J Gilbert
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I'm interested in finding out whether anyone that has went to a 20ga turkey gun has gone back to a 12ga, and why or why not. Thanks guys
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J Gilbert
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Come on guys, I know there are plenty of you here that can weigh in
whitetail hunter
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I'm 14 I started shooting a 20ga with a reddot at 8years old I liked it but never felt like I could reach out there too far now I shoot a 12ga remington 870supermag with 3 1/2inch shells I just like to be able to reach out there and ring ones bell at 50yards
J Gilbert
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That's absolutely possible with a 20, it has the exact same power as a 12ga, just less pellets
WFL
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nhancedsvt
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I hunt with a 20 and don't see myself going back to a 12...in fact I traded my 12 off for a duck gun.
Huntinfool
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If it's any indication, after I converted my H&R Pardner Jr. to a turkey gun, I sold my 12 gauge turkey killer.
I've been hunting with it for something like 3 or 4 years now and it has yet to fail to kill a turkey that it aimed at. Plus, I never know it's on my shoulder even if I carry it all day long.
Yes, less pellets. I just feel like the advantages outweigh any disadvantage at this point.
I've been hunting with it for something like 3 or 4 years now and it has yet to fail to kill a turkey that it aimed at. Plus, I never know it's on my shoulder even if I carry it all day long.
Yes, less pellets. I just feel like the advantages outweigh any disadvantage at this point.
Huntinfool
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Killed one last year at 52 (did not realize it was that far and wouldn't intentionally do it again) with my 20. Federal Heavy's in #7.
I wouldn't advise trying a 20 at that distance. But like I said, it did the job even though I made a distance judgement error. His head was not covered in pellets. In fact, I'm pretty sure only 1 or 2 got him. But....he's in the freezer none-the-less.
cowhornedspike
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Can't see any reason I will ever change back to a 12 for turkeys.
MKW
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Been hunting with a 20ga turkey gun for about 9 seasons. Killed a lot of turkeys with them. Will never hunt with a 12ga for turkeys again. I never feel under-gunned. At ranges in which I am willing to shoot at a turkey, a 20ga is just fine. In fact, I hunt everything that can be hunted with a shotgun, with a 20ga.
Mike
Been hunting with a 20ga turkey gun for about 9 seasons. Killed a lot of turkeys with them. Will never hunt with a 12ga for turkeys again. I never feel under-gunned. At ranges in which I am willing to shoot at a turkey, a 20ga is just fine. In fact, I hunt everything that can be hunted with a shotgun, with a 20ga.
Mike
Curtis-UGA
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I am looking foward to giving mine a try. Just ordered all the accessories to turn my 870 youth model into a turkey killa! I know it's a heck of alot easier to carry and handle than my 835!
I'm thinking of ditching my 20 ga and going with a 28 ga. It has plenty of pattern density and penetration energy out to past 50 yds, and it's very light. Of course, it has to be loaded right.
However, I like to shoot different guns, so I'll probably tote the 12, 20, 28 and .410 at least one day each this spring.
However, I like to shoot different guns, so I'll probably tote the 12, 20, 28 and .410 at least one day each this spring.
icdedturkes
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I will never go back.. My X2 turkey barrel is clogged with dust.. As many have stated the ranges I intend to shoot 40 and in, i have a 100 percent kill pattern.. Cant ask for much more.
GA DAWG
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They couldn't hire me for benelli to go back to shooting a 12ga. No use to own one. I sold all but my oldest 12's. J.Gilbert you wanna shoot a nice 20 to see if you like them. Come try mine.
J Gilbert
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Thanks for the replies guys, I've hunted with a 2020 for the last few years with excellent results. I was just wondering if anyone had changed back, and I'm not surprised with the results at all. I'm using this as a frame of reference for an article I'm writing
Gator8em
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What choke and shell did you set this gun up with? Any other special mods?
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