Thinking about selling my 870 turkey/predator for a benelli m2 with the 21 inch barrel. If you have shot one before what's your thoughts and is there a better turkey gun out there? Please only comment if u have shot this particular gun
Turkey guns are overrated. Learn to call, sit still and have some patience.
Nothing better than a 870 Wingmaster imo
It's been my experience with turkeyguns that just because you paid more, doesn't make it better. Whatever you choose, just make sure you won't care about scratches. If your looking for numbers, the ammo makes the gun-not the other way around.
The one in your hand at the right moment.
Hard to define best or better turkey gun. Both those kill birds dead, if you know your gun. Depends on what you like and wanna spend money on. I like my 870s.
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Quote from: LaLongbeard on January 31, 2019, 09:06:11 PM
Nothing better than a 870 Wingmaster imo
I don't think the deer/predator 870 is considered a wing master is it? The wingmasters are great guns. I've got a couple. Once they went to the express garbage is when I stopped w Remington.
Anyway to the op. The gun you have is fine. I've done this since the 80s w mostly pumps. The 11-87 for one year, Sp-10 for two, those being the only semis. I started w an 870 and still have it.
None had extreme short barrels. It's not necessary. I'll bet not one extra bird is killed w the new gun. That's not saying not to get another gun though. There's a few things in life I like and guns is one.
I've got an M1 and it's great. I like it better than the M2s. To me though turkey guns are pumps. Not saying my way has to be yours
Quote from: Bowguy on January 31, 2019, 09:50:52 PM
Quote from: LaLongbeard on January 31, 2019, 09:06:11 PM
Nothing better than a 870 Wingmaster imo
I don't think the deer/predator 870 is considered a wing master is it?
The thread topic said "best turkey gun" I do not and would not own either of those mentioned.
I love my Mossberg 835 and Remington 870. Both are good guns but the Mossy is a stone cold killer.
Best would any reliable brand .410 shooting TSS #10. 40 yard gun all day, cheap, light, tough to beat that.
I however enjoy the abuse of a 870 12g shooting 2.5oz of TSS #9.
I've hunted with a Remington 870 Express, two Berettas (686 & Extrema), and a Mossberg 935. All four killed turkeys, however, the 870 never failed to jam the thumb of my shooting hand into my cheek, while the Mossberg had a bad habit of ejecting its charging handle. This season, I'm taking out a used Benelli SBEII I picked up during the Summer. I'm sure it will kill turkeys just as dead as the other four. And if I'm particularly lucky, it will punch back a bit less than the Remington!
If I were in the market for an Auto I'd probably opt for a Benelli M2 24" or a Beretta of some sort. That said I'm a lover of the pump and so I'll just save the coin and stick to the 870.
As far as autoloaders go, I used, and enjoyed a Browning Maxus for a few seasons. Threw great patterns (though off of POA...a Burris FF3 cured that, though), and it killed several birds. I, like some, prefer a pump gun, though. Currently shooting an 870 SM, 23" barrel, sumtoy choke. It's pretty mean, and I plan to keep it around a while.
There's not a best gun. Just get the one you like the best and can afford. That'll be the best one for you.
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I have one of the old Benelli SBE 1's. Bought it in 1980. Sure that cost a lot but all good shotguns do now. It has been my go to gun for duck and goose hunting as well as for turkey hunting. As I have gotten older I have graduated to a benelli M1 20 gauge for turkey hunting.
The best turkey gun is the one you shoot well and have confidence in.
I have an SBE2 (same as M2 except 3 1/2" chamber) that I use for waterfowl. Before that I used a Beretta A300 and 870. The Benelli is a great gun but I think it is awful expensive to use as a turkey gun and only shoot a few shots a year. With waterfowl I generally shoot around 400-500 rounds a year so to me the price is worth it.
This last year I have been converting my 870 into a dedicated turkey gun......camo job, 23" barrel, trigger work, sight......I don't plan on using any else unless I need a backup.
Quote from: warrent423 on February 01, 2019, 09:06:31 AM
Piss on Benelli, and any other shotgun over $400. They are all junk when they are compared to either the original 870 Wingmaster Magnums or the 835 Ulti Mags. I hunt both throughout the course of a season. These two guns of mine have been through hell and back and still preform flawlessly.
Lol
Quote from: trad bow on January 31, 2019, 09:05:15 PM
Turkey guns are overrated. Learn to call, sit still and have some patience.
Bingo
That 835 kicks like a young mule !!!
Best is the one you are comfortable and confident in. With that being said I had a 870 sold it and over the years bought several different Benelli shotguns including the M2. I loved the feal and ease of maintenance on it however setting it up for strictly turkey hunting was way to agervaitung for me so I sold them and went back to the 870. Its not as smoth or as refined but for me it's my best.
No way to say "Best", maybe best for what works for you... My best is a different best than yours, So my turkey gun has been an evolution over the past 29 years. I started with my old 870 (don't think this was a Wing Master, but was a walnut stock??) had that gun for 3 years and sold/trade deal on a "used" Rem 1187 SP. I had a gunsmith back team that did a bunch of work to it to build me a dedicated turkey gun back in 1995, this gun has killed a pile of turkeys by me, kids, friends and more that I hunt with. It has slowly evolved into how it is today, wouldn't care to have anything different... It's the BEST for me. My backup is a Benelli SBE and that thing shoots lights out. Anymore I use a REM 1187 SPT as the "loner" gun, was my dad's and carries a bit of nostalgia for me to use with the kids :)
My then & now
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Aw man some of these comments are not helpful at all. Why does asking about a turkey shotgun mean you suck at calling? He specifically asked for people not to comment unless they had shot the two guns mentioned.
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I have shot an M2 duck hunting and I really like the way that it handles..never have shot one at a turkey. I really can't say that I could tell that much of a difference between my lower priced guns as far as reliability and performance.
chufa, I'm with the rest of the guys. There isn't a BEST turkey gun out there. The BEST gun for you is the one you have CONFIDENCE in. I'm an 835 guy. They don't break the bank, they pattern really well with most chokes and shells and they flat out kill birds. Do you want to spend $1500 for a gun than have at it but a $400 gun will do that for you as well. Whatever gun you choose, it will ALL boil down to having confidence in that particular weapon. Good Luck with whatever avenue you take.
looks like not 1 person that commented has owned,shot, or even held a benelli m2 with the 21 inch barrel. not much help guys. I have a 870 and held the m2 21 inch at a bass pro a few years back. simply felt right to me. Just looking for some comments of people that have hunted with it before I pull the trigger on a 1400 gun.
well then I will chime in, I have one and shoot it and I love it and I use it only for turkey hunting, light,no recoil and fit well.
I have 4 dedicated turkey guns. I know but i love guns and bows. 2 are 20ga and 2 are 12's. Love my 2 benellis but my primary gun is my winchester sx3 turkey edition 20 ga. Paired with tss #9s it is a turkey buster. My benelli m2 is also though. Love my 20's with tss.
I prefer the 870 or 11-87 to the M2. Nothing wrong with the M2 other than the way you have to push that stupid button every time for ever shell when you want to unload the thing. I know it may not seem like any big deal but it really gets on my nerves.
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I agree with all here. Good pattern/ choke/ ammo combo and learn to call ????????????????????
I don't think I could justify the cost of the Browning Cynergy Turkey.... but its one of my favourite guns when I'm dream shopping. My friend hunts one and its beautiful.
https://www.browning.com/products/firearms/shotguns/cynergy/current-production/cynergy-composite-ultimate-turkey--mossy-oak-break-up-country.html (https://www.browning.com/products/firearms/shotguns/cynergy/current-production/cynergy-composite-ultimate-turkey--mossy-oak-break-up-country.html)
Quote from: chufagold on January 31, 2019, 09:01:08 PM
Thinking about selling my 870 turkey/predator for a benelli m2 with the 21 inch barrel. If you have shot one before what's your thoughts and is there a better turkey gun out there? Please only comment if u have shot this particular gun
M2 is a great gun, and with the right load/choke combo it'lll be a great turkey gun.
Quote from: PEte_A on February 01, 2019, 07:48:21 PM
I don't think I could justify the cost of the Browning Cynergy Turkey.... but its one of my favourite guns when I'm dream shopping. My friend hunts one and its beautiful.
https://www.browning.com/products/firearms/shotguns/cynergy/current-production/cynergy-composite-ultimate-turkey--mossy-oak-break-up-country.html (https://www.browning.com/products/firearms/shotguns/cynergy/current-production/cynergy-composite-ultimate-turkey--mossy-oak-break-up-country.html)
Browning should make one in 20 gauge. 8)
man I don't understand, just because someone choses a gun that they like and enjoy shooting and maybe because it cost a good bit some on this thread have suggested that the person needs to learn to call better and pick ammo better and chokes, the guy ask for opinions from people that have shot the M2, not from people that have not shot it and question someone calling ability is unreal!
If you held one and liked it then only you can decide if it's worth the price. Not trying to single anyone out or point fingers but it seems that sometimes the trend in hunting is to buy expensive stuff as a status symbol or to show off. It's your money to spend as you like and it would be stupid of me to care. I have always cautioned that becoming a good hunter isn't relative to dollars spent. Have fun with whichever you decide and make the decision based solely on what you like.
Quote from: chufagold on January 31, 2019, 09:01:08 PM
"and is there a better turkey gun out there?"
Hmmm I read this as part of the OP, the cost isn't what I look at.. I have learned long ago about quality of what I buy whether it be a gun, bow, binos or whatever. I'm not looking to just to go cheaper... now if said product covers my need and get a good price for it BINGO I buy. Always been a thing with me and working for an outdoor retailer and seems first question is price not quality.
If the Benelli suits you needs/wants and in your price range go for it! Most any gun can be "made" in to a turkey killer!
My SBE shoots lights out, but is just a backup to my turkey killer.
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Quote from: 3bailey3 on February 01, 2019, 08:27:53 PM
man I don't understand, just because someone choses a gun that they like and enjoy shooting and maybe because it cost a good bit some on this thread have suggested that the person needs to learn to call better and pick ammo better and chokes, the guy ask for opinions from people that have shot the M2, not from people that have not shot it and question someone calling ability is unreal!
THANKYOU you took the words right out of my mouth. The guy just asked all who have hunted with the particular gun, please give your personal reviews. Alot of these people assume, the OP doesn't know how to call or even hunt a turkey
Geesh, I feel like if he had asked the reviews of some TSS shells because he hunts in thick jungle swamps and may have to occasionaly shoot through some grass, some people on here would be like, "you don't need no expensive shell to kill a turkey, learn how to call and have the bird perch up on your shoulder"
Y'all need to calm down, no need to get all worked up lol. The Op is not as butt hurt as some of you. Look at the guys handle that said learn to call " trad bow" he said turkey guns are over rated, I'm sure that was a jab at all of us that hunt with guns. Who cares what he thinks? I don't really care what people I know ,personally ,think let alone someone I have never met or ever will lol
PS more people commented they prefer the 870 over anything else , lol
funny LA more people commented on the 870 when the OP ask for no opinion on it, only for people that had shot the M2 and more than one person said learn to call better, really funny from someone that that doesn't care for what anybody thinks!
Quote from: 3bailey3 on February 01, 2019, 09:44:54 PM
funny LA more people commented on the 870 when the OP ask for no opinion on it, only for people that had shot the M2 and more than one person said learn to call better, really funny from someone that that doesn't care for what anybody thinks!
Not sure what your point is?? I mean ..I get that your butt hurt but the rest is jibberish lol
870 Wingmaster ,walnut stock.....for the Win
Quote from: chufagold on January 31, 2019, 09:01:08 PM
Thinking about selling my 870 turkey/predator for a benelli m2 with the 21 inch barrel. If you have shot one before what's your thoughts and is there a better turkey gun out there? Please only comment if u have shot this particular gun
Are you referring to the m2 20 or the m2 12? I have the 870 trky/pred also and I love it, but a friend has the m2 20 and with tss the Benelli is no joke! The m2 20 will be my next gun!
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Just my 2 cents but "Best Turkey Gun" is either the gun you like the best or a marketing hook. I've owned/own and shot turkeys with the Benelli's, Berettas and Brownings and they don't kill a turkey any deader than my 870 or Cooey 840. I'll grab my 870 over any of them.
On the other hand any excuse to buy a new shotgun is a good excuse in my books!
thanks for the input guys.. I'm now torn between the 20 with the 24 inch barrel or the 12 21 inch
with TSS out now its making it a tough decision
I switched from an 870 to an SX3, 12ga, 26 inch barrel, stock chokes, a few years ago. Been a good decision for me. Maneuvers easy, less recoil, also seems to sound different since remaining birds do not get out of the area in such a hurry. I know, that last one seems odd, but neighnors have also commented on who was shooting. 7 one shot kills past 4 years.
Quote from: chufagold on February 03, 2019, 10:25:33 AM
thanks for the input guys.. I'm now torn between the 20 with the 24 inch barrel or the 12 21 inch
I was in the same boat last year. It was between two 20's, an autoloader and a pump. Ended up getting both and liking them both. It may be a sleepless night before the opener this year trying to decide which one to take first.
The best turkey gun for you is the one that fits you well and you have confidence in. I've got two guns that spend the most time with me in the turkey woods and they both happen to be from Benelli. They both fit me better than any gun I've handled and they shoot where I look.
Quote from: chufagold on February 03, 2019, 10:25:33 AM
thanks for the input guys.. I'm now torn between the 20 with the 24 inch barrel or the 12 21 inch
I made the switch back to a 20 last year and it was great. Lighter gun and with the new shells you aren't giving up anything inside 35-40 yds. If you hunt big chunks of land and or getting back into deep public woods it's nice not toting a big gun.
I would definitely recommend giving the 20 a shot. I love it.
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I know it's not a Benelli m2, but I have one of the stoeger 3020,s and I love the way this guns feels and shoots
I've spent tons of money on all of them and my 375 bucks I spent on a mossberg 835 is the best money I've ever spent.