New turkey guns - 05/15/05
Left the turkey cannons a few years back when I sold my 835 because I didn't like the abuse. Been shooting a 3" Mossberg Semi for the past 10 years or so and really like it. Except it's only a 40 yard turkey gun. I've tried a couple of different chokes and numerous loads but 40 yards is all the further I feel confident in it.
I've been resigned to stay within it's capabilities but either the turkeys are getting smarter or they know I won't shoot at them past 40 yards. I've passed 3 big boys up in the past 2 years alone because they were a tad too far for my gun. I've shot numerous longbeards most of the past 10 years but I really hate passing up big turkeys at 45 and 50 yards.
Handled a bunch of the new turkey guns over the weekend and really liked a couple. The ones I didn't care for: Rem SP 10 (too heavy), an older Browning (way too heavy), Berretta Extrema (didn't fit me). The ones in the running: Benellie SBEII (although $1200 is a bit steep), Mossberg 935, Winchester X2. I'm leaning toward the Mossberg 935 because it was reasonably light, fit me well and priced well.
Anyone have any experiences with any of the above mentioned shot guns they care to share?
My goal is not another turkey gun but a real honest to goodness 50 yard turkey cannon. Anyone have any thoughts on how to make a 50 yard gun (other than the custom barrel route)?
I've been resigned to stay within it's capabilities but either the turkeys are getting smarter or they know I won't shoot at them past 40 yards. I've passed 3 big boys up in the past 2 years alone because they were a tad too far for my gun. I've shot numerous longbeards most of the past 10 years but I really hate passing up big turkeys at 45 and 50 yards.
Handled a bunch of the new turkey guns over the weekend and really liked a couple. The ones I didn't care for: Rem SP 10 (too heavy), an older Browning (way too heavy), Berretta Extrema (didn't fit me). The ones in the running: Benellie SBEII (although $1200 is a bit steep), Mossberg 935, Winchester X2. I'm leaning toward the Mossberg 935 because it was reasonably light, fit me well and priced well.
Anyone have any experiences with any of the above mentioned shot guns they care to share?
My goal is not another turkey gun but a real honest to goodness 50 yard turkey cannon. Anyone have any thoughts on how to make a 50 yard gun (other than the custom barrel route)?