turkey gun.

[fishunt247]

I have the Benelli SBE II. After carrying a mossberg pump and a nova, I had to switch away from the rattley pump. It drove me nuts. My experience with Remington Semi-Auto's is not good...they won't kick out low base, which isn't a problem if you are using it only for turkeys, but to spend that kind of money and put two or three hunting shots through it a year??? If you have the money, I'd go for the SBE II. Super lightweight, doesn't kick like a mule, kicks out low base...perfect.

[hornhunter]

I have the Benelli SBE II. After carrying a mossberg pump and a nova, I had to switch away from the rattley pump. It drove me nuts. My experience with Remington Semi-Auto's is not good...they won't kick out low base, which isn't a problem if you are using it only for turkeys, but to spend that kind of money and put two or three hunting shots through it a year??? If you have the money, I'd go for the SBE II. Super lightweight, doesn't kick like a mule, kicks out low base...perfect.

Make sure its not the first SBE it didnt kick out low base either!

[NWTFhunter]

Here is my current turkey gun.  I have several 870's and the most I have ever paid for any of them is 349.
The 2 that I have for turkey I paid 40.00 for the first one about 4 years ago, and the last one 20.00 last year.

Yep you cant beat raffle guns ! 
This is the 870 SPS-T camo Thumbhole, and I love it.  Rem says it retails for 740.00 but if you search you should be able to find it for somewhere around 400.

[yelp]

NWTFhunter ..Your right raffle guns are always nice..I have won 5 shotguns by going to NWTF banquets.  Of course if I add up the money I have totally spent at these banquets...I probably could have bought them and 10 more...LOL.  It is all woorth it I had fun.  Those guns of the year are hard to take hunting however...

FishHunt is right those forearms on the pump guns mossberg and nova are noisy...and when that gobbler is coming in and your shaking like a leaf that tickticktick is hard to keep quiet....LOL...Those damn birds are getting me all jiggy!   

[alanger]

Try a Mossberg...
I got 3 of them and they work great.

which model is the third one???

[Wacenturion]

Here is my current turkey gun.  I have several 870's and the most I have ever paid for any of them is 349.
The 2 that I have for turkey I paid 40.00 for the first one about 4 years ago, and the last one 20.00 last year.

Yep you cant beat raffle guns ! 
This is the 870 SPS-T camo Thumbhole, and I love it.  Rem says it retails for 740.00 but if you search you should be able to find it for somewhere around 400.

Nice gun.....They make one that looks identical only an Express....it that what yours is?  Difference between Express and SPS-T if they are different....Thanks
I shoot a Winchester Model 1300 Turkey with the laminated stock, 21 inch barrel, NWTF model they first came out with years ago.  Put a Kick's turkey choke on it several years back (mid 90's) and it is a death machine.  Might pick up one of those Remington's though at that price for an extra turkey gun .  Can't have enough guns you know.....  

[Intruder]

If you're talking a gun strickly for turkeys go w/ a 12 guage.  I'd probably opt for a pump just for weight reduction and cost reduction.  Short barrel is really nice too.  870, Nova, 835 are all decent choices. 

20 guage is viable.  In general you're gonna limit your range to about 35 yards but that'll cover 85% or > of your shots. 

[Wacenturion]

NWTF....never mind...I found out the difference.  Most noticable is the special sights and also the sling.  Other than that I think they are similar.

[Phantom Gobbler]

I have a Mossberg 935 semi in 12 GA with two barrels (24 inch barrel for Turkey and 28 inch for Ducks and Geese).  I bought it new and it started jamming the first  year duck hunting, it would fire one round and then misfeed. I sent it back to the factory, and have not had any issues for 3 years now.  The 935 shoots 3.5 inch turkey loads that are a bear to pattern the gun with, but they do a number on gobblers heads up to +50 yards.

I also bought a Nova 20 gauge last year for a youth gun and backup and it is a delight to shoot 3 in. turkey loads. 

[yelp]

Phantom Gobbler I have the same gun...Never had any problems with it. I use the factory X-factor ported choke Mossberg provided.  I found 3.5 " 5's in the Winchester supreme shot the best.  But every gun is a littler different.  I do love the gun it is a little heavy to hold.  I put a lazy leg on mine and it steady her right up, I love it.  I also put a triv-viz hi-viz sight and it brings your eye right on target...

[Phantom Gobbler]

Yelp, Thanks for the tips on how your gun is setup.     I did buy my 935 the first year they were made so that could have been a factor.  And yes, they are a little heavy, but I have had very good luck with mine as well. 

I sold my 835 to one of my hunting partners and it has been a good reliable turkey gun.

[Gutpile]

I shoot a Browning BPS and I love it. The thing patterns like a monster. This year I'm going to take my CZ SxS out for a hunt or two and see if I can bag one with it then I'll take the BPS back out and try to get #2 with it.

If I ever buy a dedicated turkey gun this will be the one. NWTF GOLD Ultimate Turkey,


Or this one. Browning Silver Turkey

[Wacenturion]

NWTF.....like this right?  Hey Yelp.......should I bring one of these along?  lol

[yelp]

yeah as long as it matches your armorall and your new vest...LOL

[Wacenturion]

yeah as long as it matches your armorall and your new vest...LOL

It does......can't have enough gear ya know.