What is the best shotgun for turkey hunting?

dealrocker · 05-08-2009, 06:46 AM

I am new to turkey hunting and have a 20 gauge shotgun, it works pretty fine but I have been thinking about getting a new gun.

I need some suggestions..

Thanks in advance.

army mp · 05-08-2009, 01:21 PM

I look at it this way, any excuse to buy a new gun is a good one. Here in Pa a lot of turkeys have been taken with a 20 Gauge, but most guys opt for a 12. The mossberg 835 is a solid shot gun and will take 3 1/2 inch mags, It is also reasonable priced. I got mine a few years back. The new ones you can get factory camo, adjustable stock and a bunch of chock tubs.

tim peterson · 05-08-2009, 04:16 PM

Howdy and welcome you might want to check out winchesters Super X 3 Turkey or S X 3 . Another good choice would be the Remington 870 Express Turkey and Express Super Mag Turkey. Have fun !

olmossbak · 05-08-2009, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dealrocker

I am new to turkey hunting and have a 20 gauge shotgun, it works pretty fine but I have been thinking about getting a new gun.

I need some suggestions..

Thanks in advance.

I suggest using one that goes bang.

I got to my cabin Sunday and went to pattern my gun. I had put a new barrel on it with chokes and wanted to check the 'turkey extra full'. The problem is it wouldn't go bang. The gun is an 1100 and the bbl is a Rem replacement but obviously the headspace is off. I toted my bro in law's 3" Browning with no luck. We had turkeys but they were all hens.

So, rule No. 2 is it really doesn't matter as to the gun if there is nothing at which to shoot.

05-08-2009, 06:46 AM	#1
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05-08-2009, 01:21 PM	#2
army mp V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: western Pa, Posts: 479	Re: What is the best shotgun for turkey hunting? I look at it this way, any excuse to buy a new gun is a good one. Here in Pa a lot of turkeys have been taken with a 20 Gauge, but most guys opt for a 12. The mossberg 835 is a solid shot gun and will take 3 1/2 inch mags, It is also reasonable priced. I got mine a few years back. The new ones you can get factory camo, adjustable stock and a bunch of chock tubs.

05-08-2009, 04:16 PM	#3
tim peterson V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: COLORADO Posts: 277	Re: What is the best shotgun for turkey hunting? Howdy and welcome you might want to check out winchesters Super X 3 Turkey or S X 3 . Another good choice would be the Remington 870 Express Turkey and Express Super Mag Turkey. Have fun ! __________________ The great objective is that every man be armed. Every one who is able may have a Gun. Patrick Henry