Title: Semi-Auto Turkey Gun
Post by: gatrapper on April 26, 2019, 12:44:00 PM
Post by: gatrapper on April 26, 2019, 12:44:00 PM
My wife and I currently hunt with 12 gauge 870 super mags. The guns shoot great patterns, but I have been thinking about purchasing a semi-auto that will be a dedicated turkey gun.
What would y'all recommend?
What would y'all recommend?
Title: Re: Semi-Auto Turkey Gun
Post by: tha bugman on April 26, 2019, 12:47:13 PM
Post by: tha bugman on April 26, 2019, 12:47:13 PM
Love my Mossberg 930.
Title: Re: Semi-Auto Turkey Gun
Post by: zelmo1 on April 26, 2019, 12:54:03 PM
Post by: zelmo1 on April 26, 2019, 12:54:03 PM
I would be lying if I said I didn't love my old Browning Gold(Now the Maxus). I picked up a Stoeger 3000 and am happy with it.
Title: Re: Semi-Auto Turkey Gun
Post by: guesswho on April 26, 2019, 12:58:13 PM
Post by: guesswho on April 26, 2019, 12:58:13 PM
Really like my Weatherby SA459
Title: Re: Semi-Auto Turkey Gun
Post by: ncwoodsman on April 26, 2019, 12:59:55 PM
Post by: ncwoodsman on April 26, 2019, 12:59:55 PM
Quote from: guesswho on April 26, 2019, 12:58:13 PM
Really like my Weatherby SA459
x2 20 gauge Weatherby SA459
Title: Re: Semi-Auto Turkey Gun
Post by: strutnva on April 26, 2019, 01:08:15 PM
Post by: strutnva on April 26, 2019, 01:08:15 PM
Franchi Affinity in a 20 ga. is real nice
Title: Re: Semi-Auto Turkey Gun
Post by: Turkeytider on April 26, 2019, 01:51:19 PM
Post by: Turkeytider on April 26, 2019, 01:51:19 PM
Take a look at the Remington V3 Turkey Pro. No, I don`t have one, but I do have a V3 walnut variant with which the Turkey Pro shares mechanicals and gas system. My V3 has been flawless and "shoves" rather than "kicks" . Comes with a TruGlow red dot already mounted. 22 or 23" barrel. If I were in the market for a new turkey gun, that would be the first one I would look at because of my experience with my V3.
Title: Re: Semi-Auto Turkey Gun
Post by: bbcoach on April 26, 2019, 02:02:02 PM
Post by: bbcoach on April 26, 2019, 02:02:02 PM
Mossy 935. The Mossy's pattern Great. They have plenty of chokes to choose from and shoot most shells really well with that overbored barrel.
Title: Re: Semi-Auto Turkey Gun
Post by: RiverRoost on April 26, 2019, 02:02:50 PM
Post by: RiverRoost on April 26, 2019, 02:02:50 PM
Winchester SX3 Longbeard. Throws absolute killer patterns. Has pistol grip and adjustable sights already. Has the cantilever rail so all you have to do is bolt on any optic of your choice. Has three different interchangeable butt pads and cheek/comb pieces for a custom fit.
Title: Re: Semi-Auto Turkey Gun
Post by: RiverRoost on April 26, 2019, 02:03:39 PM
Post by: RiverRoost on April 26, 2019, 02:03:39 PM
Winchester SX3 Longbeard. Throws absolute killer patterns. Has pistol grip and adjustable sights already. Has the cantilever rail so all you have to do is bolt on any optic of your choice. Has three different interchangeable butt pads and cheek/comb pieces for a custom fit.
Title: Re: Semi-Auto Turkey Gun
Post by: limbhanger777 on April 26, 2019, 02:06:35 PM
Post by: limbhanger777 on April 26, 2019, 02:06:35 PM
Love my Winchester SX4!
Title: Re: Semi-Auto Turkey Gun
Post by: notsure on April 26, 2019, 02:19:46 PM
Post by: notsure on April 26, 2019, 02:19:46 PM
I used to own a Mossberg 935. Emphasis on the word "used". That thing was a complete ____. It would literally eject the charging handle after every third shot or so. And it hated anything but the hottest of 3.5" turkey loads. So, I traded it in and picked up a used Benelli SBEII. Problems solved.
Title: Re: Semi-Auto Turkey Gun
Post by: Spitten and drummen on April 26, 2019, 02:29:14 PM
Post by: Spitten and drummen on April 26, 2019, 02:29:14 PM
Quote from: notsure on April 26, 2019, 02:19:46 PM.
I used to own a Mossberg 935. Emphasis on the word "used". That thing was a complete ____. It would literally eject the charging handle after every third shot or so. And it hated anything but the hottest of 3.5" turkey loads. So, I traded it in and picked up a used Benelli SBEII. Problems solved.
Really love my winchester sx3 nwtf edition
Title: Re: Semi-Auto Turkey Gun
Post by: Gooserbat on April 26, 2019, 02:42:19 PM
Post by: Gooserbat on April 26, 2019, 02:42:19 PM
I know that it's not cheap but I love my Benelli M2
Title: Re: Semi-Auto Turkey Gun
Post by: land cruiser on April 26, 2019, 03:56:33 PM
Post by: land cruiser on April 26, 2019, 03:56:33 PM
Quote from: Gooserbat on April 26, 2019, 02:42:19 PM+1
I know that it's not cheap but I love my Benelli M2
Title: Re: Semi-Auto Turkey Gun
Post by: Rzrbac on April 26, 2019, 04:15:06 PM
Post by: Rzrbac on April 26, 2019, 04:15:06 PM
Love my shotgun, SBE2.
Title: Re: Semi-Auto Turkey Gun
Post by: Gobbler428 on April 26, 2019, 04:59:57 PM
Post by: Gobbler428 on April 26, 2019, 04:59:57 PM
Love my SBE 2 as well
Title: Re: Semi-Auto Turkey Gun
Post by: Zilla on April 26, 2019, 05:07:53 PM
Post by: Zilla on April 26, 2019, 05:07:53 PM
Love my SBE also
Title: Re: Semi-Auto Turkey Gun
Post by: wchadw on April 26, 2019, 05:17:33 PM
Post by: wchadw on April 26, 2019, 05:17:33 PM
I have an SBE3 24 inch steady grip. It's nice
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Title: Re: Semi-Auto Turkey Gun
Post by: fallhnt on April 27, 2019, 04:41:23 AM
Post by: fallhnt on April 27, 2019, 04:41:23 AM
11-87
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Title: Re: Semi-Auto Turkey Gun
Post by: Boykin Hollow on April 27, 2019, 05:49:34 AM
Post by: Boykin Hollow on April 27, 2019, 05:49:34 AM
Benelli SBE 1 or 2 in the 12 gauge, bnelli M-2 in the 20 gauge is what I shoot
Title: Re: Semi-Auto Turkey Gun
Post by: DrDirtNap on April 27, 2019, 08:45:11 AM
Post by: DrDirtNap on April 27, 2019, 08:45:11 AM
Quote from: ncwoodsman on April 26, 2019, 12:59:55 PMQuote from: guesswho on April 26, 2019, 12:58:13 PM
Really like my Weatherby SA459
x2 20 gauge Weatherby SA459
X3 20 gauge Weatherby SA459
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Title: Re: Semi-Auto Turkey Gun
Post by: nyhunter on April 27, 2019, 12:59:25 PM
Post by: nyhunter on April 27, 2019, 12:59:25 PM
Love my SBE2. Most importantly put them all in your hands and shoulder them, you'll know right away what one you like. there's lots of good options out there.
Title: Re: Semi-Auto Turkey Gun
Post by: Gamblinman on April 27, 2019, 03:07:10 PM
Post by: Gamblinman on April 27, 2019, 03:07:10 PM
Sure like my 11-87 Super Magnum. Keep it clean, lightly oiled, and a new gas O-ring and they give years of dependable service.
Title: Re: Semi-Auto Turkey Gun
Post by: Marc on April 27, 2019, 03:38:26 PM
Post by: Marc on April 27, 2019, 03:38:26 PM
Coming from a bit different perspective here...
I am a wing and clay shooter... I own and shoot pump actions, semi-auto (in both gas operated and inertia-operated), as well as O/U's.
For waterfowl, I primarily shoot a semi-auto gas operated gun. Three shots and reduced recoil are the attractive qualities for me.
I have shot and owned Benelli shot-guns, and no doubt they are more reliable weapons that are easier to clean, but they also come with more recoil (which is not really an issue with a single shot being fired at a turkey).
For quail and pheasant, I also have gas-operated guns... The recoil is not the issue here, it is simply what I own and shoot in a 20 gauge... For quail especially, the third shot and being able to quickly load and shoot is the primary appeal.
For dove, pigeons, and clays, I like my O/U's... Most reliable guns I own, easy to pick up the casings, and for whatever reason I plain shoot them better... Although all of these activities involve high volume shooting, I also tend to shoot lighter recoiling loads, so recoil is not an issue.
My current turkey gun is my primary water-fowling gun (Beretta Urika-2, 12 gauge with a 28" barrel). Not optimal for turkey hunting, but I have had no issues (outside of the weight of the gun).
Were I to purchase a new gun today, it would be the Browning Maxus... Once again, primarily a waterfowl/wing-shooting gun doubling as a turkey gun... I really have little desire for a dedicated turkey gun, as it is a small percentage of the actual shooting I do. It is a light recoiling gun, from those I know it is reliable, it is easier to clean than my Beretta, and having shot a couple, I shoot them well (for wing and targets).
Were I to purchase a dedicated turkey gun, it would probably be an 870 Wingmaster with a 26" barrel. Lighter in weight, easier to clean and more reliable than any semi-auto, and less expensive, and it points well... Purchasing an extended magazine tube, it would also serve as a great home-defense weapon during the off-season.
Were I to purchase a dedicated semi-auto turkey gun, I would probably go with the Benelli line (my preference would probably be an M-2 or SBE-2) or the Franchi or Stoeger lines if cost were an issue; due to the longer action of these guns I would probably opt for a 24" barrel. Recoil is not an issue with turkey hunting (unless you are hunting New Zealand and shooting 20 turkeys a day), and the inertia guns are more reliable and easier to clean than are gas-operated guns.
I am a wing and clay shooter... I own and shoot pump actions, semi-auto (in both gas operated and inertia-operated), as well as O/U's.
For waterfowl, I primarily shoot a semi-auto gas operated gun. Three shots and reduced recoil are the attractive qualities for me.
I have shot and owned Benelli shot-guns, and no doubt they are more reliable weapons that are easier to clean, but they also come with more recoil (which is not really an issue with a single shot being fired at a turkey).
For quail and pheasant, I also have gas-operated guns... The recoil is not the issue here, it is simply what I own and shoot in a 20 gauge... For quail especially, the third shot and being able to quickly load and shoot is the primary appeal.
For dove, pigeons, and clays, I like my O/U's... Most reliable guns I own, easy to pick up the casings, and for whatever reason I plain shoot them better... Although all of these activities involve high volume shooting, I also tend to shoot lighter recoiling loads, so recoil is not an issue.
My current turkey gun is my primary water-fowling gun (Beretta Urika-2, 12 gauge with a 28" barrel). Not optimal for turkey hunting, but I have had no issues (outside of the weight of the gun).
Were I to purchase a new gun today, it would be the Browning Maxus... Once again, primarily a waterfowl/wing-shooting gun doubling as a turkey gun... I really have little desire for a dedicated turkey gun, as it is a small percentage of the actual shooting I do. It is a light recoiling gun, from those I know it is reliable, it is easier to clean than my Beretta, and having shot a couple, I shoot them well (for wing and targets).
Were I to purchase a dedicated turkey gun, it would probably be an 870 Wingmaster with a 26" barrel. Lighter in weight, easier to clean and more reliable than any semi-auto, and less expensive, and it points well... Purchasing an extended magazine tube, it would also serve as a great home-defense weapon during the off-season.
Were I to purchase a dedicated semi-auto turkey gun, I would probably go with the Benelli line (my preference would probably be an M-2 or SBE-2) or the Franchi or Stoeger lines if cost were an issue; due to the longer action of these guns I would probably opt for a 24" barrel. Recoil is not an issue with turkey hunting (unless you are hunting New Zealand and shooting 20 turkeys a day), and the inertia guns are more reliable and easier to clean than are gas-operated guns.
Title: Re: Semi-Auto Turkey Gun
Post by: bear hunter on April 27, 2019, 03:48:04 PM
Post by: bear hunter on April 27, 2019, 03:48:04 PM
11-87
Title: Re: Semi-Auto Turkey Gun
Post by: mudhen on April 27, 2019, 03:54:02 PM
Post by: mudhen on April 27, 2019, 03:54:02 PM
Maxus Wicked Wing, newer version without Duratouch + the lengthened forcing cone...
Title: Re: Semi-Auto Turkey Gun
Post by: nativeks on April 27, 2019, 04:13:45 PM
Post by: nativeks on April 27, 2019, 04:13:45 PM
Beretta 390.
Dunns has a sale going on the Benelli Montefeltro for $700. If it was a 20 I wouldve bought 2.
Dunns has a sale going on the Benelli Montefeltro for $700. If it was a 20 I wouldve bought 2.
Title: Re: Semi-Auto Turkey Gun
Post by: Cut N Run on April 27, 2019, 05:45:23 PM
Post by: Cut N Run on April 27, 2019, 05:45:23 PM
Love my SBE II. Never had a shell fail to eject or fire.
Jim
Jim
Title: Re: Semi-Auto Turkey Gun
Post by: The Southpaw on April 29, 2019, 07:20:15 PM
Post by: The Southpaw on April 29, 2019, 07:20:15 PM
I have a Versa Max turkey model that is alright, but I plan on selling it and getting a Franchi Affinity 3 Compact.
Title: Re: Semi-Auto Turkey Gun
Post by: Twowithone on April 29, 2019, 07:26:24 PM
Post by: Twowithone on April 29, 2019, 07:26:24 PM
Winchester 1300 awesome.
Title: Re: Semi-Auto Turkey Gun
Post by: Wisgobbler on April 29, 2019, 07:31:29 PM
Post by: Wisgobbler on April 29, 2019, 07:31:29 PM
I wouldn't trade my Remington 11-87 special purpose turkey for any shotgun in the world. Paired with a comp-n-choke XXX full tube it's death on a stick!
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Title: Re: Semi-Auto Turkey Gun
Post by: appalachianstruttstopper on April 29, 2019, 07:33:20 PM
Post by: appalachianstruttstopper on April 29, 2019, 07:33:20 PM
Mossberg 935, or Mossberg 930 imo. I have used my 935 for about 8 years now and have killed numerous turkeys with it. Kids take the 930 and I have seen many birds fall to it as well. One of the things I like better on the 935 other than 3.5 capability, is the .775 bore that has worked out great for uniform patterns out to 40yds with minimal gaps in the pattern. Mine shoots any shell with a 3 pedal type wad great. Flight control, not so much.
Title: Re: Semi-Auto Turkey Gun
Post by: Yoder409 on April 29, 2019, 07:36:36 PM
Post by: Yoder409 on April 29, 2019, 07:36:36 PM
The trio of Belgian-built Winchesters, IMHO, is impossible to beat for the amount of gun you get for the money.
Super X2
Super X3
Super X4
Soft shooting, laser-fast cycling, throw great patterns, ULTRA-reliable, will run filthy, and roughly half the price of some of the "B-guns".
Super X2
Super X3
Super X4
Soft shooting, laser-fast cycling, throw great patterns, ULTRA-reliable, will run filthy, and roughly half the price of some of the "B-guns".
Title: Re: Semi-Auto Turkey Gun
Post by: BrowningGuy88 on April 29, 2019, 08:30:57 PM
Post by: BrowningGuy88 on April 29, 2019, 08:30:57 PM
Quote from: mudhen on April 27, 2019, 03:54:02 PM
Maxus Wicked Wing, newer version without Duratouch + the lengthened forcing cone...
This is gonna be hard to beat!
Title: Re: Semi-Auto Turkey Gun
Post by: Kansan on April 29, 2019, 08:59:31 PM
Post by: Kansan on April 29, 2019, 08:59:31 PM
IMO, the Browning Maxus is by far the best autoloader on the market.
Title: Re: Semi-Auto Turkey Gun
Post by: edward.penny on April 29, 2019, 09:35:37 PM
Post by: edward.penny on April 29, 2019, 09:35:37 PM
Love my Mossberg 930 also!
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Title: Re: Semi-Auto Turkey Gun
Post by: Dr Juice on April 30, 2019, 04:07:25 AM
Post by: Dr Juice on April 30, 2019, 04:07:25 AM
Quote from: Yoder409 on April 29, 2019, 07:36:36 PMI concur
The trio of Belgian-built Winchesters, IMHO, is impossible to beat for the amount of gun you get for the money.
Super X2
Super X3
Super X4
Soft shooting, laser-fast cycling, throw great patterns, ULTRA-reliable, will run filthy, and roughly half the price of some of the "B-guns".
Title: Re: Semi-Auto Turkey Gun
Post by: limbhanger777 on April 30, 2019, 08:26:42 AM
Post by: limbhanger777 on April 30, 2019, 08:26:42 AM
Quote from: Yoder409 on April 29, 2019, 07:36:36 PM
The trio of Belgian-built Winchesters, IMHO, is impossible to beat for the amount of gun you get for the money.
Super X2
Super X3
Super X4
Soft shooting, laser-fast cycling, throw great patterns, ULTRA-reliable, will run filthy, and roughly half the price of some of the "B-guns".
Agreed! hard to justify spending 1500$+ when you can spend less than half that for an extremely good function all around shotgun
Title: Re: Semi-Auto Turkey Gun
Post by: Yoder409 on April 30, 2019, 08:51:47 AM
Post by: Yoder409 on April 30, 2019, 08:51:47 AM
Quote from: limbhanger777 on April 30, 2019, 08:26:42 AMQuote from: Yoder409 on April 29, 2019, 07:36:36 PM
The trio of Belgian-built Winchesters, IMHO, is impossible to beat for the amount of gun you get for the money.
Super X2
Super X3
Super X4
Soft shooting, laser-fast cycling, throw great patterns, ULTRA-reliable, will run filthy, and roughly half the price of some of the "B-guns".
Agreed! hard to justify spending 1500$+ when you can spend less than half that for an extremely good function all around shotgun
........and then have $600 - $800 left over for a couple boxes of TSS turkey shells........ ;D
Or buy Momma or the kid one and BOTH of you will have incredible guns !!
Title: Re: Semi-Auto Turkey Gun
Post by: Dr Juice on April 30, 2019, 09:20:45 AM
Post by: Dr Juice on April 30, 2019, 09:20:45 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190430/32212575db159e50eb65740559edeccf.jpg)
How about one of these?
How about one of these?
Title: Re: Semi-Auto Turkey Gun
Post by: Yoder409 on April 30, 2019, 11:57:39 AM
Post by: Yoder409 on April 30, 2019, 11:57:39 AM
Quote from: Dr Juice on April 30, 2019, 09:20:45 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190430/32212575db159e50eb65740559edeccf.jpg)
How about one of these?
Bwaaaaaaaaaaahahahahahaaaa !!!!!
For THAT kinda money, it better come with a lifetime supply of TSS shells, a commercial grade turkey fryer, a free Osceola hunt, a set of DSD Turkey Flock decoys and a 6 foot tall, blonde bikini model to carry it around for me..................
;D
Title: Re: Semi-Auto Turkey Gun
Post by: Reloader on April 30, 2019, 12:23:43 PM
Post by: Reloader on April 30, 2019, 12:23:43 PM
In my experience with a pile of autos, the best for the money is the Beretta A400 in the +1k category, Winchester in the 800-1k category, Franchi in the 700-800 category, and the Weatherby in the sub 700 category. The cheaper autos are a crap shoot, some are good and the very next one may be garbage.
Title: Re: Semi-Auto Turkey Gun
Post by: taylorjones20 on April 30, 2019, 03:05:27 PM
Post by: taylorjones20 on April 30, 2019, 03:05:27 PM
I really like my M2 20ga and my SBE2.
Title: Re: Semi-Auto Turkey Gun
Post by: surehuntsalot on May 06, 2019, 10:41:25 PM
Post by: surehuntsalot on May 06, 2019, 10:41:25 PM
really like my stoeger 3020
Title: Re: Semi-Auto Turkey Gun
Post by: kyturkeyhunter4 on May 07, 2019, 09:31:49 AM
Post by: kyturkeyhunter4 on May 07, 2019, 09:31:49 AM
I like my Stoger M3500 and I bought my son the Stoeger 3020 there great shooting guns and pattern very well. Never had any issues with either gun and there priced good to.
Title: Re: Semi-Auto Turkey Gun
Post by: ejhandler on May 07, 2019, 07:21:03 PM
Post by: ejhandler on May 07, 2019, 07:21:03 PM
Quote from: taylorjones20 on April 30, 2019, 03:05:27 PM
I really like my M2 20ga and my SBE2.
Been using my M2 20 gauge the last two seasons and I don't see myself carrying a 12 much more, if at all. Probably the lightest 20 on the market, love it for long walks and easy to shoulder for extended time.
If I'm shooting a 12 for turkeys it's a toss up between my Maxus and SX3 for the softer recoil. My go-to duck gun is my 12 gauge M2, tho.