STOEGER 36083 M3500 WATERFOWL SPECIAL 12 GA 3.5" 28" BBL PATRIOT BROWN

Stoeger 36083 M3500 Waterfowl Special 12 gauge 3.5 inch 28 inch barrel Patriot Brown is a semi-automatic waterfowl shotgun built for duck and goose hunters who need a shotgun that cycles everything from light target loads to heavy magnum shells without adjustment. This Stoeger M3500 Waterfowl Special, part number 36083, is chambered in 12 gauge with a 3.5 inch chamber and a 28 inch barrel, finished in Mossy Oak Original Bottomland camo on the stock paired with a Patriot Brown Cerakote receiver and barrel. Waterfowl hunters searching for a dependable 3.5 inch magnum shotgun suited to duck blinds and goose fields will find this model built specifically for that role.

Key Features

• Part number: 36083
• UPC: 037084360836
• Gauge: 12 gauge
• Chamber: 3.5 inch
• Barrel length: 28 inches
• Stock finish: Mossy Oak Original Bottomland
• Receiver finish: Patriot Brown Cerakote
• Barrel finish: Patriot Brown Cerakote
• Magazine capacity: 4 plus 1
• Sight: red bar front
• Length of pull: 14 3/8 inches
• Drop at heel: 2.5 inches
• Drop at comb: 1.5 inches
• Overall length: 50 inches
• Weight: 7.8 pounds
• Action type: semi-automatic, Inertia Driven
• Chokes included: improved cylinder, modified, extra full tight, close range, mid range, plus wrench
• Drilled and tapped: yes
• Minimum recommended load: 3 dram, 1 1/8 ounce loads

Special Features

• The Inertia Driven action cycles 2.75 inch, 3 inch, and 3.5 inch shells equally well without any manual gas system adjustment, so you can switch between light dove loads and heavy magnum steel shot in the same outing.
• The Patriot Brown Cerakote finish on the receiver and barrel provides a corrosion resistant coating built to withstand repeated exposure to marsh water, mud, and freezing temperatures common in waterfowl season.
• The Mossy Oak Original Bottomland camo pattern on the stock helps break up your outline in flooded timber and marsh environments where waterfowl hunters need to stay concealed.
• This model ships with five extended choke tubes covering improved cylinder, modified, extra full tight, close range, and mid range, letting you match your pattern to decoying birds or longer crossing shots.
• The oversized bolt release and bolt handle are shaped for faster manipulation with cold or gloved hands, a detail waterfowl hunters notice during frigid early morning hunts.
• A paracord sling ships with this shotgun, giving you an immediate carry option for long walks into a blind or field setup.
• The shim kit included with this shotgun lets you adjust drop and cast to fit your particular stance and cheek weld without sending the gun to a gunsmith.

Practical Benefits

• If you hunt ducks or geese and need one shotgun that handles 2.75 inch practice loads through 3.5 inch magnum steel shot, the Inertia Driven system on this M3500 removes the guesswork of gas system tuning between shell types.
• The Patriot Brown Cerakote finish means you can hunt in wet marshes, sleet, or snow without worrying about surface rust forming on your barrel or receiver after a long season.
• Shooters asking whether a 3.5 inch chambered shotgun is worth it for goose hunting will find that this model gives you the option to step up to heavier magnum loads for high flying geese while still shooting standard loads comfortably on lighter duck days.
• The oversized controls make this shotgun easier to operate quickly when your hands are cold or wearing hunting gloves, a real advantage during early morning setups before shooting light.
• The included shim kit lets you fine tune the stock fit yourself, which helps hunters of different builds get a consistent cheek weld and more effective patterns without extra cost.
• If you are a serious waterfowl hunter who wants a shotgun built specifically for duck blinds and goose fields rather than a general purpose gun adapted for the job, this Stoeger M3500 Waterfowl Special gives you the camo concealment, weatherproof finish, and shell versatility that dedicated waterfowl hunting demands.

This Stoeger 36083 M3500 Waterfowl Special 12 gauge shotgun with its 3.5 inch chamber and 28 inch barrel stands as a capable tool for duck and goose hunters who need dependable performance across a full range of magnum and standard shotshell loads.