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Old 02-07-2009, 09:07 AM
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I was wondering if a mossberg 835 camo thumbhole stock with a 20" barrel on it is a good buy for $299.99. The only thing im worried about is the barrel length. Is it long enough?
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Old 02-07-2009, 09:52 AM
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Yes it is long enough....some would say a perfect size for a turkey gun.
If you are planning on shooting heavier than lead loads you will need a new choke tube since the factory one is not rated for it. If you are shooting lead you will be fine. I have gotten excellent results with an Indian Creek, and Hevi-13 3" 2oz #6, or Hevi-13 3.5" 2.25oz #6.

I posted this same reply in the guns forum.
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Old 02-07-2009, 06:19 PM
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I have an 835 with a 20" barrel. I got it to pattern pretty good with a jelly head choke and 2.25 oz 3.5" #6 hevi-13s. Its a standard stock and it kicks like a mule. The Sims limbsaver pad helps a lot. Its nice having a short barrel. My other gun has a 28" barrel and with an extended turkey choke, it was a pain to use for turkey hunting.
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Old 02-08-2009, 08:01 AM
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I was wondering if a mossberg 835 camo thumbhole stock with a 20" barrel on it is a good buy for $299.99. The only thing im worried about is the barrel length. Is it long enough?
Take a look at the "How to PatternA Turkey Gun" Thread on this page.... bottom of the first post is my 835. 20" is plenty long enough.
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Old 02-10-2009, 07:23 PM
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Id go for it. 835..best turkey gun! I shoot one and love it! The 20" should be just fine.
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Old 02-10-2009, 08:57 PM
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The 835 is an awesome gun. A close personal friend has one of the older Mossberg 835ultra mags with the longer ported barrel, and a newer with the short barrel and thumbhole stock and loves it. I still have the older model without the ports....and damn it kicks! [&:]

But to answer your question...you'll love the 20" barrel and thumbhole stock.
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Old 02-12-2009, 08:43 AM
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Good gun good price
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Old 02-23-2009, 07:13 AM
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Dcnoble, I have the same exact gun and I paid $360 for it. I absolutely love it and would HIGHLY recommend buying it. I bought the gun and topped it off with a bushnell 4power shotgun scope and that set up is lethal.The factory choke patterns well with winchester #5. I shoot 3 1/2's. You won't be dissappointed. I got the gun two years ago and since i ve bought it I haven't missed a bird...... knock on wood. Let me know if you have any questions about it.


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Old 02-23-2009, 02:38 PM
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So where'd you find this deal?
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Old 02-23-2009, 02:56 PM
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300 for that gun is a heck of a deal in my opinion...
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