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Turkey Guns & Shooting => Turkey Guns => Topic started by: Full_Fan on December 23, 2025, 03:04:28 PM

Title: What 12ga 3.5" Auto to Get?
Post by: Full_Fan on December 23, 2025, 03:04:28 PM
I haven't been in the shotgun market for a long time but I've been a big Remington fan for the last almost 40 years.  I am a very avid turkey hunter and have been using a 12ga 11-87 Super Magnum (camo Special Purpose) since the 1990's.  Unfortunately, production of this gun and its parts was discontinued around 2020 plus the bankruptcy.  I know there were issues with some of these, especially with repeated 3.5" shell use.  I actually had some issues of my own with one last year that I was lucky enough to be able to find parts for but it's just going to get harder and harder to find parts.  I have not kept up with all the latest and greatest offerings from shotgun manufacturers over the last 2 decades but I'm starting to think about getting something new for my turkey gun.  I have always been a dedicated green blooded Remington fan tried and true, but would consider something different if the quality and dependability was proven.  I haven't purchased a new shotgun in over 20 years.  In today's market, what would be the top recommended camo 12ga 3.5" auto-loading models?  I don't want to discuss 12ga vs. 20ga or 3.5" vs. 3", I already know I want a 12ga 3.5" auto-loader.  I want something dependable, good quality, not too heavy, and common enough I can find parts for if needed.  What should I be looking at?  Thanks for any feedback.
Title: Re: What 12ga 3.5" Auto to Get?
Post by: highball on December 23, 2025, 03:16:31 PM
Benelli super black eagle 3
Title: Re: What 12ga 3.5" Auto to Get?
Post by: bbcoach on December 23, 2025, 05:51:37 PM
Mossy 935.  It will put up GREAT numbers at 40 with the Back bored barrel and plenty of chokes available.