Mossberg 835 Multi Mag-Pump Action Reviews
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★☆☆☆☆
“likes jammin!”
Written on: 09/08/2012
Owned one for some 15 years. When it works it works beautifully, lob bismuth or steel 31/2 inch through it's overbored ten bore barrels with impressive results. However it might as well have been a single barrel. When you pump if the gun is pointed skywards it drops the second cartridge down into the receiver at an angle and jams every time. The slide release is immediately behind the trigger so as soon as you fire a heavy load cartridge the recoil causes your second figure to hit the... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Worst gun I have ever owned”
Written on: 18/07/2012
Bought new 12 to 15 years ago. Right out of box jammed. Couldn't run two rounds in a row through it. Next day took it back to store and clerk I bought it from said most people have this same problem. They just send them in and they get fixed for free. WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL ME THEY ARE JUNK BEFORE I BOUGHT IT? Anyway they sent it in, got it back and it still jams. When you shoot the 3-1/2 inch ammo it feels like it is going to fall apart. Two other friends bought them about same time.... (read more)
★★★★★
“increase your range”
Written on: 29/03/2012
Have owned my Mossburg 835 for 3 years. First year I shot 3"-31/2" regular shells for hunting. excellent gun out to 35-40 yrds. you can increase your range by 12-15 yrds more by shooting Nitro ammunition. This shell is a custom made round for any shotgun owned. It is expensive ($151.00) for box of 25. But after doing pattern firing, the round for round bird kill, distance shooting and true kill ratio is well worth it. You wont miss!!! I also own and hunt w/mossburg 500. 28" barrel with a... (read more)
★★★☆☆
“firing pin issues”
Written on: 06/09/2011 by mike777
on occassion the firing pin doesnt hit the primer hard enough to make the shell fire. anyone else have that problem? (read more)
★★★★☆
“I purchased the Mossberg 835 about ten years ago. It...”
Written on: 18/12/2010
I purchased the Mossberg 835 about ten years ago. It was packaged with the rifled slug barrel and extra full turkey barrel. What a bargain! The slug barrel has proven accuracy well beyond 100 yards with the cheapest of slugs. When I use a premier sabot, wow like a rifle to 150 yds - no questions asked. 200 yds maybe! Turkeys out to 50 yards, look out! Tight hard hitting patterns no doubt! Driving rain - no worry. Sleet - no worry. Snow squalls - no worry. I have several other shotguns and... (read more)
★★★★★
“The best shotgun I have ever had in my hands!!!!!!...”
Written on: 25/06/2010
The best shotgun I have ever had in my hands!!!!!! Period. Reliable, powerful, accurate. Smooth shooter. (read more)
★★★★★
“an absolutely amazing piece of equipment! i have an...”
Written on: 03/02/2010
an absolutely amazing piece of equipment! i have an 835 that i bought 15 years ago, and have never had any issues. the finish is rough, but it has fired thousands of shells of all makes and sizes, and just keeps functioning like new! it gets better with age! (read more)
★★★★★
“The mossberg 835 is an amazing firearm . I have owned...”
Written on: 06/01/2010
The mossberg 835 is an amazing firearm . I have owned it for about six years and use it at the skeet range and in the duck blind. The gun and I have never been out performed by my more experienced buddies and their more expensive benelli's. The only problem I have experienced was due to poor maintenance when the screw that holds the shell ejector in place rattled out. That was quickly replaced with lock tight and has never happened again. This gun is punished for an average of 500 (+/-)... (read more)
★★★★★
“The Mossberg 835 Multi Mag-Pump Action is one of the...”
Written on: 26/09/2009
The Mossberg 835 Multi Mag-Pump Action is one of the finest shotguns ever made i have one moseberg shot gun that is 30 years old and stell shoots and look like it did when i bought it thank god for moseberg.AAAAAAAAA++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (read more)
★★★★★
“Mossberg 835 Multi Mag-Pump Action beats any other...”
Written on: 06/07/2009
Mossberg 835 Multi Mag-Pump Action beats any other pump action gun in patterns for the money.
very reliable I use it in the mud and the rain the only other shot gun that gave me this little trouble was my browning semi auto.
Highly recommended if you want extremely tight patterns from a pump shot gun.
I have personally tested it using 500 tungsten shot shells this gun is a
pattern master
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★★★★★
“I have owned and shot many shotguns, I was shooting...”
Written on: 03/05/2009
I have owned and shot many shotguns, I was shooting with a friend to pattern our shotguns my 870 vs his Mossberg 835 Multi Mag-Pump Action, after his 835 kicked my butt, I had to own one, and have been very happy ever since, never had any problems, it will pattern better than most guns twice the price,I think do to being overbored, very reliable. (read more)
★★★★☆
“I have a Mossberg 835 Multi Mag-Pump Action and cannot...”
Written on: 26/04/2009 by smoothboar
I have a Mossberg 835 Multi Mag-Pump Action and cannot figure how to attach the sling at the front? There is no attach point
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★★★★★
“Had a model 500 for about 10 years then decided I...”
Written on: 19/04/2009
Had a model 500 for about 10 years then decided I needed a 3.5 in shell. The Mossberg 835 Multi Mag-Pump Action is awesome value for the money, performs flawlessly all the time. No complaints. (read more)
★★★★★
“The Mossberg 835 Multi Mag-Pump Action is a great...”
Written on: 17/04/2009
The Mossberg 835 Multi Mag-Pump Action is a great gun... Love it i will be buying another one just to have for when we are out shooting with the family... Solid and haven't had a problem yet over 1,000 rds... (read more)
★★★★★
“The Mossberg 835 Grandslam Turkey, 20" was completely...”
Written on: 31/03/2009
The Mossberg 835 Grandslam Turkey, 20" was completely designed for turkey hunting. The 835 has performed flawlessly and patterns very well at 45 yards (80% in 20") with Winchester Supreme 3.5" #5's. Complete Value....The Best Turkey Gun for your money...period! (read more)
★★★★★
“I have owned a mosseberg 500 for 6 years. I have shot...”
Written on: 26/03/2009
I have owned a mosseberg 500 for 6 years. I have shot at 55 yards with it. I recently purchased the 835 Multi Mag-Pump Action and i love it. Now 55 yards is nothing try more like 65 to 70 yards. Those with the problem of it not putting one into the chamber is not pumping the whole action. I do this a lot getting a hurry to shoot again. (read more)
★★★★★
“This is a good tough workhorse of a gun. I own two...”
Written on: 11/01/2009 by hueyhog49
This is a good tough workhorse of a gun. I own two Brownings, one Winchester and three Mossbergs two of which are 835's. This is the best all around gun and is affordable. I use it all the time. Put on a sling and the weight is no longer an issue. I have also found the synthetic stock and 26 inch barrel to be better balanced than the 28 inch barrel with the wood stock. I don't notice that it kicks any harder than my other guns. These guns always work, I have never had a jam (unlike my... (read more)
☆☆☆☆☆
“Owned 2 mosseberg 12 guage pumps, the pump bar broke...”
Written on: 27/12/2008 by leandean
Owned 2 mosseberg 12 guage pumps, the pump bar broke on both of them. I will never spend money on a mossberg product again. the 410 guage was the worst of all guns i have ever owned. It jams, dropped shells,mosseberg couldn repair.. it sent it back several times.just a waste of money,a bought and paid for piece of junk, gave it away to be rid of it.410 mosseberg pump (read more)
★★★★★
“I will probably do 95 % of the rest of my shotgun...”
Written on: 14/11/2008
I will probably do 95 % of the rest of my shotgun hunting with this piece. I have put through at least 1000 rounds and I have not had 1 malfuction yet. I also own the cantilever rifled slug barrel. It is a complete system for anyone. Meat and potatoes shotgun that does the job better than most if not all premium choke tube shotguns. If you are interested in finding your crowned jewel with premium bluing and lavish decorative engravings to get oohs and ahhs "wow" looks, only then you... (read more)
★★★★★
“Me and my brother shot my 835 shotgun with bird shot...”
Written on: 21/10/2008
Me and my brother shot my 835 shotgun with bird shot at clays and only missed 1 each perfect gun for the price i have never shot clays before and this gun made me feel like i was a pro at shooting clays good gun (read more)
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★★★★☆
“Good gun for what ever your hunting will shoot it all....”
Written on: 30/09/2008
Good gun for what ever your hunting will shoot it all. The Mossberg 835 shotgun is very easy to use. The only problem with it is its weight, i found it to be quite heavy. (read more)
★★★★☆
“I have put hundreds of rounds through my Mossberg 835....”
Written on: 04/09/2008
I have put hundreds of rounds through my Mossberg 835. The gun peforms well and i have not had any mechaical problems. When new pumps a little rough. When cleaning the bolt system is a little hard to get back into reciever. Good gun for the money. (read more)
★★★★☆
“Not possibe to get more gun for the money than this...”
Written on: 01/09/2008
Not possibe to get more gun for the money than this Mossberg 835 Multi Mag-Pump Action. If you have an unlimited budget then go with the Benelli Super Black Eagle II but if you are in need of a great gun for the least coin then look no farther than the Mossberg 835. It's great on turkeys and is equally comfortable in the duck blind. I have owned one for five years and have only good things to report. If the weather is looking rough or I know that conditions will be nasty then I leave my... (read more)
★★★★★
“My dad owns a mossberg 500 that is about 12 years old...”
Written on: 24/08/2008
My dad owns a mossberg 500 that is about 12 years old and has never had any real problems so i decided to purchase an 835 and i love it!! the only malfunction i've encountered is not cycling the shell into the chamber but that was because i hadnt cleaned it in about a year. other then that i would never buy any other brand because i would be wasting money! (read more)
★★☆☆☆
“It's an alright gun for what i paid for it because i...”
Written on: 29/07/2008
It's an alright gun for what i paid for it because i won it in a raffle! I would never spend more than 20 dollars on another one. (read more)
★★★★★
“Good gun in all round. Three shot pump action and you...”
Written on: 17/07/2008
Good gun in all round. Three shot pump action and you can get hush power silencer good rabbiting gun. It can be a heavy gun when you carry it around for a while (read more)
★★★★☆
“Great all around gun. I use it to target shoot as well...”
Written on: 08/07/2008
Great all around gun. I use it to target shoot as well as hunt dove, turkey, and ducks. I love the way it patterns. (read more)
★★★★☆
“I own a Benelli SBE and am on my second 835. For...”
Written on: 11/05/2008
I own a Benelli SBE and am on my second 835. For waterfowl stick with the Benelli but for turkey I love the Mossberg 835. (read more)
★★★★★
“Would highly recommend, good tough gun that pattern's...”
Written on: 17/04/2008
Would highly recommend, good tough gun that pattern's great! (read more)
★★★★☆
“I is a good first timer gun. Very cheap. but...”
Written on: 13/04/2008 by MossySHOOTER
I is a good first timer gun. Very cheap. but realiable. I like it cause its cheap and accepts 3.5 shells. But the people who complain about the kick...just shoot trap with turkey load for a day and the 3.5 goose loads you cant even feel. but i like it for trap...i compete very close with high end over/unders. but it is a good gun for duck and goose cause i wont care if it gets rained on or something just give it a good cleaning and your fine..I've crawled through muddy fields chasing geese... (read more)
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★★★★☆
“i think it would be a good cheap gun for duck/goose...”
Written on: 13/04/2008 by MossySHOOTER
i think it would be a good cheap gun for duck/goose hunting and i have a lot of luck with it trap shooting....i can compete with high end over/unders. (read more)
★★★★★
“Great gun if your out to spend a lot of money and is...”
Written on: 12/03/2008
Great gun if your out to spend a lot of money and is decent for waterfowl. The Mossberg 835 shotgun is not automatic but it is very dependable (read more)
★★★★★
“Overall, one cannot go wrong in purchasing one for an...”
Written on: 07/03/2008 by Gutter912
Overall, one cannot go wrong in purchasing one for an overall utility shotgun, especially for the duck, goose, turkey enthusiast. It will not break any budget, is very reliable, and will perform just as well if not better in most cases than any other 3.5" pump on the market...including those priced well above the 835. (read more)
★★★★★
“i bought this gun when they first came out but i find...”
Written on: 16/02/2008
i bought this gun when they first came out but i find myself pulling it out every time i go to the woods. its been a good shot gun for me small game and deer (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“I dont like the Mossberg 835 Multi Map-pump action...”
Written on: 09/02/2008 by james333
I dont like the Mossberg 835 Multi Map-pump action shotgun, i just dont think its that good. There are so many other, better guns around! (read more)
★★★★★
“Great gun, good for beginner or youth easy to see the...”
Written on: 31/01/2008
Great gun, good for beginner or youth easy to see the safety for an adult watch there children. (read more)
★★★★☆
“The Mossberg 835 Multi Mag-pump action is the best...”
Written on: 06/12/2007
The Mossberg 835 Multi Mag-pump action is the best Shotgun I have ever had never had a problem. except a sore shoulder ( 3 1/2 loads)great gun. (read more)
★★☆☆☆
“My 870 packs a bigger punch in a smaller more reliable...”
Written on: 05/12/2007
My 870 packs a bigger punch in a smaller more reliable package. (read more)
★★☆☆☆
“My 835 would not cycle 2nd shell after initial shot...”
Written on: 30/11/2007
My 835 would not cycle 2nd shell after initial shot due to poor craftsmanship of several internal parts. It required minor resurfacing of a couple of contact areas with a dremel tool to solve the feeding issues. It appears to now function as designed but certainly cost me. (read more)
Twntysxred's Comment
Written on: 04/02/2008
not for nothing, but what shells were you using? i have both the 835 ultimag and a maverick arms model 88 (mossberg 500) and neither of them will shoot winchester game loads (2 3/4" - 3 1/4 dram eq. - 1 oz - # 8). the shell casings are too thin and buldge in a pump gun enough to lock the shell in the chamber and jam the hell out of the action. so in short, may not be the gun, could've been the ammo...
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★★★★★
“Overall the Mossberg 835 is my Favorite Gun. It has...”
Written on: 28/11/2007 by JeremyAdams126
Overall the Mossberg 835 is my Favorite Gun. It has some good power. (read more)
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★★★★☆
“My gun has given me a lot of reliable service and was...”
Written on: 25/11/2007 by emichaud (1 review written)
My gun has given me a lot of reliable service and was not expensive. Because it was so inexpensive, my day isn't ruined if the gun takes a dunk in the salt marsh. I hose it off, blow it out, drench it with WD-40, put it back together and I am ready to take it out the next time.
With the variety of shotguns availible today in the 3.5 inch chamber, I am not sure I would pick the Mossberg again. But I can't say I have been disappointed with the performance it has given me. This is a good...
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★★☆☆☆
“I purchased an 835 a few years ago mainly because of...”
Written on: 02/04/2007 by MadMexican (2 reviews written)
I purchased an 835 a few years ago mainly because of the price. I quickly found out that you really do get what you pay for. When I took that gun to a local dove field I experienced a lot of cycling problems. Either the shell (a 2.75) would get stuck in the chamber or the ejector would have problems taking the shell out of the chamber causing a double feed. Needless to say, it made for a miserable day. The same happened when I decided to give it another chance and took it to a duck... (read more)
★★★★★
“I bought a new Mossberg Turkeygun the 500 about 10...”
Written on: 25/03/2007 by cletus (1 review written)
I bought a new Mossberg Turkeygun the 500 about 10 years ago. I killed countless turkeys, rabbits, squirrels. When my son turned 17 it became his. That gave me a reason to buy a new 835 ultra mag. I have had it for 3 years it has never gave me any trouble. Although it's not very bench friendly when it comes to pattering with a 3 1/2 in. (read more)
★★★★☆
“When there is killing to be done, I won't leave home...”
Written on: 21/03/2007 by hcbadbob (1 review written)
When there is killing to be done, I won't leave home with out. (read more)
Madmexican's Response to hcbadbob's Review
Written on: 08/08/2007
I disagree with this review because from my experience and all my friends experience it just isn't that reliable of a gun.
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★★☆☆☆
“Still sneak back and use the old Winchester Ranger...”
Written on: 23/01/2007 by dodger1
Still sneak back and use the old Winchester Ranger that I know will cycle. (read more)
☆☆☆☆☆
“I was away from home and used a friends Mossberg 835...”
Written on: 13/01/2007 by Len412 (2 reviews written)
I was away from home and used a friends Mossberg 835 on a hunting trip. The pump action reminded me of mixing cement and the cycle of the second round failed twice. I didn't realize I would miss my Winchester 1300 so much. This gun ruined the trip for me. (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Regretably I had some problems with this gun with...”
Written on: 16/11/2006 by bowyer20
Regretably I had some problems with this gun with potential safety hazards. The first problem is with the synthetic stock. There seems to be an insufficiant ammount of non-reinforced material on the lower sling eye ...mine broke the first time I hung it on my shoulder. The second problem has something to do with the elevator arm (don't know what though). The gun is prone to ejecting the second unfired shell along with the inital expended round. This is enfuriating if you plan to shoot more... (read more)
Hummertim2's Response to 267189_bowyer20's Review
Written on: 05/03/2007
I have the same gun you do, this might help you, I did it myself, same problem works great now. with the swivel screw to short i drilled out the threads in swivel cap just to remove the threads same size hole now buy "uncle mikes fine thread swivel set." Go to home depot get a steel nylone locking nut and flat lockwasher insert fine thread swivel with plastic washer that came with the swivels in barrel cap screw put lockwasher and nut on tighten just to the point of lose tight put cap on position eye hole with sling and then put nail or rod threw the swivel hole and tighten with a socket ratchet till it won't bu with swivel attached better than new. Second issue is to complete the action go get some tetra gun grease and hopps gun oil and disassemble the firearm read the manual will tell the rest it works for me great
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★★★☆☆
“This is my third season hunting with a Mossberg 835....”
Written on: 13/11/2006 by Bucsfan (1 review written)
This is my third season hunting with a Mossberg 835. It cycled great the first 2 years, but now it's starting to wear, and it really cycles hard now. I can see the parts wearing. I clean and lubricate it according to the owners manual.
For only a few dollars more I recommend you buy a Benelli Nova - that is superior!
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★★★★★
“The Mossberg 835 is great for waterfowl. I hunt...”
Written on: 19/07/2005 by Stephen G
The Mossberg 835 is great for waterfowl. I hunt waterfowl in some nasty conditions and I have never had a problem and when the other hunter can't reach the birds I can. I didn't spend a lot of money so I'm not concerned with getting my gun a little dirt. I enjoy the hunt and never worry about my gun until its time to clean it. (read more)
★★★★★
“Overall this Mossberg 835 Multi Mag-pump action...”
Written on: 26/04/2005 by Bowhunter3475
Overall this Mossberg 835 Multi Mag-pump action Sporting Shotgun is a very good gun and I like it. It's great fo the average shooter and really good for hunting. Although you can't shoot slugs out of the barrels that they come with you have to buy the slug barrel but you can shoot buckshot out of it and a 3 1/2 inch 00 Buck coming out of a 28 inch barrel holds a good pattern with a modified choke at 40 yards. (read more)
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Guest's Response to 456386_smoothboar's Review
Written on: 11/03/2012
to attach a sling to this weapon it is done on the tube cap. there is a small screw that comes with the weapon at time of purchase. tighten it into the cap as a self tighting screw. mount your sling swivels to the cap. suggestion: do not lock tight the screw cause you will have to remove the sling for take down.........