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To start welcome ,
When it comes to a turkey hunters gun , it plays more to everyones own gun and what they are looking for in the firearm. A single shot is a good idea due to the weight issue, and if you are planning too have the gun customized then there are a few things to think about.

First- "Gauge" 10,12,20
Second- "Shell size" 2"3/4,3",3"1/2 ( do you need the 3"1/2)and shot size- 4-5-6's
Third- Barrel Lenght
Forth-Chokes and the size
Fifth- Forcing Cone
Sixth- Sights
and so on ,
One thing to keep in mind ,no matter the size of the gauge of the gun and shell size, on a good average most guns will not kill cleanly out past a 45 yard shot.
Hunters are misinformed about a 3"1/2 in shell , they do not shoot any farther out then a good 3" load , they only have more shot in the load to give the shot a better pattern. We need to look at choke and constriction size and match a good turkey load to the gun.
If I was to start again with a turkey Gun I would also choose a single gun;
12ga,
22"-24"barrel with a lengthened forcingcone,
3" #5
Precision Choke .665,
Topped with a 1.75x5 Tasco scope
and a good sling and a good Quakerboy mouth Call <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>...BT
I like them with Long Sharp Spurs....

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Great advice BT!My first turkey gun was a Winch 12 single shot and as a matter a fact it was my first shotgun given to me by my father.I cant think of maybe a handful of times I've needed more than one shot to end a turkey hunt in alot of years of pursuing ole longbeard.Your first shot is not only your best one but in most cases in this game is your last one!Even though I like the payload of my 10gauge shooting 3 1/2's and have all the confidence in the world in shooting any gobbler within 45 yards your exactly right,a good 3in. on paper and in the field can perform more than adequately in comparison.Tiger1,a big welcome here also!Check out Harrington & Richardson's website at hr1871.com This site has I believe exactly what you may be looking for!Hope it helps!Bob

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The H&R/NEF http://www.hr1871.com are a fine gun. Another good option though is the Thompson Center Encore. It's a single shot carbine that is available in hunderds of calibers and gauges. They just came out with the new turkey hunter version. If I remember correctly it has a 24&quot; barrel, screw in choke, hi-viz sights, camo stock. Plus you get the abilty to change out calibers/gauges for around $200.

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http://tscott.fws1.com

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Good point Scott. I forgot about the T/C!! Besides, you can switch barrels to a center fire rifle or a Muzzleloader if you want!!

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