Everyone I know with an 835, loves it.

 

I am sure I will love gun also just wondering if it's a waste of money compared to my browning bps 10 gauge.

 

It depends. Does your BPS get between 275 and 285 hits in a 10 at 40?

 

My son has the 535 thumbhole and my cousin has the 835 thumbhole. They love them for turkey! Lightweight and solid in your hand with the thumbhole stock! Good luck!

 

In my opinion the browning is definitely made better! It comes down to what you want! If you want a new toy for a fairly good price get the Mossberg, If not keep killing with the Browning!

 

I own 3 935's and have not had any problems with them

 

Try to shoot one before you buy. It's a fine gun but the recoil to my face was punishing compared to other shotguns.

 

I never believed in specialized Turkey guns. You can put an aftermarket choke on any gun and get good results. Think about it, you shoot maybe once or twice a year after you pattern. It doesn't get much use. Also, with the advent of "hevi-shot" and specialized copper plated loads, the killing power and patterns are so good, guys are downsizing their ammo, not shooting big bore and large shells as much.

 

I agree to some extent. I'm still a sucker for a "turkey gun" and my gun of choice is the Mossberg 535 Turkey Thug. It also throws some mean coyote loads for night hunting.

 

How far down the barrel from the muzzle is it 'Over bored" to 10 Ga.

 

Pretty much the entire length. From the end of the chamber to just before the choke.

 

I bought an 835 when they first debuted....What a Turkey and Deer killing machine !
It throws great patterns with about anything I stuffed in it ! Buck Shot included.
Two problems with it...
Kicks like a Mule...and jams on occasion ..The jamming is possibly my fault for short stroking the barrel as the length is longer then I'm use to with the 870's .
I still use it on rainy days when I dont plan on using a blind. It is a kick around gun....a tool so to speak. Price is good and patterns great...Go For It

 

As my father said your not pumping fast enough..he never had the 835 jam..when I used it..it always jammed .smdh

 

I've never been a "brand guy", but I love my 835, and I shoot 3 1/2" shells. Sure it kicks, but what shotgun doesn't? The only time I notice recoil is patterning at the range. I had a custom choke built for mine, and I can easily take a 50 yard shot if I want to. I use a 535 for fall turkey hunting with no scope because it's lighter and occasionally I'll get a wing shot.

 

I love my 835, and I have a 935 too. Both have the over bored Ulti -Mag barrel. With a 3.5" shells it's basically like shooting a 10 guage. Except you can actually find shells at the store for it. 10g ammo isn't as easy to find.