Mossberg 835 Upgrades/Modifications?

Mazeofmystery

Mazeofmystery

Regular
Rating - 100%
2   0   0
Location
Fraser Valley, BC
I don't even have my new 835 yet, but I wanted to know what sort of modifications or upgrades are available.
So far, I've found that you can get a lighter trigger spring (Mcarbo?), a smooth or rifled slug barrel (although I haven't found any available for actual purchase), and of course, a recoil pad (limbsaver).
Anyone know of anything else? I've heard that the 835 is cross-compatible with parts from other mossbergs, but I have no clue which ones.
 
Even 835 parts Arnnt all interchangeable. Broke a wooden for grip in hunting season. Had a hell of a time getting one to replace it. Ended up customizing one from a diffrent 835.
 
buckhunter78 said:
Even 835 parts Arnnt all interchangeable. Broke a wooden for grip in hunting season. Had a hell of a time getting one to replace it. Ended up customizing one from a diffrent 835.
Click to expand...

oh for real? that's brutal! Hopefully I don't run into that problem for a long while!


emerson said:
I sold mine because of the lack of parts available for interchange.
Click to expand...

Oh. What did you end up going with instead?
 
I have 3 835. They pattern great with the over size barrels. I had an accident and got snow in my barrel. Blew her up good. I only had one shot gun at the time. I had to pay up for a barrel, not so common. 250?? I think. If I had to do it over again 870 or A Nova.
 
buckhunter78 said:
I have 3 835. They pattern great with the over size barrels. I had an accident and got snow in my barrel. Blew her up good. I only had one shot gun at the time. I had to pay up for a barrel, not so common. 250?? I think. If I had to do it over again 870 or A Nova.
Click to expand...

Any idea where to get a barrel? Seems like they are sold out everywhere. Would love a rifled slug barrel.
 
Rifle slug barrel come up on the ee from time to time. You can not shoot slugs threw a 835 shot barrel. Prob says right on the side. Not for use with slugs!
 
Mazeofmystery said:
I was a little leery of the Canuck brand, as I had never heard of them. How are they?
I think the next shotgun i'll get in an O/U of some sort.
Click to expand...

They are ok from my bit of messing with them. Cheaper than the the full featured brand name ones. They go bang. I had to tweak the long barrel tang with a file to lock in and be easily removed. It was worth it to save $3-$4 hundred for me. They are no Benelli fir sure.
 
The owner of hi call sold me my barrel when I blew it up. As I was leaving Dave pulled out a dime. It fit in the end of the barrel. Told me it had an open choke I can shoot slugs! I should buy a ammo can of slugs because they were on sale. Then I showed him where it says not for use with slugs on the barrel. With a little googling it says you can shoot slugs out of it. But expect to buy a new gun if and when you get out of the hospital.
 
My father has a Mossberg 535 which has quite a lot of interchangeability. I understand that the 835 is a bit of a unique beast.

Having said that, Mossberg make parts for it. Just there isn't so much aftermarket I think.

Scrummy
 
buckhunter78 said:
The owner of hi call sold me my barrel when I blew it up. As I was leaving Dave pulled out a dime. It fit in the end of the barrel. Told me it had an open choke I can shoot slugs! I should buy a ammo can of slugs because they were on sale. Then I showed him where it says not for use with slugs on the barrel. With a little googling it says you can shoot slugs out of it. But expect to buy a new gun if and when you get out of the hospital.
Click to expand...

I live near Mission, so maybe i'll pop in for a visit to see what they can do for me.

Scrumbag said:
My father has a Mossberg 535 which has quite a lot of interchangeability. I understand that the 835 is a bit of a unique beast.

Having said that, Mossberg make parts for it. Just there isn't so much aftermarket I think.

Scrummy
Click to expand...

Yeah, i may just have to contact Mossberg to get a precise list of parts.
 
Mazeofmystery said:
I don't even have my new 835 yet, but I wanted to know what sort of modifications or upgrades are available.
So far, I've found that you can get a lighter trigger spring (Mcarbo?), a smooth or rifled slug barrel (although I haven't found any available for actual purchase), and of course, a recoil pad (limbsaver).
Anyone know of anything else? I've heard that the 835 is cross-compatible with parts from other mossbergs, but I have no clue which ones.
Click to expand...
You can get rifled slug barrel designed for 835. There was at one time a "security"(18.5" open choke?) barrel available from Mossberg, but I understand they may be discontinued. Barrels from 5xx series are not usable.
I was also able to mount the barrel from my 590A1 18.5" (The barrel from 20" 590A1 won't fit) on my 835, but obviously could only use 12 gauge 3" shells.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom