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Originally Posted by WyoCoyoteHunter
I can't believe anyone would spend that money on a 20 for turkey..


That's because you haven't used one.


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I use a single shot 20ga, tss shot and EF tube just about makes the 3 1/2” 12ga obsolete!
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20's with TSS made me sell all of my 12 ga turkey guns.


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I have a shotgun so I have no need for a 30-06.....
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Just noticed that this is a 6 year old thread....just saying


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I have a shotgun so I have no need for a 30-06.....
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You mentioned deer. Look at the Benelli M2 20 gauge slug gun and then pick up a 24" field barrel. The slug guns already come D&T for optics mounting.


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But it was resurrected and who knows who'll read it! Lol!


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$1600? Just enough to buy my H&R single shot. Contact me via PM To arrange payment.

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Originally Posted by 10Glocks
$1600? Just enough to buy my H&R single shot. Contact me via PM To arrange payment.

lol,


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I used a 12 ga Benelli M1 with a 24" barrel for years. Tried an 870 youth 20 a few years ago and it took a WHILE to find a load I was comfortable with. But after finding the right load I'm fine using it out to 40 yards.

But I wanted a semi and since I've been satisfied with the M1 in 12 ga I ordered a 24" M2 20 ga a few weeks ago. Should be in in a couple of weeks.


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Originally Posted by WyoCoyoteHunter
I can't believe anyone would spend that money on a 20 for turkey..

Or a 10.......or a 12......or ANYTHING. 🙄

HOLY CRAP !!!!


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Originally Posted by Yoder409
Originally Posted by WyoCoyoteHunter
I can't believe anyone would spend that money on a 20 for turkey..

Or a 10.......or a 12......or ANYTHING. 🙄

HOLY CRAP !!!!

Hey, I'm glad you guys brought this up. I saw a guy walk into a damn gun shop the other day when I was buying a new rifle, holding 2 turkey guns. One camo 835 and the other an old 870 express with 3 1/2" chamber. He told the lady behind the counter, whatever you think is fair or $100 each. She is super cool and said, "I think we can do better than that". He walked out with $300.00, but that was still not a lot for what they were. They were well used, but worth more than that. After he left, I could have bought that 870 for $200 even. When I saw this thread, I was thinking, damn you could buy a dog and damn shotgun for $1600.00. Damn near any shotgun choked right will work on a Turkey, if you are using appropriate ammo. Good luck finding them (turkey) though. I suggest you use some of that budget towards the gas money you are going to spend, going to and from your favorite turkey hunting spots..


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It's all where a man wants to spend his $$.


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Originally Posted by 10gaugemag
It's all where a man wants to spend his $$.

Yep. And there ARE those........ 🙄😏

I've pretty much run the gamut. Not because I didn't already know better 35 years ago. But just to do. And STILL......... about $1150 is the most I ever spent on a dedicated turkey gun (before D&T, red-dot, sling and choke tube). Great gun. But another $500 on top of THAT ??? Even though I spend a lot of money on dumb stuff......ain't no way.......


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We've both had muscle cars... talk about spending money! Lol!


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If one is concerned with $$ on firearms he would have 3, maybe 4 long guns.


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I don't know what everyone's financial picture looks like and really don't want to know as it is none of my business.
The way I see it, if you can afford a $1600 shotgun to use as a dedicated turkey gun, well good on you. If you can only afford a single shot shotgun, that is fine too. Does not matter what it cost, just be sure to take the time to pattern it and know the limits of that pattern.

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870 20 gauge all they way. 26" rem choke barrel, 21" rifled for slugs and 21" rem choke for turkey and tree game.

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