Mossberg 935 "Overbored" barrel

[DevilDog0402]

Just picked up a Mossy 935 (3.5" mag autoloader) and the manual says not to shoot slugs out the of the overbored barrel:

935TM Models: are designed to fire 12 gauge 3" or 3 1/2" factory loaded shotshells only. Do not fire slugs of any type (single projectile ammunition) through the overbored 935TM Accu-Mag barrel. This barrel is designed to shoot lead or steel pellet shotshells only. Use only 935TM barrels designated specifically for slug shooting.

If an overbored barrel has a larger bore than a standard barrel, would it hurt it to shoot slugs out of it?

It seems to me that it would be less accurate, but wouldn't harm the barrel.

Thoughts?

 

[natman]

The 935 does indeed have a larger than standard 12 ga bore. Accuracy with slugs would be terrible, you might get some gas blown by the slug, in general doesn't sound like a very good idea.

 

[rcmodel]

This is probably the correct answer.

http://www.thehighroad.org/showpost.php?p=5135503&postcount=6

rc

 

[DevilDog0402]

Thanks rc.

I was just thinking it might be nice to be able to fire shot or slugs through the same barrel if the need arises. Mossberg doesn't offer a smoothbore slug barrel for the 935 only a rifled barrel. Oh well, I've got a 500 that will do that when needed I guess.