I am considering going with a 20g autoloader this year. I want something that will keep the recoil down. Gas or inertia, I'm kinda clueless on what is better or different AND why. Just looking for some information.
The Weatherby SA-08 Deluxe 20 Gauge Autoloader looked like an option, as I noted that the 28g in this gun got some good reviews. I was considering going with a 28 too, but kinda leaning towards a 20 at the moment.
Do you handload? If not I'd go with a 20 ga. What's your budget? What length barrel do you want?
No, no hand loading. I'm really leaning towards the 20 though, and that is another good reason
You can spend as much as you want to spend but the Weatherby SA08 would be at the top of my list.
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That sure does look like a nice gun, that is for sure. Quote from: gophert on January 15, 2016, 08:42:25 AM
You can spend as much as you want to spend but the Weatherby SA08 would be at the top of my list.
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A gas gun will give least recoil, the Winchester SX3 in a nice gun for the money, blued or camo...........I'm old school, I go Remington 1100 20GA, a multi-generation gun, my Grandkids will shoot it, JMHO.
Benelli M2 20ga would be my vote
Franchi affinity
Got rid of the 1100 from the 60s, as the kick was to much & it wasn't as versatile as I'd like. Great gun though...and I have considered a 20 in the 1100.
Quote from: longislandloco on January 16, 2016, 09:05:00 AM
A gas gun will give least recoil, the Winchester SX3 in a nice gun for the money, blued or camo...........I'm old school, I go Remington 1100 20GA, a multi-generation gun, my Grandkids will shoot it, JMHO.
My first choice would be the M2, 2nd Affinity and 3rd Stoeger 3020.
1100 LT 20 magnum youth is fairly heavy. Definitely a soft shooter.
If recoil is an issue watch the gun weight, a Franchi is a nice gun but under 6 pounds, close to 5 1/2, it will give you a jolt as will most of the light weight Italian guns.
I really like the Weathersby SA08, and the Stoeger 3020
I have the SA-08 and SA-459. The SA-459 20ga is the best turkey gun ever made IMO.
Inertia guns use the energy of the fired shell to eject. Gas guns use the gas from the fired shell to eject. Inertia guns kick more than gas. Inertia is a little cleaner.
As others have said weight of the gun will make a difference.
I shoot an 870 20. I have a limbsaver butt pad that makes it a breeze to shoot. I shoot FHW 7's 3", but if I take a youth I have FHW 7's 2.75's that I let them shoot. Honestly the 20's shoot so soft that there actually fun to take to the range.
1st Benelli M2 to carry 2nd a Beretta A400 w/ kickoff if you are worried about recoil.
My daughter just bought the mossy sa20 .so far she loves it .she really wants a red dot put on it for turkeys .has anyone had one drilled and tapped for a scope mount. Is there enough meat in the receiver to have it done on these shotguns. Thanks Dutch
SA-20 is already factory drilled and tapped
M2 or Affinity. Best options out there IMO and crazy simple to breakdown and clean
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SA-459..... Can buy 2 of them for the price of 1 M2... FWIW I have both guns. I will using the SA-459 in the turkey woods!!
I've handled an H&R excell auto 20ga at Gander Mountain, pretty nice gun, but haven't seen any in a while even on H&R site have them out of stock but they ran for 450$ not bad price tag for an Auto.
Quote from: Roost 1 on February 13, 2016, 08:01:38 PM
SA-459..... Can buy 2 of them for the price of 1 M2... FWIW I have both guns. I will using the SA-459 in the turkey woods!!
You still using that Carlson's choke you got from me Roost 1? Have you shot any Fed 7 or lead out of it?
The mossberg Sa 20 Turkey thug is drilled and tapped and comes with the bar. I do not think the normal sa 20 is drilled and tapped. That being said after getting to pattern my sa-20 turkey thug I would recommend it to anyone! Great shooting gun and good price for an auto!
Quote from: NYlogbeards on February 13, 2016, 08:55:01 PM
I've handled an H&R excell auto 20ga at Gander Mountain, pretty nice gun, but haven't seen any in a while even on H&R site have them out of stock but they ran for 450$ not bad price tag for an Auto.
Quote from: Roost 1 on February 13, 2016, 08:01:38 PM
SA-459..... Can buy 2 of them for the price of 1 M2... FWIW I have both guns. I will using the SA-459 in the turkey woods!!
You still using that Carlson's choke you got from me Roost 1? Have you shot any Fed 7 or lead out of it?
Ive shot it very little but only with TSS.... I will do more testing soon..
Quote from: Roost 1 on February 13, 2016, 09:04:14 PM
Quote from: NYlogbeards on February 13, 2016, 08:55:01 PM
I've handled an H&R excell auto 20ga at Gander Mountain, pretty nice gun, but haven't seen any in a while even on H&R site have them out of stock but they ran for 450$ not bad price tag for an Auto.
Quote from: Roost 1 on February 13, 2016, 08:01:38 PM
SA-459..... Can buy 2 of them for the price of 1 M2... FWIW I have both guns. I will using the SA-459 in the turkey woods!!
You still using that Carlson's choke you got from me Roost 1? Have you shot any Fed 7 or lead out of it?
Ive shot it very little but only with TSS.... I will do more testing soon..
Alright, those TSS #9 you shot through it looked good, take any Turkeys with it or just pattern with it so far?
This is the standard sa20 and it is not drilled and tapped yet. I am going to take it too the smith this week and see what he thinks as she did really well shooting my shotgun with the red dot on turkeys and really wants to have a red dot on her gun for both deer and turkeys. Dutch
I was having neck issues last year and was tired of the recoil when sighting the gun in for the season. Had been thinking about a 20 for a while and that motivated me. I looked on here, I looked online, I looked at reviews. Then I went to the gun stores and I held them in my hand. I wanted a pistol stock as well. There were a lot of options, but I already have a 20 gauge for shooting dove or clays, so this was going to be a turkey only gun. Sight it in and let her sit all offseason. After holding all the above mentioned in my hand and reading about a gazillion reviews, I went with the Weatherby SA-459. Shoots like a breeze, points well and light enough to tote all day. My first autoloader I have ever owned in any gauge. Love it! I found it at my local bass Pro and got 10% off when I opened a credit card accaount with them on the same day-all purchases for that day, so I loaded up on ammo and sling. Bought a Trulock choke and enough Federal HW #7 to last a while.
My best advice is to read a bunch, get a bunch of opinions and then the ultimate test is the hold them in your hands. That is always my final say when I am buying any gun - How does it feel in my hands?
Let us know what you get too!
Well guys, I'm going to get the Weatherby SA-459 Turkey Semi Auto in Realtree Xtra Green Camo.
Haven't decided to get a scope or not. I had a Burris Fast Fire III on my last 12 gauge, but I didn't care for it.
NOW I have to start thinking about ammo!
Good call.
I got the mossy sa20 great gun so far .love how soft it shoots .wish I could get a rifled barrel to go with it as that would make a fantastic combo .best of both worlds. Dutch