New turkey gun.

[Huntaholic]

i killed one with my model 37 Winchester in 20. wish someone made turkey loads in 2 3/4 inch...thought about having a gunsmith measure my barrel and see if there was enough meat to cut the chamber to 3 inches.

Nitro Ray has loads for them as well. Nitrocompany.com

 

[knightrider]

i killed one with my model 37 Winchester in 20. wish someone made turkey loads in 2 3/4 inch...thought about having a gunsmith measure my barrel and see if there was enough meat to cut the chamber to 3 inches.

Apex makes a great 23/4 20 gauge turkey load

 

[Wooden Arrow]

I can't justify the pain of a 12 anymore.

i'm to that point with my ten gauge. i don't mind the recoil, but nine and a half pounds of steel/wood? i'm getting old... 5 shells for it weigh about the same as my recurve does...

 

[themanpcl]

No way! Shooting 3-1/2 12's is a lot of fun!! And so is this!!

PREACH!!!! Mossberg 835 shooting 3 1/2", yup!

 

[Wooden Arrow]

3 1/2 inch twelves kick more than my ten gauge does, from limited feedback from friends. the heavier gun absorbs some of the recoil. a good friend bought one of the 5 1/2 lb break action singles in 3 1/2 inch. shot it twice and sold it. i'd like to have had it. you don't HAVE to shoot 3 1/2 inchers...

 

[Joe2Kool]

PREACH!!!! Mossberg 835 shooting 3 1/2", yup!

OMG!! Kick me PLEASE! Shooting 3-1/2 turkey loads in an 835 hurts just thinking about it!

 

[themanpcl]

OMG!! Kick me PLEASE! Shooting 3-1/2 turkey loads in an 835 hurts just thinking about it!

That it does. You REALLY have to want a turkey...lol

 

[deerhunter10]

PREACH!!!! Mossberg 835 shooting 3 1/2", yup!

I had one and man that thing would shoot a pattern. But after busting my nose for the 3rd time I sold it the next day. You wrap you thumb around and in an awkward spot to shoot you are getting punished. I am so glad I switched to 20 gauges don't even think about picking up a 12 gauge. With today's loads absolutely no need for it. Not to mention the difference in weight with my 20 gauges.

 

[knightrider]

I have an 835 pistol grip that 3.5's are very tolerable in, but it patterns the 3's better. Pistol grip makes a huge difference in recoil when shooting turkey loads

 

[Team Yuma]

Collection must be growing! Good time of year to find some deals.

 

[redblood]

mossberg 535s are even worse- they are lighter lol. never noticed it while shooting a turkey, have noticed the bruises the next day

 

[knightrider]

mossberg 535s are even worse- they are lighter lol. never noticed it while shooting a turkey, have noticed the bruises the next day

Shot a 535 with thumbhole stock once with 3.5s, thought it broke my wrist

 

[Wooden Arrow]

never noticed it while shooting a turkey, have noticed the bruises the next day

same here, thank God for adrenaline!

 

[Rakkin6]

Shot a 535 with thumbhole stock once with 3.5s, thought it broke my wrist

First turkey gun was a 535, I shot three 3 1/2" shells through it and said nope. Talk about rattling your sphincter! I still have the gun and hunt it. It throws great patterns with an Indian Creek .665 choke. And it's light to carry. But only shoot 3" and I do use a Kick Eez recoil pad now. I have an 835 also, so I guess I am asking for punishment.

I did pick up a Savage 301 20 gauge last year though.

 

[ttf909]

Just got the can delivered. Can't wait to try it on an old Tom .