Hunting Forum

Posted By Orionh4 on 14 Apr 2012 09:35 PM
I use a Stoeger M-2000 max-4 cammo with a turky choke and 3" #4 shot shells.

that gun is better served as a boat paddle, if that

Auto,

Not for Orion; he likes his !


14 different ways to say the same thing,; you choose the way you want to say it.................Know what I mean ??

I use a 28" barrel Remington 870 Express (2-3/4" standard or 3" magnum) with extra full (turkey) choke. I also put rifle type, adjustable sights on it that fit to the vented rib.

I shoot Winchester XX "Double X" 3" mag shells with 2 ounces of copper plated #4 turkey shot (in the camo box).

It always works! I've killed every turkey I've ever shot at with this shotgun and shells, even two birds with one shot one time.

Well Just Killed my 3rd turkey with my Stoeger M-2000 yesterday with a 3" Federal Premo Turkey 2 oz #4 shot copper plated b-bs. With a xtra full turley choke that came with my shot gun. I have yet to have one problem with it. And I got it for an out standing price. I have goten a good 6 years out of it so far. Of corse I always have my trusty 870 for a back up. Had that thing a good 17 years and I am sure it will keep shooting great well after I am dead. I could buy 3 Stoeger M-2000s for the price of 1 Benelli.

auto , where you b een ? Did you get my response?

I typically use my Benelli Nova but this year i used a gun of my dads, a mossberg bolt action 12 gauge and it did just fine putting the lights out on longbeard on the 20th. That badboy turns 30 this year and it kicks like a mule. Orion your statement is untrue, I paid $360 for my Benelli and i wouldnt trade it for 3 stoegers

I use a Remington 11-87 Super magnum

I use a Remington 11-87 Super magnum

I have been useing a Mosseberg 935 , with a 4x choke and Federal #4 and took a turkey last week at 55yds , another good choice would be a Mosseberg 835 or a Rem 870 Super mag

As they said no matter the gun if the bird doesn't come in range to shoot you could have a rock in hand and get the same outcome.

Posted By SDOWLING on 19 Apr 2012 06:27 PM
Auto,

Not for Orion; he likes his !


14 different ways to say the same thing,; you choose the way you want to say it.................Know what I mean ??

I'm just having a little fun.  Orion4 talked me into buying an M2000 years ago.  Worst gun purchase I've ever made.  Tons of problems with these guns.

Just sharing info. so others don't get decoyed...

Know what I mean

Just killed my first turkey last Saturday. I used my browning BPS 20 guage that I have used for the last 35 years. I used my full choke with Fiochi 3" #4's that were nickel plated. Stone cold dead at 30 yards. I have used this gun for quail, dove, chuckar, ducks, geese, pheseant, and now turkey and it has done just fine. I can kill anything a 12 guage can kill and with less recoill. Plus it is a very affordable gun. Good luck.

Auto What happened to your Stoeger? I have never had a problem with mine and I have had it for quite a while. Every gun manufactur has a bad one every so often. I have a friend that uses a Remington 11-87 and loves it never had a problem. My brother in- law has the same gun and has all kinds of problems with it.

870 magnum 18in barre,l extra full turkey choke, dead ringer sights and sure shot stock is what I use. My best advice is use the shotgun your most comfy with.

It isn't the gun that kills the turkey it isn't the size of the barrel either. It all boils down to the little shot that is packaged in the shell. You absolutely must pattern your shotgun and choke to get an idea of your killing distance with your choice. That being said I use a modified win 1300 black shadow with win XX #6 shot. It has been modified with a set of truglo shotgun sights, A true pistol grip stock from advanced technologies and a comp-n-choke at .655 restriction. I do not let my shotgun get so dirty that it makes turkey sounds when I work the pump. Most times when I work the action the turkey is already on the ground taking a dirt nap.

There probably is not a "best" turkey gun, with that said, there is a "best" turkey gun for you. The first criterion is, what can you afford? An $80,000.00 Kriegoff will kill turkeys but it certainly is out of my budget. So what gun fits your budget? I have a Beretta Extrema and a 870 Super Mag. which work well for me. Second as was suggested above, you should pattern the gun with different shells to see which one your gun likes and they will pattern different. What gun do you shoot well, this is in conjunction with the patterning. A couple of times in my life I have picked up guns and shot "lights out" with them, others I can hit anything. Lastly, although not absolutely necessary I believe a 3" shell is probably the best shell for turkeys because of the down range payload, 3 1/2 is better but I think the recoil is not worth the extra shot.

I use a remington 870 express it takes shells from 2 3/4 to 3 1/2 so it makes it easy to find exactly what I want to use whether I am turkey hunting or pheasant hunting. It lets me do anything, and the price is real reasonable.

I use an H&R breakdown .410 with 3-inch #4's....daddy gave me the gun for my 8th burffday......and I haven't been able to afford to buy another gun since then....please send cash contributions....

My first turkey I belly crawled to within a distance I would have put a paycheck on was 40 yards. Dropped the hammer and he went down no fluttering or kicking. Went to pick him up and he went nuts kicking and scratching. Had my foot on his head quick. When I paced the distance it was 60 yards. Figured it was a lucky pellet that stunned him. I always carry a range finder now to make sure of yardage. I dropped that turkey with Remington 870. I use this gun for dove, upland game, waterfowl and turkey. Just change chokes and your ready to go after the next game. I have a high belief in if it works use it.

I kilt them with my crossbow and my 870. Hell around the farm as a kid we used a 22 with cb caps. Dad Hated to chase them...LOL. I had an old H&R single that I gave my son that had a "Modified" choke that has killed alot of turkles till it went to the wall hanger status. It was My grandpa's and Daddy's before me. Now I use an OLD 870 with a turkey choke. I love it. YUP, I did replace the stock with a recoil reducing stock but it's a basic 870. Bottom line...IF you are comfortable with it, and you can hit where you aim, why spend the $$$$????? Oh and I don't have ANY camo on my guns...go figure.