Tecumseh Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 I'm thinking about using my 20 ga for turkey this year, has anyone used one? And how did it work for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 I'm somewhat new to turkey hunting, but I have taken a few. Until this coming season I was using a 20 gauge Mossberg 500 with a full choke and Remington Wingmaster HD turkey #4 - 3" shells. Basically with what I've heard and based on what experience I have, a 20 gauge for turkey will give you a 30-35 yard range assuming you shoot straight. I never did really pattern my gun or try a longer shot to prove a range any longer. - Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bachflock Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 I can tell you that I've not hunted with one, yet. However, I patterened my Winchester 1400 MKii with extra full Briley choke and #6 shot, 2 3/4", and its a dead trukey to at least 30 yards. I didn't have time to test it farther but I'd start to worry about penetrating power after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dartonman Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 My sons used one each this weekend, I would definately use a full or xfull choke....our bird went down hard at 35 yards with only a full choke........we used Winchester Supremes #6 shot.....very good shell. al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hungry hunter Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 20 ga will knock em down, thats the only shotgun my grandfather used (JC Higgins). I still have this old gun and am going to test it this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 The .20ga is more than adequate for knocking down a turkey. Just know where the gun patterns and use a good quality shell, like a Winchester Supreme or a Federal turkey load in 3" for the maximum amount of pellets to head their way. Get a full of a choke as you can and KNOW how your gun patterns! Good Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tecumseh Posted April 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Thanks for the feedback everyone,I'm going to set mine up this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2labs Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 My kids use a Stoger ou in 20ga, I have Undertaker chokes in both barrels and we all have harvested toms with it . 3" 1 1/4oz # 6 shot , does wonders on any bird within 35yds!! I allways shoot #6 in my guns (12 or 20) for more pellets in the head at the shot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuntinDiva Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 i have a remington 20ga. that my dad had dipped in mossy oak break-up. I love it !! I even know some people who use .410ga for turkey, so it's whatever you prefer ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 It's the only gun I've shot, Mossberg 500 20 ga. I got a 500 20 ga Super Bantam last spring, put a red dot on it...looking forward to my second season with it. Just as deadly as a 12 ga in my opinion... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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