Shaun_300 Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 both guns work great! i would personally go with the remington, just because i am a remington fan, i own an 870 wingmaster and would not trade it for anything!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut_Buster Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 Re: Really Confused Now The overbored Barrel in the 835 will patter Much better no matter the load. The 835 would be ideal for tukeys over the remington. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 Re: Really Confused Now It's a tough choice. I have both and both have their good points and bad points. Take a quarter and say "heads = 870 and tails = 835" best 2 out of 3 wins. If the gun is mainly for turkeys, I would go for the Mossberg 835 again (why I bought it in the first place) due to the largest bore on the market. Get yourself a good aftermarket choke and some good ammo an dyou are ready to slay the birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugger Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 Re: Really Confused Now I own an 870 and an 835. for turkeys my vote is the 835 hands down. my 835 patterned as good with the factory choke as my 870 did with a kicks .665 hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 Re: Really Confused Now Hands down, the 870. Why? Well, to be quite honest I'm a little biased because the 870 was the first gun I ever shot, and I have 2 of them now, and I shot them when I was in the service (the riot version-- ). My buddy has an 835, and to me, it's just a clunkier gun, it just feels cheaper than the Remington. Don't flame me, that's just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James7xChamp3 Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 Re: Really Confused Now My vote is for the 835. I bought one when they first came out, still have it and loving it. I plan to put a slug barrel on that one as I bought another 835 Grand Slam Turkey model. I had an 870 and sold it prior to buying the turkey model. They are both good guns, but I'm just a Mossberg man. I also have an Encore with the turkey barrel that I like, but if I was to own one shotgun, it would be the Mossberg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest deldeer Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 Re: Really Confused Now remington all the way.....i have 5 of them & never had a problem with any of them. a buddy of mine had the mossberg & his safety broke off of the top of the gun twice. i like the remington safety myself.....jmo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DaHunter Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 Re: Really Confused Now Both are good guns, i prefer the 870 it just feels better too me, not so cheap. Slugger you need a tighter choke then a .665 i'd go with .655 its gunna do you alot better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJJ Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 Re: Really Confused Now hope it works out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 Re: Really Confused Now [ QUOTE ] AJ, What choke and shells you shooting in you 835? [/ QUOTE ] I used my 835 to bag my first turkey. I used a Federal 3.5" load of copper plated #5s. The choke was a Hastings or Carlson, I don't remember. Now, its set up for waterfowl. I use my 11-87 Super Mag for turkeys as it kicks less (semi auto). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 Re: Really Confused Now I am planning on getting a 835 before the season starts, but not sure if I want to get a 24" or 28" barrel. What barrel length did you get? I will mainly be using the gun for turkey, but my dad would also take it pheasant hunting with him, so I am thinking about the 28" barrel, but not sure yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 Re: Really Confused Now OK, thanks for letting me know. They have the 24" barrel at Wal-Mart, but if I get the 28" barrel they will have to order it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 Re: Really Confused Now [ QUOTE ] Im just lucky to be alive and live a new life after being 525 pounds 3 years ago and now im a new 280 pound with energy thats off the wall.. lol.. wow where did that 245 pounds go i lost ???? Camo, nothing to do with the question, but I'm proud of you for your weight loss, I bet you are full of it LOL, like me Good job bud.!! too_ I want to enjoy my life and buying my 1st shot gun in 20 years makes me feel like a kid in a candy store, i can't wait to bag my 1st turkey ever!!! [/ QUOTE ] Well, I messed that up, but you get the idea LOL. too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAbowhunter4life Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Re: Really Confused Now By the time you hear the noise from the pump on the Mossberg, it's already too late for that bird I own an 870 that I use strictly as a slug gun for deer, and an 835 that I use for turkey. Why? Because IMO and from the testing I did with them, the Mossberg is a much better turkey gun and the 870 is a much better deer gun. Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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longislandhunter Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 Re: Really Confused Now I'd go with the Remington. I've been a remington fan for a long time and just feel it's a better made gun. Just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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