#3145068 - 01/30/13 05:26 AM
Re: Turkey gun ponderings
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Uncle Jesse
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The reason the barrel sticks up so high above your head when it's on your shoulder is because of the short forearm, of course, the 28" barrel ain't helping the situation. That's one thing that annoys me about some Benellis. Also, the SBE has a long receiver. I used a SBE for 6 years chasing turkeys and I know what you're talking about. In 08 I went to a NEF single shot with a 24" barrel for turkeys. Best decision I've ever made. The SBE/SBEII will work for turkeys but, they would be dead last on my list for a dedicated turkey gun.
You could buy a new Stoeger for what another barrel would cost for the SBE. It would also use the same chokes.
A 24" barrel on a SBE will be the same overall length as say a 3" chamber Beretta 391 with with a 26" barrel. Figure in the difference in forearm length and the 24" barrel on the SBE will stick up about 3 inches higher than the Beretta with a 26" when slung on the shoulder.
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#3145216 - 01/30/13 08:03 AM
Re: Turkey gun ponderings
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Southern Sportsman
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What do you like so well about the NEF Uncle Jesse? Ive always said that i wouldn't want a single shot turkey gun mainly because I've killed more than 1 turkey on my second shot (and 1 on my third - not my most graceful kill). But i like the idea in theory.
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#3145398 - 01/30/13 10:20 AM
Re: Turkey gun ponderings
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Boll Weevil
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With the improvements in shells, shot, and chokes seems like more and more folks are carrying single shot or O/U 20ga guns these days too. Short, light, and the patterns they can throw are flat murderous.
Just another thought you might consider.
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#3145623 - 01/30/13 01:03 PM
Re: Turkey gun ponderings
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if I was going to get another pump which I probably wont itll be the super nova.
I would shoot one first. I was going to buy one until I took it on a 2 day duck hunt. It was the biggest rattle trap POS I ever tried to hunt with. Give me an 870 anyday.
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#3145661 - 01/30/13 01:24 PM
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It was the biggest rattle trap POS I ever tried to hunt with.
Same here.
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#3145665 - 01/30/13 01:25 PM
Re: Turkey gun ponderings
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Uncle Jesse
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As just mentioned, short and light and because of that, they are very easy to hold steady. I can shoot mine one handed, no problem. The lack of a second shot is the bad part but, hasn't been much of an issue as I've only missed once with it, that I can remember anyway. I don't want a super tight pattern and mine doesn't produce one with a fixed full choke. I originally got the gun to carry in my farm truck and never considered turkey hunting with it at first.
I'm thinking a double barrel might be the ultimate turkey gun. Having one barrel set up for close range and the other for long range.
Edited by Uncle Jesse (01/30/13 01:28 PM)
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#3145671 - 01/30/13 01:28 PM
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yeah i have a buddy that has a Nova and i make him put rubber bands on it if he goes with me....while i LOVE benelli products, that one leaves some to be desired compared to an 870.
Im not much of a pump fan and dont really care to ever own another one but if i did it would be an 870.
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#3145675 - 01/30/13 01:33 PM
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...that one leaves some to be desired ....
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#3145681 - 01/30/13 01:35 PM
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if I was going to get another pump which I probably wont itll be the super nova. I would shoot one first. I was going to buy one until I took it on a 2 day duck hunt. It was the biggest rattle trap POS I ever tried to hunt with. Give me an 870 anyday.
I know a few people that have them never had any trouble. but that's good to know. ill never buy another pump unless its just a great deal. but ill remember that if one ever comes up.
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#3145691 - 01/30/13 01:38 PM
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deerhunter10
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I am very happy with my mossbergs though have a 835 and 500. and I have a stoger m2000 that I absolutely love! I think they are a outstanding value! but I want a sbeII for my next one.
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