If you were going to build the ultimate single shot..Updated--Pulled the trigger

[JDogg]

Hey guys I'm thinking of building a very dedicated spring turkey gun.  I hunt almost all public land and sometimes I have to walk up to 2 miles to get where I'm going.  I was hunting with my Charles Daly auto 12 and I have to say I love that gun.  I haven't found an auto that light that has such soft recoil.  My extractor broke during teal season last year and now that CD is out of business getting a replacement is next to impossible.  So currently I am using my 26 inch 870 3.5 inch gun.  I really laid it to a bird with som Hevi 7-2.25-3.5 last monday.  I could really use a lighter more manuverable gun however.  So I've been thinking about building my ultimate public land turkey gun.

I want it to be light, have sights or scope(which do you guys prefer?), Pistol grip and adjustable stock would be great.  Reliabilty is a must so to me this takes auto loaders off my list, even though I love the way gas guns feel to shoot.  I have really narrowed it down to a single shot for my needs.  When I take my son out for youth season we take his HR pardner youth and it sure is handy to carry around.  If I could get one with choke tubes I think it might just be a good starting point.  I'm also thinking 20ga and handload some tss.  My sons gun has killed birds out to 35yds with hevi 7.5's and a modified choke so a real turkey choke and tss 9 should go al long ways.  Anyway thats what I'm thinking, you guys with more experience tell me what you think

[Skeeterbait]

If I wanted to build a dedicated single shot turkey gun I would start by finding a good used Mossberg SSI-one smooth bore 12 gauge.  I see them on Gunbroker sometimes.  All the benefits of the 835 in a single shot, backbored barrel, 3.5" chamber, ported, uses same chokes as the 835, and has a rail already attached for an optical device.

[allaboutshooting]

If I wanted to build a dedicated single shot turkey gun I would start by finding a good used Mossberg SSI-one smooth bore 12 gauge.  I see them on Gunbroker sometimes.  All the benefits of the 835 in a single shot, backbored barrel, 3.5" chamber, ported, uses same chokes as the 835, and has a rail already attached for an optical device.

I agree wholeheartedly! I have one of those guns and try to take it on a turkey hunt each year. It's just a great gun with all the features you've mentioned. It's a quality product.

Thanks,
Clark

[mightyjoeyoung]

If I wanted to build a dedicated single shot turkey gun I would start by finding a good used Mossberg SSI-one smooth bore 12 gauge.  I see them on Gunbroker sometimes.  All the benefits of the 835 in a single shot, backbored barrel, 3.5" chamber, ported, uses same chokes as the 835, and has a rail already attached for an optical device.

I agree wholeheartedly! I have one of those guns and try to take it on a turkey hunt each year. It's just a great gun with all the features you've mentioned. It's a quality product.

Thanks,
Clark

X3!!  I love the SSI-1 platform!  Shoulda bought 2 when my store was closing them out at $199.00. 

[bowhunter84]

If I wanted to build a dedicated single shot turkey gun I would start by finding a good used Mossberg SSI-one smooth bore 12 gauge.  I see them on Gunbroker sometimes.  All the benefits of the 835 in a single shot, backbored barrel, 3.5" chamber, ported, uses same chokes as the 835, and has a rail already attached for an optical device.

if i were wanting a single shot turkey gun that is what i would get

[Hognutz]

I'd buy a Benelli and put a plug in the magazine..   Mike

[runngun]

Thompson Center Encore, Indian Creek Choke Tube and Nitro's,  absolutely awesome!!!!!!!!!! Light weight and deadly.

[mightyjoeyoung]

Thompson Center Encore, Indian Creek Choke Tube and Nitro's,  absolutely awesome!!!!!!!!!! Light weight and deadly.

That too!

[Hognutz]

I concur.. Very nice rig..

[hookedspur]

Thompson Center Encore, Indian Creek Choke Tube and Nitro's,  absolutely awesome!!!!!!!!!! Light weight and deadly.

[woodchip]

If I wanted to build a dedicated single shot turkey gun I would start by finding a good used Mossberg SSI-one smooth bore 12 gauge.  I see them on Gunbroker sometimes.  All the benefits of the 835 in a single shot, backbored barrel, 3.5" chamber, ported, uses same chokes as the 835, and has a rail already attached for an optical device.

[cannonball]

If I wanted to build a dedicated single shot turkey gun I would start by finding a good used Mossberg SSI-one smooth bore 12 gauge.  I see them on Gunbroker sometimes.  All the benefits of the 835 in a single shot, backbored barrel, 3.5" chamber, ported, uses same chokes as the 835, and has a rail already attached for an optical device.

[JDogg]

Alright you guys talked me into it and I just won the Gunbroker auction on this SSI.


http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=227457989

Now I still need your help.  First off choke?  I will be shooting Hevi's either all 7s or 6x7s.  I want long range density since it will have scope. So which scope I see alot of guys like the simmons pro diamond.  Any reason not to get that one?  Okay here's the big question.  I hunt mostly public land with real weary birds and I'm not comfortable leaving it blued.  So should I get it dipped, or paint it a more natural color.  I thought about Cerakoting the barrel and action in a muted green(kinda like that new berratta) then refinishing the stock in a very matte finish.

[devin4484]

The prodiamond will do the trick..  Love mine its preformed flawlessly the last two years i've used it and killed 5 birds.  Paint the barrel or use some primos or knight and hale mossy oak fabric tape.

[paladin]

I had the 200 dollar bid.
I already have an encore but that is a nice gun.
Glad you got it.