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Originally Posted by lorcin25  Problem is I don't know what barrel I have. It is a bead sight. It is the pistol grip version. I loaded the magnum shells and ejected them just fine. Still not sure though! |
Sounds to me like it is the mossberg 500 cruiser or JIC. I believe that it doesn't have a choke if my memory is right. Neither of these is chambered for 3 1/2 inch magnum shells.
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Originally Posted by lorcin25 Problem is I don't know what barrel I have. It is a bead sight. It is the pistol grip version. I loaded the magnum shells and ejected them just fine. Still not sure though! |
Sounds to me like it is the mossberg 500 cruiser or JIC. I believe that it doesn't have a choke if my memory is right. Neither of these is chambered for 3 1/2 inch magnum shells.
I got this from my 500's manual. The way i took it as long as the shells are 3", then the steel shot will be fine.
835® Models are designated to fire 12 gauge 2-3/4”, 3”, or 3-1/2” factory loaded ammunition.
Do not fire slugs of any type (single projectile ammunition) through the overbored 835
Accu-Mag barrel. This barrel is designated to shoot lead or steel pellet shot loads only. Use
only 835 barrels designated specifically for slug shooting.
535™ Models are designed for factory loaded 2-3/4”, 3”, and 3-1/2” shells and rifled slugs.
590® Models handle 12 ga. 2-3/4” or 3” magnum shells. 500® and 505™ Models
are designed for 2-3/4” (2-1/2” .410 bore) and 3” magnum shells within gauge.