Hey guys, looking for some advice from all the 20g'ers here on the forum... I took my daughter on her first turkey hunt this past weekend, and I *think* she may have caught the fever a bit! :)
I've read a lot of the posts on here about 20g guns & all the modifications that have been done (cut down & tapped barrels, replacement stocks, etc.) -- *BUT* my question is simply this:
Is there a "factory" bone-stock 20 gauge single shot gun that would bust one @ 30-35 yds, straight out of the box, without any mods? That's what I'm really looking to get her - and heck, I might hunt w/it, too. I see that H&R has a "turkey" model, but I couldn't confirm the choke or if it takes choke tubes.
Pls let me know; again, what I'm wanting to do is get a gun, get some shells, a choke tube (if necessary), pattern & start hunting. A youth and/or compact model would be cool, but not totally necessary.
Thx guys!
BGD
Here's what I've found: http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/2-HRSB1F25
Again, not sure what choke this is; would *assume* it would be full, but - don't want to make any assumptions here. This would be a great option for her.
Find a used 20 gauge pump that has choke tubes and you really have a nice set up.
RAJ: I have a friend that just wrote me & said my daughter could borrow his old 870 youth pump 20g; has choke tubes, so ... We might be setup for the next few years; thx for the reply, tho!
BGD
I bought this CVA compact Scout 20 gauge at my local Academy Sporting Goods a couple months ago. I cleaned it, got some Federal Flite Control 7's and a red dot. Shot this at 35 yards from a dirty barrel after some sighting in with field loads. Cleaned it and need to do a final tweek on the sight but this is bone stock.
146 in the 10" circle at 35 yards. Factory xtended turkey choke came with the gun. They apparently are not easy to find tho?(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a308/TailFeathers/20gaandtarget.jpg) (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/TailFeathers/media/20gaandtarget.jpg.html)
Wow, man, that's awesome!! Thanks for the heads-up; I'll ask my local Academy (and the ones in up B'ham) if they've got this gun.
Thank you!
It even had the rail mount on the gun. No bead, they require a scope or some type optic but I'm very pleased with it out of the box. And the trigger is good.
Yes, this looks *perfect* for what I need; I've never heard of CVA -- ?? Do you have a website I can use to read more about them?
Again, thank you so much for responding; this looks like a perfect gun for my daughter to turkey hunt with!!
BGD
Wow, searches on the Internet aren't finding many of these; do you mind if I ask you how much you paid for this gun? I'm looking to spend less than $300 max on a setup for my daughter. Pls let me know; thx!
The gun was $229. Yes, there's virtually nothing on the internet about it. CVA is well known for black powder guns but do make some centerfire guns as well.
Connecticut Valley Arms. But their website will have pretty much nothing on this gun.
Someone on here checked and were told they don't make the gun anymore. Someone else on here checked and was told it's till being made.
I guess you can call CVA. www.cva.com
It's pretty sweet. 37" from end to end, including factory extended choke. Chrome lined barrel, rail included, good trigger. It has some weight to it, just enough to make it shoot well but not too heavy for carrying thru the woods all day.
Good luck.
10-4; that's a great price for a gun like this. I've been looking @ the H&R "turkey" gun and it's $269.99 locally. I'll get in touch w/CVA & see if I can't find one close to me.
Thx again!
Quote from: bamagtrdude on March 13, 2014, 10:21:39 AM
Wow, searches on the Internet aren't finding many of these; do you mind if I ask you how much you paid for this gun? I'm looking to spend less than $300 max on a setup for my daughter. Pls let me know; thx!
Baikal MP-18, hammerless, single-shot, Youth Model. Under $150 at Bud's or Cheaperthandirt.com
Quote from: gobblergls on March 13, 2014, 03:40:46 PM
Baikal MP-18, hammerless, single-shot, Youth Model. Under $150 at Bud's or Cheaperthandirt.com
I've seen these; can you get one with a full fixed choke?
Yes, I believe they come with a full choke, but I would verify. The USSG site(the importer) has misinformation about the weight of the gun. It is listed as 9 lbs. This is probably a botch from the translated Russian. Mine weighs 5lbs., 5 oz. without sling or red dot. Gil
Quote from: gobblergls on March 13, 2014, 03:54:02 PM
Yes, I believe they come with a full choke, but I would verify. The USSG site(the importer) has misinformation about the weight of the gun. It is listed as 9 lbs. This is probably a botch from the translated Russian. Mine weighs 5lbs., 5 oz. without sling or red dot. Gil
10-4 - so you've got one & have hunted/killed birds with it? Are you just using a modified fixed choke (like they list online)?
I could've sworn mine was factory full, but I had William at Sumtoy install a choke, lightened and crisped up the trigger, install the ffIII base (Burris 336), and lengthen the forcing cone.
Baikal MP-18 20 gauge. Sling and paint by me.
(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m278/photo205/easterturkey_zps589dd2ce.jpg)
10-4; awesome bird, man & *COOL* looking gun! Obviously, it works!! :)
FWIW, I ended up getting my daughter a Winchester SXP Compact 12g gun; a buddy of mine had just gotten it, and decided he wanted to get a Mossy instead, so I scored a pretty good deal on it... It's small & light-weight enough for her to grow into, and I've outfitted it with a Tru-Glo front sight, strap, and a Primos Tight Wad choke tube.
Took her hunting yesterday morning, and she ran out of gas by 9am; went back out with the gun @ 9:30am & took a bird with it. Pretty sweet gun, imo, and came with several different choke tubes, so it should be the one & only gun she'll ever need (while hunting w/me).
Way to go! photos?
Here's a pic of it, with the bird. Kinda "old school", but it worked like a champ. Next year, I might swap out the wooden stocks for camo ones - or not! :) We'll just have to see...