Mossberg 835
02-07-2009 | 09:52 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Mossberg 835
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.
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.
02-07-2009 | 06:19 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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From: RI
RE: Mossberg 835
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.
02-08-2009 | 08:01 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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From: Where the ducks don't come no more
RE: Mossberg 835
ORIGINAL: Dcnoble_07
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?
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?
02-10-2009 | 08:57 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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From: Orma WV USA
RE: Mossberg 835
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.
But to answer your question...you'll love the 20" barrel and thumbhole stock.
02-23-2009 | 07:13 AM
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Spike
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RE: Mossberg 835
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.
Dave
Dave
