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Turkey Blasters => The Blue Shoulder Club => Topic started by: BD1 on March 24, 2010, 07:03:08 AM

Title: What would be a good 20 guage , W/out spending alot??? For TURKEY
Post by: BD1 on March 24, 2010, 07:03:08 AM

One that will shot 2 3/4" & 3" & What size Barrel???

Thanks Bill

Title: Re: What would be a good 20 guage , W/out spending alot???
Post by: Porter on March 24, 2010, 07:05:34 AM

I love my 870's.  I hunt almost exclusively with that 870 JR.  I get a lot of funny looks toting a gun with an 18.5" barrel around, but dang it's light!

I almost went with a single shot, but elected for the 870.  I have 2 870's in 20 gauge. 

Title: Re: What would be a good 20 guage , W/out spending alot??? For TURKEY
Post by: Shadowturkeycaller on March 24, 2010, 02:55:56 PM

Bill,

check out the stoegers...nice gun for the price!



Gregg

Title: Re: What would be a good 20 guage , W/out spending alot??? For TURKEY
Post by: Zumer on March 24, 2010, 06:58:58 PM

Bill,

        I'm a huge fan of my Benelli Nova.....24" barrel, shoots 2 3/4 & 3"

      Zips

Title: Re: What would be a good 20 guage , W/out spending alot??? For TURKEY
Post by: GR8CALLS on March 24, 2010, 07:50:31 PM

Remington made a run of 870's a few years back. They were designated the SP and had trueglow sights and were camoed. If you can find one of these, get it.........they are real turkey guns and weigh almost nothing!

Bill

Title: Re: What would be a good 20 guage , W/out spending alot??? For TURKEY
Post by: BD1 on March 24, 2010, 08:23:20 PM

Bought 870 20 gauge express 26" Model 25582 barrel $277 @ Gander Mnt. They were $329 but matched Walmarts Price, Plus all the extras Gander give u, 3 yr warranty, $25 trade-in, Free Cleaning!!!!

Title: Re: What would be a good 20 guage , W/out spending alot??? For TURKEY
Post by: HelsbysCustomCalls on March 25, 2010, 03:35:48 PM

I bought my nephew a stoeger p350. Nice nice gun for the money!! *up*

Title: Re: What would be a good 20 guage , W/out spending alot??? For TURKEY
Post by: Shadetree Callers on March 26, 2010, 09:31:38 AM

Charles Daly in a semi-automatic. My Daughters shoot one and it will outperform most 12 ga guns. Price is around $290

Title: Re: What would be a good 20 guage , W/out spending alot??? For TURKEY
Post by: B-Ready on March 26, 2010, 09:38:35 PM

Quote from: GR8CALLS on March 24, 2010, 07:50:31 PM

Remington made a run of 870's a few years back. They were designated the SP and had trueglow sights and were camoed. If you can find one of these, get it.........they are real turkey guns and weigh almost nothing!

Bill

I think I have one of those in 12ga. They Were called SP Big Game ..... Go from a Turkey Gun to  a Slug Gun By changing choke tubes..... Nice Gun !!

Title: Re: What would be a good 20 guage , W/out spending alot??? For TURKEY
Post by: Bulldogmikey on March 26, 2010, 09:40:07 PM

You should get one for under $300 without any problem.

Mike

Title: Re: What would be a good 20 guage , W/out spending alot??? For TURKEY
Post by: Sloppy_Snood on March 29, 2010, 10:58:47 PM

Bill,

I would look for a good, used 20GA Remington 870 on gunbroker.com.  Just make sure you get a 3-day inspection clause so you can clean and inspect the bore.  IT should be "perfect" with no pitting.  A good price would be $250.

Now a "sleeper" 20GA shotgun out there is a Charles Daley 20GA.  They sometimes recoil a bit harder than other 20GAs but they flat out get the pattern out there!

Since Charles Daley went out of business, you might be able to pick one up for a steal somewhere.  ;)

Finally, if you want a little something "different," look around for a Winchester model 12 20GA.  The barrel could be threaded for screw-in choke of your liking.  Lots of guys do this for card shooting shotguns but largely, the turkey hunting fraternity overlooks customizing older shotguns with new barrels.   Mistake IMO.  *dance*

Title: Re: What would be a good 20 guage , W/out spending alot??? For TURKEY
Post by: Bulldogmikey on June 28, 2010, 02:27:07 PM

Quote from: Shadowturkeycaller on March 24, 2010, 02:55:56 PM

Bill,

check out the stoegers...nice gun for the price!



Gregg

Nice Guns!