The Mossberg 500 Field Elite in 12 GA is a pump-action shotgun with a classic wood and blued finish. It's a well-known platform that has been used for hunting and field work for decades. The 28-inch barrel and 5-round capacity make it a solid choice for wing shooting or general field use. 
 

Key Specifications 

• UPC: 015713504301 
• Action: Pump Action 
• Barrel Length: 28 inches 
• Capacity: 5 rounds 
• Finish: Wood/Blued 
• Gauge: 12 GA 
• Weight: 7.5 lbs 
   

Detailed Features 

• Pump Action: The manual cycling is fast enough for follow-up shots on flushing birds and straightforward enough to clean and maintain in the field. 
• 28-Inch Barrel: On the longer end for a field gun, which helps with swing-through on moving targets and shot pattern development. Manageable in most hunting situations. 
• 5-Round Capacity: Enough for most hunting applications and sporting clays. The tube magazine is easy to top off between stands. 
• Wood/Blued Finish: Traditional look that holds up well with routine care. The blued steel resists surface rust under normal conditions, and the wood furniture is functional rather than decorative.

The Mossberg 500 Field Elite in 12 GA gets consistently positive feedback from both hunters and general shotgun users. Most of the praise centers on reliability and the pump mechanism.

The action is smooth for a pump gun, which matters when you're cycling fast in the field. Owners report it functions reliably across a range of ammunition and conditions, which is what you want from a working shotgun.

The weight at 7.5 lbs is occasionally mentioned as a factor for longer carry days, particularly by smaller-framed shooters or those hunting in hilly terrain. Recoil management is the other point of feedback for less experienced users; 12 GA from a pump shotgun has a real push, and the 500 doesn't have much in the way of recoil dampening beyond the stock itself.

The classic design and wood/blued finish get good marks from shooters who prefer traditional aesthetics. Aftermarket support isn't as broad as some other Mossberg variants, which occasionally comes up when shooters want to add accessories.

Overall the 500 Field Elite is often recommended as a reliable entry-level field shotgun with a long track record. Owners tend to hold onto them.