3in or 3.5

[knightrider]

thanks guys, just wondering every ones prefference, i shoot 3 i dont see the added advantage compared to getting the snot kicked out of me by a 3.5.

[decoykrvr]

Over the years, I've hunted turkeys w/a 10 gauge, 12 gauge 31/2" and now primarily w/ a 3".  The innovations during the last 10 years in shotshells and choke tubes for turkey hunting have elevated the performance level of the 3", 12 gauge to the point that a 3" load is all I need for a light run n' gun shotgun. I wouldn't hesitate to shoot at a gobbler @ 45-50 yards w/ the patterns I get w/ Hev-13, 7's and 6's, and have killed birds stone dead at those ranges.

[hookedspur]

I use a 20 most times but if I use a 12 it will be a 3.5.

[bowhunter2k9]

well besides patterning, I never feel the added kick.  When I'm hunting I never feel the kick unless its like 5 shots ha. So 3.5 is worth the extra umph for the added pellets

[R AJ]

I have em but the 3" does all I need and more. 3.5 in my Baikal MP-153 is like a dream compared to my Rem 870 SM.

[njdevilsb]

3.5 here.  Like has already been said, while hunting, the kick doesn't bother me.  Sighting in you'll start to feel it, but if you have a good pad or shooting rest, it isn't bad.  I like sending those extra few pellets at them.

[mcgruff1533]

My Turkey shotgun has a 3.5" chamber, but most often, I shoot 3" shells.    It's nice to have that ability to shoot the longer shells and not be stuck with a shorter chamber.   

I mostly shoot 3" shells, but will shoot 3.5" shells if the pattern is better.     It just depends on shell and choke selection.

[3" 870 Shell Shucker]

3" 12 Gauge offerings cover the full gamut of applications very well.  Plus, the recoil isn't abusive.

[Basser69]

I marked 3.5" which is what I shoot in the 10 GA. and the 12 GA. But if the kids are with me, they will be shooting a 3" so you need to add a both choice 

[new2turkey]

 

[shad309]

2.75   

[Hognutz]

3.5'' for me. I like having the snot kicked out of me. The reason I shoot 3.5'' is because they don't make a 4''..Ooh Rah..Mike

[Gobble!]

3.5 inch the kick does not bother me and it has more pellets

[HogBiologist]

my gun wont handle 3.5, so i shoot 3"

[goblr77]

3.5. More pellets at the same velocity.