I would never say they are "necessary". To use decoys or not is one question that never has a solid yes or no answer. Sometimes they work great and other times they can ruin an opportunity. Its all part of the reason I love to hunt turkeys so much. Each one, each situation, can be different. To...
Can't help with a lightweight rifle. As for a handgun, when weight is a concern I go for a Ruger Blackhawk 45 Colt in the blued steel version and 4 5/8" barrel length. The gun weighs 36 oz. unlloaded and can handle loads that will be sufficient for anything you would tackle with a sidearm. They...
Sad to hear that the iconic 870 Remington has gone down hill. They are (were I guess) great shotguns. My ranch partner has a Nova and he swears by it. He has taken some turkeys at "way to far out there" with that gun.
I agree with the comments on the Mossberg. I shot the 835 when the 3.5"...