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Turkey Guns & Shooting => Turkey Guns => Topic started by: fadetoblack188 on May 06, 2021, 09:07:32 AM

Title: Which Semi Auto turkey
Post by: fadetoblack188 on May 06, 2021, 09:07:32 AM
If you could pick a semi auto turkey gun today which would it be??  lets exclude the sbe 3 performace shop turkey haha. i am not spending that coin now on somthing lol
Title: Re: Which Semi Auto turkey
Post by: FL-Boss on May 06, 2021, 09:11:38 AM
12 or 20ga?
Title: Re: Which Semi Auto turkey
Post by: kennedyh1990 on May 06, 2021, 09:13:11 AM
I'm a fan of Retay. I've got a 12 gauge Gordion turkey and love it.


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Title: Re: Which Semi Auto turkey
Post by: fadetoblack188 on May 06, 2021, 10:20:26 AM
12 gauge
Title: Re: Which Semi Auto turkey
Post by: Meleagris gallopavo on May 06, 2021, 01:21:22 PM
I'd look at the Weatherby SA-459 before they're all gone.  Right now I'm fixated on the Retay Masai Mara XT. 


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Title: Re: Which Semi Auto turkey
Post by: ShootingABN! on May 06, 2021, 02:00:36 PM
I just got a Mossberg 930 from Academy Sports for under $500. Love it so far. Patterned ok with factory .670 choke, however I did order a IC .660 with standard XR loads its awesome. There is a video on YouTube about keeping it clean. I've run a box of low brass through her and she's smoking them.... Only thing is the barrel had lot's of machine marks inside it. I ordered a Flexhone and she's like glass.... So all in all I'm really happy with it.

Also just had a friend buy a Stoger M3500 turkey model and that was around $700. That one can shoot 3.5" shells. He is really happy with it. Only thing is trigger is like 7 pounds. MCARBO has a trigger replacement kit....

Anyway..

Good luck and keep us posted.
Title: Re: Which Semi Auto turkey
Post by: fadetoblack188 on May 06, 2021, 08:12:11 PM
Looks like the weatherby sa459 are close to impossible to get now
Title: Re: Which Semi Auto turkey
Post by: Big Jeremy on May 07, 2021, 11:35:24 AM
I would also speak highly of the Retays. I got a Masai mara about a month ago, and love it. Shoulders well, fantastic features, good trigger, great patterns. I intend for mine to be an all-around shotgun, but it took down a turkey with no problem a week ago. Not gonna deck it out as a turkey specific rig...got a couple of those...but, it sure would do the trick!
Title: Re: Which Semi Auto turkey
Post by: Genehalteman on May 07, 2021, 04:38:12 PM
Girsan MC312 Gobbler

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Title: Re: Which Semi Auto turkey
Post by: squirrel_hunter on May 10, 2021, 11:13:47 PM
I would like to try a Stoeger M3500 in turkey/predator model.  I would use it for turkeys and coyote hunting.
Title: Re: Which Semi Auto turkey
Post by: Tom007 on May 11, 2021, 07:02:18 PM
No question, Benelli Super Black Eagle Steady grip turkey. Fantastic gun....Loveit
Title: Re: Which Semi Auto turkey
Post by: lowoctane on May 14, 2021, 05:56:33 AM
 :morning:
That word "if" kinda sets the tone on your search I think...
Another vote for Stoeger as it's a good value and a good semi.   :camohat:
Title: Re: Which Semi Auto turkey
Post by: Greg Massey on May 14, 2021, 10:07:15 AM
I just bought the Franchi Affinity Elite 3 in 20 gauge, took me while to find one. it's awesome shotgun...
Title: Re: Which Semi Auto turkey
Post by: kwild835 on May 14, 2021, 10:10:30 AM
For 12 gauge, I don't think there is a gun that can beat the 21" barrel M2.  Short, light, and feels great in the hand.  Can get in regular stock or pistol grip.   I think there are a ton of great choices out there these day, but just keep coming back to this one.
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