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Old 12-03-2007 | 12:37 PM
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was curious if anyone has used this or heard of anyone using this.http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=9935_13769_13869&produc ts_id=94588

it looks like an inexpensive way to get into turkey hunting.
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Old 12-03-2007 | 06:42 PM
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Sure, it'll work, butbe aware of one thing: When it comes to hunting, the turkey load ranks right up there with the most aggressive cartridges there are.IMO, a single shot will most likely make for a rather disappointing experience for you. Sure, it's a very economical way to start but sometimes the cheapest way isn't the best way. If you get it just make sure you put on a really good recoil pad because if you're going to shoot those 3" or 3.5" shells it's going to knock your fillings out.
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Old 12-03-2007 | 09:54 PM
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I have had a few different shotguns of my friends knock me on my but, so I dont mind the kick.
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Old 12-03-2007 | 10:43 PM
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Another company to look at for an inexpensive turkey gun is H&R or New England Firearms. They are part of the same company.
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Old 12-03-2007 | 11:42 PM
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I like the H&R, have one for the kids, but recoil is an issue. The specs on the Rossi show 7.25 lbs. which is much heavier than the H&R. Still likely a beast with magnum type loads, but not impossible to handle.
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Old 12-04-2007 | 07:18 AM
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The Rossi single shot is going to have some major recoil. I want to try shooting one with 3in sabot slugs. That should knock something more then fillingsloose in your head!
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Old 12-04-2007 | 12:23 PM
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You might want to consider getting a Remington Express 12 gauge pump gun. They are selling right now for less than $300.00. This way, you'd havemore than justone shot"if" needed.
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Old 12-04-2007 | 05:22 PM
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I had a Rem Express with a 26" barrel with a Rem super full turkey choke that threw good patterns at 40-45 yards

I also have a NEF 10ga that throws good patterns out to 40 yards... If I had to pic one it would prob be the express
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Old 12-07-2007 | 03:15 AM
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a shot gun is a shot gun get one from wally world under 100.00
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Old 12-07-2007 | 09:31 AM
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If only that were true.
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