Description
The 835 Ulti-Mag was the first pump gun built from the ground up around the 3.5 inch 12 gauge shell, and decades later it still earns its keep every spring. This Turkey model wears head-to-toe Mossy Oak Greenleaf camo over a synthetic stock and forend, so the whole gun disappears into the greenery when a longbeard is closing the distance. The 24 inch vent rib barrel hits a nice middle ground for turkey work, long enough to swing smoothly and short enough to maneuver when you are tucked against a tree.
Why the 835 Ulti-Mag Patterns So Well
Here is the trick behind this gun's reputation: the barrel is overbored to 10 gauge dimensions for its entire length. That extra breathing room means less pellet deformation on the way out, which translates to tighter, more even patterns downrange. Screw in the included Ulti-Full choke tube, do your homework at the pattern board, and you will have a setup that puts dense clusters on a turkey head at real hunting distances. The 3.5 inch chamber also digests 2.75 and 3 inch shells, so you can practice with lighter loads and save the heavy stuff for opening day.
Optic Ready Out of the Box
The receiver comes milled for direct mounting of Shield RMSc-pattern micro red dots, letting you run a low-profile optic without a clunky rail or adapter plate. If you prefer to keep it simple, the fiber optic front sight rides the vent rib just fine. Underneath it all you get the hardware Mossberg pump guns are known for: dual extractors, twin action bars, steel-to-steel lockup, an anti-jam elevator, and the ambidextrous tang safety that falls right under your thumb. With 5+1 capacity and a proven action, this is a turkey rig you can hand down someday.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Mossberg
- Model: 835 Ulti-Mag Turkey
- Manufacturer Part Number: 62232
- UPC: 015813622325
- Action: Pump Action
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Chamber: 3.5 in (accepts 2.75, 3, and 3.5 in shells)
- Barrel Length: 24 in overbored, vent rib
- Capacity: 5+1
- Finish: Mossy Oak Greenleaf camo
- Stock: Synthetic stock and forend
- Sights: Fiber optic front
- Optic Cut: Shield RMSc-pattern direct mount
- Choke Included: Ulti-Full turkey tube
- Safety: Ambidextrous top tang
What’s Included
- Mossberg 835 Ulti-Mag Turkey shotgun
- Ulti-Full choke tube
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Mossberg 835 Ulti-Mag Turkey shoot 2.75 and 3 inch shells?
Yes. The 3.5 inch chamber handles 2.75, 3, and 3.5 inch 12 gauge shotshells. That makes it easy to run affordable target loads for practice and step up to magnum turkey loads when the season opens.
What red dot optics fit the 835 Turkey's optic-ready receiver?
The receiver is milled for the Shield RMSc footprint, one of the most common micro red dot patterns out there. Optics like the Shield RMSc, Holosun 407K and 507K, and other RMSc-footprint dots mount directly to the receiver without needing a rail or plate. That keeps the optic low so you get a natural cheek weld.
Can I shoot slugs through the 835 Ulti-Mag's overbored barrel?
No, Mossberg does not recommend slugs in the 835's overbored barrel. Since the bore runs at 10 gauge dimensions, a single projectile cannot engage it properly and accuracy suffers badly. Stick with shot loads in this barrel; the overbore exists to tighten patterns, and it does that job very well.
How hard does the 835 Ulti-Mag Turkey kick with 3.5 inch loads?
There is no way around it, magnum turkey loads in any pump gun get your attention. The good news is the recoil pad and the gun's heft soak up a fair amount, and most hunters only fire one or two of these shells per season. Pattern with a few magnums to confirm your setup, then practice with lighter 2.75 inch loads to stay sharp without the beating.




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