Who runs a Stoeger M3500 or run a 28" barrel

cajunautoxer · Jul 14, 2014

So there's a guy that wants to sell a 3500 NIB for $500. Problem is it's a 28" barrel. I'm not sure if I want to pick this up or not. I run a JM Pro 930. She's been good to me but reaching close to 2k rounds and I'm scared that I may shoot all the goodness out of it. Just want to know personal experience with the 3500 and anyone who runs a 28" barrel

jtischauser · Jul 14, 2014

You can get a new M3000 for $500. I've heard the 3500 requires hot loads to run reliably.

Robaire Pullicar SR · Jul 14, 2014

I run an M3500 a 28" and a Briley Extension. It shoots Rem 7.5's 1300fps no problem but I grabbed a box of Win same spec and the M3500 turned into a bolt action. I'm a little hesitant to start cutting coils, so I may just stock up on what works. It doesnt like RIO either, the extension and extra shell capacity weighs it down.

cajunautoxer · Jul 14, 2014

Okay I was interested in it bc of that buffer thingy the 3500 has. I know when I used my friends 26 " versamax there was a hefty weight difference on my 24" pro

jtischauser · Jul 14, 2014

cajunautoxer said:
Okay I was interested in it bc of that buffer thingy the 3500 has. I know when I used my friends 26 " versamax there was a hefty weight difference on my 24" pro

The recoil reduction buffer thing just helps with knocking down recoil on those 3" turkey loads. It will shut down the gun when running light target loads like we use in 3-gun.

cajunautoxer · Jul 17, 2014

I passed and now may sell my S12 and buy a 1301 and do your Ozark match Jesse

Josh Beauchamp · Jul 17, 2014

I thought about picking up a 3500 at my local Academy but decided against it. Not really turkey hunter and I personally don't think I will ever shoot 3.5 in shells.