Originally Posted by
Murdy
I agree with the any-gun-will-work sentiment. I picked up a used Benelli Super Nova, camo, 26 inch barrel, with the intention of it someday being my dedicated turkey gun. I debated beteen going with a 24 or 26 inch barrel. To me, the short-barrel thing is overrated. I believe a longer barrel will shoot a better pattern. amd how often is a couple of inches going to make that big of a difference in terms of handling? It is, of course, a trade off, and comes down to personal preferance.
I occasionally use my Marlin Model 55 Goosegun (see in my pic). It has a 36 inch barrel on it that was handed down from my grandpa, who has killed many many turkeys with it. How much you think that long of a barrel is gonna make a difference? I hunted with it last year for one day, and brought home one turkey of 23 pounds, 8 1/2 inch beard, and SIX spurs.
The only problem I've had with it is that the barrel will find and hit every tree you pass while walking through the woods.