Turkey shotgun
02-23-2010, 09:24 AM
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 2,445
You can spend as much as you want on a gun, and quite a bit on chokes and shells.
I've been killing them just fine out to 35 yds with a Mossberg 500, standard full accuchoke and Winchester Super X 3" #5 shells. I generally set up where I can't see much more than 40 yds, so when I see the bird, he should be in range.
Any of the "turkey guns" out there will work. To get the most range, you will need to try some chokes and loads. There are basic guidelines for which kind of shot (lead vs. other stuff like hevi-shot) to use with certain choke constrictions. I'm no expert there though.
I've been killing them just fine out to 35 yds with a Mossberg 500, standard full accuchoke and Winchester Super X 3" #5 shells. I generally set up where I can't see much more than 40 yds, so when I see the bird, he should be in range.
Any of the "turkey guns" out there will work. To get the most range, you will need to try some chokes and loads. There are basic guidelines for which kind of shot (lead vs. other stuff like hevi-shot) to use with certain choke constrictions. I'm no expert there though.
02-23-2010, 10:01 AM
#4
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Dec 2007
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Posts: 5,130
Extrema with extended turkey chokes
http://www.beretta.com/Long-guns/Fie...2&idv=1&id=894
http://www.briley.com/contactus.aspx
http://www.beretta.com/Long-guns/Fie...2&idv=1&id=894
http://www.briley.com/contactus.aspx
02-23-2010, 11:36 AM
#5
Typical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Jackson, TN
Posts: 836
Expect a thousand different answers to this question, as "best" turkey gun is largely a matter of personal taste. Similar to asking someone what their favorite dessert is.
For me a couple come to mind:
Remington 870 3.5" supermag with the Sure-Shot stock, Primos Jelly head or Indian Creek 660 or 665
Mossberg 835 with a Star Dot .676, Rhino or Indian Creek
For me a couple come to mind:
Remington 870 3.5" supermag with the Sure-Shot stock, Primos Jelly head or Indian Creek 660 or 665
Mossberg 835 with a Star Dot .676, Rhino or Indian Creek
02-23-2010, 12:46 PM
#7
Fork Horn
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Yantis, TX
Posts: 287
Remington 870 SuperMag w/ a Jellyhead .660 and Nitro ammo, either 4X5X7, or straight 7's. I have this combination for my back-up gun, as well as putting it together for several of my friends. Excellent patterns.
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02-24-2010, 09:17 AM
#9
Spike
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 21
In my opinion whatever gun fits you the best would be fine. I have owned several 12 ga turkey guns they were fine but I love the 10 ga bps that I just bought it patterns a lot better than the 12's did and the recoil is minimal due to the weight of the gun.my 12 ga guns had more recoil firing 3.5 inch turkey loads than the 10 ga does firing winchester #5 2 1/4 oz 3.5 inch turkey loads. Put a good sling on the 10 ga and it is fine to carry around.
02-24-2010, 10:45 AM
#10
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,526
It is hard to beat the Brownings (BPS, Gold, etc), Winchester autos (Super X2, X3), or the Mossberg 835 for patterns. Those big barrels really help.
Any of these with an Indian Creek or Pure Gold choke tube shooting Hevi-13 #6's (maybe #7's too) or Nitro #7's will definitely get the job done for you.
Having said that my favorite is the Ithaca 37.
Any of these with an Indian Creek or Pure Gold choke tube shooting Hevi-13 #6's (maybe #7's too) or Nitro #7's will definitely get the job done for you.
Having said that my favorite is the Ithaca 37.