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I don't own a Mossberg, but I have read a couple of field tests for the ATR and results were pretty impressive. It's gotta be the the worlds most ugly rifle but it sounds like it's reliable and a straight shooter. Overall, I think Mossberg has a poor reputation and with no good cause. They have a decent price tag and anyone I know who owns one has nothing but good to say about them.
Yeah, if you remember about 5 years ago they sponsered many bird hunting shows and had a great rep. Then here about 3-4 years ago they started getting bad rep.
Mosseberg man: I have heard that they are good little gun. You can get them on sale for about 90-100$. But I suggest if you aren't in a hurry to pick up a 10/22. There are far more accesories ,higher availability of parts, and a greater return investment.
I own one of their shotguns and it shoots really nice. If their rifles shoot the same then I probally pick one up in .223-.243 for a nice pelt saving varmint gun.