Help me pick my next shotgun

[Mike Honcho]

I have a Mossberg 835, 935, Stoeger 3500 (3 1/2" guns) and an  Ithaca 37 Turkeyslayer (3") gun.

My 835 was my go to turkey gun and took a load of toms with it...then I gave it to my grandson and bought a 935...love it...have it set up with iron sights.  The 835 is a great turkey gun for not a lot of money.

My Stoeger 3500 has come to the forefront this season with the advent of the Win Longbeards...it now out shines my Mossbergs by quite a bit with 40 yd 10" circle pattern tests.  Its a Realtree APG model with 24" barrel and I mounted a Red Dot on it (comes from factory with a base included).  These are not expensive guns and so far mine has been extremely dependable. I'm using a Jellyhead choke .650 (I think) (276" in 10" Win Longbeard 3 1/2" 6's) )  but also have a Ballistic Specialties Angle Port choke for it , .650 that shoots very well with 3 1/2" Longbeards 6's  (258 in 10").  Might be worth taking a look at the 3500's...only flaw I see is trigger pull is heavy. 

[allaboutshooting]

You may find this interesting and helpful http://www.turkeyandturkeyhunting.com/hunting-tactics/endofseason

Thanks,
Clark

thank you...that is actually a great article and really puts things into perspective.  I really feel like I portrayed myself in a bad light by complaing i didnt get a bird after two seasons.  Yes, I am upset haha.  Yes, I put in hours of scouting, patterning my gun, and hunting. Yes I had lots of fun and lots of dissappointment.  That article really hits things home though, so thank you again!  I will save it for my friends I bring with me who are new to the sport as well.

You're welcome. I'm glad you found it helpful.

Thanks,
Clark