I was wondering if somebody could tell me the difference in the 2? I am looking to purchase my first turkey gun and also would like to know if i should go with the mossber 835 or the remington 870. My budget is around 300.
thanks
Same exact gun. The 835 is, and always will be the 835 Ulti-Mag.
FWIW, for the money, and seeing how the overall quality has gone down as of late with Remington, I would go with the 835...Ulti-Mag ;). That and it's the best patterning shotgun for turkey and waterfowl you can buy imo...
835 all the way.
Quote from: mightyjoeyoung on December 10, 2011, 10:35:03 AM
Same exact gun. The 835 is, and always will be the 835 Ulti-Mag...
I don't know about "always will be", but definitely "always has been". :D
I have the 835, my friend has the same gun we both like it and have had no problems. The real issue is how the gun of your choice fits you and your hunting style. From small grouse to turkeys to geese you are covered with both brands but to me the 835 has the edge for now. Good luck and let us know which one you choose.
For what it's worth I own both and have hunted turkey with both. The 870 SP never was worth a crap as a turkey gun for me but is one heck of a deer slug gun. I replaced the 870 with the 835 as my turkey gun and have never looked back. For me the 835 with a red dot and a kick's choke tube is a turkey killin machine. She may be a little heavy and kicks like a mule with federal 3 1/2 loads but dead turkeys is what it's all about and this gun will pile them up for you.
Quote from: stinkpickle on December 10, 2011, 01:25:59 PM
Quote from: mightyjoeyoung on December 10, 2011, 10:35:03 AM
Same exact gun. The 835 is, and always will be the 835 Ulti-Mag...
I don't know about "always will be", but definitely "always has been". :D
Good point!
870 :icon_thumright:
Both are good guns. I think the 835 will put up better numbers but it will have a bigger kick also. Now pick the one that fits you the best and is more in the money range if you find used and have fun.
Faithful 835er here! Love it!
Never shot an 870, so I can't comment on them. I do know alot of guys really like them, but I have to admit when I went to upgrade my 535 Mossberg, the only gun I looked at was the 835 Mossberg.
I have'nt been dissapointed. Patterns exceptionally well, and I can't wait to get my EOTech 512 on top of her! :icon_thumright:
835 all the way,hands down the best turkey gun
I've owned both. I still own an 870.
I still own both. I'll tell it like it is. I still think the 870 is one of the best pumps ever built especially the Wingmasters. The Express is still a very good pump. Mine shoots very well. The Moss 835 is a good shotgun in my eyes. And it's no doubt the best shooting shotgun I have ever owned. Both are excellent turkey guns.
the 835 is a better gun in my opinion i've shot an 835 but ended up with a 935 they both have the same barrel and will put good patterns on paper
I have owned both. I killed my first turkey with an 870 wingmaster with a fixed full choke barrel. Great gun and I wish I still had it. I shot an 835 for many years and it kicked like a MULE but it was a turkey killer-patterned great. I bought a Browning Maxxus a couple of years ago to do all of my shotgunning with. You cant go wrong with the 835 as a turkey gun, just beware of the kick!!!
with the right choke and load combo you can turn ANY mild mannered shotgun into a turkey killing machine. that being said i carry a 835 into the turkey woods every year. there has been soooo much testing done here on OG with the 835. go through and use the search button.you will see how easy it will be to find the choke and load that works with this gun.
Quote from: VAHUNTER on December 12, 2011, 04:02:23 PM
with the right choke and load combo you can turn ANY mild mannered shotgun into a turkey killing machine. that being said i carry a 835 into the turkey woods every year. there has been soooo much testing done here on OG with the 835. go through and use the search button.you will see how easy it will be to find the choke and load that works with this gun.
:agreed:
I am still partial to Mossberg shotguns, I am a left handed shooter and I like the ambidextrious safety on the mossbergs. I wouldn't get rid of my 500 or my 835 for anything.
Quote from: VAHUNTER on December 12, 2011, 04:02:23 PM
with the right choke and load combo you can turn ANY mild mannered shotgun into a turkey killing machine. that being said i carry a 835 into the turkey woods every year. there has been soooo much testing done here on OG with the 835. go through and use the search button.you will see how easy it will be to find the choke and load that works with this gun.
He is right. That is why I went with one. :icon_thumright:
I have owned both. I still have the 870 Super Mag 3.5". The 835 patterned well but because of the light weight it kicked like a MULE!
835 like a mule? I've been kicked by a mule, and that gun kicks harder than that!! Lol
Quote from: Newram05 on January 08, 2012, 10:34:19 PM
835 like a mule? I've been kicked by a mule, and that gun kicks harder than that!! Lol
i'd almost 2nd that.... the mule that kicked me got in a good shot and it hurt for days
I have both, two 870s and an 835. They are both great pump guns and I get great patterns from both with most factory loads. They do feel vastly different to me in handling though. Maybe because I've used 870s all my life and only recently acquired the 835. You need to feel both, and if possible shoot both before buying.
Well I ended up with an 870 Express. Hopefully this will do just fine for awhile. Anyone have suggestions on chokes and loads?
Quote from: AE_77 on January 15, 2012, 06:17:33 PM
Well I ended up with an 870 Express. Hopefully this will do just fine for awhile. Anyone have suggestions on chokes and loads?
It's hard to beat the 870. They are just good guns with lots of options available to customize it the way you want it. I shoot several of them in competition and for hunting.
I'd recommend 3" Hevi-13 "Bronze" shells with 2 oz. of #6 shot or #7 shot if you prefer and if it's legal where you hunt.
You have lots of choices for a good turkey choke. I'm seeing excellent results with JEB's chokes, Hevi-13 Chokes, SSX and Wright's. There are others of course that will also work well.
I do recommend that you "deep clean" your barrel. It really helps no matter what choke you choose.
Best of luck to you this spring with your new gun.
Thanks,
Clark
Pure Gold .670
Quote from: bird on January 15, 2012, 06:40:41 PM
Pure Gold .670
I would agree with that. Super nice even dense pattern.
Shot a lot of turkey (not many compared to some on here) with my 835 love the gun. But had some extra cash so I though I would try the 11-87 can ally sell it if I don't like it better.