Born2Hunt Posted December 3, 2005 Report Share Posted December 3, 2005 I am looking to buy a new gun for turkey hunting.I am a huge Remington 870 fan but I like the features of the mossberg 835. I need help deciding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cowpoke Posted December 3, 2005 Report Share Posted December 3, 2005 Re: Turkey gun ????????? Either one of them will work fine, and are decent guns. Pick the one you are most comfortable with as far a shooting and aiming goes. My own Turkey gun is a Browning BPS Stalker with a 24 inch barrel. But I own a Mossberg and a couple Remingtons, and none of them have given me any serious porblems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted December 3, 2005 Report Share Posted December 3, 2005 Re: Turkey gun ????????? I have a Mossberg 835 and like it really well. The overbored barrel shoots awesome patterns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born2Hunt Posted December 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2005 Re: Turkey gun ????????? What do you use for choke and ammo combo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted December 3, 2005 Report Share Posted December 3, 2005 Re: Turkey gun ????????? I used my brother's 835 this spring. For ammo, I used Federal Premium Mag Shok, 3” #5 shells. I just used whatever turkey choke came with it, XX-Full I believe, but I could be wrong. The pattern was really good, but could have been better at longer ranges. When I get around to getting a 935 for turkey, I'm going to experiment with different chokes and shells to see what patterns best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gfourhunter Posted December 3, 2005 Report Share Posted December 3, 2005 Re: Turkey gun ????????? i just bought the new 870 sps-t thumbhole stock super mag and i put the rhino nitro set up in it. best pattern i have seen yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maytom Posted December 3, 2005 Report Share Posted December 3, 2005 Re: Turkey gun ????????? One thing to remember about that 835 is, it's somewhat of a light weight gun. And when shooting those 3 1/2" Howitzer rounds, it is one heck of a handful in the recoil department. I use to own one of the first ones they made way back when in the Realtree brownleaf camo. At the pattern range is where the real facts on recoil came to life with that gun. After only 9 shots, I was done!!! Talk about BRUTAL recoil!! I have since went with a Winchester 1300 with the 3" chamber, which is more than enough for turkeys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDubWSR Posted December 3, 2005 Report Share Posted December 3, 2005 Re: Turkey gun ????????? My 835 has ported barrels and the amount of recoil between it and my 870 super mag 3 1/2" is a whole world of difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double_drop Posted December 3, 2005 Report Share Posted December 3, 2005 Re: Turkey gun ????????? If you like the 870 i would go with the express magnum. It is alot quieter in the field. Buddy had an 835 and the forearm rattled as bad as my benelli nova did. We both said the heck with both of them and now we each own a xtrema semi auto by beretta for out 3 1/2 inch guns. Will never go to anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nut Posted December 4, 2005 Report Share Posted December 4, 2005 Re: Turkey gun ????????? I like both models and use a 835 for my turkey hunting. I have no problems with the recoil shooting the 3 1/2 inchers. But that is me. However because a model can shoot them it does not mean you have to. The rest of my family have the 870's and they also perform pretty well. I plan on using my sons 20 gauge 870 in the future for some turkey hunting. But I also believe that everybody's choice is the right one also. It all comes back to what makes you happy and gives you confidence. If anybody wants me to test out their choice of shotgun for turkey hunting....I can travel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETMGROW Posted December 4, 2005 Report Share Posted December 4, 2005 Re: Turkey gun ????????? [ QUOTE ] One thing to remember about that 835 is, it's somewhat of a light weight gun. And when shooting those 3 1/2" Howitzer rounds, it is one heck of a handful in the recoil department. I use to own one of the first ones they made way back when in the Realtree brownleaf camo. At the pattern range is where the real facts on recoil came to life with that gun. After only 9 shots, I was done!!! Talk about BRUTAL recoil!! I have since went with a Winchester 1300 with the 3" chamber, which is more than enough for turkeys. [/ QUOTE ] Try shooting my NEF 10 ga. Hang on tightly, grit your teeth and let her go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted December 5, 2005 Report Share Posted December 5, 2005 Re: Turkey gun ????????? [ QUOTE ] I am looking to buy a new gun for turkey hunting.I am a huge Remington 870 fan....... [/ QUOTE ] Seems like you answered your own question before you finished asking it!! Between the 870 Super and the 835 Ulti, I don't even see a question of a choice. I'd buy the 870 and never look back. I even think Dick's has the 870 Super for around $219 (after rebate) right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6sixpoint_nobrows Posted December 5, 2005 Report Share Posted December 5, 2005 Re: Turkey gun ????????? go with the mossberg they are great tukrye guns, i am looking into one myself! good luck with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drkillemquick Posted December 5, 2005 Report Share Posted December 5, 2005 Re: Turkey gun ????????? 870 Rem is my choice, and by sounds of it it's yours too. Can't go wrong with either gun, as said before, go with the one that feels the most comfortable to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeviShot Posted December 8, 2005 Report Share Posted December 8, 2005 Re: Turkey gun ????????? If you go with the 835 try a TRU-GLO choke and some 31/2 #5 Win Supremes or #6 Rem Hevi shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washi Posted December 8, 2005 Report Share Posted December 8, 2005 Re: Turkey gun ????????? [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] One thing to remember about that 835 is, it's somewhat of a light weight gun. And when shooting those 3 1/2" Howitzer rounds, it is one heck of a handful in the recoil department. I use to own one of the first ones they made way back when in the Realtree brownleaf camo. At the pattern range is where the real facts on recoil came to life with that gun. After only 9 shots, I was done!!! Talk about BRUTAL recoil!! I have since went with a Winchester 1300 with the 3" chamber, which is more than enough for turkeys. [/ QUOTE ] Try shooting my NEF 10 ga. Hang on tightly, grit your teeth and let her go! [/ QUOTE ] I shot a 20ga NEF with turkey loads and found it unpleasant. My brother has an NEF 10ga that I will eventually try. Have to at least once just to see. Me, I'd get the 870, but I'm cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterfowler_gal Posted December 8, 2005 Report Share Posted December 8, 2005 Re: Turkey gun ????????? For me I use to hunt turks with the 835 but it is too clunky gun for myself carrying around hunting...and I thought it kicked like a moose.. I now have a Browning Gold Hunter NWTF turkey edition and love it... shorter barrel, great pattern with the turkey choke, doesn't kick as bad and worth the investment... just my opinion though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slaw Posted December 10, 2005 Report Share Posted December 10, 2005 Re: Turkey gun ????????? I bought the 835 last year and have taken 3 birds with it. It will flat fold 'em up like a cheap umbrella at 50 yrds. YES it does have a serious recoil, but when your actually shooing at a turkey it's not as noticable. the turkey gets the worse end of the bargain, believe me....speaking of bargain...you can't beat it at 299 dollars. the fiber optic sights are incredible too. [image][/image] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born2Hunt Posted December 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2005 Re: Turkey gun ????????? What do you use for a choke and ammo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slaw Posted December 11, 2005 Report Share Posted December 11, 2005 Re: Turkey gun ????????? stock choke that it came with, winchester supreme #5s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDNKHNTR77 Posted December 11, 2005 Report Share Posted December 11, 2005 Re: Turkey gun ????????? Benelli Franchis are supposed to be one of the best turkey guns out there. i have shot one and they r unreal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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