I would like to clarify. I was agreeing with bobgobble with viewing the sate laws. I have dealt with too many "first timers" of turkey hunting and they use the wrong tools. If the state allows you the use of the rifle, then great. If not, then like I said, hunters and the law will not be friends of your own. On a personal note, rifles are not even my choice, and if the states laws here in Cali change, I will still never use a rifle for a turkey. It is overkill in my mind, but that is what is great about this world. Opinions make the world go around, even if they disagree.