I've been kicking around the idea of getting a new turkey gun. I would like a simi auto to help with the recoil a little but would consider a good pump. 3 1/2" chamber willing to spend a little cash but dont want to break the bank any where form maybe 500 to $750. I've heard good things form the 11-87 and 935 Leary of the mossbergs tho I have a 535 an don't like it. Como dipped or a wood stock. 24 to 26" barrel. What are some good options.
Thanks-Ben
My vote is for the 1187 shurshot turkey
I was in your spot a coupe years ago and I bought a 935 and am very happy with it. I would also consider a stoger 3500.
+2 on the 11-87 sureshot... but is going to cost you at least $800 out the door.
Either the Remmy or Mossberg in that price range. I have seen several 3.5 inch 1187's jam though, so I am inclined to say the 935.
BPS 3.5" 12 gauge...
mudhen
If an auto, I just bought the 935 Turkey in an all black model for $500 OTD.
If you don't mind ponying up for the 11-87 it is an awesome gun as are many, but for the price range I was looking at $450 - $600 the 935 was the only one I liked.
11-87.. Keep it clean and it'll never jam.
Stoeger 3500
Stoeger 3500 or the 11-87. I have used my 1187 for years but this year I am going to try my 3500. Either one is a fantastic turkey gun.....
Take your time and find a used Benelli auto.
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I'm going to be shooting lead simply because I refuse to pay the outrages prices to only get 5 shells. I've heard good things out of the 11-87 with a .660 jelly head . And I got a price on a 935 yesterday around 640 for what I'm looking for said he couldn't find any. 11-87 with the 3.5" chamber in the barrel lengths I was looking for.
Please take a good look at the Stoeger 3500.
My buddy eric has the 3.5 1187 with the sure shot stock MO obsession with adjustable tru glos - and it is about the perfect little turkey gun , points good , lightweight , and plenty of power
I got the same 1187 this year....should have bought it years ago
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i bought a 870 sps turkey wish i would have paid more and got the 1187 turkey i handeld one the other day thing is sweet
I went and did just that last season. I bought an 835, and have been tweaking it ever since.
The only thing I wish I had was a 24" barrel instead of the 20."
The 835 is in my opinion, the easiest gun to get excellent patterns right out of the box with.
I have finally ended up with my happy place. A Burris FFIII with 336 Marlin base, limbsaver recoil pad, SSX choke, and I plan on shooting 3-2-7 Hevi-13's out of her. I will confess that I just can't take the punishment of the 3.5's anymore. Once the range I use dries out, I will be heading down to try that combo.
Quote from: ohiostrutter on March 31, 2013, 11:10:43 AM
i bought a 870 sps turkey wish i would have paid more and got the 1187 turkey i handeld one the other day thing is sweet
I did the same thing. got a nice 870 turkey... traded it a few months later for the 11-87 sureshot turkey. I knew I should have got the 11-87 in the first place.
Quote from: Old Gobbler on March 31, 2013, 07:34:55 AM
My buddy eric has the 3.5 1187 with the sure shot stock MO obsession with adjustable tru glos - and it is about the perfect little turkey gun , points good , lightweight , and plenty of power
I agree loving mine so far, and the best feature, it likes 3.5's and it don't beat the heck out of ya.
I think I'm gonna go with an 11-87 and get a .660 jelly head and suggestion on lead shells to try I've got 3 boxes of the thugs#6s to try but need more to try when I buy one.
MY VOTE: 1. STOEGER 3500 2. FRANCHI AFFINITY
Mossberg 935
Stoeger 3500
IM WITH 01FOREMAN400....TAKE YR TIME AND FIND A USED BENELLI,EQUIP IT W/ EITHER AN INDIAN CREEK CHOKE OR A GOBBLER GUNS FINAL STRUT CHOKE& HS MAG-BLEND OR FEDERAL HEAVYWEIGHT #7 SHOT....TAKE CAUTION THOUGH ONLY SHOOT FEDERAL HVYWT.SHOT THRU A NON-PORTED/NON- WAD STRIPPING TUBE...SUCH AS I MENTIONED IN THE FINAL STRUT TUBE FROM GOBB GUNS...NOT THE INDIAN CREEK