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Hello,

I am a student and I love turkey hunting. I need to get my own gun this year though and I only have about $200 to spend on one so I am looking for some advice. I was able to find a NEF Pardner 12 ga with a 3.5" chamber and a turkey choke. The only "downside" is that it is a single shot. I was kind of interested in this gun because I like using single shots for rabbit and small game. I was just wondering if anyone has had experience with this gun or if anyone knows of a better way for me to get a good turkey gun for $200?

Thanks!
Evan Kirkland
 
try the exchange forum. Lots of pump guns in there for sale in your price range. Or you could order a new Maverick from SIR Mail Order for $212.99.
 
Is a single shot that much of a handicap for turkey? From my understanding of the bird, if you don't get them with the first shot you're out of luck. If the bird can move, it will move fast enough that you won't get much of a second shot.

With a single shot, you might have to call them in a little closer but that is part of the challenge, is it not? I plan on using a single shot this spring for the wily bird.
 
I am not worried as much about the second shot. I just want to make sure that the gun I am looking at (the NEF 3.5" with a turkey choke) will be able to do the job and shoot comparable to some of the lower end pump guns. I just want to make sure it is a decent gun.
 
Hell, any old single-shot farm gun, Winchester, CIL, Cooey, is usually 30" and Full, should be right on the money for your turkey buster.
 
Turkey Guns are the biggest thing right now. (The manufacturers are going nuts with this crap....making a mint!) It's all marketing BS!

Here's what you need : Single shot 12ga shotgun or better. 2&3/4 oz load #4-6. Heavy is good. That's it, that's all.

In all likelyhood....you get 1 shot, if you miss, he's a gonner! (So I've heard anyway. I personally always make that first shot count.)

Save the "fancy" part for when you cook your bird! Spend the extra cash on good wine!
 
Another vote for the exchange forum.

Maybe you should consider holding out a bit for something nicer than a single-shot cooey. Pick up a cheap beater 870 or something like that, then you're set for ducks and grouse as well.

Note: I've noticed that a follow up shot is rarely needed with a 7mm-08 :)
 
the only downfall of a single shot is having to #### the hammer (can be noisy) if a bird sneaks up on you, and they do. A safety is much quieter and easier to do if a bird is in front of you. If he hears the click of the hammer, you won't even get a shot, he'll be gone. They can hear a faint turkey call from over a mile away. I have a baikal single shot with no hammer, just a safety. If you can get one of those it'll work like a charm.

I've never shot more than once at a bird, and most times you wouldn't get the chance to.
 
Ok sounds good everyone! Thanks for the replies.

I think I am going to go with the single shot though because of my money situation. Has anybody had experience with the NEF Pardner?

Thanks!
Evan
 
I have Maverick 12 gauge 2 3/4 and 3" and slot barell pump action in very good condition black .Email for picks.
 
For silent cocking, hold the trigger back first, then #### all the way back, release the trigger, and then release the hammer. Of course, follow safety precautions as required, and make sure you don't slip.

Find an old Cooey or other Canadian 'heritage' gun! "New England" Firearms? GO CANADIAN! :D
 
NEF singles with 3 1/2 turkey loads have brutal recoil... my experience with the light singles and turkey loads is that once you fire one you will flinch forever with that gun!:eek:
Do yourself a favor and listen to the good advice already given and buy a used pump gun from the exchange forum or a gunstore.:confused:
Unless you already had your mind made up which would make your post redundant.:rolleyes:
 
"...a NEF Pardner 12 ga with a 3.5" chamber and a turkey choke..." That'll do nicely. Pattern it with the ammo you intend to hunt with and you'll be fine. Don't think I'd use 3.5" ammo though. Too much felt recoil.
 
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