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Post by daworz on Dec 21, 2010 17:22:40 GMT -5
I would Like to purchase a Turkey Gun, 20 OR 12 What are the Pro's for the 20 gauge. And what Mossberg 20 gauge would you buy? Or other Brand?
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Post by throbak on Dec 21, 2010 17:31:37 GMT -5
get a TK 2000 You will love it I do. And I have a Ithaca turkey slayer . 835' mossburg .and a cross bow . the only thing I will use now is the x-bow its the most fun ,I have killed 30 or so birds
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Post by gobblerstopper on Dec 21, 2010 23:05:33 GMT -5
A cpl pro's of a 20 gauge is they are usually a little lighter and you can get great patterns out of them with the right choke/shell combination. Check that site I sent you the link to. They have a room specifically for 20 gauge turkey guns and there are a ton of guys on there that have tested a bunch of them.
I looked over a Browning Silver (I think it was) last spring and it felt great. Other than that, I don't know anything about them except for the youth Mossberg I bought my nephew a few years ago. He killed his first bird at 43 steps with it.
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Post by dbd870 on Dec 22, 2010 8:40:08 GMT -5
If you can, shoot several. I had a Mossberg 500 & it patterned 1 foot low for me, my 870 dead center. Now I know with turkeys that's not the same thing but I still like a gun that fits me. Admittedly choke and shell selection are more important than brand.
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Post by firelt72 on Dec 22, 2010 12:53:30 GMT -5
The only negitive I can think of would be your range. I know that HS Pro Matt Morett uses a 20 almost 100% of the time. Brands- as many guys as are here will have opinions LOL. You will get a great gun in the Moss. or Rems. They make good stuff. The top o' the line IMO is a Nova by Benelli. You can also get a good gun in those off brand or middle brand names.
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Post by lineman453 on Dec 22, 2010 21:29:50 GMT -5
How about the t/c encore turkey combo anybody got any pros and cons? One con is no fast followup, others?
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Post by firelt72 on Dec 22, 2010 22:24:02 GMT -5
The single shot would make you concentrait. I saw an article in T&TH a few months back that gave it great reviews.
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Post by huntinfool on Jan 3, 2011 16:58:02 GMT -5
The only negitive I can think of would be your range. I know that HS Pro Matt Morett uses a 20 almost 100% of the time. Brands- as many guys as are here will have opinions LOL. You will get a great gun in the Moss. or Rems. They make good stuff. The top o' the line IMO is a Nova by Benelli. You can also get a good gun in those off brand or middle brand names. I've shot a Nova for the past 6 years or so and LOVE IT!
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Post by mojonasty1 on Jan 5, 2011 0:38:01 GMT -5
moss 835,rem 870super mag,or 887 nitro mag, none break the bank, all are tough as nails, and me personally start with a 3in. and back up my sec shot if needed (not yet)with a 3 1/2in. I say big bird use big gun and put him down .If u want more challenge use a bow. Anyway I own all three of these guns and you can t beat the dependability.And all are MADE IN THE GREAT OLD U.S.A. Happy turkey hunting everyone.good luck
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Post by daworz on Jan 5, 2011 11:46:03 GMT -5
My first shotgun was a Mossberg although its scratched and some of the bluing has come off, its my Favorite gun, I take her out of the Gun Case, and wipe her down and tell her she is Special......And Yes, she is an AMERIACAN.....Happy Hunting to you as well.(Mojonasty1)
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Post by BOBinIN on Jan 16, 2011 11:57:43 GMT -5
I took Throbak's advise and bought a used TK-2000 12 Ga. muzzleloader. from the preliminary patterning that I've been able to do, she can make a pattern board "black"! I might have to get used to taking long shots before the bird gets in close and I might miss with such a tight pattern. We'll see, good luck to all, BOBinIN
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Post by throbak on Jan 16, 2011 17:44:19 GMT -5
bobin I have missed birds because of the tk,s tight pattern it can happen, but if you aim the SAME every time you will never see shot any where but the head and neck. and they dont flop much either
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Post by daworz on Jan 17, 2011 9:53:07 GMT -5
Well Thanks for all the imput, But I went with a (MOSSBERG 500 GRAND SLAM TURKEY 12 GA PUMP SHOTGUN 20" VENT RIB BBL 3" CHAMBER MOSSY OAK NEW BREAK-UP ADJUSTABLE FIBER OPTIC SIGHTS PORTED TURKEY TUBE) Thanks Guys I am getting ready for Spring Turkey Season, As I leave for Ky on the 15th and a 5 day hunt on 300 acers, I sure hope to beable to locate some Birds.....and they back with a few Days to spare to get ready for Indiana's Turkey season...
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Post by hornharvester on Jan 29, 2011 13:37:19 GMT -5
I have the 835 grand slam camo with Mossberg fiber optic sights, .675 Hasting choke, Simms recoil pad. using win 3" #4 or #6 it will kill out to 60 yards. Ive shot many different brands of shells in it and one is not better than the other. I don't shoot 3 1/2" though, just 2 3/4 or 3". h.h.
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