encore06
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IF, I decide to jump on the wagon and try the TSS in my 835, which Choke should I consider? Im currently using the PRIMOS choke with a .690 contrition. Longbeards #6 in 3" is my load
Mossberg 835 TSS
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Boll Weevil
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Make sure when you swing by the sporting goods store to get your TSS shells you also pick up a mouthpiece and boxing/sparring headgear. If you can find one in Mossy Oak or Realtree camo you're all set. The last 835 I shot knocked fillings loose.
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JCDEERMAN
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They do kick like a mule
Funniest thing I've read and pictured in my head in a while!
encore06
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The 835 is a knock down Turkey getter…on both ends
I've never shot one, but if it kicks harder than my 870 with 3.5 inch turkey loads, I want no part of it!
encore06
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IM a wuss…don't shoot anything longer than a 3"
bvoss
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I'd try that choke first and see how it does. If you're using federals they may like a little tighter (.670-680 range). But if you're using handloads, the .690 will probably be really good.
Remington700
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I shoot .585 in my guns. I have been please with this pattern up to 40 yards. I am not looking to shoot past that. I also do not want to shoot a softball at them at 20 yards.
It does!!! Sold it and went to an 870. I used to tell people it punishes on both ends.
TheLBLman
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One advantage of using TSS is you can go to a lighter payload, preserve or increase range, while significantly reducing recoil.
No need to use a 2 oz or more payload with TSS.
1 1/2 to 1 3/4 will greatly outperform 2 oz or more of lead,
WITHOUT the excessive recoil.
You can even go to a more open choke, reducing your odds of missing at close range,
while still having a greater range than #5 lead loads.
encore06
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Works great in the 30-35 yards range.
Wrangler95
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They are brutal to shoot,I've owned two 835's and sold one of them but still own one that I need to put up for sale because I will will never use it again in the turkey woods!A few years ago I bought a Mossberg 935 with a pistol grip that kicks so much less than the 835 but kills as far!I never had a problem with flinching until I shot the 835 but it made me flinch and I'm still not cured!
Tennessee Lead
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.695 GT in mine and my buddies 835's with hand loaded 9's was a thing of beauty
fairchaser
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I shoot 12 ga 3inch hand rolled 8.5 with 2oz. of TSS in my 835. I never feel the kick shooting at a turkey but don't like shooting at a target due to the excessive recoil. I got the best pellet counts at 40 and 50 yds using a standard full choke over the tighter turkey chokes. I believe it was. .55 but I'd have to confirm that size.
LanceS4803
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A co-worker is 6'5", 270lbs. Nicknamed Mongo.
At the range he fired one shot from my 835 and put it back on the table.
spinal tap
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Yep, I have an 835. That's funny and true!
FWIW, my understanding is that the reason it's such a beast is that it's overbored. This makes sense to me because when I run a 12 gauge brush through it, it slips through too easily.
