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Think I'm gonna be looking at picking up a new turkey gun this weekend, been looking at the Benelli Super Nova with a Steady Grip. 12 ga, 3 1/2" chamber, 24" barrel. Anyone had any field experience with this one, has it treated you well?

 

The past couple of years I've been using 2 3/4" turkey mag rounds. I've shot a 3 1/2" before, about tore my arm off, but I like the extra reach it's got. Plus you should only be shooting once right. :D

 

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I've got a regular Nova. I really like the gun. The only difference between our guns is the recoil system. I haven't fired any 3 1/2's yet, but 3's have been no problem. With the recoil system that the super nova has plus the fact that you will only have to shoot once I wouldn't worry about it too much. It's a nice gun. Enjoy!

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speaking of turkey guns.. haha

 

i've just got a Remington 20 ga. 870 express magnum.. its shoots a 3" shell so thats what im gunna be using on my first turkey hunt coming up on April 19!

 

im so excited :thumbs: ive done some hunting big game elk, deer, javelina, and small game dove, squirrel, quail, etc but i have yet to go turkey.

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Its a wondefull gun. Minimal kick, triggers right, smooth operation. I recommend it to any one. Gander Mountain usually has good deals on the Super Nova 3-4 times a year.

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Whelp, went down to look at a Super Nova and wouldn't you know it, they had already sold the couple they had in stock. I was sorta bummed out, and proceeded to just browse around. I happened apon a Mossberg, picked it up, and as I had it to my sholder thought to myself, hmm, I like the feel of this. To make a long story short, I'm now the owner of a Mossberg 535 ATS Tactical Turkey Series 12 ga w/ 20" barrel. Shot is a couple times this afternoon and you can definitely feel the 3 1/2" mags, but this thing should be a turkey killing beast. Nice tight balanced pattern at 35 yards. So, now I just gotta go out and call a big one into range! :crackup:

 

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speaking of turkey guns.. haha

 

i've just got a Remington 20 ga. 870 express magnum.. its shoots a 3" shell so thats what im gunna be using on my first turkey hunt coming up on April 19!

 

im so excited :crackup: ive done some hunting big game elk, deer, javelina, and small game dove, squirrel, quail, etc but i have yet to go turkey.

 

 

Trust me, once you call a turkey in for the first time you'll be hooked for life. For me turkey hunting is right up there with bow hunting for deer. I used a 20 ga back several years ago for my first couple of turkeys, just make sure you know the shot pattern of the gun and remember your range isn't that of a 12 ga. I don't know how the Rio Grande turkey is to hunt down by you. The Easterns here in Michigan can make for a challenging hunt (I've heard they are the most challenging of the species to hunt, not sure if there's any stock in that or not?)

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I have the super nova and love it!! The tactical mossberg is nice as well. The only thing I didn't like about the mossberg was the forend grip was a bit to flimsy for me. Although the one I held was used. I have a mossberg 500 "Just in case" and that is a baaaad mother ****er with 3" nitro mags

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I bought my Benelli Super Nova this past November and I have no complaints at all. I have yet to fire a 3 1/2" shell yet, but its still a great gun with minimal recoil. IMO its much better qaulity than the mossberg, but in the end they both will acomplish the same thing.

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Just sold one 3 weeks ago for $250, had maybe 10 shells shot though it, not a turkey one. I bought it a few years back to shoot geese with the 3 1/2, very nice gun for the money, thought it was at tad heavy compared to my others. I kept a 3" Charles Daily over the Nova and 870 Rem, not that the Charles is a better or worse gun, I liked the light weight, the feel, and it just fit right for the limited shotgun hunting I do. Now that I think of it, Minnesota has a early Turkey hunt, Thanks for the post.

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speaking of turkey guns.. haha

 

i've just got a Remington 20 ga. 870 express magnum.. its shoots a 3" shell so thats what im gunna be using on my first turkey hunt coming up on April 19!

 

im so excited :lol: ive done some hunting big game elk, deer, javelina, and small game dove, squirrel, quail, etc but i have yet to go turkey.

 

 

Trust me, once you call a turkey in for the first time you'll be hooked for life. For me turkey hunting is right up there with bow hunting for deer. I used a 20 ga back several years ago for my first couple of turkeys, just make sure you know the shot pattern of the gun and remember your range isn't that of a 12 ga. I don't know how the Rio Grande turkey is to hunt down by you. The Easterns here in Michigan can make for a challenging hunt (I've heard they are the most challenging of the species to hunt, not sure if there's any stock in that or not?)

 

 

yeah im really excited, ill post pics and a story probably at the end of the hunt :D

 

k sorry. end hi-jack :D

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