What shotgun would you recommend for a female looking to turkey hunt?
11-26-2010, 11:56 PM
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Spike
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What shotgun would you recommend for a female looking to turkey hunt?
My 2 young boys Turkey hunt with a Mossberg Model 500 Bantam. It has a 3" chamber, adjustable fiber optic sights, adjustable length of pull, and covered in an awesome APG Camo finish. I added a Vero Vellini neoprene sling. I also installed an HS Strut Undertaker tube. After much testing, it performs awesome at 40 yards. It likes the Remington Wingmaster HD #6's. My 12 year old son killed his first Gobbler this year, it was awesome. I think that this rig would be perfect for you. Unless you are aware of your recoil tolerance do not get a 12ga. You will be miserable.
11-28-2010, 09:19 AM
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Giant Nontypical
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12-03-2010, 11:58 AM
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Fork Horn
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I know I talk Mossberg up quite on these forums, but I tried out their SA-20 last winter and I have to say I was impressed. It shoots just as smooth as a friend of mine's 20 ga browning silver and it's half the price. I will say it is a bit light but does a 20 gauge really kick that hard?
12-18-2010, 02:59 PM
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Typical Buck
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Shotgun for a female turkey hunter
Remington 12 ga. I am five ft. nothing petite and have always used this set up for me, even started out using 3 1/2 inch mag shells.
I have hunted for many years and for all but last year I shot only once a year to kill my turkey, other than patterning before season.
Besides the only time I think about recoil is during patterning not the hunt.
I think most women can handle a 12 ga. but I don't recommend using 3 1/2 inch mag shells in a 12 ga. for a woman.
My set up can kill beyond 40 yards but most of my shots are 30 or under.
I have hunted for many years and for all but last year I shot only once a year to kill my turkey, other than patterning before season.
Besides the only time I think about recoil is during patterning not the hunt.
I think most women can handle a 12 ga. but I don't recommend using 3 1/2 inch mag shells in a 12 ga. for a woman.
My set up can kill beyond 40 yards but most of my shots are 30 or under.