The Charles Daly 335 is a pump-action 12-gauge shotgun with a 3.5-inch chamber, finished in Realtree Max-5 camo. It has a steel barrel, aluminum receiver, and a checkered synthetic stock with a manual thumb safety. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Charles Daly 
• Model Name: 335 
• Chamber Length: 3.5" 
• Action Type: Pump Action 
• Magazine Capacity: 5+1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 28" 
• Overall Length: 48" 
• Weight: 6.70 lbs 
• Sights: Fixed Fiber Optic Front 
• Stock Type: Fixed Synthetic 
• Grip Type: Standard 
• Trigger Type: Single 
• Safety Mechanism: Manual Thumb 
• Finish Type: Realtree Max-5 Camouflage 
   

Detailed Features 

The 3.5-inch chamber handles the full range of 12-gauge loads from light field shells through heavy magnum waterfowl loads. The fiber optic front sight provides a bright aiming point in low-light morning shoots. Checkered grip surfaces on the stock help with wet-hand control. At 6.70 lbs the gun is relatively light for a 3.5-inch pump, which makes it easier to carry through marshland and wading through water. 
 

Usage 

The Max-5 pattern is designed for marshes and flooded timber (cattails, corn stalks, and dead reeds), which gives it a clear application in waterfowl hunting. The pump action is more tolerant of light loads and unusual ammunition than most semi-autos, which can matter when you're running different loads for different situations in a single day. Five-plus-one capacity handles most waterfowl hunting scenarios.

The Charles Daly 335 Max-5 is most often discussed in the context of value. Waterfowl hunters consistently mention that it's among the more affordable 3.5-inch pump shotguns on the market, and most find it reliable enough for regular field use.

The Max-5 camo pattern is well-regarded specifically for wetland environments, and the fiber optic sight gets positive marks for dawn and dusk visibility.

The critical feedback covers two main areas: some users report occasional cycling issues with specific ammunition types, and a few note the weight as slightly heavier than expected for a synthetic pump. Neither issue is unusual for the category, but worth noting for buyers comparing it against alternatives.