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Post by genesis273 on Jun 18, 2019 13:10:44 GMT -5
I've thinking about getting a new turkey gun. ( Started with simply looking at new sights then it evolved into a whole new set up. Don't ask LOL). I really like the new Mossberg 935 Magnum-Turkey www.mossberg.com/product/935-turkey-81046/But I sort of like the Remington V3 Field Sport as well. www.remington.com/shotguns/autoloading/v3-field-sport/v3-field-sport-mobu-country Obviously a price point difference. I've never owned a Remington shotgun but have and still owned several Mossberg. I really like their products. That being said, I don't own any autoloaders in which both of these are. So, although I can speak of Mossberg's reliability, dependability and accuracy with pump shotguns, I can speak for their autoloaders which I'm sure is a whole new ball game. Any pointers or things I need to consider before choosing? End of the day, I still have a great turkey gun. Just thinking of an upgrade is all. Thanks in advance. |
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Post by genesis273 on Jun 18, 2019 13:11:33 GMT -5
Also, wasn't sure if this belonged in the firearms blog or here since it is turkey related.
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Post by jimstc on Jun 18, 2019 14:26:16 GMT -5
I have the Remington V3 and recommend it without hesitation. Soft shooting, reliable and the same gas system as the Versa Max. I have the 28" barrel. It will shoot light to heavy loads with no problems. Max shell length is 3".
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Post by iceman10 on Jun 18, 2019 15:16:11 GMT -5
I have a mossberg & like it a lot . The max load is 3 1/2” & what sold me was the high vision sights .
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Post by genesis273 on Jun 18, 2019 15:40:40 GMT -5
That's what I really like about the V3. This one is offered in a 26" barrel. Where as the Mossberg is 22".
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Post by Pinoc on Jun 18, 2019 19:20:23 GMT -5
If I was going to buy a new gun strictly for turkeys it would be a Remington youth model in 20ga. My twenty plus year old boys are still using theirs from when they first started hunting and can kill a turkey just as far and just as dead as my 3 1/2” 12ga. Much lighter to carry and that short barrel doesn’t catch on anything. They do both use the Hevi-Shot shells. My problem is I have a lifetime supply of 3 1/2” 12ga
Hevi-Shot so I might as well stick with mine.
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Post by parrothead on Jun 18, 2019 20:40:20 GMT -5
With TSS now lots of guys are going to the youth compact 20.
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Post by genesis273 on Jun 19, 2019 14:52:56 GMT -5
With TSS now lots of guys are going to the youth compact 20. I looked up Pendleton Ammo TSS just s little while ago. $139 for a box of 10! |
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Post by Pinoc on Jun 19, 2019 16:53:46 GMT -5
I would never pay that! The Hevi-Shot is high enough around $20 for 5 and they work well.
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Post by parrothead on Jun 19, 2019 18:21:59 GMT -5
Never heard of them. I use handloads that are about 7 bucks each. Mine is an 80 yard gun no problem. If I bought them I would get Apex. Browning also makes them and I am sure more people will next year.
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Post by genesis273 on Jun 20, 2019 19:48:46 GMT -5
So for you TSS shooters, do you sight in with a cheap target load then just varify with the TSS?
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Post by schall53 on Jun 21, 2019 9:13:28 GMT -5
So for you TSS shooters, do you sight in with a cheap target load then just varify with the TSS? That's what I do. |
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Post by dbd870 on Jun 21, 2019 9:18:51 GMT -5
With TSS now lots of guys are going to the youth compact 20. I looked up Pendleton Ammo TSS just s little while ago. $139 for a box of 10! What!!!! Not me. |
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Post by Woody Williams on Jun 21, 2019 10:40:40 GMT -5
I looked up Pendleton Ammo TSS just s little while ago. $139 for a box of 10! What!!!! Not me. I bought Nitros some time back for a little over $8 a shell and I thought that was expensive! |
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Post by parrothead on Jun 21, 2019 15:00:31 GMT -5
That is best way. If your going to reload to can make a TSS trap to catch them and re use. They dont deform. Apex has a sell right now. Sign up for their mailing list and dont wait till January to buy from them they will be sold out
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Post by genesis273 on Jul 1, 2019 11:50:34 GMT -5
Well I decided. I went with the Mossberg 935 Magnum Turkey. Two reasons why, cheaper being one reason. The other reason is because I have used Mossberg firearms since I began hunting and I haven't had an issue yet so I figured I am more than comfortable with staying with the Mossberg family. I topped it with a Nikon P-Tactical Spur red dot as well. Again, I have used Nikon P-Tactical on my last 2 rifles and I haven't found any issues yet so I figured I should just continue on that course as well. I also installed a Limb Saver recoil pad and a Quake sling to match the gun. Here's a pic and some links where I made my purchases. I bought the gun at Gauntlet Gun shop in Kouts, IND. www.gauntletgunshop.com/I bought the Nikon P-Tactical Spur from Heart of Texas Armory www.heartoftexasarmory.com/Sling and recoil pad from Midway USA www.midwayusa.com/ |
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Post by esshup on Jul 5, 2019 15:47:53 GMT -5
Looks great!!! How does it shoot?
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Post by genesis273 on Jul 6, 2019 18:23:19 GMT -5
I'm not sure yet. I've been too busy to take it out yet. I'll definitely let you know!
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Post by moose1am on Nov 28, 2019 17:59:53 GMT -5
It's been ages since I owned a shotgun. But I used to buy a box of 25 shotgun shells for a lot less than $10 back in the day. I can't believe you guys are paying so much for only 5 shells. I would go broke doing that.
I went to Marx BBQ Join and bought 4.5 lbs of smoked turkey for $45 for Thanksgiving.
I used lead shot back in the day for squirrels, rabbits, and waterfowl. The last time I hunted with a shotgun I borrowed my neighbors Remington Model 870 Wingmaster which shot 3" shells. I bought some non-lead shells for doves and went out to the local F&W area to hunt. Shot 6 doves and took them home. Cleaned and ate them for dinner. I have not hunted with a shotgun since. He asked for his gun back. He had two small kids and asked me to keep his guns at my house so that his kids would not get into them. When he moved he came and got his guns.
I'm still in shock thinking about the price of the HeviShot Shotgun Shells. It's no wonder we are losing numbers of hunters these days.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2019 11:14:11 GMT -5
I think you did well with the Mossberg. I have one Remington firearm, but I`m not a fan of them, for several reasons. My turkey gun is a Browning BPS Wild Turkey Federation medel, and it`s ok, but the Mossberg would likely be better.
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