Mossberg 535 ATS for Pheasant/Waterfowl

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I'm 90% sold on this shotgun for pheasant and waterfowl in the coming seasons, only $309 at Frontier

I've read reviews and they've all praised the firearms as being well worth the money, even if it isn't exactly what they'd expect from a more expensive model.

Does anyone have anything good or bad to say about it, especially relating to hunting pheasant and waterfowl?

 

[pharaoh2]

I'm sure the gun is fine, but 99 times out of 100 you won't need a 3 1/2" gun. As far as pump guns go I like the 870 myself. I tried to buy a 835 once, but couldn't get over the clunk factor. This one seems to be narrowed down a bit, so it should be a little nicer to handle. As for performance on birds, I'm sure you'll be very happy with it. Happy Hunting.

 

[timskinner]

With pheasant hunting, involves alot of walking, and this gun is a bit heavy, id look at something a lil more lighter, like and semi-auto

 

[sherlockbonez]

I think the mossy is going to be alot light than most semis. For 300 bucks you can't go wrong. I would skip the rifle sights on the pictures tho.

 

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Thanks for the responses guys. After looking at a few local hunting shops I can't even find 3 1/2" shells so I guess that feature isn't all that important, as long as it'll take geese!

I'm looking at used shotguns and it looks like I could get a semi for the same cost as a new 535 ATS. I would think that quicker follow up shots would be an asset, but I've also been told that using a semi sometimes results in not putting enough thought into the first shot. The reason being that the "spray and prey" mentality comes into play.