yellalinehunter
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Yep 12, 3.5" #6 longbeard xr
Anyone still shooting 12 gauge 3.5”
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It really not that bad. I've shot some mossberg ulti mag that rattled my teeth but this gun don't. I just like it. Can't explain it.Sure don't know how anyone could "like" such heavy recoil for so little gain in range.
I can say that shooting 1 1/2 oz of TSS in my 20 gauges
And truly "like" the mild recoil.
When I experimented with various 12 ga 3 1/2" turkey loads (years ago), with my Mossberg 935, the recoil wasn't too bad up to @ 1 3/4 & 1 7/8 oz payloads. But could definately tell a significant increase in "kick" going to the 2 oz Winchester Extended Range loads of those days. When I tried 2 1/4 oz loads, found it bone-jarring, even with a gas-operated autoloader.
No desire to try a 2 1/2 oz load! Nor to carry a heavy 12 ga gun.
I like the thought of when I pull the trigger there is 0 per cent doubt. Now maybe a 20 would do that but I have not experimented enough to know that.
If you misjudge 50 and he's 60 he's still dead!
I always hear this but is a pound or two really that big a deal?
if you've never shot a mossberg 535 with 3.5" turkey loads, you haven't been truly kicked in the teeth!
It just ain't turkey season without an 835 in my hands 
TheLBLman
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A pound or two may not seem like that much on paper, but it seems pretty dramatic in the field.
It may have something to do with the 20 gauge's overall dimensions (not just the weight) being less.
Another thing is the shells in the gun may each weigh an ounce or so less.
Lastly, if you're carrying 8 extra shells in your vest, there's another 1/2 lb less weight you're carrying with a 20 vs a 12.
It seems we have something in common...
ScLowCountry
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20ga 3in tss or 410 3in tss for me. No more 3.5 12ga shoulder killers
Same here except I'm using the old Federal #7 Heavyweights.
I had an 835 and loved it but I haven't missed it since I got rid of it. My Youth 870 and my 410 are like carrying a wand in the woods and I didn't give up any range, just weight and recoil is all that's missing.
Friend bought the first 835 I ever saw in early 90's and he was shooting a turkey with 3.5 that year, the turkey had him kinda twisted around to get the shot off and the gun kicked him in the nose/jaw.... he's down on his knees with blood pouring outta his nose and the turkey comes flopping and rolling down the hill
that was the end of his 3.5'' days.
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But did he die though?Friend bought the first 835 I ever saw in early 90's and he was shooting a turkey with 3.5 that year, the turkey had him kinda twisted around to get the shot off and the gun kicked him in the nose/jaw.... he's down on his knees with blood pouring outta his nose and the turkey comes flopping and rolling down the hill
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15 years ago my BILcalled asking me to go turkey hunting at his place. Said he shot one with his 1100 and it got up and ran off. I loaned him my H&R turkey topper single shot and some 3 1/2" shells. He said he checked pattern on it. The next weekend we hunted and he was carrying an 835 like mine. I asked why he wasn't using the topper and he said "That thing is the devil".
As for the old 835, I sold mine years ago. I'm not recoil sensitive but Winchester quit making the shells I shot in it so I sold it. Honestly, I enjoy turkey hunting with my crossbow more.
As for the old 835, I sold mine years ago. I'm not recoil sensitive but Winchester quit making the shells I shot in it so I sold it. Honestly, I enjoy turkey hunting with my crossbow more.
gladesman60
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Yep!
But did he die though?
One of the 2 died, the other was just severely wounded!
Joe2Kool
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Yep. Same here. 3-1/2",, 2oz of Hevi Blend in 5-6-7.
Liked the LB XRs in 3-1/2 #6 but can't seem to find them very often.
Seems to be more still shooting the 3`1/2s than I was led to believe.
Liked the LB XRs in 3-1/2 #6 but can't seem to find them very often.
Seems to be more still shooting the 3`1/2s than I was led to believe.
I can't imagine a 3.5'' outta a Topper! That could really be dangerous, like torn ligaments or broken collar bone. My turkey gun is a Topper but I shoot 2 3/4 - 1 1/4 copper plated 7.5. at 1220 fps.
8 shells plus what's in the gun??? You are going to war with those timber chickens!
