Best turkey gun?
03-11-2012, 04:42 AM
#12
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Maine
Posts: 12,687
Last year I took out an old Ithica that I haven't used in around 20+ years and it worked great for me.. It was an old single shot long tom and it sure did the trick.
(M-66 Super Single) I debated about taking out my Remington 1100 Mag but the old long tom won out..
(M-66 Super Single) I debated about taking out my Remington 1100 Mag but the old long tom won out..
03-11-2012, 12:10 PM
#14
Fork Horn
Join Date: May 2011
Location: SouthWest Ohio Somewhere
Posts: 255
I agree with the any-gun-will-work sentiment. I picked up a used Benelli Super Nova, camo, 26 inch barrel, with the intention of it someday being my dedicated turkey gun. I debated beteen going with a 24 or 26 inch barrel. To me, the short-barrel thing is overrated. I believe a longer barrel will shoot a better pattern. amd how often is a couple of inches going to make that big of a difference in terms of handling? It is, of course, a trade off, and comes down to personal preferance.
I occasionally use my Marlin Model 55 Goosegun (see in my pic). It has a 36 inch barrel on it that was handed down from my grandpa, who has killed many many turkeys with it. How much you think that long of a barrel is gonna make a difference? I hunted with it last year for one day, and brought home one turkey of 23 pounds, 8 1/2 inch beard, and SIX spurs.
The only problem I've had with it is that the barrel will find and hit every tree you pass while walking through the woods.
03-13-2012, 07:36 PM
#15
Spike
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: EASTERN NYS MOUNTAINS
Posts: 36
What ever is on a good sale at your dealer.? It's not the gun that counts but the right Choke & ammo.? & the pattern that you get with different loads.? Is more vital than the gun itself.? I personally like my 12 GA. Moss 500 & my Kicks choke.? & my Rem Duplex 4x6 Turkey loads.? All the turkey guns today whatever brand are outstanding,? and priced right,? when on sale.?
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03-14-2012, 04:52 AM
#16
Spike
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Indiana
Posts: 10
My personal preference is a Mossberg 935. I have that gun just for turkey hunting and it is my absolute favorite, although it does have quite the kick. I have harvested many turkeys with that gun. I also like the Remington 11-87. My cousin has that gun and I used it a few years ago and it's a great semi-auto gun too
03-14-2012, 06:00 AM
#17
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: NY
Posts: 2,820
All personal choice all the way. Main issue is what type of action do you prefer? Single shot, pump, semi-auto? Currently use a Winchester 1300 pump, but "IF" I were to ever upgrade down the road, a semi-auto would be my choice now.
03-15-2012, 10:25 AM
#19
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Southern TN
Posts: 1,018
That gun will work if you don't get another one, and I have always preferred a pump action, but a good S/A would be nice on my shoulder.
