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Title: Stoeger 3020 Turkey Questions
Post by: BDeal on September 23, 2022, 09:17:49 AM
I'm looking for a lightweight 20 gauge and have a couple of questions about this gun:

Is it tapped for a scope?
Do they make a pistol grip for it that is simple to install?
Can you remove the front sight and hood without the need to braze or cut it off?

Thank You!
Title: Re: Stoeger 3020 Turkey Questions
Post by: Kygobblergetter on September 23, 2022, 08:07:13 PM
The turkey model is tapped for optics

The stoeger 3500 pistol grip mounts right on but is a little proud. Easy enough to sand down.

The front sight is not removable on the turkey model unless willing to cut off

I love mine. It's a straight Killer with the factory choke
Title: Re: Stoeger 3020 Turkey Questions
Post by: BDeal on September 23, 2022, 09:05:18 PM
Quote from: Kygobblergetter on September 23, 2022, 08:07:13 PM
The turkey model is tapped for optics

The stoeger 3500 pistol grip mounts right on but is a little proud. Easy enough to sand down.

The front sight is not removable on the turkey model unless willing to cut off

I love mine. It's a straight Killer with the factory choke

Can the big hood over the front sight be removed easily? Thanks for the info!!
Title: Re: Stoeger 3020 Turkey Questions
Post by: WV Flopper on September 24, 2022, 06:42:56 PM
 I would buy the Infinity today if it weren't for that stupid looking barrel and front site!

Don't these manufactures know we are styling!!!   
Title: Re: Stoeger 3020 Turkey Questions
Post by: BDeal on September 25, 2022, 11:37:48 AM
Quote from: WV Flopper on September 24, 2022, 06:42:56 PM
I would buy the Infinity today if it weren't for that stupid looking barrel and front site!

Don't these manufactures know we are styling!!!

It is odd that the site isn't removeable.  That non removable site and no plug and play pistol grip will keep me from buying this gun as well.
Title: Re: Stoeger 3020 Turkey Questions
Post by: Kygobblergetter on September 25, 2022, 05:11:45 PM
The hood comes off easily just not the sight post if im remembering correctly


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Title: Re: Stoeger 3020 Turkey Questions
Post by: Kygobblergetter on September 25, 2022, 05:14:00 PM
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Title: Re: Stoeger 3020 Turkey Questions
Post by: Kygobblergetter on September 25, 2022, 05:15:17 PM
This is the best picture I can find of mine at the moment. I'll probably touch the stock up with some paint at some point but it serves its purpose


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Title: Re: Stoeger 3020 Turkey Questions
Post by: BDeal on September 25, 2022, 10:17:08 PM
Quote from: Kygobblergetter on September 25, 2022, 05:15:17 PM
This is the best picture I can find of mine at the moment. I'll probably touch the stock up with some paint at some point but it serves its purpose


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Very Nice!!
Title: Re: Stoeger 3020 Turkey Questions
Post by: jhoward11 on September 26, 2022, 02:48:02 PM
How long is the barrel on that thing?
Title: Re: Stoeger 3020 Turkey Questions
Post by: bluetick58 on September 26, 2022, 08:09:21 PM
 i have a 3020 bottomland 26" barrel  i had gunsmith drill and tap love it light and works if you dont want to drill and tap get a rib mount seems like good solid gun for price
Title: Re: Stoeger 3020 Turkey Questions
Post by: Kygobblergetter on October 02, 2022, 04:48:10 PM
The turkey model is a 24 inch barrel. It's been my dedicated turkey gun for a couple years and has racked up several kills between my wife, buddy, and I


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Title: Re: Stoeger 3020 Turkey Questions
Post by: Mossberg90MN on October 03, 2022, 04:38:42 PM
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I got the 3020.

It was not drilled and tapped for a scope/red dot. I had a local gunsmith do it for me.

I had the barrel cut down to 21" and they made it a twist on bead. Not sure if it was like that out of the factory.

It is a great gun and lightweight. I love it. I do wish the edges where the shells go in the receiver where a little more rounded out because they're a little sharp. But it hasn't been a problem. Beats carrying around my 835.


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Title: Re: Stoeger 3020 Turkey Questions
Post by: Mossberg90MN on October 03, 2022, 04:39:43 PM
I think they do sell a pistol grip but it's a separate order for that.


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Title: Re: Stoeger 3020 Turkey Questions
Post by: Matt76cmich on November 17, 2022, 01:46:35 AM
Here's my M3020 with the 12 gauge pistol grip. I've sanded on it, but not sure if I'm done removing material or not. Mine was not drilled or tapped.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221117/1a036a8a000351c7517bb147a5fe4822.jpg)

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