So if you could get any shotgun you wanted and price didn't matter for turkey hunting for the 2019 season which shotgun would you buy ?
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I'd find a used 870 Wingmaster 12 gauge magnum. You can find them sometimes in nearly new condition. I'd spend the rest of the money on a good choke and variety of shells to find the best pattern out to 40 yards max. If you have to have camo you could find one of those as well.
Looking for a newer gun than 15-20 years old
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I'm interested in Remingtons new V3 turkey pro. It's supposed to come out next month. Already has a rail, 22" barrel, oversized controls and a lifetime warranty. I've shot my buddy's 26" V3 and was impressed with it.
Next would be a Beretta 350 turkey gun. It too has a rail and can shoot 3.5" if you want. I think it's 24" barrel.
I have 870's in 20 and 12, Benellis, Berettas and a Browning, but the V3 really interests me.
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Suit yourself but plastic and pistol grips don't kill Gobblers.
Quote from: CrustyRusty on December 16, 2018, 02:40:09 PM
I'm interested in Remingtons new V3 turkey pro. It's supposed to come out next month. Already has a rail, 22" barrel, oversized controls and a lifetime warranty. I've shot my buddy's 26" V3 and was impressed with it.
Next would be a Beretta 350 turkey gun. It too has a rail and can shoot 3.5" if you want. I think it's 24" barrel.
I have 870's in 20 and 12, Benellis, Berettas and a Browning, but the V3 really interests me.
Thanks
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Quote from: Phillipshunt on December 16, 2018, 03:31:06 PM
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Suit yourself but plastic and pistol grips don't kill Gobblers.
No, but it looks cool in the pictures
If price doesn't matter than a Browning Cynergy turkey edition. You can flip a switch to go from a long range to short range choke. Both chokes that come with the gun work very well. The 24" barrel Cynergy is 6-8" shorter than a pump or auto with a 24" barrel. The Browning gold trigger is sweet. Remember with an O/U if you ever have a miss fire just pull the trigger again....no need to pump or chamber another round. You can choose between vented rib, ghost ring or it has a rail if want to mount an optic. I use optics so I appreciate the rail being on the barrel. I like the MOBU dura touch camo. It has a good feel and grip to it. They are expensive but they are worth it if it's in your budget.
I'm actually getting the gun I want for Christmas this year. I've got a $1,000 budget, so I picked a Stevens m301 12 gauge. Gonna put a sling on it, a Kicks gobbling thunder .660, and either a scope or good fiber optic sights. Gonna paint it.
I came in way under budget and have a fun project ahead! O0
Cool idea, but I would lean towards a 20 for a lightweight project gun.
I just got a Beretta Xtreme Plus A400 recently and it is a fine shooting shotgun, I'm going to try a .670 Indian Creek Choke and Apex blends in it over Christmas to see how it patterns. Not sure if that is a gun you have checked out yet but I can report back after I pattern if it is something your looking at.
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Looking for a newer gun than 15-20 years old
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Suit yourself but plastic and pistol grips don't kill Gobblers.
No, but it looks cool in the pictures
:you_rock:
Quote from: CrustyRusty on December 16, 2018, 02:40:09 PM
I'm interested in Remingtons new V3 turkey pro. It's supposed to come out next month. Already has a rail, 22" barrel, oversized controls and a lifetime warranty. I've shot my buddy's 26" V3 and was impressed with it.
Next would be a Beretta 350 turkey gun. It too has a rail and can shoot 3.5" if you want. I think it's 24" barrel.
I have 870's in 20 and 12, Benellis, Berettas and a Browning, but the V3 really interests me.
And well you should be with the V3. Particularly at it`s price point, the V3`s one of, if not the, best guns going IMO. My walnut has been flawless. It should be a great system as a dedicated turkey gun, particularly so with the included optics.
Link to the V3 turkey pro? I can't find info about it.
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Link to the V3 turkey pro? I can't find info about it.
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Not much out on it yet. Suggest you google, " Remington V3 Turkey Pro Randy Wakeman " . He has some descriptive info in his " Randy Wakeman Outdoors " . You may have to scroll down to get to the text of the article.
I have lots of guns but the next one I'd get would most likely be a browning bps.
Beretta hands down for me. I almost bought an a300 mobu last year, nice piece.
Quote from: DeltaRunner on December 16, 2018, 06:10:48 PM
If price doesn't matter than a Browning Cynergy turkey edition. You can flip a switch to go from a long range to short range choke. Both chokes that come with the gun work very well. The 24" barrel Cynergy is 6-8" shorter than a pump or auto with a 24" barrel. The Browning gold trigger is sweet. Remember with an O/U if you ever have a miss fire just pull the trigger again....no need to pump or chamber another round. You can choose between vented rib, ghost ring or it has a rail if want to mount an optic. I use optics so I appreciate the rail being on the barrel. I like the MOBU dura touch camo. It has a good feel and grip to it. They are expensive but they are worth it if it's in your budget.
There's one for sale on SCDUCKS forum for 1600.00 NIB
Thanks guys for the comments...
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Quote from: Buckman18 on December 16, 2018, 08:41:32 PM
I'm actually getting the gun I want for Christmas this year. I've got a $1,000 budget, so I picked a Stevens m301 12 gauge. Gonna put a sling on it, a Kicks gobbling thunder .660, and either a scope or good fiber optic sights. Gonna paint it.
I came in way under budget and have a fun project ahead! O0
I bought the 20 to do the same thing. It's kinda been on the back burner, other than buying a choke for it. I'm curious to see what you might have figured out for a scope mount. Do share if you've got any ideas so far.
Benelli m2 20 guage turkey performance edition. If money wasn't a factor that's what it would be.
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Quote from: Tailwalk on December 21, 2018, 04:15:40 PM
Benelli m2 20 guage turkey performance edition. If money wasn't a factor that's what it would be.
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That is what I did I just did it in a 12 guage.
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Benelli m2 20 guage turkey performance edition. If money wasn't a factor that's what it would be.
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That is what I did I just did it in a 12 guage.
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Bad A rig!
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Quote from: HiIlbilly on December 21, 2018, 05:20:08 AM
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I'm actually getting the gun I want for Christmas this year. I've got a $1,000 budget, so I picked a Stevens m301 12 gauge. Gonna put a sling on it, a Kicks gobbling thunder .660, and either a scope or good fiber optic sights. Gonna paint it.
I came in way under budget and have a fun project ahead! O0
I bought the 20 to do the same thing. It's kinda been on the back burner, other than buying a choke for it. I'm curious to see what you might have figured out for a scope mount. Do share if you've got any ideas so far.
Santa hasn't brought me the gun yet, and I haven't seen it but.... my dad is a machinist and I intend to have him work on it so I can put a rail on it. If that's not easy, then I know he can put on some adjustable FO sights. Honestly, I think I'd rather have the sights but I've not made up my mind.
Lots of guns especially if they're turkey marketed come w holes for rails already drilled n tapped or else iron sights installed. Drilling n tapping is real easy especially in his line of work.
Merry Christmas boys
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I'm actually getting the gun I want for Christmas this year. I've got a $1,000 budget, so I picked a Stevens m301 12 gauge. Gonna put a sling on it, a Kicks gobbling thunder .660, and either a scope or good fiber optic sights. Gonna paint it.
I came in way under budget and have a fun project ahead! O0
I bought the 20 to do the same thing. It's kinda been on the back burner, other than buying a choke for it. I'm curious to see what you might have figured out for a scope mount. Do share if you've got any ideas so far.
Santa hasn't brought me the gun yet, and I haven't seen it but.... my dad is a machinist and I intend to have him work on it so I can put a rail on it. If that's not easy, then I know he can put on some adjustable FO sights. Honestly, I think I'd rather have the sights but I've not made up my mind.
I'd be curious to see what the wall thickness is on a 12 versus this 20 I've got. First let me say I'm not a machinist, but it seems kinda thin for tapping. Mine measures just a little over .200. I'm thinking I'll have to attach a rail some other way.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181224/7e898ba0b9fdb9bdfb229d4251d52d5e.jpg)
You may be right! Pending Santa actually brings me the gun, I'll check with Pops and see what he says! May have to come up with something different!
Well, Santa brought it. Also got a Kicks GT .660 to go with it. Let the good times begin.
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Got the 410 turkey model of the 301 yesterday mossy oak bottomland stock and fore end xtra full choke and sling studs with rail for optic
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Not much out on it yet. Suggest you google, " Remington V3 Turkey Pro Randy Wakeman " . He has some descriptive info in his " Randy Wakeman Outdoors " . You may have to scroll down to get to the text of the article.
I am very interested in this V3 Turkey Pro, but apparently it's the best kept secret in the country. I've called all over the place ,"including Remington", and no one knows anything about it.
You would think they would be advertising heavily now since it's supposed to be available Jan. 1st.
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Wow that's sweet
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YES!
In my nazi state that's illegal. It's considered an "assault" gun or something stupid. You can't have any semi shotgun w a pistol grip. Not that's it's my thing anyway but cool looking gun. Best of luck w it. What's the red sticker on barrel bottom, just something from packing or does it stay there?
Just a Benelli Sticker
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Here is what it looks like without the sticker
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Nice looking firearm!
Good Choice! That's a bad A$$ Turkey Gun!
Is it 12 or 20ga?
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12
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Nice gun
Quote from: Phillipshunt on December 16, 2018, 03:31:06 PM
Suit yourself but plastic and pistol grips don't kill Gobblers.
This one does!!
1st two pictures are the same gun after customizing
(It's nothing like the "Original" Remington 1187 Special Purpose I bought)
If I were looking NEW I'd have a Benelli in a 20ga, only thing I would do is drop a scope on top!
SWEET GUN MS Boy!!
https://www.benelliusa.com/performance-shop/performance-shop-m2-turkey
MK M GOBL
Thanks MK that does look good tho.
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Nice...Have you had a chance to pattern it yet??
Im lucky to have acquired my dream gun. After hunting with it last year I couldn't ask for anything better!
Benelli Montefeltro 20 gauge (weigh 6lbs on the nose)
Bought it from an older gentleman I know that used it to quail hunt. I did a few modifications to it...
- cerakote barrel, bolt and receiver
- mossy oak wrap on stock and forearm
- drilled n tapped for Sumtoy mount with Burris FF3
- .570 Rob Roberts choke
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Got mine right after season last year Browning maxus all purpose a-tacs foliage green. can't wait to set it up.
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Quote from: CrustyRusty on December 16, 2018, 02:40:09 PM
I'm interested in Remingtons new V3 turkey pro. It's supposed to come out next month. Already has a rail, 22" barrel, oversized controls and a lifetime warranty. I've shot my buddy's 26" V3 and was impressed with it.
Next would be a Beretta 350 turkey gun. It too has a rail and can shoot 3.5" if you want. I think it's 24" barrel.
I have 870's in 20 and 12, Benellis, Berettas and a Browning, but the V3 really interests me.
And well you should be with the V3. Particularly at it`s price point, the V3`s one of, if not the, best guns going IMO. My walnut has been flawless. It should be a great system as a dedicated turkey gun, particularly so with the included optics.
I like the V3s but turkey barrels are getting way too short. 24-26inches is just as easy to lug around and swing to shoot a turkey. People forget how much velocity you are losing with such short barrels. I am trying to find the article but it showed such a significant velocity drop with a 22inch barrel versus a 26inch barrel that to retain the same energy, you needed to go to a larger pellet. So for example, lets say you are shooting #5 lead at 40 yards, well to get the same down range energy with a shorter barrel you would now need to go with #4s. Just my two cents.
I think that topic has been discussed on Shotgunworld. I will try to find it and you can look if you like. I am curious to see the results but don't believe there is as much loss as expected.
To me my 835 is perfect. I didn't pay an arm and a leg for it, it is dependable and pretty tough. I am not gentle on any of my hunting guns. I don't care about looks or status. Just want a gun that shoots well and takes a beating. To each their own though.
Quote from: Buckman18 on December 25, 2018, 01:43:46 PM
Well, Santa brought it. Also got a Kicks GT .660 to go with it. Let the good times begin.
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My father is a machinist. He drilled and tapped the barrel for a scope, and he made the base for me (custom made by Buckman Deddy Customs :) ) I've gotta get a higher set of rings, then I'll mount a Simmons 4x32 shotgun scope. Also installed the hammer extension and sling.
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Quote from: Buckman18 on December 25, 2018, 01:43:46 PM
Well, Santa brought it. Also got a Kicks GT .660 to go with it. Let the good times begin.
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My father is a machinist. He drilled and tapped the barrel for a scope, and he made the base for me (custom made by Buckman Deddy Customs :) ) I've gotta get a higher set of rings, then I'll mount a Simmons 4x32 shotgun scope. Also installed the hammer extension and sling.
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I would think 4×32 would be way to much scope. Using scopes on shotguns hunting Turkey's and Deer for years I rarely ever take mine off 1x. Suit yourself though.
Got the scope mounted, now it's ready to paint:
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It was very windy and a terrible day to pattern. I'll get it just right on a better day. Nevertheless, got 230 #6 Longbeards in 10 at 40, and 179 #5 Longbeards. Which one would be your choice?
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#6s
Either will do well. Center of pattern of both appear left of center to me.
I agree with Phillipshunt. If I wanted a new Turkey gun I would try to find a Remington 870 Wing master 20 gage with magnum chamber. Easy to carry and, with today's cartridges, more than enough power and range. Great quality and if you look far and wide enough also at a great price.
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Looking for a newer gun than 15-20 years old
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Suit yourself but plastic and pistol grips don't kill Gobblers.
::) a bunch of dead gobblers would disagree
Quote from: MS Boy on December 15, 2018, 10:33:20 PM
So if you could get any shotgun you wanted and price didn't matter for turkey hunting for the 2019 season which shotgun would you buy ?
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This is a no brainer Benelli SBE 3. The base gun is 1700$ and they have custom ones in the 2000-2700$ range. My father-in-law has 2 and bar none they are the best shotguns out there. Excellent craftsmanship. Perfectly balanced. Shoot 2 3/4 all the way to 3.5s with out cycling issue unless you are using super super light loads in 2 3/4. Most brands cant do that. They pattern amazing and come with 5 chokes. Now, you said if money was no object. Personally, I would never buy one of these because there are many other great guns out there for MUCH less but if you want the best, those are the best.
I bought a Benelli Rob Roberts addition for turkeys.
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Quote from: CrustyRusty on January 03, 2019, 03:46:14 PM
I think that topic has been discussed on Shotgunworld. I will try to find it and you can look if you like. I am curious to see the results but don't believe there is as much loss as expected.
I read that article and many others on the topic including watched some videos. Almost all studies showed very little difference in speed going from 28 down to 24in barrels. I think from memory it was around 50fps. But it started significantly dropping after that. 19inch barrel showed like a 200fps loss. That would make a marginal penetrating round a very bad round. There was one video where a guy literally would cut his barrel down inch by inch showing velocity with the same round. After all the research I did, it proved anything shorter than 24inch and you start losing more than you gain unless you only shoot to 30 yards, especially if you are using mild loads. I mean come on, how often has a longer barreled shotgun really impacted your hunt? (maybe out of a blind). I have hunted with a 28inch shotgun down to my father's custom SBE with a 22in barrel and not once did I find myself in a situation where having a short barrel would have helped. Just my two cents.
I think I'd go with a 20 gauge Ithaca Turkeyslayer.
Well made, made in USA!
I already own my choice(s).
I shot a big tom in Maryland with an 11-87-felt it was too easy and bought a tc encore muzzleloader barrel. Worked on loads, powders, shot cups and killed a 3 bearded 24 lb. gobler in Delaware. This is my favorite. 5 gobblers later I bought a Pedersoli 12 ga. sxs. with removable chokes. Once again developed loads, tested shot, patterned it to 35 yards.
Shot a Maryland gobbler at 35 yds. :turkey2:
My 2 muzzleloaders are definitely my favorites, not just for the 7 total kills with them. But for the hours of practice and fun.
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I already own my choice(s).
I shot a big tom in Maryland with an 11-87-felt it was too easy and bought a tc encore muzzleloader barrel. Worked on loads, powders, shot cups and killed a 3 bearded 24 lb. gobler in Delaware. This is my favorite. 5 gobblers later I bought a Pedersoli 12 ga. sxs. with removable chokes. Once again developed loads, tested shot, patterned it to 35 yards.
Shot a Maryland gobbler at 35 yds. :turkey2:
My 2 muzzleloaders are definitely my favorites, not just for the 7 total kills with them. But for the hours of practice and fun.
Did you buy a specific muzzleloading shotgun barrel? If so where did you get it?
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MS Boy.... Great gun I got one myself couple years ago. I now shoot the 20 gauge m2. Just a little help.... if I was you replace the butt pad for a limb savor bolt in pad. You can get on limbsaver website. That stock pad that comes on them is terrible but the limb savor one is a game changer.
SBE with a 26" barrel
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I really like the new Savage .410 turkey gun they brought out this year. Pretty sweet little gun, gonna wait to see what others think before I purchase one though.
Last year I did a fully worked over 870 youth 20ga.
This year I'm doing a fully worked over youth .410 870.
If money wasn't an option I'd get a Rob Roberts Benelli Ethos 28ga, they posted a Cerakote bottomland 28ga that was fully worked over custom with optics. That thing was bad to the bone.
Quote from: trkehunr93 on February 06, 2019, 12:57:25 PM
I really like the new Savage .410 turkey gun they brought out this year. Pretty sweet little gun, gonna wait to see what others think before I purchase one though.
I'm with you, that looks to be a sweet little set up
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I really like the new Savage .410 turkey gun they brought out this year. Pretty sweet little gun, gonna wait to see what others think before I purchase one though.
I'm with you, that looks to be a sweet little set up
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They are selling those like hot cakes. I've seen some awesome patterns posted from those guns on some facebook pages.
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Quote from: CrustyRusty on December 16, 2018, 02:40:09 PM
I'm interested in Remingtons new V3 turkey pro. It's supposed to come out next month. Already has a rail, 22" barrel, oversized controls and a lifetime warranty. I've shot my buddy's 26" V3 and was impressed with it.
Next would be a Beretta 350 turkey gun. It too has a rail and can shoot 3.5" if you want. I think it's 24" barrel.
I have 870's in 20 and 12, Benellis, Berettas and a Browning, but the V3 really interests me.
And well you should be with the V3. Particularly at it`s price point, the V3`s one of, if not the, best guns going IMO. My walnut has been flawless. It should be a great system as a dedicated turkey gun, particularly so with the included optics.
I like the V3s but turkey barrels are getting way too short. 24-26inches is just as easy to lug around and swing to shoot a turkey. People forget how much velocity you are losing with such short barrels. I am trying to find the article but it showed such a significant velocity drop with a 22inch barrel versus a 26inch barrel that to retain the same energy, you needed to go to a larger pellet. So for example, lets say you are shooting #5 lead at 40 yards, well to get the same down range energy with a shorter barrel you would now need to go with #4s. Just my two cents.
I have found in my shooting my wife's you model 500 20ga with a 22" barrel hers shoots tighter patterns the my full size 20 with a 26" barrel I have to .015 to .020" more constriction than hers to match the pattern, I don't know if this is true for all guns, just my experience with 2 Mossberg built guns.
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I think that topic has been discussed on Shotgunworld. I will try to find it and you can look if you like. I am curious to see the results but don't believe there is as much loss as expected.
I read that article and many others on the topic including watched some videos. Almost all studies showed very little difference in speed going from 28 down to 24in barrels. I think from memory it was around 50fps. But it started significantly dropping after that. 19inch barrel showed like a 200fps loss. That would make a marginal penetrating round a very bad round. There was one video where a guy literally would cut his barrel down inch by inch showing velocity with the same round. After all the research I did, it proved anything shorter than 24inch and you start losing more than you gain unless you only shoot to 30 yards, especially if you are using mild loads. I mean come on, how often has a longer barreled shotgun really impacted your hunt? (maybe out of a blind). I have hunted with a 28inch shotgun down to my father's custom SBE with a 22in barrel and not once did I find myself in a situation where having a short barrel would have helped. Just my two cents.
I believe even in high powered rifles the difference is negligible like 25 fps loss per inch, I would think it would be a bigger difference than that but the author has done on 3 different guns a 223, a 308 and a 300 win mag. Can you imagine pulling the trigger on a 16 inch 300WM?
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Quote from: trkehunr93 on February 06, 2019, 12:57:25 PM
I really like the new Savage .410 turkey gun they brought out this year. Pretty sweet little gun, gonna wait to see what others think before I purchase one though.
That`s a sweet looking little rig. My hunting buddy wants to get one in 20, but the distributors don`t even have them yet. Slap a red dot and a sling on it ( already comes with a rail ) and, with the possible exception of no follow up shot if needed ( not usually ), might be a perfect turkey gun. I`d sure look hard at one if I were in the market. That and a V3 Turkey Pro, but I`m beginning to wonder if either`s going to be available for this season.
Well it's not the new 301 turkey in camo, it is the 301 in 20 gauge. I drilled and tapped it for the Bushnell TR25, .575 Carlson's and a sling. If the weather will let up a little I'll see about getting it dialed in.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190223/b5cafc5324814f6cc336ce8ae9d0ab33.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190223/9bb76e0b3709615f314cba41ced88754.jpg)
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Quote from: Gobble! on February 15, 2019, 10:18:19 AM
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Quote from: trkehunr93 on February 06, 2019, 12:57:25 PM
I really like the new Savage .410 turkey gun they brought out this year. Pretty sweet little gun, gonna wait to see what others think before I purchase one though.
I'm with you, that looks to be a sweet little set up
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They are selling those like hot cakes. I've seen some awesome patterns posted from those guns on some facebook pages.
What Facebook pages? I own one and want to see what it's capable of
Thanks
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Any thoughts on the Winchester SX3 Longbeard? 20 Gauge?
I'm in the market and my guy in Arkansas is pushing it hard. I went for an 870 SPS sure shot...
Clearly the Winchester is more money.
I picked up a Benelli Super Black Eagle III last spring with a 26" barrel in bottomland camo...that thing is super nice!!! I wish I could find that pistol grip stock that comes on the Rob Roberts performance center Super Black Eagle...then I'd be in hog heaven toting that thing around the woods!
I am going to go and check out some gun shows in the area the next few months,I have my eyes open for the hr 10 gauge single shot turkey gun, and maybe something else if it catches my eyes.I really am not sure,just may add something else to the collection.I like not knowing and having an open mind.I already picked up the gun I wanted this year,the Winchester sxp long beard in 20 gauge.
Savage 220T
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Quote from: gobblers roost on March 19, 2019, 12:57:31 PM
Savage 220T
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My 220T will be here tomorrow, can't wait! I deer hunted with a 220 for several years and loved it. Killed a lot of deer with that gun over the years. As soon as I saw they were coming out with the 220T this year, I knew I had to have one.
Tomorrow I go to pick up a gun I've wanted for years, the 835 tactical turkey. They're starting to make them again! I want it because its short, great for thick woods, easier to store in the truck, and its a 835. I've used a 835 the past several years and love knowing that gobbler is goin down. Best part is, my wife found it for me! lol
Quote from: Buckman18 on December 25, 2018, 01:43:46 PM
Well, Santa brought it. Also got a Kicks GT .660 to go with it. Let the good times begin.
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First bird with new gun. Stevens 301 12 gauge with kicks GT 660. Chattahoochee National Forest in north Georgia:
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Quote from: MS Boy on December 15, 2018, 10:33:20 PM
So if you could get any shotgun you wanted and price didn't matter for turkey hunting for the 2019 season which shotgun would you buy ?
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either a Benelli SBEIII or a Browning Gold
what gun is that single shot? Mike
Ithaca model 37 Turkey slayer
or a new Savage 220.
I actually have both, The Slayer is newer. The 220 I have was my Grandpa's 28 inch fixed full 12 gauge. It had not been shot since 1977 when he passed away. But I inherited it, polished the barrel and kilt Turkeys with it. Federal Heavyweights #5.
Have a good one
Ray
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Stevens 301 turkey in .410 :turkey2:
Quote from: Full strut on April 21, 2019, 08:39:37 PM
Stevens 301 turkey in .410 :turkey2:
Mine comes in Tuesday, fingers crossed that it shoots a decent pattern and POA with the factory choke.
I bought my Benelli SBE I in 2004. I have several turkey specific shotguns but this is my favorite. No need to buy a new gun. I bought the best years ago.
Quote from: WildTigerTrout on April 21, 2019, 10:49:50 PM
I bought my Benelli SBE I in 2004. I have several turkey specific shotguns but this is my favorite. No need to buy a new gun. I bought the best years ago.
Hah I feel the same way and got mine around the same time.
I am adding a red dot (Vortex Venom) this weekend though.
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I have several benellis (sbe1, sbe2, m1 20, legacy 28, m1 12) but wont Turkey hunt with them. I wont use my beretta extrema or 400 either. I am wanting to try my 3 h&r sb1s (1old, 1 new) .410 full chokes and 1 mod choke and mossberg 500 .410 full with tss. Got an old sxs .410 that would be awesome. I hope .410 becomes legal soon.
I still always resort back to my winchester sx2 universal hunter a 26" back bored forcing cone lengthened, ported, action polished, and trigger job, Indian creek .655 non wad chatcher. All work done by ballistic specialists angle port. Topped with aimpoint 9000.
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For nostalgia and rainy day, I took my old but new to me 500. That was kinda fun to change it up.
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I would buy a browning Maxus in bottomland with a Indian creek choke!