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Turkey Guns & Shooting => 20 Gauge Turkey Guns => Topic started by: SCGobbler on May 07, 2020, 09:54:32 AM

Title: Tristar NWTF Bottomland O/U
Post by: SCGobbler on May 07, 2020, 09:54:32 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/0wT514ql.jpg) (https://imgur.com/0wT514q)

Has anyone setup this gun as a dedicated turkey gun?  I just bought this Tuesday.  It was an offer I literally could not refuse.

can't find much information on it so I may be a visionary!

Title: Re: Tristar NWTF Bottomland O/U
Post by: Terry on May 07, 2020, 09:55:24 AM
How's the quality?

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Title: Re: Tristar NWTF Bottomland O/U
Post by: SCGobbler on May 07, 2020, 09:59:18 AM
For the price point I bought it at, pretty good.

There are a few things that I don't care for but they are nothing more than first world problems.
Title: Re: Tristar NWTF Bottomland O/U
Post by: davisd9 on May 07, 2020, 11:04:45 AM
Still not happy that you did not tell him my offer, but I hope she turns out well for you!  Should be a solid gun for sure!
Title: Re: Tristar NWTF Bottomland O/U
Post by: SCGobbler on May 07, 2020, 12:16:29 PM
I'll put a good word in for you next time!   :funnyturkey:
Title: Re: Tristar NWTF Bottomland O/U
Post by: Rem Man on May 08, 2020, 12:03:43 AM
I have the same gun and love it!! It shoots fantastic! I tried a bunch of chokes and ended up with the Carlson .575 non ported turkey. I have a set of Williams fire sights on it now but have a meadow creek rib mount on the way to put a fastfire or venom on.
Title: Re: Tristar NWTF Bottomland O/U
Post by: SCGobbler on May 09, 2020, 11:18:37 PM
Quote from: Rem Man on May 08, 2020, 12:03:43 AM
I have the same gun and love it!! It shoots fantastic! I tried a bunch of chokes and ended up with the Carlson .575 non ported turkey. I have a set of Williams fire sights on it now but have a meadow creek rib mount on the way to put a fastfire or venom on.
Thanks Rem Man!  I'm gonna run it by JEBs and see what they recommend.

Did you our one open and one tighter or the same choke in top and bottom?


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Title: Re: Tristar NWTF Bottomland O/U
Post by: howl on May 10, 2020, 10:59:36 AM
How's regulation? Hard shot and high velocity are different than wingshooting and clay loads. I'm interested to see if any makers will do TSS specials.
Title: Re: Tristar NWTF Bottomland O/U
Post by: SCGobbler on May 11, 2020, 08:00:08 PM
Quote from: howl on May 10, 2020, 10:59:36 AM
How's regulation? Hard shot and high velocity are different than wingshooting and clay loads. I'm interested to see if any makers will do TSS specials.

Uuuuh... Hmmm.  I am going to show my ignorance on this question.  Do you mean will it take the pounding of TSS through the barrel?
Title: Re: Tristar NWTF Bottomland O/U
Post by: wchadw on May 11, 2020, 08:19:43 PM
Quote from: SCGobbler on May 07, 2020, 09:54:32 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/0wT514ql.jpg) (https://imgur.com/0wT514q)

Has anyone setup this gun as a dedicated turkey gun?  I just bought this Tuesday.  It was an offer I literally could not refuse.

can't find much information on it so I may be a visionary!
Anyone know if they are going to do these in 20 or 410? Only saw 12ga on website


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Title: Re: Tristar NWTF Bottomland O/U
Post by: SCGobbler on May 11, 2020, 11:50:12 PM
Quote from: wchadw on May 11, 2020, 08:19:43 PM
Quote from: SCGobbler on May 07, 2020, 09:54:32 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/0wT514ql.jpg) (https://imgur.com/0wT514q)

Has anyone setup this gun as a dedicated turkey gun?  I just bought this Tuesday.  It was an offer I literally could not refuse.

can't find much information on it so I may be a visionary!
Anyone know if they are going to do these in 20 or 410? Only saw 12ga on website


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This is a 20 Ga.  As far as I know it's only available through the NWTFs 2020 Banquet package.


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Title: Re: Tristar NWTF Bottomland O/U
Post by: howl on May 12, 2020, 10:17:42 AM
Typically harder shot and higher velocity will hit a different spot than the usual dove/target loads O/Us are regulated for. Typically it will be higher and lower between the top and bottom by a few inches. SxSs will be the same left and right.

What I want to see is an O/U regulated for TSS putting both loads centered on the same spot at forty yards. I like to shoot neck, but with my O/U I have to shoot head so the lower barrel will go neck instead of top of breast.
Title: Re: Tristar NWTF Bottomland O/U
Post by: magnumgray on May 12, 2020, 09:04:14 PM
    I've  had a tristar setter in 20 gauge for a few years .... I have a tight Wad in the upper and keep a modified in the lower..... mine likes hevi shot blends in the upper .... and cheap 3" lead 6's in the lower... again this year it was the lower barrel at 20 yds.... the longest I have shot is a 47 yd bird in Nebraska.... a pleasure to carry especially while chasing fall birds ...... mine has been wrapped in the stretch tape for years and I'm going to do something different ... plus add williams fire sights.... including fall birds mine has probably accounted for 20 plus birds the last few years.
Title: Re: Tristar NWTF Bottomland O/U
Post by: jtoliver43 on May 13, 2020, 04:23:45 PM
http://oldgobbler.com/Forum/index.php/topic,98779.0.html

same gun up for raffle here
Title: Re: Tristar NWTF Bottomland O/U
Post by: 2nd 100 on May 18, 2020, 02:19:19 AM
I talked to Garrett and Company at nationals and he said next year 2021 this gun will be availible to the public , not just a NWTF Banquet gun. He has high hopes I will run it thru the paces next year , and judging from the support from his team I may very well be hunting with a 2 whacker AGAIN ... LOL
TRISTAR has listened to the turkey hunters very well over the years and it shows at National convention every year with good products and innovation from the ranks yearly !