If you use this stock make sure you read how to properly place stock on your face. When I bought mine I just put ammo in and pulled the trigger and as posted above , a donkey kicking me in the face would have felt better. I then noticed the little piece of paper that told me how to place my face to the stock and have had no more problems and it works great. You have to lightly place your face to the stock, not firmly as you would normally place your face to a normal stock. It will tame the 3.5 inch shells. I would not shoot the 3.5 if it says it is for 3inch or under, the spring in the stock may not be able to handle the extra power but I would call manufacture to find out for sure.