Mossberg Turkey 835 ulti-mag
08-31-2014, 01:30 PM
#1
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 2
Mossberg Turkey 835 ulti-mag
Just saying...
I had more fun with my over/under 12 gauge than my new camo ulti-turkey 835.
This Spring I had several shots out and the first 2 were surprising but tolerable until later! Unless you are or know you are going to be 40+ yards out, there is no need for 3 1/2" shells to dislocate your shoulder.
3" Turkey mag. has done the job forever.
I love all shotgun makers but DAMN? Mossberg needs to put a cushion in that stalk, not all plastic.
I will take my over/under this fall.
Just saying...
I had more fun with my over/under 12 gauge than my new camo ulti-turkey 835.
This Spring I had several shots out and the first 2 were surprising but tolerable until later! Unless you are or know you are going to be 40+ yards out, there is no need for 3 1/2" shells to dislocate your shoulder.
3" Turkey mag. has done the job forever.
I love all shotgun makers but DAMN? Mossberg needs to put a cushion in that stalk, not all plastic.
I will take my over/under this fall.
Just saying...
09-01-2014, 06:27 AM
#2
Fork Horn
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Maryland
Posts: 129
shoulda
I have a Mossie 500 turkey gun, 2 3/4" -3". Shoots great, recoil isn't that bad. Maybe you should have looked at the 500 instead. I have a Remi 870 super mag that takes 3.5" shells, They kick. I'll stay with the 3" loads in her.
09-02-2014, 12:45 PM
#3
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 2
True as I had one, but thought this would be a dual purpose of home defense also. I realize I will be using 3" Turkey loads or quit my whining. LOL.
My buddy let me borrow his Remington 26" 3.5 and it also kicks as bad.
Are there like piston stalks you can install on these? Down the same line as an AR-15??
Currently looking for a weaver mount and truglo for it, just for fun
My buddy let me borrow his Remington 26" 3.5 and it also kicks as bad.
Are there like piston stalks you can install on these? Down the same line as an AR-15??
Currently looking for a weaver mount and truglo for it, just for fun
Last edited by Jimmy Williams; 09-02-2014 at 12:50 PM.
09-02-2014, 04:06 PM
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Eastern wv
Posts: 3,648
I have a 1992 vintage 835, camo synthetic, no ported barrel no ported choke.....either suck it up or wear a camo dress and get a 20 guage, it kicks but ain't that bad, have killed a bunch of gobblers with it.
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11-13-2014, 06:19 AM
#7
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Grain Valley, MO.
Posts: 3,030
I just finished up doing a make over on an early 835 I got on trade for some turkey calls, and I've been reading they kick like a mule! I'm not looking forward to sighting it in and testing loads n choke combos, but I can guarantee I'll be using a lead sled. Will also stick to 3" shells.
11-19-2014, 08:52 AM
#10
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Waipahu HI USA
Posts: 2,915
The 3.5" vs 3" turkey load battle has simmered on this site for many years. Do a search for past posts, and read away.
Ultimately, the choice is up to the shooter. If someone needs the "extra" .5" to cleanly take their quarry, then its 3.5" shells. It's their recoil to soak up.
Ultimately, the choice is up to the shooter. If someone needs the "extra" .5" to cleanly take their quarry, then its 3.5" shells. It's their recoil to soak up.
