I am going on this springs turkey hunt in nothern michigan (first time turkey hunting) any sugesstions would be greatly appreciated.
2007-02-17 18:09:56 · 7 answers · asked by randy b 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
A 12ga. shotgun with a tight choke is the best thing for turkey hunting. You should have at least a full choke. There are many specialty chokes for turkey hunting. You'll need to shoot several different loads to see which one patterns best in you gun. Aim for the head since the feathers can slow or stop the pellets and a turkey shot in the body can run or fly off, possibly dying where you can't find it. Even one pellet in the brain will drop him where he stands. They often flop around after being shot so be careful when you grab the bird since a tom can have sharp spurs on the back of his legs. All the major manufacturers make turkey loads which are usually copper plated and buffered which helps keep pellet deformation to a minimum. My gun, a Mossberg 500 with a 20"bbl and a ported choke (.675) shoots the best patterns with a Federal Premium Turkey load,( 2oz. of 7 1/2 shot, about 700 pellets). It puts about 110 to 115 pellets on a turkey target at 30 yards. Any shot size from 4 to 7 1/2 will work. Good luck and remember, a turkeys vision is his best defense so sit very still and have everything camoed you should do great.
2007-02-18 01:12:44 · answer #1 · answered by geobert24 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I too own a Mossberg 835 Ulti-Mag. For the money it is hands down the best shotgun on the market. If turkey is basically what you intend to hunt, you should spend the extra few bucks and get the one that is already camo painted.
The Remington 870 Wingmaster is a good choice to but is a few bucks more.
My Mossberg has been by far the best firearm I have ever purchased. I hunt everything with mine. I am sure you'll get told to buy a Browning or Benelli but why? Take the money you'll save and buy your license, your ammo, a new set of hunting clothes and a couple good turkey calls. Yes!!! they cost that much.
Miketyson26
2007-02-18 03:23:00 · answer #2 · answered by miketyson26 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many good turkey guns out there all depends on how much you wanna spend. A 300 dollar mossberg ulti mag 3 1/2 " turkey load will killem just as dead as a 1000 dollar browning it's just a matter of what kind of statement your trying to make.
Also with the ulti mag you wont worry about every little scratch.
2007-02-18 02:18:41 · answer #3 · answered by roger c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a shotgun that is 20 gauge, or bigger. 12 gauge is probably the most popular. As far as what kind of gun to get, that's just a personal preference. I have a Mossberg, a friend of mine uses a Winchester, and my dad uses a Remington.
2007-02-18 13:31:04 · answer #4 · answered by esugrad97 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
everyone finds the mosberg popular ,I myself use a browning BPS (BROWNING PUMP SHOTGUN) .
it loads and ejects out the bottom, I am left handed so this a big plus I like the 3 in chamber with .660 chock I haven't had any problems killing turkeys spring or fall the proof is on my wall the turkey beards that is.
2007-02-18 08:55:47 · answer #5 · answered by BIG SON 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
remington 1187 turkey gun. it comes fully camo with a pistol grip and thumb hole in the stock. also has a micro fiber sight on the front. its a 12 gauge.
2007-02-18 14:47:59 · answer #6 · answered by outdoorsman 69 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
12 ga. with extra full choke and 3 inch mag #4 shot
2007-02-18 04:11:29 · answer #7 · answered by chipo 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋