Winchester Model 1300, NWTF Short Turkey
01-07-2003, 10:48 AM
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: SW Michigan
Posts: 1,906
RE: Winchester Model 1300, NWTF Short Turkey
My advisor picked one up last season. Throws 4's out to 50 yards in a 6 inch ring. Not much kick (until you put on the sabot choke and throw the 3 inch magnum slugs in the chamber--OUCH <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>).
His is the all black with the synthetic stock model. Came with (I think...) a 1X4 Bushnell scope. Second hand he paid $250 from a gun shop. He wears glasses and finds the scope to be cumbersome for birds, so he's switching over to either Tru-glo or Hi-viz optics or a red-dot scope for this Spring.
I've shot it and found it to be a smooth shooting, very accurate gun. My only complaint was even with the synthetics I found it a little heavy, but I use a bolt-action which is lighter. I suggested he install a sling---we have some new property where we'll be running&gunning come turkey season.
If the price is right, definitely consider buying.
His is the all black with the synthetic stock model. Came with (I think...) a 1X4 Bushnell scope. Second hand he paid $250 from a gun shop. He wears glasses and finds the scope to be cumbersome for birds, so he's switching over to either Tru-glo or Hi-viz optics or a red-dot scope for this Spring.
I've shot it and found it to be a smooth shooting, very accurate gun. My only complaint was even with the synthetics I found it a little heavy, but I use a bolt-action which is lighter. I suggested he install a sling---we have some new property where we'll be running&gunning come turkey season.
If the price is right, definitely consider buying.
01-07-2003, 12:13 PM
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: NY
Posts: 2,820
RE: Winchester Model 1300, NWTF Short Turkey
sarmst100, I would stick with th 22" barrel length if going strictly with a turkey gun. The 18" is a little short in my opinon. Did you look at the Black shadow like Strut&Rut mentioned? They make this model with a cantileverd 22" smooth barrel for scope mounting and screw-in chokes. Just the ticket for a super turkey gun, scoped and with one of those custom turkey chokes!!!<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>
"Spring Season....the Best"!!!
"Spring Season....the Best"!!!
01-08-2003, 10:04 AM
#4
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Howard PA USA
Posts: 2,221
RE: Winchester Model 1300, NWTF Short Turkey
I own a Model 1300 Black shadow with the 22" barrel and absolutely love it. It didn't come with cantaleaver scope mount but it came already drilled and tapped for a scope. I don't know about that other fella who said he thought it was heavy. It is by far the lightest gun it my 30some odd gun collection. You can't beat the price. I got mine on sale last year for $215 an absolute steal but I do know that the regular price is very affordable. Good luck and shoot straight.
01-20-2003, 05:47 PM
#9
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: NH USA
Posts: 208
RE: Winchester Model 1300, NWTF Short Turkey
I appreciate others hunters opinions. Some of them make sense.
I wanted a turkey gun that was short , light and easy to handle and got it when I bought a short turkey 1300 last winter.
I understand all the hoopla about it being too short but I like to call my birds in and I feel confident out to 30 yards.
It did roll a 21 pounda heah in New Hampsha last yeah.( at 24 yards)
