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Turkey Guns & Shooting => Turkey Guns => Topic started by: chrmayo on January 04, 2012, 09:26:57 AM

Title: Which turkey gun.
Post by: chrmayo on January 04, 2012, 09:26:57 AM
Im looking for a gun just for turkeys. I was dead set on a 935 turkey model. I came across a couple used ones in great shape for good money. Then a friend offered to sell me his Browning Gold Hunter in 3.5 with the 26" barrel and MOBU camo. The Browning is older but still in great shape. Im only looking at a little over 100bux difference in the 2. What would make the better turkey gun?
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Post by: BHhunter on January 04, 2012, 11:19:42 AM
I can't speak for the Browning, but I just bought a 935 and love it. I posted some pattern pics a short while back, and I was amazed at the pattern I got. I'm sure Browning is a great gun, but I bet you'll get a pretty bias opinion on here for the 935.
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Post by: WildTigerTrout on January 04, 2012, 02:38:32 PM
I would buy the Browning.
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Post by: ILIKEHEVI-13 on January 04, 2012, 05:52:21 PM
I have owned the Browning 3.5 Gold and it's one heck of a shotgun.  But it won't out shoot my 835 or the same can be said for a 935.  But if you want the better made shotgun, the Browning for $100 more would be the way to go.  They still shoot damn good.  I sold mine because I added a 835 later on and fell in love with the way the 835 shot tighter denser patterns.  If you want the better shooting shotgun, get the 935. 
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Post by: paradis1142 on January 04, 2012, 10:18:56 PM
I would get the Browning
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Post by: maustypsu on January 05, 2012, 08:10:40 PM
I've owned both.

Still have the Browning and don't miss the Mossy.
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Post by: ILIKEHEVI-13 on January 05, 2012, 08:59:58 PM
Quote from: maustypsu on January 05, 2012, 08:10:40 PM
I've owned both.

Still have the Browning and don't miss the Mossy.

I sold my Browning after buying the 835.  And I don't miss the Browning.  I kept the better shooter. 
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Post by: dirt road ninja on January 05, 2012, 09:19:43 PM
If only for turkey, the mossy. Your resale and quality will be higher with browning.
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Post by: cannonball on January 06, 2012, 04:11:05 PM
I would rather have the Mossberg for turkey hunting.
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Post by: bird on January 06, 2012, 05:20:47 PM
Browning of course.
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Post by: reynolds243 on January 06, 2012, 09:14:39 PM
browning with no hesitation.
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Post by: bunk on January 07, 2012, 12:08:54 PM
Browning
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Post by: jtg88 on January 07, 2012, 12:50:53 PM
Another vote for the Browning.  The Gold is one of the best shotguns they ever made.  I wish they hadn't discontinued them.
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Post by: rempumpman on January 07, 2012, 11:14:24 PM
Browning, hands down.
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Post by: Newram05 on January 08, 2012, 09:48:54 PM
835! Nuff said!
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Post by: Winchester on January 10, 2012, 11:27:39 AM
I would likely side with the browning! While the 835's are definitely good perfromers, the Browning is a MUCH higher quality gun. You may have to do a lil experimenting with chokes and loads, but you can likely find a combo that will work well with this gun. I shoot a Benelli Super Black Eagle myself, with a 24 in barrel and a Kicks GT .655 tube with Win Xtended range #6's and I am really happy with the performance.
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Post by: DUCKDIGGLER on January 10, 2012, 04:41:08 PM
Personally my pick would be the Browning. I have the exact gun and she's a keeper! Had a few 835s....they pattern damn fine but I like my shotguns a touch more....shall we say....refined! To each his own.  :smiley-char092:
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Post by: Old Gobbler on January 10, 2012, 10:02:04 PM
here is what to do----- Ask to shoot your friends browning with a turkey choke in it ..... if it shoots fantastic and point of aim , then your choice will be made easier for you --Shannon
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Post by: maustypsu on January 12, 2012, 09:54:52 AM
Quote from: Old Gobbler on January 10, 2012, 10:02:04 PM
here is what to do----- Ask to shoot your friends browning with a turkey choke in it ..... if it shoots fantastic and point of aim , then your choice will be made easier for you --Shannon

That's the only advice you've gotten so far the rest were just opinions - including my earlier post.  I forgot that you could actually shoot on of these.  And Shannon is right, if the Browning patterns well for you it is a no brainer.
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Post by: DKA on January 16, 2012, 04:31:36 PM
I had much rather have the Browning!!
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Post by: mdtkyhntr on January 17, 2012, 07:25:38 AM
I'd take the Browning in a heart beat. I have not been impressed with the quality of Mossberg.
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Post by: gob09 on January 17, 2012, 07:40:12 AM
what would be nice is if you could shhot bothand compare them side by side browning is no dout a better quality but the 935 might out shoot it
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Post by: CASH on January 17, 2012, 08:54:11 AM
(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab192/strutzone18/mossberg_logo.jpg)
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Post by: redarrow on January 17, 2012, 09:06:01 AM
Browning
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Post by: surehuntsalot on January 17, 2012, 09:15:02 AM
if you are wanting a turkey gun,it would be Mossberg hands down
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Post by: 7shooter on January 17, 2012, 11:32:55 AM
Having owned and shot both. If your looking for the best patterns with a variety of loads and chokes get the Mossberg.
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Post by: chrmayo on January 17, 2012, 08:07:04 PM
Thanks to everyone for the opinions. I have decided to save my money. im trading for a winchester 1300nwtf 2moro. Gonna see what it will do in the next few weeks.
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Post by: bird on January 17, 2012, 08:10:59 PM
Quote from: chrmayo on January 17, 2012, 08:07:04 PM
Thanks to everyone for the opinions. I have decided to save my money. im trading for a winchester 1300nwtf 2moro. Gonna see what it will do in the next few weeks.

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