Well I have finally spent a whole weekend with this gun and all I can say is that this thing is one of the best pure turkey guns I have hunted with. The combination of a fully camo, pistol grip automatic just makes it a dream and most of all, it's only 6.25 lbs. It flat out throws incredible patterns with the two chokes I tried. Here are a few features:
Barrel Length: 22"
Weight: 6.25 lbs
Camo: RealTree
Stock: Pistol Grip
Comes drilled and tapped with a rail.
Chokes: Winch/moss/weatherby...included choke is .575
Cons:
It will not eject cheap bird loads with 1200 fps. (Don't even bother buying) Go ahead and find the 1325 fps bird shells (Winchester) to practice with. After getting those, it ejected everthing I ran through it.
The biggest con is the trigger pull. It's pretty heavy and has A LOT of creep. This is something I'm going to have to get adjusted after the season or practice a bunch.
The receiver is rounded on the top, making the mounting of a Burris FastFire on the marlin 336 mount impossible. However, it mounted fine on the included rail.
Overall, for $625 out the door, it is a turkey beast! If you are looking for a pure turkey gun, this thing excels in all areas. Looking forward to many years of head busting.
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Great numbers... I'm surprised more hard core turkey hunters don't have this gun. As for the gun not ejecting ... did you try the light shell collar ? My SA-459 ( 2014 version) came with 2 different collars... one for light shells, one for heavy. Maybe the new 2015 version doesn't come like this? Either way, ejecting light shells isn't important for me as the only thing I have ever shot out of this gun is Federal HW
sounds like a keeper!
sorry about the patterns...photobucket is not working correctly...hopefully it will update.
Yes it does come with the two collars (light/heavy). The gun would not eject the 1200 FPS shells even with the light collar...however the heavy ejected anything 1325 and up.
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Ok.. got it. I remember reading the same complaint about the Mossberg SA-20 I had ( pretty much same gun internally ) Again, never was really an issue for me personally since I only take this gun out during turkey season and I only shoot HW shells.
I GUESS THIS IS GOOD TO KNOW , I DONT HAVE TSS
I JUST SENT A CHECK TOO BUDSGUN GOOD PRICE AND
WHEN THE CHECK GOES THROUGH THIS IS ON ITS WAY
CAN'T WAIT
IVE BEEN CHECKING ON LINE AND THERES NOT ALOT OF CHOICES FOR CHOKES FOR THIS MODEL
AND THIS NEW MODEL HAS BETTER IMPROVEMENTS OVER THE OTHER ONE LOOKING LIKE A
MOSSBERG 20ga....
Can't wait
Quote from: outdoors on April 12, 2015, 11:18:02 AM
I GUESS THIS IS GOOD TO KNOW , I DONT HAVE TSS
I JUST SENT A CHECK TOO BUDSGUN GOOD PRICE AND
WHEN THE CHECK GOES THROUGH THIS IS ON ITS WAY
CAN'T WAIT
IVE BEEN CHECKING ON LINE AND THERES NOT ALOT OF CHOICES FOR CHOKES FOR THIS MODEL
AND THIS NEW MODEL HAS BETTER IMPROVEMENTS OVER THE OTHER ONE LOOKING LIKE A
MOSSBERG 20ga....
Can't wait
Should be a ton of chokes available since its just a Winchoke/Invector choke gun from what I understand.
Love my little weatherby. Smashes birds
Quote from: outdoors on April 12, 2015, 11:18:02 AM
IVE BEEN CHECKING ON LINE AND THERES NOT ALOT OF CHOICES FOR CHOKES FOR THIS MODEL
Can't wait
Yes, there are a lot of choices for this model. I would suggest the cheaper Carlsons extended in .575. You can get them on ebay for $28 shipped. I have seen it shoot Fed Hw very well and as you can see it shoots TSS outstanding.
WELL I HAVE A UPDATE , I CALLD WEATHERBY UP AND FOR THIS MODEL AUTO ,, Berretta / Benelli Mobile CHOKE IS WHAT I NEED TO HAVE ,, THE PUMP IS A DIFFERENT ONE THANKS.....
Quote from: outdoors on April 16, 2015, 01:59:35 PM
WELL I HAVE A UPDATE , I CALLD WEATHERBY UP AND FOR THIS MODEL AUTO ,, Berretta / Benelli Mobile CHOKE IS WHAT I NEED TO HAVE ,, THE PUMP IS A DIFFERENT ONE THANKS.....
The 2014 SA-459 takes Beretta/Benelli Mobil chokes
The 2015 SA-459 takes winchester/Moss 500/weatherby shokes. Here is the choke that comes in the 2015 SA-459. Definitely NOT a beretta/Benelli mobil choke
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And here is the factory choke that comes with the 2014 model -
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No complaints with my 14 model, but I like the look of the new model better. If I would have known, I probably would have waited. I just like the vent rib and sight better-I have gotten comfortable with the ghost ring like everyone said I would. But mine is easy to point and is high 160s with HW#7 and a Trulock. Sumtoy is even better I have heard.
On the light shells, I shot it a few times with the light loads. By about the 15th or so shell, it was ejecting them fine. I clean it after shooting every time and it probably could use some breaking in. I read where others said 100 rounds on light loads and they are reliable. I will never find out as it is a turkey gun only for me. I have a home defense weapon, so it is just for turkeys.
I had heard that there was a slight break in period on light shells, but I am like ya'll, I don't plan on shooting light shells.
If I was going to shoot factory loads, I would most definitely shoot Fed HW #7's and a Sumtoy .562. That combo has put up great numbers on everyone of these guns.
It was a little tight with my TSS loads so I went with the cheaper Carlsons, which was not to shabby either.
I only went with Trulock because they are right up the road from me. I am very happy with my results. Sumtoys are awesome too.
The Carlson and Trulock are the same... I have them both. To me they are the best all around "hunting choke" for this gun. As for highest numbers and "wow" factor... Sumtoy all the way...
Man that's a sharp looking little gun. Might have to buy my boys one.
Whats the ID on the bore? Also please direct me to the " Wow" patterns you speak of , can't find them anywhere but my google fu is poor. Thanks and keep us up to date on how she holds up in the field and getting dirty etc..
Well, I just found my next rig......Thanks!
Quote from: ccleroy on May 05, 2015, 01:01:01 PM
Well, I just found my next rig......Thanks!
Ricky, same gun as mine except it comes with a pistol grip and camo.....basically Wills gun
I know, I ordered mine today.....can't wait
Hahahahahaha...heck yeah
This is my next gun I can't wait to get my hands on one.
Got mine the other day, very impressed. Can't wait to roll some shot and see what she will do.
Quote from: ccleroy on May 22, 2015, 07:55:37 AM
Got mine the other day, very impressed. Can't wait to roll some shot and see what she will do.
Mine shot smoking straight out of the box. I'm sure I'll polish the barrel, but man if it gets any tighter I may have to go to a more open choke.
Whelp.....add one more due to the "ORDERED" file! :funnyturkey:
I think you guys will be happy. Sweet pointing little gun. FLBoss recommended it and they just happened to have one at the BPS in Tally. As soon as the guy handed it to me, I said "Oh crap". The guy and my daughter stared at me and asked what was wrong. I said, "I just spent 600 bucks". He laughed and said he had the non camo version and loved it.
I had all intent of changing the ghost ring sights. I shot probably 25 rounds of both turkey and birdshot through it and got to where I liked it. When I shot my bird this year, I did not even think much, as it happened pretty fast and I just brought the sight plane up and shot. Dropped him where he stood at 38 yards.
I shot it with some Magblends at 40 yards and it had a very huntable pattern with the factory choke. I switched up because I wanted to use Federal Heavyweights - they did not shoot well out of the factory ported choke though.
I purchased the 2014 edition last year... but soon after they came out with the new 2015 all camo edition. I held out for a few months, but finally couldn't take it anymore and purchased the new model last week :blob10:
FYI - the FED HW #7 loves the Carlson .575 choke. non ported.
I cut the rail down and installed a FF3
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Nice!
I decided to move away from the red dot sights. I ended up with a Tru Glo universal turkey - pretty sturdy metal sight. I added some color to the rear ghost ring. I like the way it turned out.
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Definetly a fine looking rig.....
Dang you guys!!!! I ordered mine today!!!!! Tell me again which carlsons choke I need for the HWT 7s?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Carlson-Extended-Extra-Full-Turkey-Choke-Tube-Mossberg-Browning-Winchester-20ga-/231531418341?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35e85912e5
Thnx
Shot mine today, wow..........what a fine little rig.
Quote from: ccleroy on May 23, 2015, 08:45:49 PM
Shot mine today, wow..........what a fine little rig.
You got some pattern pics for us???
Ordering mine tomorrow...really excited about this little rig that shoots big. Thanks guys :drool:
Quote from: KansasGobbler on May 31, 2015, 02:29:02 PM
Ordering mine tomorrow...really excited about this little rig that shoots big. Thanks guys :drool:
If it shoots anything like my 2014 model you will be more than pleased!
I've had a number of people ask what I would suggest as far as Load/Choke combo for the SA459:
If you shoot TSS: Carlsons Extended .575 $30
If you shoot Fed: Sumtoy .562 (from what I'm hearing, its putting up a little better than the Carlsons)
Of course, if you find another combo that looks great, please share you results. If you have detailed questions, please don't hesitate to shoot me a PM. Hope this helps.
I finally got to lay my hands on one to look at it. It was the last years model with camo stocks but matte finish barrel and receiver. I decided I really like the gun and will buy one, but sure do wish it was offered in solid black. I just don't care for camo guns, especially the extra green that is currently offered.
Quote from: deadbuck on June 05, 2015, 10:20:14 AM
I finally got to lay my hands on one to look at it. It was the last years model with camo stocks but matte finish barrel and receiver. I decided I really like the gun and will buy one, but sure do wish it was offered in solid black. I just don't care for camo guns, especially the extra green that is currently offered.
You do know that turkeys can see black guns and that you will never kill a turkey without camo? :TooFunny:
I have a 2014 SA-459 for sale! shot only 10 times or so... mint. PM for details..
Has anyone tried the factory .575 that comes with this gun with either TSS or HWT 7s?
Quote from: Roost 1 on June 09, 2015, 08:58:47 AM
Has anyone tried the factory .575 that comes with this gun with either TSS or HWT 7s?
I have not but probably will when I try a few new TSS loads I have. I will post results for sure.
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I shot the factory choke 1 time with Fed #7 ... actually did pretty good... about the same as the Carlson .575.
I only had time to shoot the gun a few times. But I plan to go back out in a few weeks and do some real testing with Federal #7, and 4 different chokes
I shot the fed HW #7 with the factory choke and it did poorly.
Stock with Magblend.
Huntable, but not what I was looking for.
Now THIS was what I was looking for.
Trulock HW choke.
Just to be safe, I shot it at 15 yards for POA and confidence factor.
I killed a bird at 38 steps. He tasted good.
Very informative... Thanks for sharing.
Hey FL-Boss, check your pm.
Got one for my wife right before season was over prolly will get one for myself lol fine little gun only complaints I have is the trigger will be sending off get that fixed for her. Other than that totally sweet gun that feels great in your hands
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Quote from: Roughneck on June 26, 2015, 10:05:46 PM
Got one for my wife right before season was over prolly will get one for myself lol fine little gun only complaints I have is the trigger will be sending off get that fixed for her. Other than that totally sweet gun that feels great in your hands
Where will can a person send one to get trigger work?
Quote from: Roost 1 on June 26, 2015, 10:51:28 PM
:goofball:Quote from: Roughneck on June 26, 2015, 10:05:46 PM
Got one for my wife right before season was over prolly will get one for myself lol fine little gun only complaints I have is the trigger will be sending off get that fixed for her. Other than that totally sweet gun that feels great in your hands
Where will can a person send one to get trigger work?
About a mile from my house ;)
I plan to send mine to Rob Roberts. I've heard good things about their trigger work for turkey guns. Cost is around $100 and all you have to do is send them your trigger assembly.
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Quote from: gophert on June 27, 2015, 08:15:13 AM
I plan to send mine to Rob Roberts. I've heard good things about their trigger work for turkey guns. Cost is around $100 and all you have to do is send them your trigger assembly.
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Good people! Plan on sending mine to them as well.
WELL IT LOOKS LIKE WHEATHERBY IS PROMOTING THE NEW MODEL TOWARDS WOMEN
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=a8gYfw9uRyc
Trigger assembly is packed and headed to Rob Roberts Custom gun works for trigger work. Not real sure how long this will take, but I will update everyone when I return.
Quote from: gophert on June 30, 2015, 11:40:49 AM
Trigger assembly is packed and headed to Rob Roberts Custom gun works for trigger work. Not real sure how long this will take, but I will update everyone when I return.
Excellent, let us know........I'll send mine off depending on the outcome!
TRIGGER work UPDATE:
Rob Roberts received trigger on Friday July 3rd and I got a call this morning (July 6th) and the trigger work has been completed and is on its way back to me. NOW THAT IS CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!!
They said it was pulling 7 lbs and have got it down to 3.5-4 lbs which is exactly where I wanted it. I will update when I get to shoot it, maybe later in the week.
DID YA ASK WHAT THEY HAD TODO , REPLACED THE WHOLE THING OR JUST A ADJUSTMENTS
Quote from: outdoors on July 06, 2015, 12:50:24 PM
DID YA ASK WHAT THEY HAD TODO , REPLACED THE WHOLE THING OR JUST A ADJUSTMENTS
Just an adjustment. I'm assuming they do some filing and polishing here and there, but what they do exactly I am not sure.
What was the cost?
TRIGGER UPDATE:
So I got the trigger assembly back from Rob Roberts today and let me say....IT IS FANTASTIC!!!!! I have not actually shot the gun, but the dry fire breaks crisp and quick. I am going to try and shoot next week, but I can already tell this trigger is exactly what I was wanting.
I strongly suggest getting the trigger done on this gun. It will make an almost perfect turkey gun perfect.
Quote from: gophert on July 08, 2015, 09:37:43 PM
TRIGGER UPDATE:
So I got the trigger assembly back from Rob Roberts today and let me say....IT IS FANTASTIC!!!!! I have not actually shot the gun, but the dry fire breaks crisp and quick. I am going to try and shoot next week, but I can already tell this trigger is exactly what I was wanting.
I strongly suggest getting the trigger done on this gun. It will make an almost perfect turkey gun perfect.
Awesome news! Gonna send mine shortly. Rob does great work.
3 Different 1-7/16 Patterns (Lil Gun, Steel, 2400 Pwdrs) With the Weatherby Factory 575 and Carlsons 575.
Lil Gun
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Steel
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2400
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They all look good Tim ! I see dead gobblers in your future ! :icon_thumright:
I finally picked up one of these this week. I am really excited to see what it can do. I love the feel of it and the lite weight. I have been reading through the forum and I am going to start out with Fed #7's and buy a SumToy 562 choke. From what I have read that seems like a great combo to start with. Does anyone have any other recommendations on load/choke combo's? Thanks guys in advance for any feedback.
Trulock Heavyweight choke. I got one from them because it is about an hour from my house. I get my duck hunting chokes from them as well. Great customer service. My patterns are in the thread.
Quote from: g8rvet on January 07, 2016, 08:41:01 PM
Trulock Heavyweight choke. I got one from them because it is about an hour from my house. I get my duck hunting chokes from them as well. Great customer service. My patterns are in the thread.
Thanks for the advice. I checked out your patterns on the pattern thread and I would be more than pleased with that. I think I will purchase a TruLock and A sum toy and see what does best out of my gun.
I have done a ton of testing with this gun. My findings are this..
1. The gun like Federal HW #7 and HEVI-13 #7 about the same...
2. Suntoy choke will give you the best numbers on paper, and the most "wow" However, for actual hunting situations.. I personally like a little more spread. Therefore, I choose to use a Carlson .575 ...it does about 140-150...
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Quote from: FL-Boss on January 08, 2016, 12:28:28 PM
I have done a ton of testing with this gun. My findings are this..
1. The gun like Federal HW #7 and HEVI-13 #7 about the same...
2. Suntoy choke will give you the best numbers on paper, and the most "wow" However, for actual hunting situations.. I personally like a little more spread. Therefore, I choose to use a Carlson .575 ...it does about 140-150...
I too have shot lots with this gun, however all of mine with TSS. I get the best hunting patterns with the Carlsons .575 as well.
I would encourage everyone that gets the 2015 model to have the trigger done. It is a WORLD of difference and is a dream to shoot.
Also I should add - the 2014 model - Federal #7 was always the clear winner for me.
For the new 2015 + model - Fed and HEVI #7 are about the same. I had the old model, and now the new 2015 model. Not sure why the difference. The new model does have a vent rib barrel .. but I believe the length of the barrels (new and old) are the same. Could be some other small differences in the barrels.
Of course this only apples to factory ammo - TSS hand loads will blow them all away...
Mine gets 180+/- with the Sumtoy .562 & 165+/- with a Rob Roberts .575 with either Fed HW 7's or Hevi 7's. Seems to like both loads.
After reading about the trigger work on this thread. I sent mine in to Rob Roberts and it does make a heck of a difference. I am extremely pleased.
Just got mine back from getting a new dress for the ball........love this little 20.
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Now that's a goood looking shotgun!
I do like that bottomland!
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That looks awesome! Guess I'll have to have mine dipped now lol
Love the sa459 turkey .im going to pickup a 20ga , my 12g has been 100% reliable .
I finally got out to get mine dialed in. I have a SumToy ordered and I used a Carlson .575 to sight in and shoot my turkey loads with. I forgot to bring my bore snake or anything to clean with between shots. Once it was dialed in I backed up to 40 and shot, then shot at 30 and 15 yards to see how the Turkey loads looked. At all three different yardages I had turkey killing patterns. My 40 yard pattern had 120 in the 10" circle at 40. It was plenty good to kill a turkey but to be honest I thought it would do better, by that I mean more pellets in the 10" circle. . My question is do you guys think not cleaning my gun between shots had an affect on my 40 pattern? Once the sumtoy choke gets here I will shoot as well , but I was just curious as to y'all's thoughts on this.
Thanks in advance guys for any input. Also I was shooting federal 1 1/2 oz 3" #7's
you are using the right load for that gun. And yes, clean barrel before each shot. you should be about 140ish with the Carlson.
Yep clean the barrel and u should be fine
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Got mine all set up. Gonna take it out this weekend to sight in the FF and pattern HW7's out of the Carlson and factory chokes. Also have some mag blends to try as well.
Codym:
Did you re-dip that gun? What pattern is it?
No I didn't dip, it's the factory pattern only option on the turkey model. Sorry not sure which pattern it is.
The pattern they come in is Real Tree APG (all purpose Green)
Sweet, sweet little rig! :icon_thumright:
OK guys I just ordered this gun an hour ago from budsguns. Also got 3 boxes of HW#7 coming too
Now i need a sight (ffIII or vortex venom)
And of course a choke but I'm confused on what I need some guys in this thread were saying berretta Mobil and others Win/moss??? Which is it?
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The old SA-459 ( before 2015) used berretta Mobil. The new SA-459's ( all camo) use Win/Moss I believe ?
it is the newer all camo one
you think wheatherbys website would say right in the specifications on that gun model.
search all the SA-459 posts... it's listed on here somewhere.
It's the Winchester/Mossberg threads.
Quote from: codym on March 16, 2016, 01:27:04 PM
It's the Winchester/Mossberg threads.
thanks I went back and found it on page one i knew there was discussion back and forth about it somewhere I had read before.
That must be the 2016 gun. I like that pattern better.
It's sharp certainly nicer than my all black 870 with sureshot but my wife said buy me a turkey gun so that's what I did.. I also take a ton of kids out hunting so having a 20 just makes sense
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First bird with the SA-459
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looking good! got to crack one last week with mine too..
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Nice guys. Mine barked on opening day.
You guys are KILLING me! Youth weekend isn't till the last weekend of April here!
Mine barked as well.
Mine here as well
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Wow at the hooks on that bird CCLeroy.
I've hunted with a lot of guns but I can't get over how easy this Sa459 is to hunt with. It is by far the lightest and most maneuverable turkey gun I've ever hunted with.
What is your favorite aspect of hunting with this gun?
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Quote from: gophert on April 05, 2016, 08:24:21 AM
I've hunted with a lot of guns but I can't get over how easy this Sa459 is to hunt with. It is by far the lightest and most maneuverable turkey gun I've ever hunted with.
What is your favorite aspect of hunting with this gun?
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I can hold it up forever - balanced on a knee and the light weight and the pistol grip. Just so easy to point and hold.
May as well put my two cents worth in. Took my first SA459 bird last week also.
Nice! Sounds like the SA 459 is a killer!
Any of y'all using anything other than HW#7?
I am shooting TSS 9 and TSS 8 1/2 through a .570 Tight wad choke
Yep...same here...TSS 9's and the Carlsons Ext 575....smoking combo
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Mine works
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It still works!
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I picked up my SA-459 Turkey Friday. I plan on using the Federal Heavyweight #7. If the supplied choke doesn't pattern well, and I haven't had much luck with factory Inv or Inv+ chokes, which choke would you try first, Trulock, Carlson's or Sumtoy?
Just go with the Carlsons Ext .575....cheap and shoots everything well in this gun
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+1 ... I agree
Does the 459 semi have any problems cycling the the Big 20XL roll crimp loads?
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Quote from: DrDirtNap on May 01, 2016, 06:24:01 PM
Does the 459 semi have any problems cycling the the Big 20XL roll crimp loads?
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Not on the two birds I've dusted with it this year. I trim all my Big20XL's however, that way you never have any problems.
Quote from: gophert on May 01, 2016, 05:05:48 PM
Just go with the Carlsons Ext .575....cheap and shoots everything well in this gun
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Then that is what I'll do.
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Just go with the Carlsons Ext .575....cheap and shoots everything well in this gun
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Then that is what I'll do. Does it matter whether I get flush or extended? I always buy extended for my dove and duck guns but this shotgun will always have the same choke in it, so I thought I might try flush and save some money. If the ported choke patterns better in most people's opinions I'll get one.
Quote from: Horrendo Revolver on May 01, 2016, 09:46:31 PM
Quote from: gophert on May 01, 2016, 05:05:48 PM
Just go with the Carlsons Ext .575....cheap and shoots everything well in this gun
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Then that is what I'll do. Does it matter whether I get flush or extended? I always buy extended for my dove and duck guns but this shotgun will always have the same choke in it, so I thought I might try flush and save some money. If the ported choke patterns better in most people's opinions I'll get one.
I would get the extended just because that's the only one I've shot. I did have a flush Carlsons 575 in a 870 but it was not tight enough for my liking. Hard to tell until you actually shoot it but I know the carlsons extended shoots well.
Do these guns have a chrome lined barrel? I have been thinking about getting one but can not find one in stock locally. And can not find much info on them.
yes
Quote from: krink1cb on May 02, 2016, 12:32:27 PM
Do these guns have a chrome lined barrel? I have been thinking about getting one but can not find one in stock locally. And can not find much info on them.
I too have been told Yes from Weatherby.
I have been having some issues and think I may know the answer. I was breaking my 459 in with light loads and had the light recoil gas valve or whatever you call it in place. I am undergoing major renovations at my house due to a water leak and nothing is where it should be. Can't find the heavy recoil valve to save my arse. Have been having the shell not eject all the way some. Wondering if the recoil is driving it too far back and it is not ejecting correctly or what. After that happened, without cleaning the gun I then fired 15 rounds in quick 3 round bursts of the light loads. The first shot jammed, then 14 loads cycled perfectly. At first I thought this gun was that picky about cleanliness (first auto I have owned in a shotgun). My next turkey cycled correctly (the shell ejected and the new one cycled).
So, two part question. Could the wrong valve cause this? Do I need to buy a new valve if I do not find the heavy load when life gets back to normal? I looked online and did not find one, but did not look all that hard. I have 9 months until I shoot the gun again.
Mine still has problem cycling low brass bird shot loads regardless of what valve I use. I do have the heavy valve on the gun and it cycles turkey loads like a champ so I wasn't too worried since that's all I shoot through it. I would call Weatherby and have them send u another heavy one. I have read that the more you shoot it and it gets broken in it will start to cycle everything.
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I don't think there's a reason to ever go back to 12ga as long as the HW#7 are made. Fun gun to carry and shoot
Wife was a little upset I was using her gun before she gets a chance to use it but her hunt is these weekend. I was just testing it out I promise
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Great pic
Mine came in two weeks ago and I dropped it off today at the gunsmith for trigger work. I decided to go all in and ordered the Sumtoy choke which has come in. I'll play with it this summer and be ready for fall season.
Ordered mine this morning.... ;D
Quote from: boatpaddle on June 22, 2016, 09:30:22 PM
Ordered mine this morning.... ;D
Smart move, you will love it
Sounds like we need an SA 459 team!
Quote from: Horrendo Revolver on May 11, 2016, 07:09:14 PM
Mine came in two weeks ago and I dropped it off today at the gunsmith for trigger work. I decided to go all in and ordered the Sumtoy choke which has come in. I'll play with it this summer and be ready for fall season.
When and how did you order your Sumtoy?? I talked to William a month ago, and still no choke tube.
Well i am finally joining 2 bandwagons, (20 ga. and the SPA-459). I have one on order. I think its the ultimate dedicated turkey gun. Thanks for all the input. Lee
I'm in as well...just picked mine up yesterday. Can't wait to try it out with some TSS.
Mine should be here Friday, new guns always get expensive especially when all you have are 12 ga. Choke's ,another ff3,bore snake,brushes etc. and don't forget an abundant supply of fed Heavyweight #7. But that's what keeps it interesting between seasons. Lee
Yall post some pics when you get them.
Just went to my FFL today and picked it up. All i have done is cleaned it up and deep cleaned the barrel.It is a beautiful gun and will post some pics after i get my piccatiny rail cut down, and FF3 mounted. I have to say it mounts to the shoulder so easy and is a dream to hold there one handed. The trigger breaks at 5.5 lbs with very little creep , however it will go to Rob Roberts after Fall Turkey Season.If it shoots as good as it looks i may never pick up my 12ga again :toothy9: Lee
Also forgot to mention it was my first purchase from Buds gun shop online. Cant beat the price and next day delivery to WV., I paid $574.00 shipped to my FFL. Lee
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Also forgot to mention it was my first purchase from Buds gun shop online. Cant beat the price and next day delivery to WV., I paid $574.00 shipped to my FFL. Lee
Buds gun shop online
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A quick picture. Lee
Sweet pointing gun. So light on recoil and carry. A blast to shoot. Mine is 3 for 3.
I have tons of guns.. I think that one is still my favorite. Love taking it out in the spring.
I am looking forward to fall Turkey in October. It is a dream to carry and can't wait to put it to work.Lee
Do you ever find yourself just pulling your SA459 out of the case and racking it a few times and then putting it up. I do! :you_rock:
what do you mean pulling it out of the case, heck mine has not even made it to the safe yet! Lee :drool:
I just picked up one of the older versions used for a steal. I'm thinking about mounting a FFIII on it but concerned about how it will line up with the front sight.
Anyone mounted a red dot on one, what's your experience?
Thx
Quote from: FLGobstopper on December 05, 2016, 05:46:01 PM
I just picked up one of the older versions used for a steal. I'm thinking about mounting a FFIII on it but concerned about how it will line up with the front sight.
Anyone mounted a red dot on one, what's your experience?
Thx
I believe the front site can be removed on the 2014 model. I have seen one that's been removed but not sure of the particulars on what they did.
Enjoyed reading about the SA-459 in this thread because I've been thinking about buying a SA459 for awhile now but haven't seen any in stock.
There's been a lot of posts that has "ordered mine today", "just ordered" , " got one on the way", "got mine today" , etc but the only place I've seen mentioned for sale anywhere in this this thread has been Buds.
Nothing wrong with Buds I guess but I thought they'd be more places that have them. Where is the least expensive place with good customer service to order from?
I usually order from my local gun shop , i like to keep my business local. When i ordered mine it was from Buds and this was the first time using them. I notice their price is higher now. I paid $574.00 delivered. Buds has free shipping, and no sales tax to my state. Then if you know someone that has FFL, and wont charge you a fee it makes it that much better.Lee
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Quote from: FLGobstopper on December 05, 2016, 05:46:01 PM
I just picked up one of the older versions used for a steal. I'm thinking about mounting a FFIII on it but concerned about how it will line up with the front sight.
Anyone mounted a red dot on one, what's your experience?
Thx
I believe thev front site can be removed on the 2014 model. I have seen one that's been removed but not sure of the particulars on what they did.
Yes you can remove the front site. Allen screw & it comes right off.
Quote from: FLGobstopper on December 05, 2016, 05:46:01 PM
I just picked up one of the older versions used for a steal. I'm thinking about mounting a FFIII on it but concerned about how it will line up with the front sight.
Anyone mounted a red dot on one, what's your experience?
Thx
Was it the 2014 model? Interested in what they go for??
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Quote from: Tailwalk on January 10, 2017, 10:45:37 PM
Quote from: FLGobstopper on December 05, 2016, 05:46:01 PM
I just picked up one of the older versions used for a steal. I'm thinking about mounting a FFIII on it but concerned about how it will line up with the front sight.
Anyone mounted a red dot on one, what's your experience?
Thx
Was it the 2014 model? Interested in what they go for??
Yes the 2014 model. I lucked up and got it for $300 off Gunbroker. Slightly used but a 9.9 out of 10.
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Got one on order, what choke do you think is best for this gun?
Quote from: pullit on January 19, 2017, 08:50:55 AM
Got one on order, what choke do you think is best for this gun?
[/quote For Fed heavyweight 7 Sumtoy, followed by Trulock.Lee
Sumtoy will give you the most hits on paper.. and most wow effect. Carlson extended non ported is best for world world hunting.. IMO.
Quote from: pullit on January 19, 2017, 08:50:55 AM
Got one on order, what choke do you think is best for this gun?
I would go with the factor full that comes with it, but put it in a vise first and bend it a little. It makes patterning it more challenging. :TooFunny:
Quote from: gophert on January 19, 2017, 05:25:37 PM
Quote from: pullit on January 19, 2017, 08:50:55 AM
Got one on order, what choke do you think is best for this gun?
I would go with the factor full that comes with it, but put it in a vise first and bend it a little. It makes patterning it more challenging. :TooFunny:
Can you be a little more clear, do I crush it sideways or up and down...... :TooFunny: :TooFunny: :TooFunny:
Anybody looking for one of these guns Van's in brandon ms can get them. Had them order me one today For a really good price too.. 16018259087. ask for Gary
Quote from: ccleroy on February 07, 2016, 12:08:48 PM
Just got mine back from getting a new dress for the ball........love this little 20.
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Quote from: cutt down on January 02, 2017, 11:46:28 PM
Quote from: gophert on December 12, 2016, 12:19:42 PM
Quote from: FLGobstopper on December 05, 2016, 05:46:01 PM
I just picked up one of the older versions used for a steal. I'm thinking about mounting a FFIII on it but concerned about how it will line up with the front sight.
Anyone mounted a red dot on one, what's your experience?
Thx
It is not quite that easy on this version. I have one and removing the screw removes nothing but the protective guard for the fiber optic sight. The tall front sight is soldered onto the barrel and only way to remove it is by heating it which will discolor the barrel badly, or taking to a machine shop and having it permanently removed by milling it off. Yes, the tall front ramp does interfere with the sight picture.
I believe thev front site can be removed on the 2014 model. I have seen one that's been removed but not sure of the particulars on what they did.
Yes you can remove the front site. Allen screw & it comes right off.
Here's a pic of the sight removed
Another one of the barrel post beneath the blade. This of course is on the model I have which is a 2014 I'm almost positive. The post does not interfere with the burris ffIII on mine. If the sight is soldered on the barrel then I'd have a gunsmith remove it. A good smith can do it no problem.
The screw comes down from the top on mine, not like yours at all. Mine is definitely soldered on. My gunsmith said it will discolor barrel badly and could affect the threads where the choke screws in. He advised against doing it. I think my only choice is to have it milled off at a machine shop. It would still look good that way but it would be gone forever. The dot on my Aimpoint is still above the sight so it is just an inconvenience, but I would like to get rid of it .
Man I got so close to shooting a gobbler with that same gun - if he would have just walked the other way down the road!
Quote from: cutt down on January 31, 2017, 10:03:40 AM
Another one of the barrel post beneath the blade. This of course is on the model I have which is a 2014 I'm almost positive. The post does not interfere with the burris ffIII on mine. If the sight is soldered on the barrel then I'd have a gunsmith remove it. A good smith can do it no problem.
Will the WIlliams rifle sights work on this gun.. just curious not sure what sight to go with.. not a fan of battery powered sights i am not good with turning them of. presto dead battery
Quote from: FL-Boss on January 31, 2017, 11:53:57 AM
Man I got so close to shooting a gobbler with that same gun - if he would have just walked the other way down the road!
Quote from: cutt down on January 31, 2017, 10:03:40 AM
Another one of the barrel post beneath the blade. This of course is on the model I have which is a 2014 I'm almost positive. The post does not interfere with the burris ffIII on mine. If the sight is soldered on the barrel then I'd have a gunsmith remove it. A good smith can do it no problem.
He's still there
Who's gonna be the first person to lay one down with the SA459 in 2017?
I am betting Fl Boss. I think he gets a jump start on us here in N Fl.
Very likely :newmascot:
Although Mr. Cutt Down will be with me opening weekend, coming from up north. He also likes to carry a 459 sometimes..
Quote from: ccleroy on February 07, 2016, 12:08:48 PM
Just got mine back from getting a new dress for the ball........love this little 20.
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Best looking gun on OG!
Picked mine up today. VERY impressed with the quality of the stock. Much better than what my SA-08 came with.
Oh quit showing that , I need to be putting back a little more money :help:
My regular sa08 stock spring got gummed up. I got it clear but I called sure cycle. He doesnt have a spring for this gun. Enough people calling them may get them to,make one. It would be an awesome upgrade.
I like the IC 562 with TSS 9s
Quote from: FL-Boss on March 06, 2017, 03:14:08 PM
Very likely :newmascot:
Although Mr. Cutt Down will be with me opening weekend, coming from up north. He also likes to carry a 459 sometimes..
I smacked this bird on Tuesday with the 459.. 9.5 beard
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Very nice!
Nice bird.Lee
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Quote from: FL-Boss on March 06, 2017, 03:14:08 PM
Very likely :newmascot:
Although Mr. Cutt Down will be with me opening weekend, coming from up north. He also likes to carry a 459 sometimes..
I smacked this bird on Tuesday with the 459.. 9.5 beard
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congrats !
Quote from: badwolf on March 27, 2017, 08:37:36 AM
Any Lefty's shooting this gun? I'm wondering if the safety can be reversed? How's the recoil
I'm a lefty. I leave the safety as is since everything I shoot is backwards with the exception of my doubles of course. I will tell you my TSS loads pack a bunch but still much less recoil that a 12 with 3' mags.
SA-459 Speaks Again! 1 5/8 oz TSS works wonders. Great gun and great results!
It has been forever since I bought a gun last but everywhere I look this is out of stock. I Really would like to get my hands on one.
Can someone tell me where I can get this gun. I have searched far and wide.
I found one at a local gun shop. Last one and the guy said he couldn't find any more anywhere.
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From that last pic I was wondering how you turn your camera on ?
Codym,
I am a lefty and shoot this gun. I contacted Weatherby about switching the safety to the other side, and they can do it only if you send the gun back to them for about $60 or so. I told them I had two young right-handed children that might want to turkey hunt one day and asked if they would simply sell me a trigger assembly for a lefty so I could easily switch them out. They can also do that to the tune of $210. Hope this helps.
I smoked one this past weekend with the SA459 and it is amazing how fast you can get back on the bird from the recoil versus a 12ga. Lucky for the 2nd bird still standing there that I was solo, and NC does not allow 2 birds in 1 day....
Thanks brother, that's good info!
Couple more pattern pics with the 459:
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Both were shot with 19g/cc #9.5
35 steps. 2 year old. 5 days left in the season! 2 outs, bottom of the ninth the Weatherby comes through! 4 for 4!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170419/31d0d0336dc7f40f97febc3133248613.jpg)
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Here's a KY double from two SA-459s and TSS 9s.
Quote from: Fullfan on April 07, 2017, 08:02:25 AM
From that last pic I was wondering how you turn your camera on ?
Just press the button on the camera to start recording.
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OHHH, I want one, but so hard to find. Been looking for months and on several watch lists. Only 2 weeks left for spring turkey.
Quote from: Nightfallatdawn on April 21, 2017, 12:58:12 AM
Quote from: Fullfan on April 07, 2017, 08:02:25 AM
From that last pic I was wondering how you turn your camera on ?
Just press the button on the camera to start recording.
Ten 4. I bought a 4.0. Have been getting some great footage with 4 birds dying on video. Wish I would have had one 30 years ago.
Love the guns an tss 9s harvested 4 with the combo this year.
question? for you guys that shoot em. Mine only shot 250 with a carlsons 575 with the big 20 xl .
and only shot 190 with the sumtoy 562.. where did i go wrong. everyone else had way better numbers than that. still killed everyone i shot at just curious about the numbers..
Those numbers are when you shoot the #9? I would think 250 ish is about right.
For reference - I shoot Fed #7, 3in 20ga, and highest I seen is about 180 - with the Carlson .575
For actually hunting, I personally like to see about 135 in the 10in @ 40yards. I will be trying a .585 Carlson soon.
I should also add, the older model SA-459 ( non vent rib) which I also had in the past seems to shoot a little higher numbers. But who knows, that could have been the result of better Federal lot numbers back then...
yes those numbers were all with the tss 9's.
Quote from: yelpaholic on May 04, 2017, 12:27:42 PM
Love the guns an tss 9s harvested 4 with the combo this year.
question? for you guys that shoot em. Mine only shot 250 with a carlsons 575 with the big 20 xl .
and only shot 190 with the sumtoy 562.. where did i go wrong. everyone else had way better numbers than that. still killed everyone i shot at just curious about the numbers..
For hunting I'd prefer a 250/250 pattern or maybe 300/200! If you're putting 250 in the 10 then nothing should be able to get through that.
I don't think 190 is a good return on money and time invested. I get high 160s with a Trulock and HW#7. No holes in the pattern.
I bought my lill 20 last year in June, so I have been patently waiting for the season. Shot two birds in Missouri and two here at home in Pa. Love this lill gun and the TSS/Sumtoy combo works well. It also shoots the Federal Heviweight 7's very nicely. Hauled this gun for 4 days and 26.7 gps miles in Missouri and was very pleased.
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Is that a camera attached to your barrel? If so, what is it?
Sorry for the late reply, was in a car crash and just spent 4 weeks in the Hospital. The camera in a Tactacam 4.0. Wish I would have had one 30 years ago. Was able to get 5 birds dyeing this past spring. Toughest part is keeping the camera on the bird after the shot. I will be mounting the camera on my bow this fall.
Quote from: Fullfan on July 28, 2017, 06:29:21 PM
Sorry for the late reply, was in a car crash and just spent 4 weeks in the Hospital. The camera in a Tactacam 4.0. Wish I would have had one 30 years ago. Was able to get 5 birds dyeing this past spring. Toughest part is keeping the camera on the bird after the shot. I will be mounting the camera on my bow this fall.
Dude....hope you are doing ok. Thanks for the info on the camera. I use a normal camera/tripod but man I'm tired of toting everything around. I wish I could find a small camera that had a zoom. Thanks for the honest assessment however.
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I wish I could show you the videos, I keep getting a msg that the files are to large. That lill camera has a 5x zoom. The video and sound quality is great. It even has a wyfi that I can match it to my phone. Money well spent.. If you pm me your e mail I can try to send ya a few of the videos.
Bad crash I was in back on 06/22. No elk hunting this fall, should be walking by late Oct/Nov. My goal is to be able to get around by April 2018. Broken sternum, hips and pelvis. Right leg in 13 places, and my right knee is gone. I will get through this one day at a time.
Just processed my order. Can't wait to get my hands on it. Lucky for me there is an FLL dealer in the building right next door. I am still trying to decide if I want to do the red dot or not.
Anyone out there taking the SA-459 out for the first time this 2019 season? Let me hear your thoughts and post some pics
Quote from: rangerGT on January 09, 2019, 04:38:16 PM
Anyone out there taking the SA-459 out for the first time this 2019 season? Let me hear your thoughts and post some pics
I got my SA-459 after the 2018 spring season. This will be my first season with the gun. It had a lot of creep in the trigger and pulling over 7 pounds. My local gunsmith has it smooth and down to 3 pounds. Also it is not cycling shells consistently. I understand it may take a break in of about 100 rounds.
This gun has the best overall pattern of any gun that I have shot and it is only a 20 gauge. This is a great handling gun and I am anxious for spring season to get here. Have a great season!
A little over 2 weeks for me and hopefully I'll let her eat. Just a word of caution. if your bolt handle seems loose be careful. I heard of one that came flying out and hit someone in the face.
I used a SA-459 20 ga for first time last season. I got the turkey Extra Green version with the pistol grip. I'm 60 and with the lighter weight and the better hand position with the pistol grip I love the little beast. I shot Federal Heavyweight #7 last year but I got a couple of boxes of #7 Federal TSS to use this year. I'm running a Vortex Venom 3 MOA sight with a Carlson 555 tube. The trigger out of the box is horrible - and that is putting it mildly. I got the trigger reworked to about 3.5 lbs with just a slight bit of creep. That is the only weak point I have seen in the gun. I did by a couple of boxes of field loads to run through the gun repeatedly to break it in. I also recommend doing a deep clean of the barrel when you get ready too pattern and sight in. Go to AllAboutShooting.com to learn about deep cleaning a barrel.
Quote from: Ross R on February 14, 2019, 11:05:02 AM
A little over 2 weeks for me and hopefully I'll let her eat. Just a word of caution. if your bolt handle seems loose be careful. I heard of one that came flying out and hit someone in the face.
Funny you should mention that about the bolt handle. Had that happen while doing some test patterning with a 1250 fps load. Spend 30 min searching for the bolt handle, have since backed the load down and have not had any other problems yet.
Regarding the trigger - I ran across this - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WthNfA9DiRo
Not 100% sure if it will work with the Weatherby SA guns.. but I'm betting it will.
The mossberg and weatherby SA guns are pretty much identical. I sent my to Roberts for the trigger job, but I'm sure this solution is a whole lot cheaper assuming it will work.
These guns are ate up with awesomeness!
Quote from: FL-Boss on February 23, 2019, 09:25:41 AM
Regarding the trigger - I ran across this - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WthNfA9DiRo
Not 100% sure if it will work with the Weatherby SA guns.. but I'm betting it will.
The mossberg and weatherby SA guns are pretty much identical. I sent my to Roberts for the trigger job, but I'm sure this solution is a whole lot cheaper assuming it will work.
The Mcarbo worked awesome in my SA20 and took maybe 3 minutes to install.
Curious to know if anyone has tried the spring kit above on the SA-459. When I originally wrote the review my pull was "gritty" and about 7 lbs. This would be a huge and cheap modification if it works correctly on the SA-459.
I'm wondering if this will work for the Weatherby SA-08. Anyone? The 08's trigger is a little bit different that what is shown on the video, did not break down the my 08's trigger completely.
I have carried mine a few days this season,I happen to finnaly locate one late March after looking for years. This gun is easily one of my all time favorites. I set it up with a lb .568,lb 6's and tss 7's for this year with a warbird protector and a vortex venom.
I have picked up 3 other chokes to run through it after this season as the lb choke is for another gun and is going back in it. I have a trulock .560 ported, .575 trulock and a .570 primos tightwad and my plan is to see which one delivers the pattern I like best at distance and use it,with tss 7's and longbeard 6's.
I would say its a 10-10,my trigger is pretty decent,no issues with this gun at all. I will be carrying this and a mossberg super bantam for years to come. I am real happy I found this gun.