Mossberg 835 vs. 835 ultimag???

[AE_77]

I was wondering if somebody could tell me the difference in the 2? I am looking to purchase my first turkey gun and also would like to know if i should go with the mossber 835 or the remington 870. My budget is around 300.

thanks

[mightyjoeyoung]

Same exact gun.  The 835 is, and always will be the 835 Ulti-Mag.
FWIW, for the money, and seeing how the overall quality has gone down as of late with Remington, I would go with the 835...Ulti-Mag .  That and it's the best patterning shotgun for turkey and waterfowl you can buy imo...

[redowl]

835  all the way.

[stinkpickle]

Same exact gun.  The 835 is, and always will be the 835 Ulti-Mag...

I don't know about "always will be", but definitely "always has been".   

[mossy835]

I have the 835, my friend has the same gun we both like it and have had no problems. The real issue is how the gun of your choice fits you and your hunting style. From small grouse to turkeys to geese you are covered with both brands but to me the 835 has the edge for now. Good luck and let us know which one you choose.

[callmakerman]

For what it's worth I own both and have hunted turkey with both. The 870 SP never was worth a crap as a turkey gun for me but is one heck of a deer slug gun. I replaced the 870 with the 835 as my turkey gun and have never looked back.  For me the 835 with a red dot and a kick's choke tube is a turkey killin machine. She may be a little heavy and kicks like a mule with federal 3 1/2 loads but dead turkeys is what it's all about and this gun will pile them up for you.

[mightyjoeyoung]

Same exact gun.  The 835 is, and always will be the 835 Ulti-Mag...

I don't know about "always will be", but definitely "always has been".   

Good point!

[Ruger M77]

870

[SumToy]

Both are good guns.  I think the 835 will put up better numbers but it will have a bigger kick also.  Now pick the one that fits you the best and is more in the money range if you find used and have fun. 

[davisd9]

Faithful 835er here!  Love it!

[chatterbox]

Never shot an 870, so I can't comment on them. I do know alot of guys really like them, but I have to admit when I went to upgrade my 535 Mossberg, the only gun I looked at was the 835 Mossberg.
I have'nt been dissapointed. Patterns exceptionally well, and I can't wait to get my EOTech 512 on top of her!

[surehuntsalot]

835 all the way,hands down the best turkey gun

[3" 870 Shell Shucker]

I've owned both.  I still own an 870.

[ILIKEHEVI-13]

I still own both.  I'll tell it like it is.  I still think the 870 is one of the best pumps ever built especially the Wingmasters.  The Express is still a very good pump.  Mine shoots very well.  The Moss 835 is a good shotgun in my eyes.  And it's no doubt the best shooting shotgun I have ever owned.  Both are excellent turkey guns. 

[gob09]

the 835 is a better gun in my opinion i've shot an 835 but ended up with a 935  they both have the same barrel and will put good patterns on paper