If you could pick a semi auto turkey gun today which would it be?? lets exclude the sbe 3 performace shop turkey haha. i am not spending that coin now on somthing lol
12 or 20ga?
I'm a fan of Retay. I've got a 12 gauge Gordion turkey and love it.
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12 gauge
I'd look at the Weatherby SA-459 before they're all gone. Right now I'm fixated on the Retay Masai Mara XT.
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I just got a Mossberg 930 from Academy Sports for under $500. Love it so far. Patterned ok with factory .670 choke, however I did order a IC .660 with standard XR loads its awesome. There is a video on YouTube about keeping it clean. I've run a box of low brass through her and she's smoking them.... Only thing is the barrel had lot's of machine marks inside it. I ordered a Flexhone and she's like glass.... So all in all I'm really happy with it.
Also just had a friend buy a Stoger M3500 turkey model and that was around $700. That one can shoot 3.5" shells. He is really happy with it. Only thing is trigger is like 7 pounds. MCARBO has a trigger replacement kit....
Anyway..
Good luck and keep us posted.
Looks like the weatherby sa459 are close to impossible to get now
I would also speak highly of the Retays. I got a Masai mara about a month ago, and love it. Shoulders well, fantastic features, good trigger, great patterns. I intend for mine to be an all-around shotgun, but it took down a turkey with no problem a week ago. Not gonna deck it out as a turkey specific rig...got a couple of those...but, it sure would do the trick!
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I would like to try a Stoeger M3500 in turkey/predator model. I would use it for turkeys and coyote hunting.
No question, Benelli Super Black Eagle Steady grip turkey. Fantastic gun....Loveit
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That word "if" kinda sets the tone on your search I think...
Another vote for Stoeger as it's a good value and a good semi. :camohat:
I just bought the Franchi Affinity Elite 3 in 20 gauge, took me while to find one. it's awesome shotgun...
For 12 gauge, I don't think there is a gun that can beat the 21" barrel M2. Short, light, and feels great in the hand. Can get in regular stock or pistol grip. I think there are a ton of great choices out there these day, but just keep coming back to this one.