FIRST WELCOME TO THE BOAD, LAST YEAR WAS MY FIRST YEAR TURKEY HUTING AND I USED AND OLD REMMINTON 870 WINDMASTER THAT WAS MY GRAMPAS. I CAN'T REMEMBER THE SIZE SHOT WE USED, BUT A 12 GAUGE IS PRETTY MUCH THE GUN OF CHOICE FORM WHAT I READ IN THESE POSTS. GOOD LUCK AND ONCE AGAIN WELCOME TO THE BOARD.