Chrud Posted March 20, 2005 Report Share Posted March 20, 2005 I've been talking about getting a Mossberg 835 for a while now. I went to Gander Mountain to buy a stabilizer today and decided to check out the guns. I spotted Mossberg 835 Synthetic with a 26" barrel, just what I wanted! But, with wanting to buy a Switchback or Outback in a week or two, I wasn't about to drop $394 for it. But, I did win the upland bird hunt from my brother's benefit, so I decided to check the price just to compare. I immedately told the first person in a Gander Mountain vest that I wanted one. It was only $271! Over $120 off the MSRP! I bought some turkey loads to try out (might still use my bro's 835 in Hardwoods Green HD) and some target loads. I really like how it shoots. Killed a bunch of pop cans already. What a great gun! It came with a turkey choke, so I need to pick up a couple different chokes. I loved that overbored barrel too. I'm really happy with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted March 20, 2005 Report Share Posted March 20, 2005 Re: Finally Got My 835! Sweet! Now you need to run a few flats of ammo through it on the clay range so you are ready for the bird hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted March 20, 2005 Report Share Posted March 20, 2005 Re: Finally Got My 835! congrats--I love my 835! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshM Posted March 21, 2005 Report Share Posted March 21, 2005 Re: Finally Got My 835! congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted March 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2005 Re: Finally Got My 835! I shot some Federal #8 trap loads. With that tight choke, that is one wicked pattern! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted March 21, 2005 Report Share Posted March 21, 2005 Re: Finally Got My 835! congrats on the new gun Chrud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted March 21, 2005 Report Share Posted March 21, 2005 Re: Finally Got My 835! That is great !! I found my 835 too punishing for my body LOL. I had to shoot the 3 1/2" just cause I could I wish I would of kept it and put on a Limbsaver pad or equal. !! It is certainly a great gun . too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted March 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2005 Re: Finally Got My 835! I'm thinking about replacing the stock pad with a LimbSaver pad. Is it worth the upgrade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbonhunter Posted March 21, 2005 Report Share Posted March 21, 2005 Re: Finally Got My 835! [ QUOTE ] I'm thinking about replacing the stock pad with a LimbSaver pad. Is it worth the upgrade? [/ QUOTE ] If its anything like the 935 i had then yes its very worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted March 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 Re: Finally Got My 835! I ordered a LimbSaver Precision Fit Recoil Pad for it. The 2 3/4" don't have much recoil at all, but as with any turkey load, there is some. I really like the gun a lot so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest deldeer Posted March 23, 2005 Report Share Posted March 23, 2005 Re: Finally Got My 835! can you let me know how it works???.....thinking of getting one for my 870....3" turkey shot got a pretty good punch to it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted March 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2005 Re: Finally Got My 835! Sure Deldeer. I'll let you know how I like it after I shoot a few rounds with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Posted March 24, 2005 Report Share Posted March 24, 2005 Re: Finally Got My 835! Which sims pad did you order. I ordered one from Cabelas (#10201) and it didn't fit. I just ordered another one from ebay (#10112M) that after looking at the sims website I believe I got the correct one. I guess I will know when I get it. But the guy I bought it from said if it didn't fit he would refund my money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted March 24, 2005 Report Share Posted March 24, 2005 Re: Finally Got My 835! [ QUOTE ] the difference is the screw mounting holes are wider on the newer 835's. [/ QUOTE ] Does the buttstock have a solid area to attach the pad? If so hole location does not matter. You really don't want to use the same holes over anyway. I always plug the existing holes and drill new holes when changing pads. You can have your gunsmith grind and fit a pad to fit your gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted March 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2005 Re: Finally Got My 835! I ordered the 10201 or something like that. On Sims's site, it says that will fit an 835 with a black synthetic stock. I guess I'll find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Posted March 24, 2005 Report Share Posted March 24, 2005 Re: Finally Got My 835! Here is a list from sims website, I ordered the last one, sure hope it fits, but I guess if it doesn't I will buy a slip on pad. Mossberg® Model 500 C Youth Wood 10002 Model 500 AG Turkey 12 ga. Wood 10102 Model 9200 & 9300 (most models / check templates) Wood 10102 Model 835 2003 (mossy oak & real tree camo) Synth 10201 Model 835 (most black stocks / no green, gray, or camo) Synth 10201 Model 500 (most black stocks / no green, gray, or camo) Synth 10201 Model 835 Camo (4 7/8" slotted screw pad) Synth 10112M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted March 24, 2005 Report Share Posted March 24, 2005 Re: Finally Got My 835! [ QUOTE ] you cant re-redrill holes in the sims pad because of the way they are made, it will ruin it. [/ QUOTE ] I meant re-drill the holes in the stock, not the pad. Use a dowel or bedding compound to fill the original holes in the buttstock. The pad is placed on the stock and the location of the holes is transferred from the pad to the stock and re-drilled. That is the standard way of doing it on any stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted March 24, 2005 Report Share Posted March 24, 2005 Re: Finally Got My 835! [ QUOTE ] you can't mount the pad because the stock is hollow, nothing to attack the screws thru. [/ QUOTE ] Would you post a picture of the buttstock without the pad please? I would appreciate it. My 835 has a wood stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted March 25, 2005 Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 Re: Finally Got My 835! Thanks HH! I definately don't care for that design. Without some modification of the stock, you are definately limited in what you can do for a new recoil pad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanH Posted March 25, 2005 Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 Re: Finally Got My 835! Really Great Gun for a Really great price! Congrats on the gun! Im sure you will love it! I love mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted March 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 Re: Finally Got My 835! If it don't fit, I'll send it back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted April 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2005 Re: Finally Got My 835! I got the Sims Pad yesterday. It fits perfectly. I didn't notice a whole lot of difference when shooting turkey loads, but man, you can't feel 2 3/4" loads anymore. They were target loads, but there was no felt recoil with them at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted April 1, 2005 Report Share Posted April 1, 2005 Re: Finally Got My 835! Yeah but them 3.5" HV loads will rock your world a bit! LOL!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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