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Which is better turkey gun?

elmerfuddelmerfudd Member Posts: 6 ✭✭
edited March 2002 in Ask the Experts
Can't decide between a Benelli Nova and a Mossberg 835. Any opinions?
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  • Harleeman1030Harleeman1030 Member Posts: 1,505 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    835 should be renamed MULE with 3.5 in shell..I ended up trading mine for my Rem. 870
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  • gunnutgunnut Member Posts: 724 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Well I love the Benelli's autos, but in a pump I own 3 835's. They are workhorses,they just plain work. They do kick but not any worse than anyother pump gun,and there ported. Barrels are much cheaper than the remingtons and the quality is better I think. I have some friends that own the nova's I still prefer the 835.
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  • gunnutgunnut Member Posts: 724 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    On a side note Bass Pro had the advantave timber model on sale for $329.00, btw a 3.5 will kick in any gun. "see shoulder hamburger post"
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  • winged 1winged 1 Member Posts: 19 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I DON'T THINK YOU CAN GO WRONG WITH THE 835.I PERSONALLY DON'T OWN A NOVA,BUT DO OWN TWO 835'S.THEY HAVE WITHSTOOD ALL OF MY WATERFOWL HUNTS WITHOUT A SINGLE FAILURE.SAVE YOUR MONEY GET THE 835.
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  • groundhog devastationgroundhog devastation Member Posts: 4,495
    edited November -1
    Youth Model 870 Rem. in 20ga. If you all could call the damn things right you could kill'em!!!! 39longbeards and counting with the little gun!! Lost count on ones killed with cannons!!
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  • Richie RichRichie Rich Member Posts: 439 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    does it have to be those two?? I have a Browning bps 10 ga. hit them hard and with lots of it.
    Remember,"your woman may not find you handsome, But atleast she'll find ya handy". I love that show..............
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  • SSG ZAGSSG ZAG Member Posts: 211 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    835 rules.
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  • agloreaglore Member Posts: 6,012
    edited November -1
    Yeah, why those 2. I have 3 10 guages and enjoy them more than any wimpy little 12 3.5". You can get a BPS in 10 for just a few more bucks than the 835 or the Nova.
    AlleninAlaska
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  • hunter280manhunter280man Member Posts: 705 ✭
    edited November -1
    Hi fudd; I have owned 3 different 835, like every one says, they are a good gun for the money. Lots of different chokes and sights, you will enjoy either gun though. I have a super black eagle on order right now but still know that the 835 is with me will be a comfort. Don't discount the benelli nova, I don't own one but I almost bought one instead of the SBE. They are about the same price a the mossy, just a little lighter so I suggest the recoil compensators. Don't let aglore talk you into a 10ga, As far as I know their aint no turkeys in Alaska and its real expensive to shoot skeet with a 10ga. With the 12 ga you have the option. stir stir stir
    Though I was born to royalty, I was snatched at birth, so treat me as the noble I am!!![This message has been edited by hunter280man (edited 03-29-2002).]
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  • gunnutgunnut Member Posts: 724 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hunter, If you get the chance get the recoil reducer for your new Benelli. It does make a difference! Have fun, be safe, and stay away from the 10ga!!
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  • hunter280manhunter280man Member Posts: 705 ✭
    edited November -1
    thanks gunnut for all your help; Ill look into the recoil-reducers! About all I shoot is 3.5 any way.
    Though I was born to royalty, I was snatched at birth, so treat me as the noble I am!!!
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  • agloreaglore Member Posts: 6,012
    edited November -1
    You guys just take all the fun out of turkey hunting
    AlleninAlaska
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  • MNTNMANMNTNMAN Member Posts: 46 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Were did all of these 835 fans come from? The last posts that included mossbergs said nothing good about them. Anyhoo, the nova is a great pump gun. You wont need the recoil reducer. It works, but save your money. Just wear an extra shirt.
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