My problem with this gun I just bought recently (used 2 years old) is that it seems to pattern to the left of my turkey targets. If I aim somewhat to the 3 oclock postion, then I nail the target with a good dense pattern. It has 2 sights on it, mid and at the end of the barrel. People tell me that Mossberg did not bore their chokes correctly or the barrel could be tweaked. It has a 28inch barrel with Mossbergs Ulti full turkey choke. (.690) I have shot numereous shells out of it since I bought it, 3, 3 1/2 inchers, and all the same result. Any one have a cure for this problem? One other question, what is a forcing cone? I have seen that terms on turkeyhunting.com. Would appreciate any help. I am brand new at turkey hunting, and this spring I am going to give it a try.
Joe

The easiest solution would be to put an adjustible rear sight on it to get the pattern where you want it. There's 2 or 3 brands out there that fit the 835. The forcing is the first step down in size on a shotgun barrel, just in front of the chamber, with the next step down being at the choke. In the case of an 835 it is backbored which I think means that it has only one step down and that's at the choke. Which also means that it needs to shoot a more open choke that a regular barrel. Some of the other guys here might have a better explanation of forcing cones though.

Yeah a set of adjustable tru-glo sites or a scope would fix the problem. This must be a common problem with the 835, I had one that shot a real tight pattern, Just about a foot high.

Thanks to both of you all for the reply, I will see about the sights and see if I can improve my performance. Yes it throws a tight pattern but to the left.
Thanks Joe
Yeah a set of adjustable tru-glo sites or a scope would fix the problem. This must be a common problem with the 835, I had one that shot a real tight pattern, Just about a foot high.
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I had the same problem with my moss.500 it shot to the left as well. I thought it was just me. But I too put a tru glo sight on it and now it patterns well. Killed my first last season with it. I also use an undertaker choke tube with num.5 active shells.

I have 3 REMINGTONS and never had a prob. Go figure!!!!

I went to Cabellas magazine, and they do have the tru-glo sites. One says tru-glo pro. Is this sight adjustable to compensate for pulling to the left or right. It says it is adjustable for windage and elevation. Hope you under stand that I dont know to much about all this fancy stuff and scopes. I have been shooting shotguns for over 40 years and just used to the good old bead on the end of the barrel, until I bought this Mossberg 835 Ulti Mag.
Joe
Yeah a set of adjustable tru-glo sites or a scope would fix the problem. This must be a common problem with the 835, I had one that shot a real tight pattern, Just about a foot high.
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Mr. Longbeard,
I have a Remington also,12 gauage Model 11, very old, but shoots real good. I dont deny it. I grew up with Winchesters pumps and semis, and I really love those guns. But since I got the Mossberg, I met my challenge, and I dont back down from challenges, so when I conquer this off to the left shooting gun, there will be some dead turkeys down here in the south.
Joe

swampchopper

Where do you hunt in Laplace. I used to live in Laplace.

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Yeah swamp, that is the windage part of the adjustment. You will also like the light gathering ability of the tru-glo sites. There are several brands of sites to choose from, I just mentioned Tru-Glo.Just be sure and order the right one for your gun, they do come in different widths.