The Mossberg 500 Super Bantam is a 20-gauge pump-action shotgun built for youth and smaller-framed shooters. The adjustable length of pull runs from 12 to 13 inches via spacers, which allows the stock to fit a growing shooter across multiple seasons. At 5.25 lbs with a 22-inch vent rib barrel, it handles easily for younger users. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Mossberg 
• Model: 500 Super Bantam 
• Caliber/Gauge: 20 Gauge 
• Action Type: Pump Action 
• Capacity: 5+1 rounds 
• Chamber Size: 3" 
• Barrel Length: 22" 
• Overall Length: 39.75" 
• Weight: 5.25 lbs 
• Sights: Fiber Optic Front Sight with Mid Bead Rear Sight 
• Stock Finish: Mossy Oak Obsession Camo (Fixed with Spacers) 
• Safety Mechanism: Top Tang Safety 
   

Detailed Features 

The fiber optic front sight improves visibility in low-light hunting conditions. The vent rib barrel reduces weight and helps with swing-through targeting on moving game. The top tang safety is in an easy-to-reach location for smaller hands. An X-Full choke is included, which gives a tight shot pattern well suited to turkey hunting. The Mossy Oak Obsession camo covers the entire stock and forend. 
 

Usage 

The adjustable stock is the key feature here. It lets the rifle fit a young hunter at age 10 and still be usable a few years later without buying a new gun. The 20-gauge reduces recoil relative to a 12-gauge, which matters for shooters who are still building confidence. Small game, turkey hunting, and introductory clay shooting all work well with this platform.

The Mossberg 500 Super Bantam Youth 20-gauge is consistently recommended by parents introducing younger or smaller-framed shooters to the sport. The adjustable length of pull is the most commonly praised feature, with parents noting it removes the need to buy multiple shotguns as a child grows.

The 20-gauge caliber and the rifle's 5.25-lb weight come up frequently as reasons the shotgun works for youth shooters. The reduced recoil relative to a 12-gauge helps new shooters develop confidence and technique without flinching.

The Mossy Oak Obsession finish is consistently liked, particularly among hunters who appreciate the camo coverage for field use. The fiber optic front sight and the top tang safety placement get positive remarks from a handling standpoint.

Durability feedback follows Mossberg's general reputation. Most owners describe the action as reliable across weather conditions. Value for money is widely regarded as strong for a youth-specific shotgun with these features.

Safety features are mentioned often in reviews from parents, who appreciate having a gun that teaches responsible handling from the start. No significant recurring criticisms appear in owner feedback beyond the straightforward trade-off of 5+1 capacity versus semi-automatic alternatives.