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Old 03-17-2004 | 07:34 PM
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which is better for turkey hunting?
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Old 03-17-2004 | 08:14 PM
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An 870 pump has served me well, but an auto would be cool if ya didn't mind forking out the extra $$ for it! Either one will get the job done nicely!
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Old 03-17-2004 | 08:32 PM
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It really doesn't make a difference in terms of hunting, but an auto might produce less felt recoil. Like MOTurkeyTamer said, be prepared to pay more for a good auto. I'm using an 870 Wingmaster pump, and my philosophy is to try and put them down on the first shot so you don't need another one really quickly.
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Old 03-17-2004 | 10:20 PM
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Pump,
The Gas Loaded, Gas Can Freeze, And The alot more work Probally for cleaning
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Old 03-17-2004 | 10:29 PM
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Pump is just fine, not a whole lot of 2nd shots in the Turkey woods, besides if you get your action lube right I can cycle a pump as fast as an Auto.
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Old 03-17-2004 | 11:13 PM
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i have a pump and an auto, i like the auto better, but it cost more and i am afraid of messin git up and getting it scratched, so i am gonna use my chrales daly pump maxi-mag this season... but i can work a pump as fast as my auto... my auto is a remington 11-87 and i would recommend one of these for anyone... i love it
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Old 03-17-2004 | 11:33 PM
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Most Time Thetre is no time for second shot on a turkey
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Old 03-18-2004 | 07:22 AM
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I have 2 pumps - an 870 and a NOVA. New this year is a single shot for th elong hikes in the Ozarks.
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Old 03-18-2004 | 06:42 PM
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I own a pump, auto, a single shot (10ga) and they all work great. Having grown up with pumps shotguns, getting the auto I sometime forget I can shoot again. The auto is becoming my gun of choice so far.
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Old 03-18-2004 | 07:19 PM
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I ust pumps for the last 35 years.
my BPS browning 12 ga. 3" is all I ever want.
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