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Started by JMalin, April 17, 2019, 11:10:50 PM
Quote from: Bigeclipse on April 18, 2019, 01:43:50 PMQuote from: Spurs Up on April 18, 2019, 04:54:48 AMPlenty of fans of each. And detractors too. I'd put an 870 Express 12 ga on par with a Mossy 500. However, the pattern-friendly, over-bored barrel of an 835 puts it ahead of an 870 in my book. Also, if you ever want to mount optics, the 835 comes from the factory drilled and tapped. Both will do the job and are good "beater" guns.I felt the same but have read numerous review where the pump action of the 835s start to loosen up over time and that you have to consciencly make sure the pump is extended all the way out or the gun will not fire. This could really stink for running and gunning type peoples.Ive hd 2 lemons from mossberg, never again
Quote from: Spurs Up on April 18, 2019, 04:54:48 AMPlenty of fans of each. And detractors too. I'd put an 870 Express 12 ga on par with a Mossy 500. However, the pattern-friendly, over-bored barrel of an 835 puts it ahead of an 870 in my book. Also, if you ever want to mount optics, the 835 comes from the factory drilled and tapped. Both will do the job and are good "beater" guns.
Quote from: Spurs Up on April 19, 2019, 03:51:16 AMQuote from: Tom Foolery on April 18, 2019, 09:33:14 PMI hunt with an 870 youth 20 gauge 99% of the time. The other 1% is an old special purpose 870 20" barreled 12 gauge. If I thought I needed a 3.5" shell it's 835 all the way for me. I used one for years until I decided I was over the 3.5" recoil. I'm no fan of excessive recoil myself. Keep in mind 2-3/4" and 3" shells with lighter payloads (think less shoulder thump) also shoot exceptionally well out of the 835's long chamber and over-bored barrel. It's those shells that have made me fall back in love with the 835 and leave the compact 20 ga 870 in the safe most days. The extra 1.5 lbs is no problem to carry but soaks up recoil relative to a 6 lb 20 ga. And, it's pattern is more consistent and manageable than those of my other 12's when shooting comparable shells.
Quote from: Tom Foolery on April 18, 2019, 09:33:14 PMI hunt with an 870 youth 20 gauge 99% of the time. The other 1% is an old special purpose 870 20" barreled 12 gauge. If I thought I needed a 3.5" shell it's 835 all the way for me. I used one for years until I decided I was over the 3.5" recoil.
Quote from: strum on April 19, 2019, 11:22:43 AMI was ready to purchase a new 870 super but every gunsmith i've spoke with recently has steered me away from the newer Remingtons.
Quote from: Escout711 on April 21, 2019, 07:08:20 AM Quote from: strum on April 19, 2019, 11:22:43 AMI was ready to purchase a new 870 super but every gunsmith i've spoke with recently has steered me away from the newer Remingtons. Sounds like solid advice. I picked up an 870 Super Mag on a "too good to be true" clearance sale at Dicks Sporting Goods last month, $189 w the tax included. Took it to the range twice, and despite trying 2 different chokes and a number of different loads it simply wouldn't pattern at 40 yards. I suppose I could have devoted time to trying to figure it out, but my Benelli Nova outshoots it by a mile and I decided to quit while I was ahead and sold it to a buddy for what I paid for it. I noticed the camo finish chipped easily in a couple spots which was concerning, the action would sometimes stick and sometimes it would eject the shell like a semiauto. Just all around disappointing for a gun I had high hopes for.
Quote from: Turkeytider on April 21, 2019, 07:38:08 AMQuote from: Escout711 on April 21, 2019, 07:08:20 AM Quote from: strum on April 19, 2019, 11:22:43 AMI was ready to purchase a new 870 super but every gunsmith i've spoke with recently has steered me away from the newer Remingtons. Sounds like solid advice. I picked up an 870 Super Mag on a "too good to be true" clearance sale at Dicks Sporting Goods last month, $189 w the tax included. Took it to the range twice, and despite trying 2 different chokes and a number of different loads it simply wouldn't pattern at 40 yards. I suppose I could have devoted time to trying to figure it out, but my Benelli Nova outshoots it by a mile and I decided to quit while I was ahead and sold it to a buddy for what I paid for it. I noticed the camo finish chipped easily in a couple spots which was concerning, the action would sometimes stick and sometimes it would eject the shell like a semiauto. Just all around disappointing for a gun I had high hopes for.That is indeed disappointing. I bought what appeared to be a pretty well used 2005 vintage 870 Super Mag Special Purpose Turkey with a thumbhole stock. I think that thing was carved out of a block of steel ! Had a red dot already on it and came with a .660 Jellyhead. Been more than pleased with the way its performed. Wouldn`t be my first choice to run and gun though, too heavy, but I`m more of a sitter anyway, so....
Quote from: Escout711 on April 21, 2019, 08:05:22 AMQuote from: Turkeytider on April 21, 2019, 07:38:08 AMQuote from: Escout711 on April 21, 2019, 07:08:20 AM Quote from: strum on April 19, 2019, 11:22:43 AMI was ready to purchase a new 870 super but every gunsmith i've spoke with recently has steered me away from the newer Remingtons. Sounds like solid advice. I picked up an 870 Super Mag on a "too good to be true" clearance sale at Dicks Sporting Goods last month, $189 w the tax included. Took it to the range twice, and despite trying 2 different chokes and a number of different loads it simply wouldn't pattern at 40 yards. I suppose I could have devoted time to trying to figure it out, but my Benelli Nova outshoots it by a mile and I decided to quit while I was ahead and sold it to a buddy for what I paid for it. I noticed the camo finish chipped easily in a couple spots which was concerning, the action would sometimes stick and sometimes it would eject the shell like a semiauto. Just all around disappointing for a gun I had high hopes for.That is indeed disappointing. I bought what appeared to be a pretty well used 2005 vintage 870 Super Mag Special Purpose Turkey with a thumbhole stock. I think that thing was carved out of a block of steel ! Had a red dot already on it and came with a .660 Jellyhead. Been more than pleased with the way its performed. Wouldn`t be my first choice to run and gun though, too heavy, but I`m more of a sitter anyway, so....Yeah, I'm the opposite, I won't sit long and try to cover ground. I would imagine that my next attempt at a new turkey shooter will be some manner of lightweight 20 gauge. Sounds like you got a good 870 from before Remington literally went south.