TriStar Arms 35228 Hunter 12 Gauge 3.5" 2-Round Camo Over/Under Shotgun

The TriStar Arms 35228 Hunter 12 Gauge 3.5" 2-Round Camo Over/Under Shotgun represents a purpose-built platform for waterfowl hunters, upland game enthusiasts, and sport shooters who demand reliable field performance. Over/under shotguns remain the standard in shotgun design for their intuitive ergonomics, rapid follow-up shot capability, and proven track record across decades of field use. At 13 pounds, this platform balances controllable recoil management with sufficient mass to dampen the impulse of full magnum 12-gauge loads, making it suitable for both experienced shooters and those newer to shotgun hunting.

The 3.5" chamber accommodates magnum ammunition, extending effective range and pattern retention for distant waterfowl and large upland game without requiring a different firearm. The 2-round capacity—one round per barrel—maintains the classic over/under simplicity while providing the essential follow-up shot needed in hunting scenarios where first-round placement on moving targets is uncertain. The camo finish reduces visual signature in outdoor environments, with the patterning chosen to blend across multiple terrain types and seasonal conditions. The over/under barrel configuration ensures point-of-aim consistency between shots and allows shooters to select different loads or chokes for each barrel, enhancing versatility without reloading.

Hunters pursuing duck, geese, pheasant, and turkey will find this shotgun addresses the accuracy and power demands of medium- to long-range field shots. The fixed geometry of an over/under design provides inherent reliability in wet, muddy, or temperature-variable conditions common to waterfowl season. Shooters accustomed to side-by-side shotguns will appreciate the narrower sighting plane and easier target acquisition of the over/under format. Maintenance remains straightforward—field stripping follows industry-standard break-open procedures, ensuring users can clean and inspect the barrel, action, and firing mechanism with basic shotgun knowledge and standard gunsmithing tools.