birddog 68
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They are very similar to the model 48. Inertia operation and weight is about 5.5 pounds.I haven't seen any of the newer Franchi shotguns. My grandpa has a 48al I believe is the model. Its a nice rig.
They are very similar to the model 48. Inertia operation and weight is about 5.5 pounds.I haven't seen any of the newer Franchi shotguns. My grandpa has a 48al I believe is the model. Its a nice rig.
Anything you get. Get what you want and will be really excited to hunt with even if you don't bag a bird. Just be happy to be out there. If you do buy a shotgun - get a semi auto. DON"T mess with a pump with the money you will spend. Don't get me wrong Pumps are just as good and you should only need one shot, but if you live in a State like GA you can shoot (3) Toms. The speed a turkey can go is like ZIPPP. If you have several Toms coming in you might get doubles, triples, with a semi. Not saying you can't do with a pump, double, or single (I know that there are super-fast loaders on this forum).There zero reason to shoot 3.5" shells anymore. TSS has changed the game. I load my own with 8s and 9s. Getting about 350 hits inside 12" at 40 yards. With TSS, a 12ga is overkill. A 20ga with 3" shells + TSS is fine to about 60 yards. Many people are killing birds with 410s and TSS.
I have scope on my dedicated turkey gun, but others like red dots.
My suggestion is get a semi auto of whatever gun fits you well.
Very nice looking wall!Anything you get. Get what you want and will be really excited to hunt with even if you don't bag a bird. Just be happy to be out there. If you do buy a shotgun - get a semi auto. DON"T mess with a pump with the money you will spend. Don't get me wrong Pumps are just as good and you should only need one shot, but if you live in a State like GA you can shoot (3) Toms. The speed a turkey can go is like ZIPPP. If you have several Toms coming in you might get doubles, triples, with a semi. Not saying you can't do with a pump, double, or single (I know that there are super-fast loaders on this forum).
Hunt with a BOW and you don't have to worry about recoil, shot patterns, price of shells. I have shot several dozen here in GA. Unfortunately, the last few years were rough with my spinal cord injury. May have to go with a Cross Bow. Can't pull the Outback like I used too. If I go with a shotgun (which I most likely do) I'll use our Benelli M-1 in 20ga.
Good luck on whatever you choose (get a 20GA ) and Spring Turkey Season is right around the corner.
Make sure you let us know what shotgun you eventually get and then post pictures of your Toms this spring!!!
IndianaMatt
Thanks for starting this thread
Len & Jill
Nothing wrong with a Savage 20 gauge Turkey single shot if you don't want to spend a bunch of money. Just a thought.A quick net search of 20 gauge Turkey guns didn't yield many results any suggestions? I did see a Mossberg 410 but not sure that's enough gun.
I actually consulted with CZ on a lot of their shotguns for about a decade or so. They are really nice guns for the money.I'm in the market for a dedicated Turkey shotgun. I would like to have 12ga 3.5 capability. Any suggestions? Not much in shops around where I live so will most likely be an internet purchase. Some I have considered are-
Benelli Nova 24 inch
CZ 612 26 inch Turkey
Mossberg 500 Turkey model
Savage 212 Turkey model
Go big or go homeYour ready for pterodactyl season
Franchi Affinity 3.5 is pretty sick. They make a turkey model that comes in Bottomland camo with a vortex red dot. I have that model and it has been a good gun.I'm in the market for a dedicated Turkey shotgun. I would like to have 12ga 3.5 capability. Any suggestions? Not much in shops around where I live so will most likely be an internet purchase. Some I have considered are-
Benelli Nova 24 inch
CZ 612 26 inch Turkey
Mossberg 500 Turkey model
Savage 212 Turkey model
You probably won't find a Super Black Eagle in 20gaA quick net search of 20 gauge Turkey guns didn't yield many results any suggestions? I did see a Mossberg 410 but not sure that's enough gun.