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Post by ceannfiagaí on Dec 28, 2008 17:38:44 GMT -5
This will be second year attempting to Turkey hunt and I am looking to upgrade to a little better shotgun for Turkey hunting. I currently have a very old Remington 12 gauge that has basically blown the choke effect out of the barrel. It still is a great gun with a lot of sentimental value, but not enough to replace the entire barrel with a more modern style. What are some of your favorite shotguns. Keep in mind....I aint rich!
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Post by Woody Williams on Dec 28, 2008 20:28:55 GMT -5
I'm a Remington 870 man.
My turkey set up is:
Rhino choke
Nitro shells
Simmons Pro- Diamond 2X scope mounted on a cantilever mount attached to the barrel rib.
My deer set up is:
A fully rifled cantilever barrel
4X Nikon scope
Hornaday SST shells
With the scopes mounted on the cantilevers I just swap out barrels for the appropriate season. Since the scopes are on the barrels the zero stays true.
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Post by xizang on Dec 29, 2008 2:51:50 GMT -5
I also shoot an 870 with a jelly head choke and fiber optic sights. A tried and true weapon that has never failed me. It kicks a little with a shorter barrel, but kills turkeys very well. I have not heard of guys having problems with an 870.
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Post by Decatur on Dec 29, 2008 4:51:58 GMT -5
I have an 870 Express Turkey 3" 12 ga. with a 21" barrel and a .655 Comp-n-Choke. The barrel has been back bored and the forcing cone lengthened. I have Simmons Pro- Diamond 2X scope. I use Federal Flight Contol shells with #5 shot. Baikal/Remington make an affordable and reliable 3.5" semi auto that you may want to look in to. www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=119419350 |
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Post by dbd870 on Dec 29, 2008 7:59:10 GMT -5
870 Wingmaster 3" magnum with Undertaker choke. I use Williams Firesights (fiber optic) and so far I have been able to see them.
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Post by 76chevy on Dec 29, 2008 11:21:46 GMT -5
my setup is: remington 870 12 gauge
hastings .660 choke
winchester supremes 3 inch, #5 shot, copper plated lead
simmons 4x diamond recticle scope on b square saddle mountnever had a turkey complain yet  |
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Post by 76chevy on Dec 29, 2008 11:35:43 GMT -5
for about $220, you cannot go wrong with a basic remington 870 express a benelli nova is also a great gun in the $350-450 range if you want to shoot 3.5 inch shells mossbergs are garbage IMO This will be second year attempting to Turkey hunt and I am looking to upgrade to a little better shotgun for Turkey hunting. I currently have a very old Remington 12 gauge that has basically blown the choke effect out of the barrel. It still is a great gun with a lot of sentimental value, but not enough to replace the entire barrel with a more modern style. What are some of your favorite shotguns. Keep in mind....I aint rich! |
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Post by bomonster on Dec 29, 2008 14:53:04 GMT -5
I'm using a Benelli Super Nova 12 ga with a Gooblin Thunder .665 choke tube, fiber optic sights and 3 1/2" Hevi-shot # 5's.
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Post by danf on Dec 29, 2008 15:46:27 GMT -5
The only shot I've taken thus far at a turkey was with my Mossy 500, Hasting's Xtra full turkey choke and Winchester Supreme's. I don't remember if I'm shooting #4's or #5's......  Dropped him from 37 yards, IIRC. I know Dad has had good results with his Mossy 835 and Hevi-Shot. The jake he shot in '07 was a 50+ yard shot from what I remember. He could probably tell you exactly how far- he paced it off. ;D |
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Post by danf on Dec 29, 2008 15:50:29 GMT -5
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Post by freedomhunter on Dec 29, 2008 18:01:51 GMT -5
Mossberg 835 with mad calls heavy shot choke tube, 3.5" hevi13 #5, it kills. Great turkey gun.
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Post by hp on Dec 29, 2008 18:24:11 GMT -5
Was a Rem. man for yrs. WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER. I also bad mouthed Mossberg for yrs. since my bad product/service from rem and their service dept. Mossberg has got my business,GREAT turkey guns, can't say the same about their service dept. NEVER HAD TO USE'em. You buy what you think is a good product, I'll buy what i know is a good product. MOSSBERG!!!
Mossberg 535 thumbhole stock
3" Win (lead)
Strut Stopper xtreme choke
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Post by 76chevy on Dec 30, 2008 9:29:18 GMT -5
I have owned both a 500 and an 835. I cant argue with your good experiences over the past 15 years with mossberg, many shoot mossbergs and love them I just prefer remington guns. Just my opinion, I apologize if I offended you |
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Post by hp on Dec 30, 2008 17:29:24 GMT -5
No Apologize's needed on my end, If something major ever happens to ur Rem ( most will out last their owners) I hope you have better service than myself.
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Post by hardwickbv on Jan 3, 2009 14:40:21 GMT -5
If your looking for cheap and light.
I opted for a H&R Deluxe topper in 3 1/2" 12 Gauge.
The 3.5" loads will thump you hard though.
I put a sims pad on it to help ease the pain.
I looked at the 10 gauge version and it felt like it was 5 lbs heavier.
I use it only as a backup to my Xbow and haven't needed it for the last 3-4 years.
Bob
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Post by parrothead on Jan 5, 2009 10:46:46 GMT -5
I shoot a Browning Gold with a Kicks and Nitro ammo. I put about 320-340 in a ten inch circle at 40 yards. If I had to buy a gun right now I would buy a mossberg. I love the safety on top. I think more important than the gun is the right choke and shell combo.
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Post by bschwein on Jan 5, 2009 12:57:33 GMT -5
When I use my gun, its a Moss. 835 with a Jelly head. I use to Shoot Heavy shot 6's but will now go to Win. Extended range in 6's
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Post by firelt72 on Jan 5, 2009 13:12:09 GMT -5
I have two gun now...I just bought a mossberg 535 thumbhole with Realtree camo and my sight is a EOTech holographic sight (Was my brothers from his SWAT AR15 entry weapon). It has its own choke, but I will experiment to see. My older gun was a Bennelli Nova (KICKS HARD) w/a Hasting choke. Great pattern, but it was really a duck gun i used for turkey 28" barrel. I was ready for a turkey gun. Anyway that is my story and I am sticking to it  Oh yeah..use #5 Federal Fight Control shells...They are hard to beat in my book. |
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Post by shootsa410 on Jan 5, 2009 21:04:27 GMT -5
If your looking for cheap and light. I opted for a H&R Deluxe topper in 3 1/2" 12 Gauge. The 3.5" loads will thump you hard though. I put a sims pad on it to help ease the pain. I have the 10 ga, 3 1/2 #5s stock recoil pad. You only need one shot. |
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Post by danimal8876 on Jan 8, 2009 1:47:06 GMT -5
I use a Mossberg 835 in Realtree with the factory "turkey" choke that came with it. Its topped with aftermarket tru-glo fiber optics only because after a few seasons of abuse, I broke the factory originals. Ive patterned it with Federal's, Winchester's and just about every other turkey load out there in 3 1/2 inch, and it likes them all. In 8 springs hunting 2 states, I've only had one bird run from it after I pulled the trigger....that one was my fault though, not the guns.
Two seasons ago I borrowed a friends 12 gauge H&R topper to try something different....I didn't care for it. It was a light little gun, and it kicked like a mule. I can't remember what loads I shot through it, but the pattern openned up real wide at around 30 yards. I wouldnt feel comfortable shooting at a bird at that distance with that gun. With my Mossberg, I'm betting I could still fold them at 50 yards. Will never try it, but I bet it would do the job. I encourage anyone looking for a turkey gun to check out an 835.
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Dropped him from 37 yards, IIRC.
Oh yeah..use #5 Federal Fight Control shells...They are hard to beat in my book.
