Ok folks ask about this gun. Tim Sanford from rut-n-strut game calls sent his in to test. So big thanks to him. First test was 278 with it in a 10 with hv-13 31/2-7.
Hands down I think it is a better gun then the M-2000.
What was the barrel length?
yup, i have both now and actually like the 3500 better. If id known you are were looking to test one i would have been happy to send you mine.
What choke diameter did yall get the best results from?
Quote from: bird on February 05, 2012, 01:35:58 PM
What was the barrel length?
It was a 26 inch. We thinking about doing forcing co.e bit it on that fine line of trying much with it.
Doesn't the M3500 have a chrome lined barrel?
Quote from: bird on February 06, 2012, 07:09:49 AM
Doesn't the M3500 have a chrome lined barrel?
yes but the forcing cone is not chromed.
Quote from: reynolds243 on February 06, 2012, 09:19:45 AM
Quote from: bird on February 06, 2012, 07:09:49 AM
Doesn't the M3500 have a chrome lined barrel?
yes but the forcing cone is not chromed.
So when you extend the forcing cone it doesn't get into the chrome lined barrel? Just curious.
i asked this same question because i was once told you could not do it to them. After talking with Rob Roberts, yes you can do it and they have been doing it for a long time with no issues.
It can be did. We have did it to a few of the pumps and SBE. It will get into to bore of the barrel. Now we go 21/2 or 5 inches with that. Like this one don't kick as bad as the m2000 so not a big deal. It is on that fine line of will you pick up that much by doing it. I not pull someone's chain to just make money. I would not touch this one if it was me. I will post updates after Tim figures if we going to do it.
My thoughts are Risk vs Benefit. Is it worth the risk of ruining a barrel for something that may not even improve the pattern or operation of the shotgun? My personal opinion is no its not worth it.
bird