Mossberg 835 Ulti-Mag 12 Gauge Mossy Oak Break-Up Country Shotgun

A: no it is not drilled and tapped but the Rifled slug barrel and a built in cantilever scope mount specs The 835 Ulti-Mag manages the most punishing magnum loads with overbored and ported barrels for better shot patterns and reduced felt recoil and muzzle jump for quicker follow-up shots. This combo package includes two 24" barrels for the pump action shotgun. The ported vent rib barrel with fiber optic sights and an Ulti-Full choke tube is perfect for turkey hunting, and the fully rifled barrel with a cantilever scope base. The synthetic stock features a dual comb and has a fixed 13.875" LOP. Category : Combo Action : Pump Caliber : N/A Gauge : 12 Gauge Capacity : 6+1 Barrel Lengths : 24" OAL : 44.75" Weight : 7.5 lbs Safety : Manual Stock Description : Mossy Oak Break-Up Country Synthetic Metal Finish : Mossy Oak Break-Up Country

A: Kyle, this shotgun's receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounting. The Slug barrel also has an integral Cantilever Scope Mount as well. The receiver drill & tap can be seen here : https://www.mossberg.com/product/835-ulti-mag-combo-turkeydeer-62419/

A: t is drilled and tapped and the Rifled slug barrel and a built in cantilever scope mount specs The 835 Ulti-Mag manages the most punishing magnum loads with overbored and ported barrels for better shot patterns and reduced felt recoil and muzzle jump for quicker follow-up shots. This combo package includes two 24" barrels for the pump action shotgun. The ported vent rib barrel with fiber optic sights and an Ulti-Full choke tube is perfect for turkey hunting, and the fully rifled barrel with a cantilever scope base. The synthetic stock features a dual comb and has a fixed 13.875" LOP. Category : Combo Action : Pump Caliber : N/A Gauge : 12 Gauge Capacity : 6+1 Barrel Lengths : 24" OAL : 44.75" Weight : 7.5 lbs Safety : Manual Stock Description : Mossy Oak Break-Up Country Synthetic Metal Finish : Mossy Oak Break-Up Country

A: in most cases the porting on a shotgun was just not worth it they make the gun louder and there is no measurable effect on recoil

A: Christopher, I would imagine to lower production costs. Mossberg will be the best source for the reason at Tel: (203) 230-5300 | 8:00am-4:30pm Eastern or by email inquiry here : https://www.mossberg.com/contact-us/

A: Porting barrels was done to keep the wad from destroying dense tight patterns (the wad being lighter would get popped by the gases through the shot pattern so releasing the gas before the was exited improved patterns). With the advances in shot shell performance it is not necessary and if you need ports you can get it in a ported choke.

A: Porting is generally to compensate for muzzle rise. I'm sure they saw little to no benefit in the porting and chose to save the extra step and money to port the barrels. We are talking shotguns here not large caliber pistols or precision rifles. Porting would be beneficial for those types of firearms.

A: Hi Billy and welcome. 12ga only currently. Cheers and stay safe!

A: Sorry, no 20 gauge model available.