I have never shot 3.5 inch shells. But if they kick as hard as some people say then why. I have heard people say that they can shhot a turkey at 75 yards with a 3.5 and if they can good for them. They don't enjoy the thrill of calling them in close do they. I will stick with my 3 inch heck I am gonna go try some 2 3/4 this weekend.