Im fifteen and bought my 870 two years ago. It is the best thing i have ever done. I have to barrels for it a bird barrel and a slug barrel. I have taken 2 deer and 6 phesants. I havent gotten a turkey with it but then again i never saw a turkey turkey hunting. It has an awesome pattern-Im a monster at trap shooting. I used to hunt with a mosseberg 500 and this is way better. Go with the 870