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Title: What is a good semi-auto turkey gun that wont break the bank?
Post by: scoot12 on March 13, 2016, 07:01:29 PM
I am in the market for a semi auto turkey gun,  anyone have any good suggestions on a gun that won't break the bank?  Thanks
Title: What is a good semi-auto turkey gun that wont break the bank?
Post by: mudhen on March 13, 2016, 07:08:20 PM
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Post by: turkeywhisperer935 on March 13, 2016, 07:09:37 PM
Mossberg 935, look on this website and their is alot of people shooting them including me. The pattern pictures will speak for themselves. You can get one for about 650 or so.
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Post by: highball on March 13, 2016, 07:21:54 PM
The new Remington V3 is looking pretty good.
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Post by: Longshanks on March 13, 2016, 07:33:08 PM
Beretta Outlander 300 $600-700
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Post by: MK M GOBL on March 13, 2016, 08:11:18 PM
New/Used? 12 or 20?

I have a couple of Rem 11-87's, the other was a little more $$$ but it serves as a multiuse gun and is back-up turkey.

MK M GOBL
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Post by: jordanz7935 on March 13, 2016, 08:22:04 PM
Mossberg 930 & 935 are great guns for the money. The stoegers and franchis are nice guns too, based on benelli inertia system I believe. The new weatherby 459s are really nice turkey guns also!
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Post by: gatrkyhntr70 on March 13, 2016, 08:25:17 PM
Stoeger m3000 or 3500 if you want to shoot 3.5".
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Post by: Double B on March 13, 2016, 09:10:01 PM
I like a Beretta 390 with a .665 tube.  Chrome lined bore and gas gun, low recoil. 
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Post by: goblr77 on March 13, 2016, 09:53:28 PM
Quote from: Longshanks on March 13, 2016, 07:33:08 PM
Beretta Outlander 300 $600-700


You'd be hard pressed to find a better 3" gun than an Outlander 300 in that price range. A Winchester SX3 is the best 3.5" auto for the money.
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Post by: Old Gobbler on March 13, 2016, 09:58:59 PM
I'm partial to the Remington versamax, 3.5 chamber , utterly reliable -

A sportsman will set you back 800
Title: What is a good semi-auto turkey gun that wont break the bank?
Post by: Britton40 on March 13, 2016, 10:29:58 PM

Quote from: Double B on March 13, 2016, 09:10:01 PM
I like a Beretta 390 with a .665 tube.  Chrome lined bore and gas gun, low recoil.

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Post by: wvmntnhick on March 13, 2016, 11:01:49 PM
Best look on the used rack at some gun shops. I bought an sx2 several years ago for a steal of a deal. A used sx3 should be fairly reasonably priced as well if you can manage to find one. If you can find a used 1100 or 11-87, they're generally very well priced. The 1100 can be quite finicky about the shells it'll shoot though. Big question you've got to ask yourself is if you want the 3" or 3.5" capabilities.
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Post by: Bowguy on March 14, 2016, 01:30:07 AM
I don't have one but the 935 fits your bill n is made to shoot. I've used the 835 since the early 90s n that's their pump version
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Post by: Ranger007 on March 14, 2016, 07:52:42 AM
 
Quote from: Britton40 on March 13, 2016, 10:29:58 PM

Quote from: Double B on March 13, 2016, 09:10:01 PM
I like a Beretta 390 with a .665 tube.  Chrome lined bore and gas gun, low recoil.

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390 does it all for a great price
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Post by: stinkpickle on March 14, 2016, 01:46:21 PM
Quote from: Ranger007 on March 14, 2016, 07:52:42 AM
Quote from: Britton40 on March 13, 2016, 10:29:58 PM

Quote from: Double B on March 13, 2016, 09:10:01 PM
I like a Beretta 390 with a .665 tube.  Chrome lined bore and gas gun, low recoil.

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390 does it all for a great price

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Title: What is a good semi-auto turkey gun that wont break the bank?
Post by: steinb3rg on March 14, 2016, 09:30:16 PM
I'm biased as I have an A300. Picked up a new camo version a couple years ago for $650. Patterned well for me with Rem nitro 5's and Kent ultimate diamond 5's
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Post by: codym on March 14, 2016, 10:27:12 PM
I just bought a weatherby sa-459 turkey gun and I'm really impressed. It's the 390 gas system, drilled tapped with a rail, sling swivels and pistol grip. Just over 6lbs on my scale (20 ga). sighted it in with remmy gun clubs and didn't miss a beat. $650 out the door!
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Post by: Buckeye_Strutter_935 on March 15, 2016, 02:52:21 AM
Quote from: scoot12 on March 13, 2016, 07:01:29 PM
I am in the market for a semi auto turkey gun,  anyone have any good suggestions on a gun that won't break the bank?  Thanks

I have both the mossberg 935 and the stoeger m3500 I've the mossberg for 14 years and the stoeger for 2 both guns are great you won't go wrong either way but the stoeger is way better feeling FOR ME ???? And way better built....I've killed a lot more birds with the 935 from having it longer....but the stoeger is a very sharp great pattering gun
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Post by: stinkpickle on March 15, 2016, 10:18:07 AM
Quote from: codym on March 14, 2016, 10:27:12 PM
I just bought a weatherby sa-459 turkey gun and I'm really impressed. It's the 390 gas system, drilled tapped with a rail, sling swivels and pistol grip. Just over 6lbs on my scale (20 ga). sighted it in with remmy gun clubs and didn't miss a beat. $650 out the door!

I've heard good things about their SA-08 models, as well...especially the blued/wood models.
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Post by: BINK McCARTY on March 15, 2016, 05:22:59 PM
Check on the used rack of a reputable gun store for ....in my opinion Rem 11-87....not too much to take apart when cleaning,and just about as reliable a gas gun as your gonna find. I had a Beretta 391 and it had more nuts and parts and pieces that by the time I got done I wondered why I ever bought it....now ,the new ones may be different. But I say go after the 11-87...even new at the Wal-Mart wont set you back more than $500
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Post by: beakbuster10 on March 15, 2016, 05:32:17 PM
Stoeger 3000 or 3500


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Post by: ARJellyHead on March 15, 2016, 06:18:27 PM
Another vote for a Stoeger M3500...mine has a pistol grip and I absolutely love it.
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Post by: Izzyjoe on March 15, 2016, 10:24:25 PM
I would recommend the 1100 mag, or an 11-87. Look around you'll find one at good price, and extra barrel are easy to find.
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Post by: Phire Phite on March 15, 2016, 11:13:00 PM
Quote from: ARJellyHead on March 15, 2016, 06:18:27 PM
Another vote for a Stoeger M3500...mine has a pistol grip and I absolutely love it.

Stogie 3500 also.  I gotta get that pistol grip...
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Post by: lead 6s on March 16, 2016, 06:11:33 AM
 Baikal MP153 soft shooter and reliable.
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Post by: vabeardhunter on March 16, 2016, 10:01:27 AM
Gotta give Stoeger a nod. Good bang for the buck! (literally)
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Post by: Mtd69 on March 20, 2016, 08:07:25 AM
I shot a browning gold for a lot of years it was a good dependable gun you can find them used for a reasonable price
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Post by: Isomaad on March 22, 2016, 07:02:57 PM
Mossberg 930 Turkey is hands down the best bang for your buck semi auto in my opinion.  You can get it for under $500 and it is a shooter!
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Post by: rpinks on March 22, 2016, 07:19:12 PM
I have 2 dedicated turkey guns a Beneli super black eagle and a 935. for the money and the pattern if I could only have one it would be 935.
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Post by: Philippe on March 22, 2016, 07:25:25 PM
Saiga with a 25 round drum mag lol