RE: What is the best turkey shell for a Mossberg 835
 

Winchester Supremes 3.5 in with #6 shot...

RE: What is the best turkey shell for a Mossberg 835
 

I was chucking alot of 3.5" loads, and was not impressed with the patterns.
The other day I tried the FliteControl 3"'s in #5 and #6, and was pretty damn impressed. At 30 yards I was putting 15-21 pellets in the brain spine, and it was one devastating group...even, tight, and if that bird is within 3 inches of my red dot on either side, it is nighty night time. I should mention that the best patterns are with my StarDot and my Northwind, the latter which I got four years ago at WalMart, and isnt made anymore. It was my origional choke, and I think will continue to be my choke. Couple hundred dollars later, and five new chokes, and I end up with the same one....go figure (keep an eye on ebay boys);)
The FliteControls dont like ports, so try the undertaker.
I shoot better with 3"ers, I am less jumpy and I just like how they feel out of the barrel...
Remember, your choke/shell combo is 50%, being able to be confident and pull a good shot with it is the other 50%...keep this in mind!:eek:

RE: What is the best turkey shell for a Mossberg 835
 

I have a gun exactly like yours and the best turkey shell for it is WINCHESTER SUPREME thay are the most accurate and definitly reliable

RE: What is the best turkey shell for a Mossberg 835
 

I shoot an 835 also. Win. XR #5's-3" 1-3/4 ozs

RE: What is the best turkey shell for a Mossberg 835
 

I just shot the hevi 13(#6's) today and it does pretty darn good, with 17-21 pellets in the brain and spine of a primos turkey target. With Win xtended (#6's) I got 15-18 in the brain and spine and with win 2 1/4 oz. #4's I got 8-13 in the brain and spine. All of these are at 40 yards (used a range finder) and all pellets countedare in the spine and skull. The choke I used is the mossberg xtra full turkey choke.

RE: What is the best turkey shell for a Mossberg 835
 

I have a Mossberg 835 w/primos Tight wad choke. I tried 4 loads.
Win. Supreme 3in #5 and Remington #5 Hevi-Shot, Remington Mag #6 Copper Plated lead and last but not least, Remington Nitro Turkey Hard lead.

1st place would be Remington Hevi-Shot 3in #5 ( at a hevi-price

2nd went to ... beleive it or not $4.99 a box Remington NitroTurkey Lead.
@ 35 yrds. Consistant 20 pellet count in the vitals.
@40 yrds. Consistant 11 pellet count in the vitals.

Not going to get that 45 yard great pattern as with some hevi-shot loads, but for 4.99 a box and 20 pellets @ 35 yard + not a bad 40 yard shot. Id try Nitro Turkey.