Mossburg 935 Cartridge Question

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Hi everybody,

I ended up with the Mossburg 935 ( I know I know but I just don't have the $$ for anything fancier ) as my first firearm purchase yesterday and I have a question about using 2 3/4" shells in it. I ask because I asked the sales guy if he could pick out some Ammo that would be great to start with and break the gun and I in. When I got home I realized that it is 2 3/4" and the barrel of the gun says 3 to 3.5" . It has the overbored barrel 28" and came with three chokes. It also states that I can't use Slugs with that barrel. From what I remember while in the safety coarse, the instructor stated that we can always go shorter in cartridge length but not longer and I fully understand the danger of going longer that the stated cartridge length. So , my question, can I safely use these 2 3/4" in this Shotgun shells in my Shotgun that is marked 3 to 3.5" on the barrel? Or should I just give these 2 3/4" Cartridges to a buddy? I'm sure the gun store gun knows what he's doing but I just want to cover my butt for safety sakes as I plan on shooting it tomorrow for the first time. Thank you for your time!
 
If I remember correctly. (Do not take my word without someone backing up my info). The 2 3/4" will work--sort of, but will not cycle properly. There is not enough "umph" with the smaller shells to cycle the gas system (ie, it will short stroke).

As to the slugs, I have no idea.
 
Chase910 said:
Hi everybody,

I ended up with the Mossburg 935 ( I know I know but I just don't have the $$ for anything fancier ) as my first firearm purchase yesterday and I have a question about using 2 3/4" shells in it. I ask because I asked the sales guy if he could pick out some Ammo that would be great to start with and break the gun and I in. When I got home I realized that it is 2 3/4" and the barrel of the gun says 3 to 3.5" . It has the overbored barrel 28" and came with three chokes. It also states that I can't use Slugs with that barrel. From what I remember while in the safety coarse, the instructor stated that we can always go shorter in cartridge length but not longer and I fully understand the danger of going longer that the stated cartridge length. So , my question, can I safely use these 2 3/4" in this Shotgun shells in my Yhotgun that is marked 3 to 3.5" on the barrel? Or should I just give these 2 3/4" Cartridges to a buddy? I'm sure the gun store gun knows what he's doing but I just want to cover my butt for safety sakes as I plan on shooting it tomorrow for the first time. Thank you for your time!
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http://forums.officer.com/showthread.php?174209-Mossberg-935&p=2953122

I would not risk it.
 
As far as I know, the reason they don't want you using the 2 3/4" shells is because it will not cycle them properly--meaning a lot of shells that won't eject properly or not chamber completly after the fired shell is ejected. You could have an expensive single shot using 2 3/4" shells.
 
Thanks guys! I'll cycle a few boxes of 3" through it today and lossen it up a little. I'll give the 2 3/4 stuff to buddies. Ticks me off the store would do that to me especially when I told them I was a newbie and wanted help selecting ammo as well. Thank god for the safety coarse teaching me to double check the barrel writting to the ammo.
 
I don't see any reason the gun won't be safe with the 2 3/4" shells. It's just that you may have to remove them by hand or push the shell in if the bolt doesn't close all the way. If you are just shooting some clay birds, then it's not as big a deal as if you were hunting. Who knows, maybe it will cycle the 2 3/4" after you shoot a few rounds of 3 " through it. Besides, if you are going to shoot much at clays, you don't want 3".
And in the above link to questions about the 935. Most answers were by one guy and as far as I'm concerned anybody that says the gun is designed for magnum rounds so there probably isn't enough support in the chamber for 2 3/4" shells doesn't know what he's talking about. Then he gives examples of the magazine capacity which has nothing to do with cycling 2 3/4" loads and finally says the warranty will be void if you use 2 3/4" shells. In my opinion, that information was useless.
 
To the OP:

Generally, it may depend more on how an "individual" shotgun will perform in that sense.....

Prior to giving away the shells, might be best to determine first what load is there in those 2 3/4in cartridges i.e. whether it is 1oz or 1 1/8oz or 1 1/4oz etc?

FYI, usually cartridges with 1oz loads will not 100% effectively cycle in gas guns (or for that matter inertia driven designs) that are chambered to accept up to 3.5in cartridges. However, there are also numerous examples where both mechanical designs, regardless of brand/model (with 3.5in chambers) that work well even with 1oz loads.

I'm aware of a 935 that is also used to shoot trap and the owner utilizes #7.5 shells with 1 1/8oz loads (and still remain in compliance with club rules)....no issues with ejection.
 
Shoot them. Mine cycles perfectly with light trap loads (#7.5 and #8 Remington and SuperX) You might get the occasional FTF but just rack the bolt and keep on going. No safety issues or anything else of that sort.
 
Yes, it is safe to fire the 2 3/4 shells out of it. The 935 requires heavy loads to cycle the action properly. Light loads will tend to not eject. Use magnum 2 3/4.
 
Thanks alot guys! I shot a couple of magazines of 3" through it and then tried the 2 3/4 and it worked fine. The 3 1/2 shells were crazy !! scared the crap out of me and felt like I got hit in the shoulder by a truck. I know it's not an expensive gun with fancy recoil management and I probably wasn't holding it right but man , that 3 1/2 1550 fps shell is crazy
 
Chase910 said:
Hi everybody,

I ended up with the Mossburg 935 ( I know I know but I just don't have the $$ for anything fancier ) as my first firearm purchase yesterday
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Chase910 said:
I know it's not an expensive gun with fancy recoil management and I probably wasn't holding it right but man , that 3 1/2 1550 fps shell is crazy
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Dont EVER be ashamed of your firearms. A $2000 shotgun can still kick like a bastard, and may not cycle all loads either. What is most important is that you are happy with your purchase.

PS - Their is probably more discussion on this board about the cheapest rifles and shotguns one can buy then all other topics combined. Most people are exactly like you and cant afford the most expensive gun on the rack.

PSS - 3.5" shells are absolutely not necessary. They're harder on the budget, and harder on the shoulder then required.
 
blasted_saber said:
Dont EVER be ashamed of your firearms. A $2000 shotgun can still kick like a bastard, and may not cycle all loads either. What is most important is that you are happy with your purchase.

PS - Their is probably more discussion on this board about the cheapest rifles and shotguns one can buy then all other topics combined. Most people are exactly like you and cant afford the most expensive gun on the rack.

PSS - 3.5" shells are absolutely not necessary. They're harder on the budget, and harder on the shoulder then required.
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Thank you! I am probably just too inexperianced to know what I am talking about and appreciate comments like yours and Gunaholics. Just read a really good article on why the 3.5" shell is a waste of time and money, how it originally came about and why it's obsolete now. I have sooo much to learn! Glad I joined up here. Probably should've done more research but am happy that the Kent 2 3/4" shells will still cycle the gun and are more enjoyable to shoot. Happy New Years everybod
 
trubluscrew said:
Great advice. some of the firearms I own are the B@stard children of all firearms. They work and I get trigger time (Mossy 930; SKS and a Para Ord 14-45)
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I bought my dad and wife each a 930 and a few years ago and after a surgery I bought myself a Remington 1187 for waterfowl. Often people have asked me why I bought an outdated pos Remington. Well, it fit me the best, parts are available everywhere, it is simple and it didn't break the bank. So far that pos Remington has caused me zero problems. So, to the OP, there is nothing wrong with your purchase and if you are happy, that is #1 on the list. :shotgun:
 
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I use the same shotgun for last 3 years without problem at range for trap and wobble.
1st thing 1st, cycle at least 2 to 3 boxes of 3 and at least 1 box of 3 1/2 in your shot gun first.

Then start using any 2 3/4 in your shotgun. You may have to clean it more often for 2 3/4 by just opening it and cleaning rod and oiling a bit after every visit for trap . But No Problems otherwise. I recommend using federal Loads otherwise try to get 1 1/8 oz shells for 2 3/4.

Good luck, and beleive you me , these are excellent for use for geese.

Take Care.
 
You have a 935 magnum which won't cycle 2 3/4 inch shells ....they are safe to fire but the gun is designed to cycle 3inch and 3 1/2 inch shells....the Mossberg 930 will cycle 2 3/4 and is designed for those.

935 is a good gun I have used one for a few years when I went the semi route and I love it.
 
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