What gauge shotgun is best for turkey hunting?

The main thing to consider when choosing a shotgun for turkey hunting is confidence. You want to go with a shotgun you’re comfortable shooting with the right choke and load. A 12-gauge may shoot further than a 20-gauge, but the 20-gauge has less recoil.

Can you use a semi auto shotgun for turkey?

Re: Pump or Semi-Auto I know semi’s have come a long way but I like a gun I don’t have to baby. If recoil is a concern you can always drop to a 3″ shell. They will kill a turkey just fine.

What colors should you not wear while turkey hunting?

Never wear bright colors, especially not red, white, blue or black because these are the colors of a wild turkey gobbler. Watch out for red, white or blue on your socks, t-shirts, hooded sweatshirts, hats, bandannas, etc. Wear dark undershirts and socks, and pants long enough to be tucked into boots.

What is the best 12 gauge ammo for turkey?

Tungsten loads are by far a better choice than lead for turkey hunters, including those who balk at the substantial recoil of a 12-gauge 3 ½-inch magnum load pushing 2 ounces of lead pellets.

What Choke do you use for turkey?

Full choke has tight constriction. The shot holds together even longer, making this choke good for squirrels, turkey, and other game shot at 40-yard and longer ranges. Turkey hunters sometimes use Extra Full or Turkey choke for even denser patterns at long range.

What choke do you use for turkey?

Can turkeys See Orange?

They don’t see the bright colors. Hunters should wear it every time the law requires it, so they don’t become victims of someone else’s failure to identify what they are shooting. Orange should be avoided during turkey season where it’s not required.

Are there different types of turkey hunting shotguns?

But times have changed and now manufacturers are making specialized gobbler guns. The new generation of turkey shotguns feature adjustable synthetic stocks, lost-in-the-woods camo dips, shorter barrels, specialized chokes, and upgraded sights and optics.

Which is the best pump gun for turkey hunting?

Mossberg’s reputation for producing reliable pump guns is well-deserved, and the tang-mounted sliding bar safety is ideal for turkey hunting.

Which is the best sight for a Turkey gun?

Nonetheless, here are five options that’ll help you bag your next gobbler, near or far. If price is a non-concern, there’s arguably no better turkey-gun optic than the Micro H-1 with a 2-MOA dot. Although the company makes the S-1 shotgun sight, a complement to the H-1, I prefer the latter.