I won a 835 at a NWTF banquet several years ago. I have taken many birds since I have had it. I replaced the original choke tube that came with the gun this past year with the Jelly Head tube. Seems to have worked out fine so far this year, doubled on a pair of birds in early May. I use Federal copper plated 3" # 6 shells. I am too old to be shooting those 3 1/2 shoulder busters.