Post by: salish on April 04, 2019, 10:12:59 AM
Thanks
Cliff
(https://salish.smugmug.com/Upland-Bird-Hunting/Turkey-Hunting-52811/i-X8DzKhp/A)
Post by: MADMAX on April 04, 2019, 11:01:26 AM
Seems to shoot just fine
Patterned well and like the sights
I have used an 870 for years and it did just fine as well though
I plan to use only the Mossberg this year
Post by: ghosthunter on April 04, 2019, 11:07:54 AM
Went to a o/u or my Benelli auto.
Post by: Cab on April 04, 2019, 11:13:16 AM
Post by: gaddy on April 04, 2019, 12:16:55 PM
Post by: kevinlisa06 on April 04, 2019, 04:37:53 PM
Have never shot a 535 but I hear they kick like a mule as well.
500’s I have a 12 and a 20 both shoot great I for the most part shoot the 20ga now.
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Post by: noffles on April 04, 2019, 06:42:36 PM
Post by: Britt-dog on April 04, 2019, 10:41:49 PM
Post by: Limhangerslayer on April 04, 2019, 10:44:52 PM
One thing I learned was use the gun that is going to be quietest in the woods. Nothing like the action slamming shut when you load up at legal time. I actually used a Mossberg from the 60's that's bolt action for this exact reason. Lets you set up super close and not worry about noise. So I might lean toward the pump for that factor. thats just my :twocents:why do you load up at legal time? Seems odd
Post by: Birdgetter on April 05, 2019, 07:57:08 AM
Yeah I have no problem with my Sx3. I just hold on to the bolt handle, press the button and slowly close it. Never have had a problem. It is very quite, just as much as a pump would be.One thing I learned was use the gun that is going to be quietest in the woods. Nothing like the action slamming shut when you load up at legal time. I actually used a Mossberg from the 60's that's bolt action for this exact reason. Lets you set up super close and not worry about noise. So I might lean toward the pump for that factor. thats just my :twocents:why do you load up at legal time? Seems odd
Post by: Bluemoon on April 05, 2019, 09:11:34 AM
Post by: konradcountry on April 05, 2019, 09:15:26 AM
The 500/535 are light and good for the woods. The 835/930/935 with full size barrels are going to be noticeably heavier if you do any hiking with them.
The semi will soften the rounds but you won't notice when shooting a turkey because of the adrenaline. I do like the semi for waterfowl for faster follow up shots. But it's only a slight preference.
I can pepper a turkey target at 60 yards with the 535. I use a Carlson ported turkey choke.
Just avoid the tactical turkey models. The M4 style stock is pretty stiff.
Post by: salish on April 05, 2019, 09:48:26 AM
I'll be hunting next week with a Winchester Model 97 pump in 12ga, with a full choke, shooting high base #5's.
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Post by: Cab on April 05, 2019, 12:54:54 PM
One thing I learned was use the gun that is going to be quietest in the woods. Nothing like the action slamming shut when you load up at legal time. I actually used a Mossberg from the 60's that's bolt action for this exact reason. Lets you set up super close and not worry about noise. So I might lean toward the pump for that factor. thats just my :twocents:why do you load up at legal time? Seems odd
I've been told, if your loaded then you could easily be accused of hunting before legal time. If you're unloaded than it's clear that you are not hunting simply getting to your spot. Maybe I'm overly cautious but I was recommended to NOT be loaded before legal time by a guide.
Post by: Henrydog on April 05, 2019, 01:40:49 PM
Post by: konradcountry on April 05, 2019, 03:35:38 PM
Nothing wrong with a Mossberg...But they are not on par with a old hand fitted Model 12 with a fixed full. Wonderful gun especially in 16ga
Not much ammo available in 16 gauge. The newer choke/ammo combos are all 12/20.
I'll give him style points though for that Rio.
Post by: kevinlisa06 on April 05, 2019, 05:17:30 PM
Throw some Apex TSS 9’s through that 16ga it will be great.Nothing wrong with a Mossberg...But they are not on par with a old hand fitted Model 12 with a fixed full. Wonderful gun especially in 16ga
Not much ammo available in 16 gauge. The newer choke/ammo combos are all 12/20.
I'll give him style points though for that Rio.
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Post by: salish on April 06, 2019, 08:33:12 AM
Post by: roderickweise on April 07, 2019, 07:09:51 AM
One thing I learned was use the gun that is going to be quietest in the woods. Nothing like the action slamming shut when you load up at legal time. I actually used a Mossberg from the 60's that's bolt action for this exact reason. Lets you set up super close and not worry about noise. So I might lean toward the pump for that factor. thats just my :twocents:why do you load up at legal time? Seems odd
I've been told, if your loaded then you could easily be accused of hunting before legal time. If you're unloaded than it's clear that you are not hunting simply getting to your spot. Maybe I'm overly cautious but I was recommended to NOT be loaded before legal time by a guide.
Things might have changed since I took Hunter safety because that was almost 20 years ago but I remember being told that you can walk through the woods with your gun loaded and that was not considered hunting but if you shot something or discharged your gun before legal time that was considered hunting.
Post by: konradcountry on April 07, 2019, 11:13:12 AM
Throw some Apex TSS 9’s through that 16ga it will be great.Nothing wrong with a Mossberg...But they are not on par with a old hand fitted Model 12 with a fixed full. Wonderful gun especially in 16ga
Not much ammo available in 16 gauge. The newer choke/ammo combos are all 12/20.
I'll give him style points though for that Rio.
TSS in a 535 is even better. If you look at all the costs for turkey hunting a used 535 really isn't a big deal.
Post by: salish on April 07, 2019, 11:37:17 AM
Post by: MonstroMuley on April 07, 2019, 09:59:16 PM
Post by: Cab on April 08, 2019, 08:30:43 AM
One thing I learned was use the gun that is going to be quietest in the woods. Nothing like the action slamming shut when you load up at legal time. I actually used a Mossberg from the 60's that's bolt action for this exact reason. Lets you set up super close and not worry about noise. So I might lean toward the pump for that factor. thats just my :twocents:why do you load up at legal time? Seems odd
I've been told, if your loaded then you could easily be accused of hunting before legal time. If you're unloaded than it's clear that you are not hunting simply getting to your spot. Maybe I'm overly cautious but I was recommended to NOT be loaded before legal time by a guide.
Things might have changed since I took Hunter safety because that was almost 20 years ago but I remember being told that you can walk through the woods with your gun loaded and that was not considered hunting but if you shot something or discharged your gun before legal time that was considered hunting.
Fair enough, I got this advice back when I lived in Maine 2 years ago and there they consider turkeys to be big game animals where we don't here so that might also have something to do with it as well.
Post by: konradcountry on April 08, 2019, 09:31:34 AM
Fair enough, I got this advice back when I lived in Maine 2 years ago and there they consider turkeys to be big game animals where we don't here so that might also have something to do with it as well.
They can give you a ticket based on the equipment you are carrying so it doesn't matter if you have a round loaded. This is why you have to be careful when coyote hunting during modern. There was a case a while back where an officer didn't buy that a group was out coyote hunting.
But I wouldn't at all be worried during turkey. The odds of you running to an officer at 6 AM are nil. And I highly doubt you would get a ticket for walking to spot.