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#1

General Forum / Re: New 20 gauge shotguns 2026...

Last post by BullTom - Today at 04:17:02 PM

I've owned a Mossberg 835 and a youth model bantam pump for 20 years.  My son even killed a number of nice bucks in Ohio with the 20 gauge.  Both were fantastic guns, especially for the money.  When my son turned 16 I bought him a 935.  We had a lot of trouble with that gun cycling shells.  Kinda turned me off of mossberg.  I got burned this year when I bought my grandsons an escort 410 youth.  It's been gone for "repairs" for 7 months.  Knowing that the subguage mossbergs are manufactured in Turkey, it makes me not even want to consider a mossberg.  I'm not trying to stones at this post.  Just my honest opinion.  Thank you

If I wrote off every firearm manufactuer that I had issues with (mechanical and/or customer service) I would have to start manufacturing my own pretty soon. They all make good ones and they all make crappy ones. I just buy the ones that I find interesting, modify them with after market parts if appropriate and learn to fix them myself when they inevitably break. The 12ga. 940 pro turkey is the only turkey gun I own that I havent modified, and one of only a few that hasnt had any mechanical issues (yet).

Admittedly, I'm a collector and a tinkerer, and I dont mind voiding a warranty. I get that most people dont want to do that.

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#2

General Forum / Re: How Much?

Last post by Gooserbat - Today at 02:47:12 PM

If you think higher cost sucks, wait until they choose tag limits and draws.

It's one thing to have to earn/spend more, it's a whole different ballgame when priceless reasons hold you out.

I can control my income WAY more than my odds of drawing a tag to be able to go hunt! I wish more people understood that.

Tags could be free, but if that makes it a once in a lifetime opportunity due to the increase in demand, is that really a win??

Let me spin it into another example thats outside of hunting. We all hate $3-4 a gallon gas right? Well, ask those from the gas shortage of the 70s  how bad it was when they couldn't buy it no matter how much money they had.

When you CANT purchase something because it isn't "your turn" only then will you wish you just had to spend another $100

I'll pay what the states charge all day long to pursue what I enjoy because in the end I'll make sure I have the money one way or another.


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Truth right here.

#3

General Forum / Re: How Much?

Last post by sasquatch1 - Today at 02:43:36 PM

If you think higher cost sucks, wait until they choose tag limits and draws.

It's one thing to have to earn/spend more, it's a whole different ballgame when priceless reasons hold you out.

I can control my income WAY more than my odds of drawing a tag to be able to go hunt! I wish more people understood that.

Tags could be free, but if that makes it a once in a lifetime opportunity due to the increase in demand, is that really a win??

Let me spin it into another example thats outside of hunting. We all hate $3-4 a gallon gas right? Well, ask those from the gas shortage of the 70s  how bad it was when they couldn't buy it no matter how much money they had.

When you CANT purchase something because it isn't "your turn" only then will you wish you just had to spend another $100

I'll pay what the states charge all day long to pursue what I enjoy because in the end I'll make sure I have the money one way or another.


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#4

General Forum / Re: New 20 gauge shotguns 2026...

Last post by Chickenlips - Today at 02:10:51 PM

I've owned a Mossberg 835 and a youth model bantam pump for 20 years.  My son even killed a number of nice bucks in Ohio with the 20 gauge.  Both were fantastic guns, especially for the money.  When my son turned 16 I bought him a 935.  We had a lot of trouble with that gun cycling shells.  Kinda turned me off of mossberg.  I got burned this year when I bought my grandsons an escort 410 youth.  It's been gone for "repairs" for 7 months.  Knowing that the subguage mossbergs are manufactured in Turkey, it makes me not even want to consider a mossberg.  I'm not trying to stones at this post.  Just my honest opinion.  Thank you

#5

Box Calls / Re: Futures

Last post by Notsoyoungturk - Today at 12:40:05 PM

Day in Day out, hard to beat butternut.

#6

General Forum / Re: New 20 gauge shotguns 2026...

Last post by btodd00 - Today at 09:25:52 AM

if they ever made a short barreled 940 in 410 id be on it

#7

Misc. Turkey Gun Related Classifieds / Re: Rem 11-87 SP 1993 NWTF tre...

Last post by Fullfan - Today at 07:34:37 AM

Nice looking rig. Bought my son the same in the 21" special purpose version. Gave 600.00 for it 7-8 years ago. Gun was new never fired.

#8

General Forum / Re: New 20 gauge shotguns 2026...

Last post by zelmo1 - Today at 06:14:00 AM

I don't see Mossberg making a 940 subgauge to compete with their own products, but if they do, I hope you get one    Z

#9

General Forum / Re: New 20 gauge shotguns 2026...

Last post by BullTom - December 18, 2025, 10:48:05 PM

Look into the SA-20 and SA-28 turkey versions from Mossberg, they are both exellent guns. Z

Ive looked at them a bunch. I dont need more turkey guns, just want one (or a few lol). The 940 with the 18.5" barrel and adjustable LOP is the best production turkey gun ever made, imo. Im holdin out for that!

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#10

Box Calls / Re: Futures

Last post by Yoder409 - December 18, 2025, 10:16:12 PM

Looking good, Mike !!!

Butternut.  When turkey's what's for dinner.