New dedicated turkey gun

[ASHQUACK]

So, I decided that I'm going from a 12 gauge to a 20 for turkeys. Wanted a semi auto, and started shopping the interwebs for a decent entry level 20. Looked at everything from completely unknowns to some of the top end 2k plus auto loaders. I happened by Bi-Mart on my way home from a clam dig and saw they had a Weatherby Element in 20 for a relatively low price, comparatively speaking. I bought it and have ordered a tru-glo 1x red dot for it. Next up I'm looking for a gunsmith to drill and tap the receiver for a pic rail to mount the scope. My Smith passed away a couple years ago. I plan on finding a couple of decent chokes and head to the patterning woods. I'm gonna try hevi-metal turkey loads 1st. Then maybe some of the old Federal lead #4 duck loads left over from....well left over anyway. My only (mostly mental) issue with the gun is the long 28" barrel.

[hughjorgan]

Have you thought about trying TSS #9s?

[ShedHead20]

I bought the same Bi-mart special but in a 12 gauge. Great shotgun so far! Bi-Mart has some sleeper deals 

[ASHQUACK]

Have you thought about trying TSS #9s?

Actually yes, I have 5 a friend loaded that will be test loads for choke combinations.

[hughjorgan]

Have you thought about trying TSS #9s?

Actually yes, I have 5 a friend loaded that will be test loads for choke combinations.

They should pattern great paired with the right choke.

[wadu1]

@ASHQUACK doesn't it already have scope mounts milled into the receiver? The only auto loader I have that doesn't have them is my SP10.

[ASHQUACK]

@ASHQUACK doesn't it already have scope mounts milled into the receiver? The only auto loader I have that doesn't have them is my SP10.

Unfortunately I don't believe that it does. I'll look again when I get it in hand. Did I mention that I hate the stupid 10 day waiting period..stupid communist legislature.

[wadu1]

@ASHQUACK doesn't it already have scope mounts milled into the receiver? The only auto loader I have that doesn't have them is my SP10.

Unfortunately I don't believe that it does. I'll look again when I get it in hand. Did I mention that I hate the stupid 10 day waiting period..stupid communist legislature.

I got an extra delay because the SXS shotgun didn't have a SN#.

[salish]

I have a dedicated 20ga turkey gun and I've killed turkeys with the Apex #9 TSS, and also with straight-up high brass magnum pheasant loads in #4 and #6. The TSS penetrated further into the birds but didn't kill them any quicker. I think the TSS might come into it's own at longer ranges. Have fun with your new gun.

[birddogdad]

the Elements dont come tapped for a red dot mount on receiver.. this will have to be a mod you make.

[ASHQUACK]

I have a dedicated 20ga turkey gun and I've killed turkeys with the Apex #9 TSS, and also with straight-up high brass magnum pheasant loads in #4 and #6. The TSS penetrated further into the birds but didn't kill them any quicker. I think the TSS might come into it's own at longer ranges. Have fun with your new gun.

Way back when, we bought a bunch of cases of federal high brass 3" #4 from Yard Birds  I still have a few (10) boxes of those. I'll probably shoot a few of those for up close birds.

[ASHQUACK]

the Elements dont come tapped for a red dot mount on receiver.. this will have to be a mod you make.

Going to have to start searching for a Smith to do that work.

[salish]

 

I have a dedicated 20ga turkey gun and I've killed turkeys with the Apex #9 TSS, and also with straight-up high brass magnum pheasant loads in #4 and #6. The TSS penetrated further into the birds but didn't kill them any quicker. I think the TSS might come into it's own at longer ranges. Have fun with your new gun.

Way back when, we bought a bunch of cases of federal high brass 3" #4 from Yard Birds  I still have a few (10) boxes of those. I'll probably shoot a few of those for up close birds.

[birddogdad]

I have a dedicated 20ga turkey gun and I've killed turkeys with the Apex #9 TSS, and also with straight-up high brass magnum pheasant loads in #4 and #6. The TSS penetrated further into the birds but didn't kill them any quicker. I think the TSS might come into it's own at longer ranges. Have fun with your new gun.

Way back when, we bought a bunch of cases of federal high brass 3" #4 from Yard Birds  I still have a few (10) boxes of those. I'll probably shoot a few of those for up close birds.

be careful with shot size in TSS tubes... most have restrictions from manufacturer..

[salish]

I have a dedicated 20ga turkey gun and I've killed turkeys with the Apex #9 TSS, and also with straight-up high brass magnum pheasant loads in #4 and #6. The TSS penetrated further into the birds but didn't kill them any quicker. I think the TSS might come into it's own at longer ranges. Have fun with your new gun.

Way back when, we bought a bunch of cases of federal high brass 3" #4 from Yard Birds  I still have a few (10) boxes of those. I'll probably shoot a few of those for up close birds.

be careful with shot size in TSS tubes... most have restrictions from manufacturer..

I have a Jeb's 20ga choke in .555 and it patterns really well with both TSS and lead. Great chokes.