other inexpensive options just aren’t doin it for me. I’m definitely interested in this though. Looking forward to more details and a price.
Man, that’s ugly!