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Turkey/Duck/Goose shotgun

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#1 ·
Ok GF son grad from college and family are all chipping in for a shotgun, I realize one shotgun probably wont do all the things listed in title, but in that order.

So her other son is giving advice: All 12AWG

Rem Versamax $1128

Rem V3 $745

Rem Versa Sportsman $800

Browning A5 $1285

Browning A5 Max 5 $1385

I know a little about firearms and less about Shotguns.
 
#2 ·
I haven't used my Browning Maxus on turkey, yet. But it works great for the others. I bought it about 5 years ago and has gone up about $500 in price since then.

If budget is lower I don't see how you could go wrong with a Remington 870 SuperMag (3 1/2"). Toss on a rifled slug barrel and you can do deer also
 
#5 ·
No, no, no....those will never do!!! It should be a nice double gun!!!!........:D

Honestly, my knowledge of and opinion on shotguns, other than old doubles, is about worthless...listen to others!!!
 
#9 ·
All of the guns listed will do a fine job. But remember that more Ducks, Turkeys, and Geese, have been taken with a single shot shotgun, than probably most all others. It's not the gun you choose, but the gun you choose for the job. For the intended game here, stay with the full choke tube on any of these guns, and they will all reach out and touch a goose, a turkey, or a duck!
 
#10 · (Edited)
Duck and geese require non-toxic (steel) shot. Very rough on double barrel guns. Many warn against shooting steel.

Versamax is an excellent choice.
But any you listed will do the job.
Just as the 870, Supermag, the Mossbergs.

Only difference in turkey vs duck/goose is the shot. ( lead vs steel )

Steel shot normally patterns better when using a modified choke, instead of full.
On turkey, either full or extra-full.
Pattern the gun and find what works best. Each ammo brand and shot size will affect the patten.
 
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