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rochelle 02-17-2005 09:49 AM

3 inch or 3.5 inch shells
 
What do you get out of a 3.5 inch load that you don't get out of a 3 inch? Besides more kick...:eek:

Tree climber 02-17-2005 03:05 PM

RE: 3 inch or 3.5 inch shells
 
a little thicker pattern ; and a little more distance ; and a loooooooott mor kick. I have had both. the 3 1/2 mossburg 850 I ponds off on an unsuspecting fellow. a total peace of junk.[:'(].

the 3" BPSit all it takes to get the job done.getting them in close is the name of the game anyway.[8D]

Mr. Longbeard 02-17-2005 04:07 PM

RE: 3 inch or 3.5 inch shells
 
With all the new shell they have out now. I think your prob going to get a slight advantage with the 3.5in. I have the 3in mag but if i was to buy a new one it would prob be the 3.5in...

1950KID 02-17-2005 04:21 PM

RE: 3 inch or 3.5 inch shells
 
I have an 835 Mossberg with a Hastings choke tube. It's a turkey thumpin machine with Winchester 3.5 inch, #4s.

rochelle 02-18-2005 08:42 AM

RE: 3 inch or 3.5 inch shells
 
whats the max distance you can get compared to 3 inch?

turkeyhunter_15 02-18-2005 10:14 AM

RE: 3 inch or 3.5 inch shells
 
With A Remington 870 Express, 26" Barrel, Remington Super Full Trky
Winchester Supremes HV 3" #4's I Get A Super Tight Pattern At 60+ Yards

12 pointer 02-18-2005 01:30 PM

RE: 3 inch or 3.5 inch shells
 
i use 3.5" out of my 835. I dont think they're needed to kill a turkey, but I guess its better to have more shot and energy if i need it.

Spatrat 02-18-2005 02:16 PM

RE: 3 inch or 3.5 inch shells
 
I shoot 3.5in heavi-shot with my MP153because 1) with this gun there is not much recoil with the 3.5's 2) Might as well have as much lead flying as possible. However, I want them in close when I thump em:D

wv singleshot 02-19-2005 02:18 AM

RE: 3 inch or 3.5 inch shells
 
The 3.5s kill good and throw more shot but man do they kick. I use #4 shot win.sup. 3in this load does well. I've killed several turkeys with a 20ga 3in #4 heavy shot at 40 yds,with not near as much recoil.

turk2di 02-19-2005 04:44 AM

RE: 3 inch or 3.5 inch shells
 
3" is plenny shell!

Smok Pole 02-19-2005 12:31 PM

RE: 3 inch or 3.5 inch shells
 
I Shoot 3.5 #5 Rem Hevi-Shot in My Mossberg 835 through an Undertaker choke. I wouldn't hesitate to shoot a Turkey at 50 yards.

Mr. Longbeard 02-19-2005 07:13 PM

RE: 3 inch or 3.5 inch shells
 
60 yards with a factory gun Looks like another candidate for the NWTF still target champion ship


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