Turkey gun help

I think it has a 28". It will be for turkeys mainly. I am not a duck hunter but one of our buyers gave a us a 5 day hunt, and I don't want to show up with my old single shot 10 gauge. The only drawback I see on the 1187's I'd they are a little heavier than the rest. Can they cycle dove loads?
 
there are a few threads on the Stoeger 2000 so you can search for those for more info, but IF money is part of the equation then the Stoeger is a dang fine gun. I have on and absolutely love it and have had no issues with it. I got the one in camo that came with 2 barrels 24 and 28 and 2 stocks, pistol and field grips for $499.

the 1187 is a dang fine gun to if you have the extra money to spend. The stoeger is easier to clean and uses the same action as the benelli's. It uses recoil to load the action instead of gas which makes cleaning it easier.

just a choice of comfort for the shoot, but i have an 870 super mag, 1100 and a stoeger 2000 and I love shooting the Stoeger personally
 
I had an 1187 supermag and it was a lemon! I sent it back to Remingtons gunsmiths TWICE and they never could fix it! It would jam when shooting 2 3/4 shells. Gunsmith finally added a gas ring that I had to remove before shooting 3 or 3 1/2 in loads! I dont think so, I didnt buy a brand new gun to have to work on it depending on the loads i was shooting! I got rid of it first chance I got and took a beating on it!
 
Seems to be the number 1 complaint- won't eject low brass 2.75's. I wonder is the higher end field loads will cycle.I have heard surprisingly good things about the stoeger- just wish it would handle 3.5's
 
I wouldn't purchase a semi-auto chambered for 3.5" shells with the expectation that it would be my #1 gun on the dove or trap/skeet field - or in other words, if I was going to shoot a lot of 2 3/4" shells through it. I've shot 1100's, 11-87's, Super Black Eagle I's and II's, Browning Golds, and my favorite - the Winchester SuperX2. All function well if they're kept clean. No doubt that a semi-auto requires a bit more diligence in the maintenance dept. than a pump. I know some heavy-duty waterfowlers and turkey hunters might like those hard-hitting 3.5" shells, but in my experience, if you're good with a shotgun, a 3" shell ought to bring it down! LOL

Buying a 3" semi-auto loader just gives you more flexibility for all loads and all shotgun shooting scenarios, in my opinion.

Do some research on load patterning in 3' vs. 3.5" guns. Those large-chambered shotguns typically perform better the larger the shell you're shooting. (Something to bear in mind if most of your shells fired are only 2 3/4's.)

Good luck! Always fun researching and then purchasing a new shotgun!
 
redblood said:
I looked at the novas but really want a semi. I better take one of you with me as I am not a duck hunter and don't own a call.
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As good as you are with that verminator you could prolly use it to call em in!
 
8 POINTS OR BETTER said:
I'd also suggest a short barrel, around 23" or 24". They are a lot easier to move around with in the woods. And with today's chokes and loads the short barrels will shoot well.
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A little warning about the short gun. I have a short 870 that I love, bought it as a turkey gun but used it some for ducks. It only took one season for my buddies to make me get another gun to use for ducks. The short barrel is LOUDER than all get out in a duck blind. Just an FYI, I love mine for turkey hunting but use a longer one for wing shooting.
 

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