The Mossberg 835 Ulti-Mag can be used for a variety of uses from shooting skeet, upland game, waterfowl, turkey, and even deer hunting. I will explain that a little later in this review.Īs there are so many variations of this shotgun, I am only able to speak in reference to the synthetic matte black waterfowl version. (Lightening Pump Action) adjustable trigger system which I do not currently have any experience with.Ĭurrently, coming up on 2012, Mossberg still carries the 835 Ulti-Mag in a variety of special purpose variations, especially for Turkey hunting. Some select newer 835 Ulti-mags come equipped with what Mossberg calls L.P.A. Mossberg describes all inner components, especially the bolt as robust, which was designed specifically for the longer bodied shells. The receiver is made of an aluminum alloy, which is high strength and low maintenance while it's competition, The Remington 870 Express Magnum is made of steel, and the Remington 887 Nitro Mag, Winchester SXP Waterfowl, Benelli Nova, Benelli Supernova, and Stoeger P350 are made of a high grade polymer. This was not only done to reduce recoil but to minimize muzzle jump to help you stay on target. They achieved this by overboring the barrel to the inner dimensions of a 10 gauge, and adding 8 ports to each side at the end of the barrel. Mossberg came out with the 835 Ulti-Mag in 1988 as an answer for a do-it-all shotgun that was capable of handling 3 1/2 magnum loads as well as 2 3/4" and 3" loads all through the same gun without any modification while reducing the felt recoil.
Let's face it though, 15 years of using this weapon for various applications in a variety of conditions, I have a lot of experience with this particular firearm. It should come as no surprise to anyone who knows me that my first 12 gauge shotgun would be my first review on Fowl Attraction.