Mossberg 535 Turkey Review & Shoot / Patterns XX-Full Choke 12 Gauge

Published on January 28, 2021
Duration: 16:40

This review of the Mossberg 535 turkey setup details its performance with various ammunition types at 25 and 40 yards. The presenter tests standard birdshot, buckshot, and specialized turkey loads, noting pattern densities and the firearm's tendency to shoot high. The review highlights how pellet size interacts with the .670 XX-Full choke, suggesting larger pellets may not pattern optimally.

Quick Summary

The Mossberg 535 turkey setup features an extra-full choke with a .670 diameter, designed for tight shot patterns. Testing revealed that larger buckshot sizes can be deformed by this choke, leading to poor patterns. For optimal performance, birdshot sizes like #6 or #5 are recommended, with 40 yards considered a potential maximum effective range.

Chapters

  1. 00:27Mossberg 535 Introduction
  2. 00:45Turkey Package Features
  3. 00:51Choke and Sights
  4. 01:00Capacity and Shell Compatibility
  5. 01:0625 Yard Patterning Setup
  6. 01:20Ammunition Types Tested
  7. 02:02Ammo Availability Context
  8. 02:18XX-Full Choke Details (.670)
  9. 02:51First Shot (7.5 Shot)
  10. 03:41Pattern Results: 6 Shot
  11. 03:54Pattern Results: 5 Shot
  12. 04:11Pattern Results: 4 Shot
  13. 04:30Pattern Results: 4 Buck
  14. 04:51Pattern Results: 1 Buck
  15. 05:09Buckshot & Choke Interaction
  16. 05:31Testing Double Odd Buck
  17. 06:46Summary of 25 Yard Patterns
  18. 07:39Best Performing Load (6 Shot)
  19. 07:4340 Yard Patterning Setup
  20. 08:01Testing 6 Shot at 40 Yards
  21. 09:34Testing Turkey Loads
  22. 09:41Turkey Load Ammunition Types
  23. 09:5725 Yard Turkey Load Test
  24. 10:11Shooting 3-inch 6 Shot Turkey Load
  25. 11:02Shooting 3-inch 4 Shot Turkey Load
  26. 11:29Recoil and Standing Shots
  27. 11:46Testing 3.5-inch Magnum Loads
  28. 13:13Summary of 25 Yard Turkey Load Patterns
  29. 14:1340 Yard Turkey Load Pattern Test
  30. 14:50Adjusting Aim for 40 Yards
  31. 15:2440 Yard Pattern Results
  32. 15:40Maximum Effective Range Discussion
  33. 16:00Aftermarket Choke Potential
  34. 16:11Conclusion and Versatility

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Mossberg 535 turkey setup designed for?

The Mossberg 535 turkey setup is specifically configured for turkey hunting. It features an extra-full turkey choke, often with a .670 diameter, and fiber optic sights to aid in precise aiming at game.

How does pellet size affect patterning with an extra-full choke?

Larger pellet sizes, like buckshot, can be overly compressed and deformed by an extra-full choke. This deformation leads to poor, inconsistent patterns. Smaller birdshot sizes generally pattern better with such tight chokes.

What ammunition types were tested on the Mossberg 535 turkey setup?

The review tested various loads including #7.5, #6, #5, and #4 birdshot, as well as #4 buck and #1 buck. Specialized 3-inch and 3.5-inch magnum turkey loads were also patterned.

What is the effective range of the Mossberg 535 turkey setup based on the review?

Based on the pattern tests, the reviewer suggests that 40 yards is likely the maximum effective range for the Mossberg 535 turkey setup with the tested loads, though performance can vary with different ammunition.

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