Turkey Gun

[jimmy33]

I shot my first turkey this last year and I had more fun than I thought I would. I’m kind of in the market to buy a turkey gun. What is everybody shooting? Any suggestions? Really don’t wanna spend more than $600.


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[evergreenethos]

Mossberg 835 Tactical Turkey

 

[Old-Cat]

I'm going to preface this with don't knock it till ya try it. I went w a 20ga savage 301t single shot w a red dot on it. The thing is short and light, perfect for walking all day, which love to do (17 miles the last day of season this year, per onX). I shoot Apex TSS, and that crap hammers: I've heard of folks dropping birds at 50 or more yards.

Plus, it has an added benefit, I don't care what happens to it, I'm pretty sure my red dot was two or three times as expensive as my gun.

 

[Ferrulewax]

I got a rossi tuffy turkey .410 this past season and freaking love it. After hauling a bow/rifle all fall it feels like a toy. It has a polymer lower receiver so it's crazy light, which is why I chose it over the savage- otherwise the savage is probably the more popular gun. It's definitely not the finest hunting implement but weighs nothing and if I drop it, bang it up, or even manage to break it i'm only out 180$.

 

[Holocene]

20 gauge Ithaca M37 Turkey Slayer with an Aimpoint 9000sc on it.

Shot for the past six years or so. Trigger is tuned to about 3# and the gun is on heavier side so the recoil is the softest of any of my guns except a 22lr.

If building another gun, I'd consider a Winchester SX4 20 gauge with a red dot, trigger job, and turkey choke.

I either shoot TSS or Winchester Longbeard XR #5s depending on how angry I am at the birds.

One caution -- some guns have issues with the roll crimped turkey loads out there on the market, including the Longbeard XR and TSS loads. These run a few mm longer than start crimp shotgun shells and don't cycle as well. I'm considering starting to reload 2.75" TSS loads just to avoid cycling issues.

 

[bradb]

I have shot them with 12, 20, 16, 410, muzzle loading shot gun, and bow. I set up a youth Weatherby SA 08 20 for taking kids new to turkkey hunting. It is about all I use anymore and have no desire for anything different

 

[jzeblaz]

I have shot them with 12, 20, 16, 410, muzzle loading shot gun, and bow. I set up a youth Weatherby SA 08 20 for taking kids new to turkkey hunting. It is about all I use anymore and have no desire for anything different

I have an SA-08. What choke are you using?

 

[N2TRKYS]

20ga 870 with a 21” barrel. #9 TSS handload or factory loads. Vortex Venom 3 moa red dot.

 

[Lxhuntinpa]

Remington 870 12 and 20 with 21” barrel

 

[bradb]

I can check exactly what choke constriction later. Its a Sum toy that he recommended. Several friends have set up the same sa 08 youth with the same choke and they are dang good set ups

 

[Hnthrdr]

.410 Stevens with a red dot and Turkey choke thing is awesome. Tss 9.5 loads had me poking 120 holes in an 10” circle at 35 yards, I also use my .20 guage franchi or an older model mossberg 500A with the shorter barrel. They all do the trick

 

[CRJR45]

Mossberg is hard to beat , for that price , IMO .

 

[N2TRKYS]

Remington 20 ga 870 youth with 21” barrel Remington super full choke, TSS #9 @ 40 yards.

 

[Backpack Hunter]

Rossi Tuffy 410 and Apex #9.5's. Crazy light, low recoil, and a pattern beyond 40 yards.

Esse quam videri

 

[Zhem]

I am in the same boat and looking for a turkey specific gun. In addition to the Mossberg 835, I have also been looking at the 935…any thoughts or opinions on it vs the 835?


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[Supaphly]

If you want a great gun for the money, look at the Girsan mc312. They make different styles like turkey and goose. They are beneill clones. A few of my buddies have them and they keep up with my benelli all day. I believe they are under $700 and some come with a red dot sight.

 

[huntineveryday]

I'm looking to get a new turkey gun this year to have one gun set up for my kids and I to hunt with. I think I've settled on the winchester sxp longbeard in 20 guage. I can adjust the stock to a shortened length of pull for the kids, pistol grip, shorter barrel that's backbored, already drilled and tapped, and set up with a choke for longbeard xr. At right around $500, it should check all the boxes for me.

I have read the trigger can be so-so, but the few I've handled felt fine.

 

[Zhem]

If you want a great gun for the money, look at the Girsan mc312. They make different styles like turkey and goose. They are beneill clones. A few of my buddies have them and they keep up with my benelli all day. I believe they are under $700 and some come with a red dot sight.

Thanks for the recommendation, will look into it.

 

[Kathol22]

Get a youth model 20 gauge and load it with TSS. Super lightweight and easy to maneuver. Also very easy to put in your pack on longer hikes in and out.

 

[Trogon]

I am in the same boat and looking for a turkey specific gun. In addition to the Mossberg 835, I have also been looking at the 935…any thoughts or opinions on it vs the 835?


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The 935 is a master of one job: launching high test turkey and waterfowl loads. Basic as they come, pretty heavy, and easy to service. Black makes a good canvas for a shitty home rattle can paint job. If you want to shoot target loads or any standard 2-3/4" shells, its unlikely to function consistently. If that suits you, its an awesome gun.