Turkey gun questions- short armed shooter-updated page 2 with bird pics!

[kyles_88]

Sxp looks like a fine choice but that front of the trigger gaurds safety ugh.... Not a fan.  I don't like the Remington back of the trigger safety much tbh and front seems even worse.  Maybe see if there's a trap shooting range that rents guns near you?  Or just hang out at the gun counter until you're %100 sure.

[mossy8352]

All of the above is good advice but in the south many old time turkey hunters are moving over to the old .410 and with the right choke and shells are getting their birds but they practice and pick their shots. A light weight 20 will do the job in reasonable ranges and may fit you better. Just my humble opinion!

[turkeydancer]

The newer 28 ga shotguns are pretty reliable, light weight, etc .... it's something I recommend for youth hunters.
 

[mossy8352]

The newer 28 ga shotguns are pretty reliable, light weight, etc .... it's something I recommend for youth hunters.
 

 

[cowboycraig]

12 gage with 2 3/4 shells don't hammer very hard. If lead or heavy-shot is used good to go.
Sometimes I use my 2 3/4 inch shotgun with heavy-shot for Ducks and really isn't much different than my 3.5 inch.

Honestly I often use my knee as a rest while aiming at a Turkey and calling it in. Just be aware of your foot possibly being in front of the barrel, I never let that happen.

[Gobble Doc]

My wife uses a youth 20 gauge. She has no problem getting her birds every year. That might be a good option for you.

I also like the 20 gauge option.  I've had no trouble with the results I've been getting.  Lots of available ammo.  My kids have Mossbergs and I have a Remington. The Mossberg has had the safety break a couple times and needed repair while the Remington has worked without issue.    Just get a good choke, pattern your gun, and don't take too long of a shot.  Good luck and post pics.

[kyles_88]

The newer 28 ga shotguns are pretty reliable, light weight, etc .... it's something I recommend for youth hunters.
 

Why... 28 is odd ball and hardly any less kick than a 20 not to mention shot shells are much less common and if they are available the selection is meager at best.  I started on a 20 gauge at 7 years old it is the next logical step up from 22lr.  28 gauge is not a useless cartridge but for turkey even a 20 is a far better option. 

[kevinlisa06]

Bought my wife a Mossberg 500 in 12ga a few years ago for turkey hunting and the stock was to long, so we took the stock off of our Mossberg 500 20ga youth model and put it on the 12ga worked good. Now she has an adjustable stock on it and loves it fits her perfectly and if need be I can lengthen it and it's comfortable for me aswell. Just an option.

[JKEEN33]

When are you going? I will be out the 20th through the following weekend. If you are not going at the same time, tell Dave I have a 870 set up with a short barrel and sights you can borrow. It's killed a lot of Turkey's. I'm using the bow, but like to take it along in case I feel like taking a head shot.

I also have a Franchi O/U with turkey chokes that is very light weight. Have him get in touch if you're interested. You are welcome to either.

[ghosthunter]

Look at the Stoeger line of Condor O/U shotguns. $500.00 0r less several models and a 50.00 rebate until June,


http://www.cabelas.com/product/stoeger-condor-field-over-under-shotguns/1401856.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Dstoeger%252Bfeild%252Bcondor%26x%3D10%26y%3D6%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%252BProducts&Ntt=stoeger+feild+condor

[justyhntr]

When are you going? I will be out the 20th through the following weekend. If you are not going at the same time, tell Dave I have a 870 set up with a short barrel and sights you can borrow. It's killed a lot of Turkey's. I'm using the bow, but like to take it along in case I feel like taking a head shot.

I also have a Franchi O/U with turkey chokes that is very light weight. Have him get in touch if you're interested. You are welcome to either.

Thanks that's very  generous of you!
i am headed to look at a Youth Mossberg 500 in 12g this morning- I'd kind of like a shotgun of my own  anyway
but thanks again!

oops posted under Hubby's log in

[crowinghen]

Thanks for everyone's help!I ended up getting the Youth Mossberg 12 ga. I shot a Tom right outside the blind,using  the shooting tri-pod and Hubby used it when he spotted  a Tom from the road and ran up a steep hill and  put the stalk on him, getting him from about 45 yards.
I'm having trouble posting pics but will try again.

[crowinghen]

one more try

[crowinghen]

Here's Hubby's bird

[Wanttohuntmore]

Good job!