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03-17-2004, 07:34 PM

rochelle

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pump or automatic

which is better for turkey hunting?

03-17-2004, 08:14 PM

MOTurkeyTamer

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RE: pump or automatic

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!

03-17-2004, 08:32 PM

Aught Six

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RE: pump or automatic

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.

03-17-2004, 10:20 PM

turkeyhunter_15

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RE: pump or automatic

Pump,
The Gas Loaded, Gas Can Freeze, And The alot more work Probally for cleaning

03-17-2004, 10:29 PM

trapper T

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Location: Auburn WA.

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RE: pump or automatic

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.

03-17-2004, 11:13 PM

pointerDixie214

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RE: pump or automatic

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

03-17-2004, 11:33 PM

turkeyhunter_15

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RE: pump or automatic

Most Time Thetre is no time for second shot on a turkey

03-18-2004, 07:22 AM

PowDuck

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RE: pump or automatic

I have 2 pumps - an 870 and a NOVA. New this year is a single shot for th elong hikes in the Ozarks.

03-18-2004, 06:42 PM

MKMGOBL

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Location: Contoocook NH USA

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RE: pump or automatic

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.