Intro: The 2008 Mossberg .30-30 "Phoenix"

Pete44ru · Post by **Pete44ru** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 7:16 pm

It's not on the Mossberg website yet, but the new (Feb-Mar 2008) issue of Petersen's Hunting Magazine has an article on the new 2008 items, amongst which is (ta-raa): The Mossberg Model 464 lever action rifle, a top-eject, .30-30.

wilko · Post by **wilko** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 7:30 pm

NICE ! cant wait to see the mossberg lever !!!!

Pete44ru · Post by **Pete44ru** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 7:48 pm

Me too, since previous Mossberg centerfire Leverguns were solid-top, side ejecting Marlin look-alikes with triggers that traveled with the lever.

The Hunting Mag blurb said: "The extractor is a forward extension of a collar-type spring that that fits in an angular groove aound the bolt body. Low on the right side is the familiar spring-loaded gate, through which cartridges are fed ino the under-barrel tubular magazine. Weight is 6lb, 11 ounces, Overall length is 38 1/4". "

cutter · Post by **cutter** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 7:54 pm

NO WAY!!

I want one... where do I send the check?

Mojo · Post by **Mojo** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 8:08 pm

Wow, that's some great news to be sure. Can't wait to see a pic.

homefront · Post by **homefront** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 8:24 pm

Why would they make it a top eject?

Hagler · Post by **Hagler** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 9:07 pm

homefront wrote:Why would they make it a top eject?

Because it is the right thing to do!

Shawn

Post by **Chuck 100 yd** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 9:31 pm

Interesting... Anybody have photo? Maybe after the Shot Show.

Swampman · Post by **Swampman** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 9:37 pm

Do you think it's made in America, or an Italian import?

azoil · Post by **azoil** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 9:38 pm

Hmmm, Interesting.

CBS or Tang???

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 10:22 pm

You don't suppose they made it like a Mdl 94 Winchester do you?

Joe

jnyork · Post by **jnyork** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 11:18 pm

The name "Phoenix" is interesting, signifying maybe something rising from the ashes, maybe more like a replica old time rifle of some sort. Well, we can wish, cant we??

Marlin .35 · Post by **Marlin .35** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 1:08 am

I'd love to see a picture of this one!! If anyone gets any more info, please post!!!A new levergun!!!!!! Something to look forward to! Wonder what all the calibers will be???? Art

Pete44ru · Post by **Pete44ru** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 8:38 am

[The name "Phoenix" is interesting, signifying maybe something rising from the ashes]

The "Phoenix" moniker was my own doing, referring to exactly that - The fact that Mossberg had made a levergun once before, and discontinued it.

The "top eject", etc, sounds good - but (knowing Mossberg's history) I'm awaitin', to see if it looks like a Winchester 94 clone or is their more usual slightly "off"/"different" rifle.

For example: The last Mossberg M472 levers weren't even D/T for peeps, and I don't think they were for scopes, either. (They were side ejectors)

txpete · Post by **txpete** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 8:42 am

so who has a pic of this rifle????

Pete44ru · Post by **Pete44ru** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 8:46 am

No one, yet - AFAIK. It's prolly a pre-SHOT Show news release, that Hunting Magazine got a line on, since I can't find even word one about it anywhere else yet - even Mossberg's own website.

www.mossberg.com

Buffboy · Post by **Buffboy** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 9:32 am

This looks like a job for Jengel.

Jengel, your mission, should you chose to accept it, is to make sure while at the Shot Show to CHECK OUT THE MOSSBERG display and to report back ASAP

Ben_Rumson · Post by **Ben_Rumson** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 3:13 pm

Not only did the trigger swing with the lever, they also had the buttstock attached with a through bolt..Not a bad feature by today's standards..but weird back in the day..

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 3:20 pm

Pshaw. The "WHY" of Top Eject is easy...

It's PC

Both Lefties & Righties can shoot it.

gamekeeper · Post by **gamekeeper** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 3:38 pm

Interesting! If Mossberg read this Forum, I want one in 32/20

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 3:39 pm

Dear Mossberg....... .218 or .219 and 7mm Waters, please.

cutter · Post by **cutter** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 5:05 pm

...just got an e-mail from Mossberg. They ain't talkin'!

But it will be listed in the '08 catalog, which I just ordered.

LeverBob · Post by **LeverBob** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 5:12 pm

Hey Mossberg...count me in for a .219 Zipper Imp., .256 Winchester Mag. & a 38/55. That should doer fer' now.

LeverBob

pshort · Post by **pshort** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 7:43 pm

Dear Mr. Mossberg,
I would like a .25-35 and a 7-30 Waters....

Paul

mescalero1 · Post by **mescalero1** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 8:04 pm

I have a Mossberg 472 straight grip .30-.30.
It is drilled and tapped for a top mount scope, the 4 factory screws are still in it.
The trigger does travel with the lever

old06 · Post by **old06** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 8:32 pm

With Winchester gone and Marlin hanging in the balance this may be there time if its worth a hoot