Mossburg 835...What length barrel?

[cyclone]

Ready to pruchase one but I am researching barrel lengths. My son has a 20" bbl and his is wicked killing birds 50yds + I'm sure..

I can get a 24" bbl at a great price...

Given the same ammo same chokes...would there be much difference in the patterning?

[BOWHUNTERCOP]

not much if any of a difference I have the longer barrel, I purchased my 835 like 14 years ago

[firelt72]

I have a 535 and it is 21" I think, but the choke adds 2" to it and I have a great pattern at 40yds. The 24" won't make a difference I feel.

[Rebel Hog]

Shorter barrels make for a lighter more maneuverable gun which can be important when you are turkey hunting and doing a lot of walking around in the woods, but any length will kill a turkey....

[Brad C.]

I like a longer barrel over a shorter barrel. They will tend to shoot a tad better. But it's up to you. The most popular turkey barrel is probably 24".

I have a 28" barrel on my 835. I shoot Hevi-13 #7's with a Star Dot choke. Here's one of my better patterns that it has shot at 40yds.

[hunt12ga]

I have a 535 with a 20" barrel and it shoots some awesome patterns with Hevi-13 and my Indian Creek choke. It even shoots slugs great at 50 yards with an improved cylinder choke. I love the short barrel when turkey hunting, but if you plan on ever using it for wingshooting I would get a longer barrel.

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[Wingbone]

The advantage to a longer barrel is a longer sighting radius, thus more accurate shooting.

[Rebel Hog]

Originally Posted by Wingbone

The advantage to a longer barrel is a longer sighting radius, thus more accurate shooting.

10-4, good buddy!