[Streck-Fu]

I own a Mossy 500 tactical with the 18.5" barrel and have used to shoot sporting clays. We used to use the range at NAS Oceana when I was in Virginia Beach. It did not work well for trap at all and sporting clays were a stretch. I did it just to practice hitting moving targets.

With hindsight, I now recommend the 870 over the 500/590 because Remington puts safety on the trigger guard while Mossberg put it on top of the receiver. I think Remington's position is better and easier to manipulate...especially if you will ever install a pistol grip.