Need Some Direction with a Mossberg 500 persuader.

[Sapperjawn]

So i have a Mossy 500 persuader, 20" barrel with the 20" mag. I cannot find a single barrel to fit the 20" mag besides Maverick 28". Would this suffice? I've shot shotguns for years and carried one in Iraq, but I've never hunted turkeys. Would a straight up 28" barrel get the job done with the right round? Or should i buy a smaller tube and a barrel to fit to put a choke on? Any input would help.

[Dirtybird555]

It depends on what you want out of it. I have a 28" maverick that I put together as a budget/loaner and I hunt with it alot. I like the gun and don't mind the length, But you should keep in mind that a 28" barrel is not as maneuverable as a 20-24" barrel. But on the other hand I think they point better when space allows. My shortest turkey gun has a 24" on it and I am more comfortable with my 28"s. Will it work? Yes. Just throw a choke in it, find a load it likes and kill turkeys!

[Sapperjawn]

Thanks Dirty. I feel like I'd be able to deal with the length. I just didn't want to come up short with shot grouping. I appreciate the input. Rock and roll.

[Sapperjawn]

It depends on what you want out of it. I have a 28" maverick that I put together as a budget/loaner and I hunt with it alot. I like the gun and don't mind the length, But you should keep in mind that a 28" barrel is not as maneuverable as a 20-24" barrel. But on the other hand I think they point better when space allows. My shortest turkey gun has a 24" on it and I am more comfortable with my 28"s. Will it work? Yes. Just throw a choke in it, find a load it likes and kill turkeys!

Dirty, are those Maverick 28" barrels threaded for a choke?

[allaboutshooting]

First of all welcome to OG. That 28" barrel should throw some excellent patterns. I would recommend that you "deep clean" the bore as well as your choke tube. I don't think you'll find that barrel to be a handicap in any way and with the correct choke and turkey load, it should be a real winner.

Best of luck this spring.

Thanks,
Clark

[Sapperjawn]

First of all welcome to OG. That 28" barrel should throw some excellent patterns. I would recommend that you "deep clean" the bore as well as your choke tube. I don't think you'll find that barrel to be a handicap in any way and with the correct choke and turkey load, it should be a real winner.

Best of luck this spring.

Thanks,
Clark

Thanks Clark,
What does a "deep clean" entail? I've shot for fun and "business" my whole life. I've been around turkey hunting but no so indepth? i hope you guys go by, "No such thing as a stupid question" as well! 

[davisd9]

http://allaboutshooting.com/article_info.php?articles_id=282

Here is an article by Mr. Clark on how to deep clean.  I did this on my 835 and it helped alot.  Good luck!

[Sapperjawn]

http://allaboutshooting.com/article_info.php?articles_id=282

Here is an article by Mr. Clark on how to deep clean.  I did this on my 835 and it helped alot.  Good luck!

Thanks alot!!

[Dirtybird555]

It depends on what you want out of it. I have a 28" maverick that I put together as a budget/loaner and I hunt with it alot. I like the gun and don't mind the length, But you should keep in mind that a 28" barrel is not as maneuverable as a 20-24" barrel. But on the other hand I think they point better when space allows. My shortest turkey gun has a 24" on it and I am more comfortable with my 28"s. Will it work? Yes. Just throw a choke in it, find a load it likes and kill turkeys!

Dirty, are those Maverick 28" barrels threaded for a choke?

yes they have the accuchoke in them. It is the same as the browning invector, win choke. But is different from the invector+ or plus. You can watch eBay and gunbroker, I got a Indian creek invector choke for 20$ shipped. With a 28" barrel you will have good patterns, so I wouldn't worry about falling short in that area.