Rifled Pump Shotgun... Advice?
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longbow
BT:
Where have you been?
I asked that question early on in this thread. There are some good deals on Mossbergs with 3 1/2" chambers. I think 535's though. Nonetheless, the jump to rifling is the same which was the question... how is slug accuracy with your 835? I would figure that extra jump to rifling would be detrimental to accuracy but you know what? I've been wrong a time or two before! Now that's assuming using 2 3/4" or 3" hulls. Not sure I want to be using full loaded 3 1/2" hulls when shooting for fun! I guess that's what filler wads are for. Do you use 3 1/2" hulls or does it matter?
Longbow
LB,
I’ve extensively tested the “jump theory” and like many shotgun experts, I can’t tell the difference in accuracy from 2.75” to 3.5” hulls. Many think it’s a myth and I’m leaning towards that too.
For example, my 220 shoots tighter groups with 2.75” than it does with 3” accutips.
As far as accuracy, I’m happy with the results from my 835. I believe the newer Mossberg done away with the ported barrels which I think is a plus.
Some slugs, like lightfields and hammerheads, don’t like ported barrels. SlugRUs even out a disclaimer about ported barrels on their website.
I’ve shot hammerhead slugs side by side with my USH and while the groups where excellent out of my 835, I did notice very slight keyholing.
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