Hey All,
I am thinking about getting a scatter gun set up just for turkey hunting. Kinda tired of switching the waterfowl gun into a turkey getter every spring and am curious as to what you like/would get..
I like the auto loaders that are mid priced but would also consider a pump...any thoughs or ideas??
thanks in advance...
I'm a fan of pumps, and Mossbergs, so I'm partial to the 835's.
The Rem 870 is also a good choice.
i have a moss. 935 and love it so far for the money the pump gun is good too but they have really heavy recoil
what is "mid priced"
you can get a stoeger M2000 with a 24 and 28inch barrel as well as a field stock and pistol grip stock for around $500 new and under that used.
Saw a tri star at Academy yesterday with sights and a pistol grip stock for under $450. You can also still find 11-87's around the same price.
pumps i would go with an 870 or a super nova.
Steven Steven Steven...... Brother I will highly suggest a Rem870SM 23" barrel with a Pure Gold 670 and if you want a reliable inexpensive auto then I would recommend 24" Stoeger M3500. Oh and if I'm driving.... No Mossbergs are allowed in my rig.
I'm partial to Mossberg, especially the 835.
Quote from: ghillie on January 06, 2012, 02:55:43 AM
Hey All,
I am thinking about getting a scatter gun set up just for turkey hunting. Kinda tired of switching the waterfowl gun into a turkey getter every spring and am curious as to what you like/would get..
I like the auto loaders that are mid priced but would also consider a pump...any thoughs or ideas??
thanks in advance...
There are lots and lots of choices of course, different manufacturers, types, barrel lengths, chokes and shotshells. The good news is that most are good. I'd recommend that you visit a store that handles a variety of brands and see what feels good to you. If you like the gun you're using for waterfowl, maybe the same brand, etc. just customized for turkeys.
I shoot most of the major brands of guns on a pretty regular basis at my range. I shoot pumps, self-loaders, SxSs, single shots and O/Us. I like them all. I have a preference, due to performance I've seen, for guns with 26" barrels. They seem to pattern better and don't have as much muzzle whip as shorter barreled guns.
The most important thing is to have confidence in what you shoot. That comes from spending some time at the range.
A few mid-priced recommendations might be a Remington 870, a Mossberg 835/935, the new Winchester SXP, a Remington 11-87 Sportsman, etc. but again, it boils down to what feels best to you.
Thanks,
Clark
Look at a Mossberg 835 and a Remington 870. Buy the one that suits you better.
Had the same problem. Ended up winning a Stoeger P-350 at local NWTF banquet and this solved my problem. Getting it outfitted with Mueller Quick Shot and some new TSS loads!
Quote from: bird on January 06, 2012, 11:28:44 AM
Steven Steven Steven...... Brother I will highly suggest a Rem870SM 23" barrel with a Pure Gold 670 and if you want a reliable inexpensive auto then I would recommend 24" Stoeger M3500. Oh and if I'm driving.... No Mossbergs are allowed in my rig.
x1 :agreed:
It's hard to go wrong with an 870 or 1187 if one wants a mid priced pump or auto.
My picks would be....
Pumps:
870
BPS
distant 3rd 835
Auto's
Browning Gold, Silver or Maxus
Win Super X3
Benelli M1
Well after shouldering many different guns...i have decided on the Stoeger 3500 in a 24"...going to add the steady grip when they come off the production line and also going to put the FF3 on it...for the price...I think it will be a great gobbler getter!!
I think you have made a very wise decision my friend.
Shoul be an turkey slayer! Let us know.
Stoeger. They're my duck/dove guns, but both my M2000 and 3500 have performed flawlessly. Great guns with Benelli internals at a 1/4 of the price.
CASH...I can't wait for it to arrive..I shoot a SBEII for waterfowl and had been using it for gobblers too. Decided to build a turkey gun and Stoeger is my choice. I like the inertia drive and less parts on the Stoeger compared to the SBEII. As you say for half the $...
The 3500 inertia drive does not go into the stock like the SBEII...correct???
Also...how's the pattern out of them...can you recommend a choke...i'm thinkin a Rhino or IC...
I might be in the minority but I actually prefer an 835 over an 870SM. I've had more problems with 870 super mags hanging up with 3.5" loads than I have with the 835's. I had two different 870's not long after they started clambering them in 3.5" and got rid of both of them. Maybe they are made better now? An 835 doesn't have the fit and finish of an 870 but i haven't had one hang up yet out of the 5 or so I've owned....knock on wood. You just have to shuck them hard. You will be hard pressed to find a better patterning gun than the 835 either. I still own an 870 but it's a 20ga. Had no problems out if it to speak of yet.
---
I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=31.262443,-84.995715
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Quote from: ghillie on January 14, 2012, 12:49:02 PM
CASH...I can't wait for it to arrive..I shoot a SBEII for waterfowl and had been using it for gobblers too. Decided to build a turkey gun and Stoeger is my choice. I like the inertia drive and less parts on the Stoeger compared to the SBEII. As you say for half the $...
The 3500 inertia drive does not go into the stock like the SBEII...correct???
Also...how's the pattern out of them...can you recommend a choke...i'm thinkin a Rhino or IC...
You'll be happy with it. Keep in mind though, it's NOT a Benelli. Not as smooth. No, the inertia drive does not go into the stock. The 3500 aslo come with a recoil reducer that mounts inside the stock. I don't use mine, but should help with 3 1/2 inch loads if you shoot them.
I can't help you on the patterns. I use mine for doves and waterfowl only. I'm still a pump man in the turkey woods. The only aftermarket chokes I've used in it are Carlson's IC and Mod for the birds.
I'd try the Rhino though, of course I'm a Rhino snob.
Quote from: CASH on January 14, 2012, 05:22:31 PM
Quote from: ghillie on January 14, 2012, 12:49:02 PM
CASH...I can't wait for it to arrive..I shoot a SBEII for waterfowl and had been using it for gobblers too. Decided to build a turkey gun and Stoeger is my choice. I like the inertia drive and less parts on the Stoeger compared to the SBEII. As you say for half the $...
The 3500 inertia drive does not go into the stock like the SBEII...correct???
Also...how's the pattern out of them...can you recommend a choke...i'm thinkin a Rhino or IC...
You'll be happy with it. Keep in mind though, it's NOT a Benelli. Not as smooth. No, the inertia drive does not go into the stock. The 3500 aslo come with a recoil reducer that mounts inside the stock. I don't use mine, but should help with 3 1/2 inch loads if you shoot them.
I can't help you on the patterns. I use mine for doves and waterfowl only. I'm still a pump man in the turkey woods. The only aftermarket chokes I've used in it are Carlson's IC and Mod for the birds.
I'd try the Rhino though, of course I'm a Rhino snob.
Thanks for the info...half the fun is figuring out the right combo and patterning...i will take any tips though...thanks again
Good luck, let us know how it goes. :z-guntootsmiley: