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Title: 20 gauge turkey gun choice?
Post by: GaryO on April 10, 2017, 06:57:58 PM
I was thinking you folks could help me choose a new 20 gauge turkey gun; what say you? Thanks...
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Post by: CrustyRusty on April 10, 2017, 07:07:22 PM
Benelli m2 or SX3...or depending on your budget 870, BPS, mossy
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Post by: Longshanks on April 10, 2017, 07:26:45 PM
Beretta
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Post by: taylorjones20 on April 10, 2017, 08:22:42 PM
I really really like my Benelli M2 20ga!!!!!
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Post by: Philippe on April 10, 2017, 08:36:31 PM
SA-459 Turkey Extra-Green
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Post by: Greg Massey on April 10, 2017, 09:04:08 PM
Hands down the youth 21 inch 870 Rem. 20 gauge...with Federal H W 7 , it's deadly with a Trulock non-ported 565 choke...Killed my second Boss bird with mine yesterday...what a gun...
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Post by: g8rvet on April 10, 2017, 09:10:16 PM
I have a youth model 20 repurposed to a turkey killer for my daughter.  Trulock choke and Fed HW#7.  Deadly at 40.

I hunt a Weatherby SA-459 with a Trulock choke (I live near them, Sumtoy is aces as well) and Fed HW#7
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Post by: surehuntsalot on April 10, 2017, 09:43:35 PM
My wife surprised me with a Stoeger 3020 that I'm falling in love with fast.
She even got me a Carlson long beard choke tube for, just haven't had the time off of work to do any pattern testing
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Post by: SKFOOTER on April 11, 2017, 02:05:22 PM
Don't overlook the Franchi Affinity. :turkey2:
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Post by: sswv on April 11, 2017, 02:33:28 PM
what Greg Massey said. I have that exact same set-up.  awesome is putting it mildly.
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Post by: reynolds243 on April 11, 2017, 04:36:51 PM
1. Benelli M2
2. Benelli M2
3. Benelli M2
4. SX3/Affinity
5. Stoeger 3020
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Post by: chatterbox on April 11, 2017, 05:07:18 PM
Mossberg Turkey Thug.
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Post by: WildTigerTrout on April 11, 2017, 06:22:46 PM
I own two, a Rem 870 Express 26" and a Benelli Nova full camo 24".  Like them both.  The Remington is less expensive.  IMO either is a good choice.
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Post by: wvmntnhick on April 11, 2017, 06:50:18 PM
Any one you want to put your hands on really. If it fits you, it'll be just fine. With all the choke options, I don't really see where ones better than another at this point. Sure everyone has their preferences but in the end, that's all it is. My 11-87 is good but no better than my 1300 really. Would love to have an sx3 but it is what it is. Get what you want and make sure it's a purchase you're satisfied with. If you're not happy with it, you'll not carry it anyway. Doesn't matter if it's a $50 or a $5000 gun. If you don't like it, it's just taking up another spot in the safe.
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Post by: kwild835 on April 24, 2017, 11:35:59 AM
Any of you M2 haters looking to sell? 
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Post by: GaryO on April 29, 2017, 01:40:26 PM
Well; it looks as if barrel length is personal choice, yes? Thanks again.
How many of you 20 gauge folks use an optic? thanks again and again...
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Post by: Natty Bumpo on April 30, 2017, 05:34:44 AM
Quote from: Greg Massey on April 10, 2017, 09:04:08 PM
Hands down the youth 21 inch 870 Rem. 20 gauge...with Federal H W 7 , it's deadly with a Trulock non-ported 565 choke...Killed my second Boss bird with mine yesterday...what a gun...



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Post by: turkeymanjim on April 30, 2017, 06:17:45 AM
Performance shop 20 gauge cordoba with 28" barrel. Never have I had a 28" barrel hinder me in the field.
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Post by: Tom Foolery on April 30, 2017, 07:55:27 AM
Quote from: Natty Bumpo on April 30, 2017, 05:34:44 AM
Quote from: Greg Massey on April 10, 2017, 09:04:08 PM
Hands down the youth 21 inch 870 Rem. 20 gauge...with Federal H W 7 , it's deadly with a Trulock non-ported 565 choke...Killed my second Boss bird with mine yesterday...what a gun...



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870 Youth here too
Title: 20 gauge turkey gun choice?
Post by: Swampchickin234 on April 30, 2017, 12:45:25 PM
1. 870. Build it like you want it
2. Franchi affinity /Stoeger m3020
Dress em like you want em, save all excess cash for chokes and start rolling your own.  If you shoot the pixie dust, it ain't gonna matter what you get.   


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Post by: USMC0331 on April 30, 2017, 01:48:40 PM
Best bang for your buck 870 or Mossberg. Not sure on bps.. I just bought one and going to check it out. I hear good things on Weatherby. I'm one of the benelli haters. I've owned 6 and sold them all. Regardless of which one you get,  do your homework on loads and choke tube combos and you should be good to go. Wish you much success with your choice.
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Post by: Tail Feathers on May 01, 2017, 10:31:57 PM
Very happy with my SX3 after a trigger job.  My grandson killed a tom with it yesterday and he commented on how soft it shot.  He became a fan.
For a ready to hunt gun, the Weatherby may be a top choice.  My concern there was (may still be) the gun is rated for 1.25oz loads and down, not 1.5oz shot like the Federal HW 7's I like.
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Post by: ncwoodsman on May 02, 2017, 08:21:03 AM
Weatherby SA-459 Turkey Extra-Green
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Post by: Hooks' n' Beards' on May 06, 2017, 03:55:52 PM
just bought a 20 ga weatherby 22" compact,carlson .575 choke and 2 boxes of triple beard 5.6.7 to try next weekend....
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Post by: woody on May 06, 2017, 06:45:41 PM
Quote from: Longshanks on April 10, 2017, 07:26:45 PM
Beretta

What does beretta offer?  I would like a Beretta 20 ga. 24". I wish they made the 300 Outlander in 20 ga.
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Post by: tha bugman on May 10, 2017, 12:37:55 PM
Depends on what your budget is
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Post by: Swampfoxforeman on May 10, 2017, 02:15:19 PM
I like the Rem 870 or the Mossberg 20 gauge. They are not expensive, and have the track record of proven reliability. 
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Post by: Tennessee Lead on May 10, 2017, 04:44:04 PM
Mossberg SA-20 is a sweet little gun


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