Hunting Thread, Remington 870 in Outdoors; I want to get into turkey hunting so I began to look at shotguns. What do some of you more ...  | | 
Oct-13-2008, 07:32 PM
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#1 | | Captain
Name: Nathan Age: 27 Vessel: Kayak Location: San Diego Job:What can brown do for you? Bio: irritated
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I want to get into turkey hunting so I began to look at shotguns. What do some of you more experienced guys think of the 870. There are a few different sub-models of the 870. Which one would be the most practical of the bunch (super mag or not, camo or matte black/wood, etc).
This led me to think a bit more. I've also been thinking a bit more about picking up a bow for deer season '09 at some point before the '09 season starts. Can you use the same bow for both deer and turkey? If that's the case I was thinking of forgoing the scattergun and buying the piece that is more versatile based on my intentions.
Your guys' thoughts?
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Oct-13-2008, 07:41 PM
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#2 | | Jimbo
Name: Jim Age: 39 Vessel: yours? Location: Chula Vista Job:Retired :) BMC U.S. Navy
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I have killed several turkeys with my 870 and don't have any complaints. Mine is the 870 Express with a wooden stock. I just use a turkey choke.
You can use the same bow for deer and turkey (as long as the bow is within the DFG regs). Some guys use different broadheads with deer and turkey. Start looking soon if you plan on hunting next season. Most people find that it takes a little longer than expected to get comfortable with their new bow. (Unless your as good as some of the Pros on this sight) 
Good luck!
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Oct-13-2008, 08:00 PM
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#3 | | Moderator
Name: Nate Vessel: 18' Parker, "el Toro" Location: La Jolla Job:Wealth Manager
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You can use one bow for everything from deer and elk to turkey for sure. I do.
The Remington 870 is a good versatile choice. Get the Express in your choice of the wood or black plastic stock.
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Oct-13-2008, 08:01 PM
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#4 | | Captain
Name: Nathan Age: 27 Vessel: Kayak Location: San Diego Job:What can brown do for you? Bio: irritated
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Originally Posted by el Toro  You can use one bow for everything from deer and elk to turkey for sure. I do.
The Remington 870 is a good versatile choice. Get the Express in your choice of the wood or black plastic stock. | So the super mag isn't necessary?
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Oct-13-2008, 08:04 PM
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#5 | | Damn Bats !
Name: Karl Age: 45 Vessel: Which one ? Location: PQ Job:N/A Bio: Certified Lesbian , Starting off with some licking followed by the shocker, throw in a donkey punch and finish with a filthy sanchez
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Nathan, Killing gods animals will only give you and the family a full belly and a sense of being a provider with the side of bonding with other friends and I'm opposed to this without being invited. Bow would be a kick and I have an 870 and an old Ted Willams if you need to borrow 1, sorry no bows here bruddah
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Oct-13-2008, 08:09 PM
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#6 | | Registered User
Name: Ricardo Vessel: None Location: Southern California Job:County Employee
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Go with a new bow. If you have the money pour it all in a good archery set up. You can always find an 870 Remington around, even a "beater" gun can get you by. You have plenty of time to practice and become comfortable with your shots and ranging distance. The more you you hunt the turkeys the better you will be when deer season rolls around. Plus theres a fall season here in San Diego now!!
Stiffblade
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Oct-13-2008, 08:51 PM
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#7 | | Captain
Name: mark Age: 47 Vessel: triumph 215 cc Location: oak hills ca. Job:construction
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870 is a GREAT all around shotgun
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Oct-13-2008, 09:00 PM
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#8 | | Moderator
Name: Nate Vessel: 18' Parker, "el Toro" Location: La Jolla Job:Wealth Manager
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i do not think the super mag is necessary. 3" is plenty.
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Oct-13-2008, 09:05 PM
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#9 | | Captain
Name: ROBERT ALBERS Age: 17 Vessel: A bull 2000 lb Location: BEND OREGON Job:hunting Bio: I'VE FISHED AN HUNTED ALMOST EVERY DAY OF MY LIFE THE REST HAVE BEEN WASTED
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No qestion a good faifule gun but beneli will never fail you I think there the best all around gun on the market I you's mine for predators duck geese turkeys varmit's
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Oct-13-2008, 09:33 PM
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#10 | | I kill stuff
Name: Mike Vessel: yes Location: Right here Job:work
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Buy both. Unless you have access to private land bow hunting turkey is a bitch.
I shoot the synthetic stock 870 magnum in 3", It'll kill anything I can hit.
You can find deals on used bows and guns on line.
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Oct-14-2008, 07:29 AM
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#11 | | Captain
Name: Tim "MacDaddy" Schaeffer Vessel: Inflatable farm animals Location: East County Job:Keeping your wife happy...3.7 seconds at a time!
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Hunting turkeys is a bitch no matter what. Even though I didn't stick one this past spring, we were on plenty of birds and the bow wasn't the reason for me not sticking one. I would go all bow if I were you...but if you do go with a shotgun, the Remington 870 express is a very good gun for the $$$.
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Oct-14-2008, 08:40 AM
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#12 | | Registered User
Name: Ben Vessel: none Location: Lubbock, TX Job:project management
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Get the express and you can afford a bow also. great gun. I would forgo the magnum unless you just want to hunt geese, the 3" will be adequate for them anyway.
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