#SundayGunday: Stoeger M3500 Predator/Turkey in Mossy Oak Overwatch

Published on June 7, 2020
Duration: 4:39

The Stoeger M3500 Predator/Turkey is an inertia-operated semi-automatic shotgun praised for its reliability and value. It features a 3.5-inch chamber, a 24-inch barrel, and a pistol grip hybrid buttstock in Mossy Oak Overwatch camo. The inertia system, similar to Benelli's, utilizes a rotating bolt head and recoil spring, with the return spring located around the magazine tube for easier access and to allow for recoil dampening in the stock.

Quick Summary

The Stoeger M3500 Predator/Turkey is an inertia-operated semi-automatic shotgun featuring a 3.5-inch chamber, 24-inch barrel, and a pistol grip stock in Mossy Oak Overwatch camo. Its design, similar to Benelli's, offers reliability and value, with the return spring conveniently located around the magazine tube for easier maintenance and recoil dampening.

Chapters

  1. 00:16Introduction to Stoeger M3500 Predator/Turkey
  2. 00:41Stoeger and Benelli Similarities
  3. 01:05Stoeger's Reliability and Value
  4. 01:22M3500 Predator/Turkey Features
  5. 01:50Inertia Action System Explained
  6. 02:10Return Spring Location Benefits
  7. 02:36Recoil Reduction Features
  8. 02:50Differences from Waterfowl Models
  9. 03:08Pistol Grip and Barrel Advantages
  10. 03:19Choke Tubes and Ammunition Capacity
  11. 03:43Magazine Release Functionality
  12. 03:53Overall Value and Pricing
  13. 04:17Where to Find More Information

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Stoeger M3500 Predator/Turkey shotgun unique?

The Stoeger M3500 Predator/Turkey stands out with its inertia-operated system, similar to Benelli's, but with the return spring located around the magazine tube for easier cleaning. It features a 3.5-inch chamber, a 24-inch barrel, and a pistol grip stock in Mossy Oak Overwatch camo, offering excellent value.

How does the inertia system of the Stoeger M3500 work?

The inertia system uses a rotating bolt head and a recoil spring within the bolt. When fired, the bolt and recoil spring remain with the barrel, while the gun's rearward movement cycles the action, ejecting the spent shell and chambering a new one.

What are the advantages of the M3500's pistol grip stock?

The pistol grip hybrid buttstock on the M3500 PT provides greater control of the shotgun, especially when handling it with one hand. This is particularly beneficial for turkey and predator hunters who may need a free hand to work a call.

What choke tubes come with the Stoeger M3500 Predator/Turkey?

The M3500 Predator/Turkey includes Beretta Mobile style choke tubes. It comes with two custom Mojo Fatal Shot choke tubes: an extra full turkey choke for tight patterns and a predator choke designed for coyote hunting.

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