Decision time - Mossberg vs Weatherby

[scottprice]

By the end of the day tomorrow I will be ordering one of these three guns to be my new turkey killer …

-Weatherby SA459 (12ga)
-Weatherby SA459 (20ga)
-Mossberg SA20

Let me know what your vote is, and why.

 

[scottprice]

Ttt

 

[N2TRKYS]

I know nothing about the 3 you listed, but have setup several turkey guns over the last few years. I only use Remington 870s and 1187s in 20ga. It’s very fun and rewarding. Good luck.

 

[elkguide]

Mossberg SA-20 Shotgun

This review says it all.

For me. I prefer hunting turkeys with a bow.

 

[scottprice]

Mossberg SA-20 Shotgun

This review says it all.

For me. I prefer hunting turkeys with a bow.

Oddly enough, I couldn’t care less about shooting a turkey with a bow. Everything else I prefer a bow

 

[elkguide]

I guess that I've shot enough that it isn't enough of a challenge with a shotgun.

 

[scottprice]

I guess that I've shot enough that it isn't enough of a challenge with a shotgun.

Do you sit in a blind

 

[elkguide]

Sometimes.

 

[N2TRKYS]

Sometimes.

What State do you hunt turkeys? I’d love to come hunt some non challenging birds.

 

[Midwestwaterfowl]

Oddly enough, I couldn’t care less about shooting a turkey with a bow. Everything else I prefer a bow

I can’t help ya, as I’ve never shot the ones listed. But I’m in the same boat, have zero interest in shooting a turkey with anything other than a shotgun. Not sure why, just the way I feel.

 

[elkguide]

Vermont.
Birds are definitely still smart here but I agree with the statement that "if a turkey could smell, they would rarely be killed." That being said, I've killed enough with a shotgun that now I enjoy using archery equipment more. Definitely more of a challenge and thrill for me.

 

[bradb]

I use a Weatherby SA-08 youth the most of any of my guns, probably 95%. I set it up for our youth hunt and taking kids and love the gun. Have several friends that have since done the same.
I have shot 8-10 with a bow, but MUCH prefer sitting against a tree with a shot gun

 

[N2TRKYS]

Personally, I’d get whichever one offered the shortest barrel. I’ve really come to love 21” barrels.

 

[scottprice]

Personally, I’d get whichever one offered the shortest barrel. I’ve really come to love 21” barrels.

What’s the bottom gun

 

[N2TRKYS]

What’s the bottom gun

11-87 and top is 870. Both are 20 gauges.