The 3 1/2" turkey loads are brutal. I had a 24" woodland camo version after the 28" (like pictured m). The recoil is comparable to a lightweight 338 win mag. But it is effective!Yes, it will shoot 2 3/4" shells just fine, I've shot 22's- 23's with a 24" barrel at the trap range with mine,
I wouldn't shoot a 3 1/2" out of mine again for money!!