waterfowler_gal Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 You cant go wrong wiht a Benelli! It is a good investment! I love myne because it is so light weight. But when it comes down to it when you hold that gun up to your shoulder it should just feel natural and right. Everyone has their preference on guns. I have an older mossberg that I love too so it's really up to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWiggely Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Re: WHich shotgun is best? They are all fine. If you want the name buy benelli, but I tell you what, practice with any gun and it is as good as any other as long as you practice with it. Wigs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Re: WHich shotgun is best? Like Wigs said, they will all do fine. Just handle each one and decide which one you like the most. I hunted with an old Savage pump with a 28" full choke for years before they started making special purpose turkey guns. It dropped quite a few turkeys before it retired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DaHunter Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Re: WHich shotgun is best? Well first off welcome too the forums. Like everyone else which everr gun feels the best too you. I would personally go with a 3 1/2 inch gun, i hear the mossberg 835 is good and i know the 870 super mag is also a great choice. For me it would be between these 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slaw Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Re: WHich shotgun is best? for the price, and since it's a specialty gun only(for turkeys) the 835 is a butt kickin' gun....for under 300 dollars at wallmart in new mossyoak camo....50yrds ....no problem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DaHunter Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Re: WHich shotgun is best? Well the camo is really for looks i have had all three types and it didnt seem too matter all that much. If you go with the 835 it really is a butt kickin gun, make sure you get a good recoil pad for that beast!! or so i hear.50 yards shouldnt be a problem with that 870 either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut_Buster Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Re: WHich shotgun is best? I'd go with a Benelli Nova Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ketchum Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 Re: WHich shotgun is best? I'm a Benelli kinda person. Although the 870 shoots good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covehnter Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 Re: WHich shotgun is best? I shoot an 870 Express Super Mag and have no complaints. . . turkey flattener! But any of the guns you mentioned will do it too especially if you put the right choke/shell combo with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenderhunt4 Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 Re: WHich shotgun is best? I've hunted with the Benelli Nova & it has really helped to put those gobblers down! I absolutely love it! Before that, I had an old Mossberg that killed at both ends! I'm not sure about the newer models though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddhunter Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 Re: WHich shotgun is best? If it were me I would go with the Remington or the Beneli because of the smoothness and long lasting durability. But if you are only going to use it for turkey hunting which you won't shoot very many shells through it I would go with the Mossberg, they are good guns for the price just not as smooth or well built as the Rem. or Benelli. (JMO) And thats my 2 cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeviShot Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 Re: WHich shotgun is best? I use a Benelli Nova synthetic.I know the camo looks good, but I have had turks with in 5yrds of me.I paid 305bucks for it brandnew.For an exta 40 or so you can get a recoil reducer installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 Re: WHich shotgun is best? You need to shoulder each one of those four guns first....then you need to decide which one feels the best. Personally, I shoot a Rem. 870 super express. I bought an all black one at the time...couldn't find a camo one then. It will work all black, but the camo is way cooler looking! I since had my dipped in Realtree HD green and looks great. Not a "must have" for a gun...the camo is mostly about appearance to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddhunter Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 Re: WHich shotgun is best? Whatever gun you choose I would get a 3 1/2" mag, and invest in a Sims recoil pad. Never know when you will need that extra punch!!!! You also may consider getting a combo, I know Rem. has an 870 Express that comes with a rifled shotgun barrel with sights, if your interested in something like that. I know I wish I would have gotten it when I bought my 870. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 Re: WHich shotgun is best? I'm going with a Mossberg 935 myself. Gotta love the overbored barrel! Check out the Shotgun & Accessories Room, there are a lot of discussions about this topic there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 Re: WHich shotgun is best? [ QUOTE ] I am strongly considering the 870 combo. Still not sure if I should go for the 3 1/2 mag or just stay with the 33". Does the Sims recoil pad fit any of the turkey guns? [/ QUOTE ] You don't have to shoot 3 1/2" out of the gun...it will chamber 3" as well. You can get a Sims pad for just about any gun now...shotgun/rifle/muzzleloader. I personally didn't see (feel) any difference in the pad compared to the factory one. Besides, the 3 1/2" only hurts when you are patterning it...shoot alot of 3" shell too....they will leave a mark also. Don't even notice the 3 1/2" when shooting that big ole roper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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