Maverick 88 12 Gauge Pump Shotgun, 28 Inch Camo

Description

The Maverick 88 is Mossberg’s working-class field gun — a pump-action shotgun built for hunters who want straightforward reliability without paying for features they don’t need. It shares the same basic operating controls and magazine tube system as the Mossberg 500, which means it accepts 500-series accessory barrels and Accu-Choke tubes, giving it more long-term flexibility than its price suggests.

The 28-inch vent rib barrel is the right choice for wing shooting. The extra length smooths the swing on crossing birds and gives you a longer sighting plane, which helps when you’re tracking a moving target rather than acquiring a stationary one. A bead front sight is all you need for that style of shooting — it encourages instinctive pointing rather than deliberate alignment, which is how shotgun technique is meant to work. The barrel comes with a modified choke tube installed, a sensible middle-ground selection that handles upland game and general field use without requiring a swap before you head out.

The stock and forend are finished in Mossy Oak Bottomland camo, a pattern built around the bare-limb, high-contrast look of hardwood timber in late season and early spring — conditions where ducks and turkeys are both in play. Synthetic construction means the stock won’t warp or crack when it gets wet, which matters if you’re hunting anywhere that involves water or early-morning frost. The crossbolt safety sits behind the trigger guard, operable with the trigger finger without breaking your grip. Capacity is five rounds in the magazine tube.

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