A little advice needed

[FuzzyBadger]

Hi folks. Just joined this forum a few days ago and have been enjoying reading through the posts. But, after reading just about everything I could find, I'm still unsure which way I should go.
I'm just getting into hunting small game and turkey and need to buy a shotgun.  I know I want a 20ga.
Currently, I have a T/C Encore Pro Hunter and have considered buying a turkey barrel for it. But, for about the same money, I could also do a 870 youth build or get a SA-20.
Any advice as to which way I should go would be very much appreciated.
Btw, great forum!

[FL-Boss]

SA-20 is a really nice gun. I have one and liked it.  If your new gun is only going to be used to hunt only Turkey - look at the Weatherby SA-459 as well. 

[SumToy]

 


I would look at the Weatherby, Moss 500 or the Remington 870.

[Fullfan]

I have a Weatherby in 20ga, with one of Williams ( Mr. SumToy) chokes it does very well the Federal Heviewight 7s and the TSS 9's.

[jordanz7935]

I love my encore but the turkey barrels are just too much $$$, IMO. My vote is for the 870. But the SA-20 and weatherby autos are very popular also. Im just not a fan of the turkish made semi-autos. The 870 youth 20 ga is an awesome turkey gun, mine will be going on its 15th spring season and hasn't skipped a beat. That said i wouldn't rule out the 26" barreled 870 20 ga, especially if its your first shotgun. 26" would be more versatile for skeet, small game and waterfowl IMO.

[FuzzyBadger]

Well...
Thanks for the input fellas.
I made an executive decision and pulled the trigger on a 870 compact in full camo. A bit more $$$ than the blued version, but shouldn't have to be concerned with rust. Wally World had both.
Let the fun begin!