Looking for suggestions.

[tinymike66]

Hello,

Looking to get back into some hunting
Preferably turkey.

Looking for a reliable, affordable and durable shotgun , with removable chokes

Like to hear what everyone has to suggest or recommend

 

[Alex McKr]

Remington 870 Express, or any other brand of comparable shotgun. Basic, affordable, reliable and durable. 3" chamber, so versatile. Chokes readily available. All that's needed, for a basic turkey-hunting rig. I recommend installing sling swivels/studs on the gun. One less thing in your hands to carry, when lugging a heavy gobbler out of the woods.

Note: Remington discontinued the "Express", in 2021. Now calling it: "Fieldmaster".

 

[0faustus0]

I would go with an 870 Wingmaster for a first general purpose shotgun ... a bit more expensive .... but worth every penny.

And for Turkey hunting .... you can buy an extra smooth bore barrel with rifle sights ....

 

[tinymike66]

Thank you

 

[canvasback]

I second the Wingmaster. Although I’d save some money and buy a used one in good condition. I have had a Wingmaster since 1979 and used it for everything for 25 years and I did literally nothing in the way of maintenance over those 25 years. It has never failed me. Waterfowl, Turkey, pheasant. Works just fine on all of it.

 

[Jahnj0584]

I would go with an 870 Wingmaster for a first general purpose shotgun ... a bit more expensive .... but worth every penny.

And for Turkey hunting .... you can buy an extra smooth bore barrel with rifle sights ....

But they're $450 used. I guess it's "more expensive" compared to the overseas junk you could get instead.

 

[Redsoilreaper]

Another vote for the 870. In fact look up 3MACS1 in the EE and check out the one he has for sale! Those are perfect all round gun, I used that exact model for years without FAIL.