shaggy430
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I have a Remington 870 Super Mag that I've had for several years and have used to take quite a few turkeys and a couple deer. The gun is dedicated only to turkey and the occasional slug deer hunt on a local WMA. It has a scope on it. The problem is that it has a 28" barrel. This long barrel length has cost me two turkeys over the years by being too long to adjust in the brush while seated when incoming turkeys have flanked me. Also, I'd like to cut down on weight as I am a run-and-gun turkey hunter.
I have contacted Mike Orlen to cut the barrel down and reinstall the choke tube for me. What do you consider the best barrel length for turkey hunting? I am leaning between 21"-23".
P.S.- I have other shotguns for waterfowl and migratory birds with longer barrels. This shotgun will only be used for this one purpose throughout its entire existence.
I have contacted Mike Orlen to cut the barrel down and reinstall the choke tube for me. What do you consider the best barrel length for turkey hunting? I am leaning between 21"-23".
P.S.- I have other shotguns for waterfowl and migratory birds with longer barrels. This shotgun will only be used for this one purpose throughout its entire existence.