turkey hunting?

[sbeIIfan]

Why is there such a short barrel for turkey hunting? Such as 24 inches. Could you use a 28 inch barrel for turkey hunting?

[69beers]

Shorter barrel is easier to carry in the woods and/or carefully position for the shot without hanging up on the flora and fauna. 28 is fine, but remember a turkey choke will add an inch or two in length. I use a 26 with measurable success.

[BenelliBoy]

I use a 28 inch barrel on my 20 Gauge... And my dad uses a 30 inch on his 12 Gauge. I am planning on buying a 12 Gauge with a 26 inch barrel on it. Probably a Benelli Nova or the new Benelli 800s that are comin out next year.

[sdkidaho]

Your SBE II with the 28" barrel will work great for turkey hunting. No worries at all.

 

If you've never been you'll get addicted fast! Turkey hunting is a blast. Just to give you and idea of how much I enjoy it, I've been hunting them for the past four years, out to South Dakota in the Black Hills and here in Idaho.

 

I've never gotten one yet.

 

But man, it's been so much fun that I just keep going back for more.

 

Question for BenelliBoy: Benelli 800? Where are you guys seeing this info? Is there a webpage we can check it out on as well? Or is it just trade show info?

 

Thanks.

[BenelliBoy]

New Nova Information

 

Heres where i got the information from.

[BenelliBoy]

I will agree with sdkidaho Turkey Hunting is a blast. My first year of turkey hunting i shot a a big tom and missed then a week later i shot at a jake and missed. On April 17,2004 however i shot a 11 pound jake with a 5 1/2'' beard. I love turkey hunting.. Its very addicting.

[sbeIIfan]

IM EXCITED!