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New Mossy Turkey Thug 535

Started by BrownTrout, February 22, 2012, 01:06:59 PM

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BrownTrout

February 22, 2012, 01:06:59 PM
Well after owning an 870, Nova and Maverick 88, I thought it was time to tryout Mossberg's turkey slayers.  I ordered it today and it will be in this Friday.  I was torn between the new 870 SM Turkey/Predator and the Thug, but my curiosity got the best of me and I stepped on over to the dark side.  Plus the price($547.00) seemed alright, so I went for it.  I was tired of lugging the Nova waterfowl edition and H&R Pardner 10 gauge I had up and down the Mts. here and went with the compact  20 inch barrel.

Wish me luck and I'm open to advice and suggestions.  I got some Hevi shot 6's and 7's ordered this morning and a IC .660 tube and I can't wait to try her out.  I had great success with the Nova and JH, so I might try one of them to, but I'm waiting to try the IC first.   
Who is John Galt?


One of the most ridiculous defenses of foreign aid is that it is a very small part of our national income. If the average American set fire to a five-dollar bill, it would be an even smaller percentage of his annual income. But everyone would consider him foolish for doing it. -- Thomas Sowell in 'Barbarians Inside the Gates'

BrownTrout

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February 22, 2012, 01:22:28 PM
wow that stinks, I lost all of my old posts and have one and I'm a newbie.
Who is John Galt?


One of the most ridiculous defenses of foreign aid is that it is a very small part of our national income. If the average American set fire to a five-dollar bill, it would be an even smaller percentage of his annual income. But everyone would consider him foolish for doing it. -- Thomas Sowell in 'Barbarians Inside the Gates'

JohnnieB

#2
February 22, 2012, 04:58:37 PM
You may wanna try an SSX choke. I use one in my 500 and it does a great job with #7 shot.

BrownTrout

#3
February 22, 2012, 08:25:37 PM
Thanks bud, I'll have to ad that one to the try out list.
Who is John Galt?


One of the most ridiculous defenses of foreign aid is that it is a very small part of our national income. If the average American set fire to a five-dollar bill, it would be an even smaller percentage of his annual income. But everyone would consider him foolish for doing it. -- Thomas Sowell in 'Barbarians Inside the Gates'

allaboutshooting

#4
February 22, 2012, 09:53:57 PM
First of all, congratulations on your new gun. From what I can see and based upon what I hear from my readers, it's become a very popular model for Mossberg.

As you know, you have a very wide choice of chokes for that gun. The readers who've tried the SSX are reporting excellent results and good dense patterns with a variety of shells, Hevi-13 with $#6 and #7 being the best of course.

Whatever you choose, best of luck to you this spring.

Thanks,
Clark
"If he's out of range, it just means he has another day and so do you."

BrownTrout

#5
February 23, 2012, 06:56:58 AM
Clark, thank you sir.  Wheres a good place to get the SSX?

Thanks again,

Jason
Who is John Galt?


One of the most ridiculous defenses of foreign aid is that it is a very small part of our national income. If the average American set fire to a five-dollar bill, it would be an even smaller percentage of his annual income. But everyone would consider him foolish for doing it. -- Thomas Sowell in 'Barbarians Inside the Gates'

woodwzrd

#6
February 23, 2012, 07:56:43 AM
Congrats on the new toy.

I carried a Mossy 500 for many years and just last year decided to step it up and bought a 535 turkey/deer combo and couldn't be happier. This year I am going to top it with a red dot and play with the choke a bit and it should be a bona fide killer.

allaboutshooting

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February 23, 2012, 10:31:00 AM
Quote from: BrownTrout on February 23, 2012, 06:56:58 AM
Clark, thank you sir.  Wheres a good place to get the SSX?

Thanks again,

Jason

Hey Jason,

I may have a bias of course but I recommend http://www.allaboutshooting.com

Thanks,
Clark
"If he's out of range, it just means he has another day and so do you."

BrownTrout

#8
February 23, 2012, 08:46:20 PM
Thanks!
Who is John Galt?


One of the most ridiculous defenses of foreign aid is that it is a very small part of our national income. If the average American set fire to a five-dollar bill, it would be an even smaller percentage of his annual income. But everyone would consider him foolish for doing it. -- Thomas Sowell in 'Barbarians Inside the Gates'

surehuntsalot

#9
February 24, 2012, 10:21:58 PM
good luck with the new Mossberg,you are gonna love it
it's not the harvest,it's the chase

BrownTrout

#10
February 25, 2012, 07:46:38 AM
man I already do and I haven't even shot it yet.  Its lite as a feather, compact and the adjustable trigger came set from the factory at 3 lbs--breaks like glass.
Who is John Galt?


One of the most ridiculous defenses of foreign aid is that it is a very small part of our national income. If the average American set fire to a five-dollar bill, it would be an even smaller percentage of his annual income. But everyone would consider him foolish for doing it. -- Thomas Sowell in 'Barbarians Inside the Gates'

Hooks' n' Beards'

#11
February 25, 2012, 05:18:36 PM
Kicks like a Mule,Too light for my liking.And i stay away from Mossberg guns.
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