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Phil Bourjaily's Ten Best Cheap Shotguns for Turkeys
Phil Bourjaily's Ten Best Cheap Shotguns for Turkeys
A few years ago, Benelli took me and three other writers to Texas to try out their then-new SteadyGrip tactical turkey stock. I shot an M2 with a Swarovski 30mm dangerous game scope on top. Ballpark, it was a $2500 gobbler rig. I liked it, and, it killed turkeys. But it didn’t kill them any deader than guns I’ve used that cost 1/10 as much. One year, I hunted with an old Model 97 Winchester with a pitted, 30-inch full choke barrel that I paid $190 for. My standby gun for the past five seasons has been a Mossberg 835, although this year I’m shooting an 870 Express Jr. just to try a 20 gauge.
All a turkey gun has to do is shoot once reliably. With the money you save on your gun, you can buy premium non-toxic turkey loads that pattern well in almost any gun. Here’s a gallery of 10 cheap gobbler guns. I’ve shot turkeys with five of these, and either hunted with or shot targets and patterns with the rest. Only one lists for more than $500. Here they are, in descending order of price.
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if you look at pawn shops and gunshows you can find a used mossberg 835 ultra mag for around $200-$300.
Thank, this article was very helpful and a nice contrast to the usually high priced guns shown on here.
It's nice to see some guns that us average joes can afford on here.
Stoeger 2000 is my favorite of the bunch. A friend took one of the 10 guage single shots and added a Simmons rib. The thing looks really sharp and kills like a $2000 gun.
It is nice to know that you can get a more than decent gun for a pretty cheap price. Lets people know that they can still hunt without emptying the bank account or taking out a loan.
I have the best ideas.
870 Wingmaster is all I have or ever will use for shooting toms. Also it looks beautiful.
870 Express and Wingmasters how can you go wrong. Shot a turkey at 35 yards Saturday morning with the Express.
It would be nice to see a left hander's gun too. A single shot 10 ga was the only one listed that is a possibility.
Remington 870 would be my choice!
How about an article on the 10 best cheap shotguns, period.
I purchesed a remington 870 lefty for my son 10 years ago their out there.
i just got my left handed remington express absolutly love it. no more single shot for this southpaw. only problem is they only mak a 12ga lefty.
To the person who is looking for a Mossberg 835 pump with vented rib and also a slug barrel for sell. contact me by email jmshrnfoutch@yahoo.com
I have bought 2 of the Mossberg 835 Ulti-Mags fully camo with Turkey chokes already in them. One for me and one for my wife, also have bought the Mossberg 20 gauge youth model fully camo, also comes with Turkey choke. Bought all 3 of these guns from Walmart brand new for $300. The exact price for the 835 Ulti-mag is $307!
I use a Remington 870 Supermag with MossyOak Blind Camo and a pattern master choke. Which I kill many turkeys and waterfowl with. Its by far the best gun i have ever owned.
i have a 870 express but my friend wonders, where the hell is the mossberg 500
my brother has the Remington 870 Express and its an awesome gun. not only is it a nice looking gun but it does some serious work on game.
Dude in Banf ( What wouldn't this guy in KS give to live THERE! A Mossberg is a good fence post sledgehammer! ;)
Just harvested my second gobbler in four years with my Mossberg 835 on Saturday morning. Dropped him like a ton of bricks at 63 yards with 3 1/2" 4 shot Winchester Supreme!!!!!!! So far my "Cheap Turkey Gun" is 2 for 2!!!!!!!
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Thank, this article was very helpful and a nice contrast to the usually high priced guns shown on here.
It's nice to see some guns that us average joes can afford on here.
It is nice to know that you can get a more than decent gun for a pretty cheap price. Lets people know that they can still hunt without emptying the bank account or taking out a loan.
870 Wingmaster is all I have or ever will use for shooting toms. Also it looks beautiful.
870 Express and Wingmasters how can you go wrong. Shot a turkey at 35 yards Saturday morning with the Express.
How about an article on the 10 best cheap shotguns, period.
if you look at pawn shops and gunshows you can find a used mossberg 835 ultra mag for around $200-$300.
It would be nice to see a left hander's gun too. A single shot 10 ga was the only one listed that is a possibility.
Remington 870 would be my choice!
I have bought 2 of the Mossberg 835 Ulti-Mags fully camo with Turkey chokes already in them. One for me and one for my wife, also have bought the Mossberg 20 gauge youth model fully camo, also comes with Turkey choke. Bought all 3 of these guns from Walmart brand new for $300. The exact price for the 835 Ulti-mag is $307!
I use a Remington 870 Supermag with MossyOak Blind Camo and a pattern master choke. Which I kill many turkeys and waterfowl with. Its by far the best gun i have ever owned.
Stoeger 2000 is my favorite of the bunch. A friend took one of the 10 guage single shots and added a Simmons rib. The thing looks really sharp and kills like a $2000 gun.
I purchesed a remington 870 lefty for my son 10 years ago their out there.
i just got my left handed remington express absolutly love it. no more single shot for this southpaw. only problem is they only mak a 12ga lefty.
To the person who is looking for a Mossberg 835 pump with vented rib and also a slug barrel for sell. contact me by email jmshrnfoutch@yahoo.com
i have a 870 express but my friend wonders, where the hell is the mossberg 500
my brother has the Remington 870 Express and its an awesome gun. not only is it a nice looking gun but it does some serious work on game.
Just harvested my second gobbler in four years with my Mossberg 835 on Saturday morning. Dropped him like a ton of bricks at 63 yards with 3 1/2" 4 shot Winchester Supreme!!!!!!! So far my "Cheap Turkey Gun" is 2 for 2!!!!!!!
I have the best ideas.
Dude in Banf ( What wouldn't this guy in KS give to live THERE! A Mossberg is a good fence post sledgehammer! ;)
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