Run n Gun turkey rig

[bradb]

Have shot them with a bunch of things. But my go to most always is a weatherby sa o8 youth 20, Sumtoy choke, vortex red dot. I set the gun up for a youth hunt (technically learn to hunt, open to any age new hunters) we have been doing for over 25 years. But I like small, light, less recoil gun so much is about all I use.

 

[Pulleye16]

I personally don’t see why someone would need an ultra light gun for turkey hunting. It’s not like your pack hunting elk out west.

I’d stay with a 12 gauge that offers the most “bang.” Shotguns aren’t like rifles, you can simply buy one and exchange chokes for your specific needs.

My point is, why buy a lesser gun in 20 or 410? What’s the goal here, to reduce your options? Yeah, yeah, a 20 and 410 will take a turkey…just like a 223 will take an elk. But if I owned a 300wm, I’d be using that.

 

[K9kodi]

I think there’s an aspect of “gear optimization” for a lot people. Can they tote around a 12 ga 3.5 semi auto , absolutely, do some of them like the mind gsme of researching the perfect match for the most extreme situation, sure. TBH, if I can’t tote around my 3.5” semi auto 12ga from one spot to the next, I have bigger issues physically then what shotgun to use. But I applaud anyone who puts in time and research and wishes to maximize equipment. At the end of the day it’s just about hunting.