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Turkey Guns & Shooting => Turkey Guns => Topic started by: NEWYORKHILLBILLY on May 03, 2025, 02:44:42 PM

Title: Mossberg 500 Turkey 20ga preferred barrel length ?
Post by: NEWYORKHILLBILLY on May 03, 2025, 02:44:42 PM
I am looking hard at the Mossberg 20 Ga 500 turkey pump gun. It comes two ways a 22" barrel and optic ready. or for another $100 I can get it with  Holosun HS407K installed with a 20" barrel. they both have the extended choke tube witch I believe is not included in barrel length. Witch of these would be the preferred barrel length???
My first thought is the 20" be lighter but maybe the 22" would balance better?

what do you think?
Title: Re: Mossberg 500 Turkey 20ga preferred barrel length ?
Post by: 10gaugemag on May 03, 2025, 04:42:18 PM
22" for me, 24" would be even better.

If I were to go with the 20" I would trip the open style Holosun for an enclosed model.
Title: Re: Mossberg 500 Turkey 20ga preferred barrel length ?
Post by: NEWYORKHILLBILLY on May 11, 2025, 02:13:54 PM
anyone else?
Title: Re: Mossberg 500 Turkey 20ga preferred barrel length ?
Post by: paboxcall on May 11, 2025, 02:16:36 PM
22" barrel for me.
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Title: Re: Mossberg 500 Turkey 20ga preferred barrel length ?
Post by: Bowguy on May 16, 2025, 08:21:27 AM
Just an fyi. I'd personally go for the 26" if available. The 24" being acceptable. No way no how 2-4" making a difference. That's marketing nonsense but understand the model 500 does not come with a tss choke. That'll be another price. I know we usually switch anyhow but just a heads up.
Title: Re: Mossberg 500 Turkey 20ga preferred barrel length ?
Post by: Happy on May 16, 2025, 09:34:03 PM
I am a fan of the 22"
Title: Re: Mossberg 500 Turkey 20ga preferred barrel length ?
Post by: Will on May 17, 2025, 07:57:44 AM
I just bought the 500 with a 22" barrel as a backup gun. I've only shot it a few times but like the barrel length. it feels light and easy to shoulder. I will use it for ducks too.
Title: Re: Mossberg 500 Turkey 20ga preferred barrel length ?
Post by: TrackeySauresRex on May 17, 2025, 08:35:49 AM
Mat Black 26"

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