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Turkey Guns & Shooting => 20 Gauge Turkey Guns => Topic started by: GJ12 on April 25, 2018, 12:07:03 PM

Title: 870 turkey gun
Post by: GJ12 on April 25, 2018, 12:07:03 PM
New to the forum so this is my first post! I'm looking to set up a 870 20 gauge and was curious if you guys would recommend the compact or youth model? Also, what chokes have you guys had best luck with? Thanks
Title: Re: 870 turkey gun
Post by: PharmHunter on April 25, 2018, 12:46:40 PM
I have a standard size one but lots of guys like the shorter setups too.  I've found both Sumtoy and Indian Creek .562 to perform Excellent out of it. (Shooting Fed HW's and TSS) 

Also, when I first built the gun, an off the shelf Primos Jellyhead was pretty impressive.
Title: Re: 870 turkey gun
Post by: surehuntsalot on April 26, 2018, 05:36:11 AM
youth model (21" barrel)
.575 Carlson choke
should be good with several different shells
Title: Re: 870 turkey gun
Post by: sswv on April 26, 2018, 07:29:04 AM
personally I'd go with the youth and the 21" barrel.  hard to suggest chokes without knowing what ammo you're wanting to use? 
Title: Re: 870 turkey gun
Post by: GJ12 on April 26, 2018, 10:52:44 PM
Ok awesome! Thanks guys. Was planning on trying long beard 6's or trying to get some tss.