Poll
Question:
Which one??
Option 1: Benelli Supernova
votes: 6
Option 2: Browning BPS Hunter
votes: 19
Option 3: Rem. 870 SPS SM APG
votes: 45
Even though its a good problem to have, I have been having a terrible problem picking between these 3 guns. I love the Benelli but not sure I can get one where I am at. The 870 has a lot of fans on here and its proven and I have also heard great things about the Browning BPS and how it felt like a much better made gun that the 870. So, if you didn't have any of the 3 which one would you pick and why?
I know, sad isn't it. :TrainWreck1:
I Went with the Browning Bps 12 ga Turkey gun after first buying a Stoeger p350 and a Remington 870 Express Shurshot Turkey gun with a 20' Barell and a Red dot in Mossy oak obsession.Both were nowhere the Quality the Browning is Action wise and Fit and Finish.I Like the Shurshot grip but it jammed non stop as did the Stoeger for my buddy.I Love Everything about the Browning bps,But i would look at a 870 Wingmaster or an Auto from Remington again,i just would never buy a Cheap Express model.But they will all do there jobs,Well mine jammed on a Tom after i needed a 2nd shot to keep the bird down,My old man had to finish the bird off with a Winchester 1300.That was enough for me to sell that gun and it was brand new last feb 23rd,Used it on 3 Hunts.Too bad cause i wanted that gun for almost 2 years then it let me down when i needed it,First day i bought my Bps,I killed my Biggest Tom to date with it,That sealed the Remington's fate.Good luck.
BPS first choice, but nothing wrong with the 870 either....
mudhen
Mossberg 835 :OGturkeyhead:
A light pump gun with a 22 to 24" barrel and 3" chamber.
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Not interested in the 835. I handled them multiple times and they felt cheap, unbalanced, and both times the camo finish was coming off. This wasn't any issue with the others listed.
I Know you gave three choices. All three are very good choices. My choice however was the 835. After all the research I felt this gun gave me the best Bang for my Buck.....Pun intended
I Dont even consider Mossberg when i buy a Shotgun,My buddy won one at a NWTF Banquet and he still hates it,Finish is not great,Action is loose ,Gun has jammed on him and it kicks like a mule.I Have shot it and i would use it if i won it,But i would not buy a Mossberg,I Beleive its a 535,For free its a great Gun.He does hunt with it and has killed 2 toms with it,Just hasnt bought another gun yet.It almost knocked his Wife on her back when she shot at a tom with it,He since bought here a 20 Gauge Reminton Pump.lol
I have an 870 and a BPS. The 870 is the best bang for the buck. However, my BPS, using the exact same choke tube as my 870, will outshoot my 870 with every HTL and Lead shell I've tried. So I voted for the BPS. It's Awesome at the patterning board.
I turkey hunt with my 870, because my BPS has polished bluing and nice wood on it, while my 870 is parkerized and has a camo synthetic stock and forearm. My 870 is better suited to turkey hunting, and also patterns better with Buckshot as well. Deer or Turkeys = 870.
However, if I set up in a blind, I'm taking the BPS.
If price was an issue I would get the 870 because its cheaper, if not I would get the Browning.
1st choice is 870, why? US made,Has excellent track record in hunting,military and law enforcement applications and it patterned the best of the pump shotguns I've tried.2ND would be the nova,why? Very close to patterning as well as 870 very easy to take apart clean and maintain.
As far as the 3 choices you have up there go the 870 is a no brainer. They are inexpensive, pattern great, SO many accessories for them, and you can't beat the reliability of them.
Wow, really surprised that the Benelli is not getting any love. Only 2 votes? That was the one I originally in the lead...before this poll.
If you're not afraid of recoil like alot of "hunters" are nowadays. I have a mossberg 935 and I would gladly recommend one any day. It patterns great, hard shooting of course. I've had mine for 7yrs and killed lots of good birds with it. :turkey2:
I would go with the 870. Have owned 2 (won one) 835's and both had major issues right out of the box. They do throw great patterns but are cheaply made in my opinion.
Supernova+Jellyhead+Nitro Ammo is one of the best combos I have seen. 300 BB's in a 10" circle at 40yds. Extremely hard to beat. I have the turkey version with the 24" barrel and steady grip and it's the best setup I have used. I have a 870 Supermag and an 835 which worked well, but I really like the Benelli out of the 3. I'd say the best option is to let the gun pick you and try and shoot them before you buy. :OGturkeyhead:
I would have to go with the 870 as my 1st choice
the nova/super nova would be 2nd
I would not own a Browning BPS
I own two 870s and I love both of them. I would pick the Browning second over the Beneli but all three are great choices. All three have a variety of chokes available but over all it's easier to find after market parts for the 870.
I had an 835 for a long time and it worked fine, but I got a good deal on a BPS and I would never go back. For me it patterned better than the 835 and the quality is miles ahead of the 835. The point about aftermarket accessories for the 870 is a very good one. If you're into tricking out your turkey gun then the 870 is the top consideration. Personally I've see no reason to make any changes to my BPS.
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Nothing wrong with any of them.
But if I were choosing, I'd go 870. Tons of accessories, VERY proven reliability and I know it best.
When you say Benelli, are we talking Nova or SBE II? I absolutely LOVE the SBE II and would put it above all others.
Two things I don't like about the browning - the tang safety is hard to reach when you are stuck on a tree with the gun already to your shoulder. I have to move my whole hand around to the top of the gun to hit the switch, and I don't like that much motion. The other thing I don't like is the cut-out in the forearm. It's needed to keep the loading port accessible when the action is open, but I find that it snags on my turkey vest constantly and is very annoying.
That leaves me with either the 870 or the Nova (assuming that's the benelli you are talking about). That's just a toss up so it would come down to which one shoulders better/feels better for you! For me that would be the 870..
I'd go which ever one is the lightest weight,because if your like me I walk several miles a day if I'm hunting public lands and I will have to say I do use a 835 it does rattle like a bucket of rocks and it does kick like a mule and when it comes to camo finish it has done just as good as my SBE2 but I hunt hard and I consider my guns a tool just like a hammer and I don't care if a hammer has a few scratches on it lol
I have 3 Remington 870s and have never had a problem. I would recommend the tried and true - 870. :icon_thumright:
Of the ones you listed I would go with the Browning, but if your open to another gun, take a look at the Ithaca 37 Turkeyslayer!
Anything but a Mossberg or Remington 870 Express,There low budget guns,Spend a decent amount and get yourself a Nice Gun like a Benneli or Browning or even a 870 Wingmaster.Lots to choose from then Mossberg or 870 Express which are Low Budget Shotguns.
Well i know these aren't on your list but here goes. If you want the ultimate range and most devastating gun i've seen its the Beretta Extrema 2, Carlson .675 tube using Hevi13's with 2.25oz of #5 shot. I call it the Turkey Shredder cause 60 yds and in it will totally destroy a gobblers day. It'll post an amazing 200-220 #5 Hevi 13's in a 10" circle at 40yds and all those #5's are like a freight train when they make their delivery.
However, if your looking for the lightest and most sweetest shooting gun on the market i've found none better than Benelli's M2 12 and 20 gauge. I just bought the 20 and its posting 120-130 #6 Hevi 13's and still in the early stages so think i can improve on that a bit once i find the right combo. I believe the 20 gauge with 24" barrel weighs about 5.8lbs and the 12 gauge weighs in at 7lbs. Anyway, good luck with your choice and with the 2012 turkey season.
SBE II