Which shotgun would be a better choice for dove hunting? A Remington Sportsman 58 with a 28 in modified barrel that shoots 2 3/4 shells or a Mossberg 835 with a 24 in barrel with a modified choke that can shoot 3 1/2 shells?

i would prolly go with the sportsman, i would imagine its a little lighter.....but which ever one you are comfortable with

The Sportman for several reason. It's an autoloader, has the right barrel length and choke in my opinion and there is no need for anything bigger than 2 3/4's on dove. If you do take that 835, make sure and test the magazine plug with 2 3/4 in it so that you can't put anymore than 2 in there. I'm sure the magazine on that thing is pretty long. Now, if your hunting a roost, you can hunt with the 24 okay, but I wouldn't want anything under 26 personally.

shoot the 3 1/2" at doves.

Chamber lenth has no bearings on the decision since you would only use 2 3/4" shells. Go with what feels better and works better for you. Personally I'd go with the autoloader unless it was totally felt wrong and I was good at using a pump. However for me it's been so long since I've used a pump that I'm not comfortable with them anymore.

Don't listen to these guys man.... get you a box or two of 3" #2 shot mags and go tear up some dove.

I shot plenty of dove during teal hunts with 3" #4s last year

Thanks. I will be using my Grandfathers Sportsman.

would y'all be mad if I ACTUALLY did that??? As an 835 owner, I'd say take the autoloader until it's time to knock down ducks and geese. Then bring the pig.

2 3/4 inch steel 6's work great for teal and dove.