{"id":33507,"date":"2015-02-19T13:45:16","date_gmt":"2015-02-19T18:45:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/?p=33507"},"modified":"2025-11-12T05:55:54","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T11:55:54","slug":"5-turkey-guns-500","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/5-turkey-guns-500\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 5 Turkey Guns for Under $500"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_33635\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/tom-turkey-strutting.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"5-turkey-guns-500\" title=\"The Top 5 Turkey Guns for Under $500\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33635\" class=\"size-full wp-image-33635\" title=\"The Top 5 Turkey Guns for Under 0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/tom-turkey-strutting.jpg\" alt=\"Tom. \" width=\"350\" height=\"237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/tom-turkey-strutting.jpg 350w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/tom-turkey-strutting-150x101.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-33635\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tom.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Turkey season is right around the corner. Although you don\u2019t have to have a shotgun that is dedicated to turkey hunting there are a few options that will help. When I am looking for a turkey gun I have a set of requirements. These are just my opinion on them and we know what they say about opinions! Here are the things I look for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>12 gauge 3\u201d or 3.5\u201d<\/li>\n<li>barrel length 24\u201dor 26\u201d for maneuverability<\/li>\n<li>Cammo or Matte finish<\/li>\n<li>Easy to mount an optic or rifle style sight<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The 12 gauge should be self explanatory. Unless this is for a youth, a 12 is the way to go. I prefer a 3\u201d shell to the 3.5\u201d. I do not feel the longer shell and extra shot outweigh the cost of the ammo and the added recoil. Also, the shot tends to be moving a bit slower due to the added weight.<\/p>\n<p>Turkeys have great eyesight, they see a lot better than we can. Cammo for the hunter is a must for hunting turkeys. I don\u2019t think it is a must for your shotgun, but it can\u2019t hurt. At the very least you want one that is not going to shine and sparkle in the sun like vampires in tween movies.<\/p>\n<p>I prefer an optic or rifle sights on a turkey shotgun. These guns with the proper chokes are capable of taking a turkey out to 40 yards or a bit more. The head on a turkey is small and the bead found on typical shotguns really doesn\u2019t cut it. We want a bit more precision here.<\/p>\n<p>Here are 5 solid scatter guns that will do the job if you do your part. Some of the MSRPs will be over $500 but the street price is typically well under that.<\/p>\n<p>[one_half padding=&#8221;0 0 0 0px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mossberg.com\/product\/shotguns-pump-action-mossberg-500-500-turkey-lpa-trigger\/55217\" campaign=\"Mossberg Turkey\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\"><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The Mossberg 500 Turkey<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><\/a>\n<p>[\/one_half]<\/p>\n<p>[one_half_last padding=&#8221;0 0 0 0px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/Search.htm?T=mossberg + turkey\" campaign=\"Mossberg Turkey\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19033 size-full\" title=\"The Top 5 Turkey Guns for Under 0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/buy-now-on-GA.jpg\" alt=\"Buy Now on GunsAmerica\" width=\"381\" height=\"46\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/buy-now-on-GA.jpg 381w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/buy-now-on-GA-150x18.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 381px) 100vw, 381px\" \/><\/a>\n<p>[\/one_half_last]<\/p>\n<p>[full_width]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_33632\" style=\"width: 635px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/timthumb.png\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"5-turkey-guns-500\" title=\"The Top 5 Turkey Guns for Under $500\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33632\" class=\"wp-image-33632 size-full\" title=\"The Top 5 Turkey Guns for Under 0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/timthumb.png\" alt=\"The base model of the Mossberg turkey gun.  Other stocks and triggers are available. \" width=\"625\" height=\"129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/timthumb.png 625w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/timthumb-150x30.png 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/timthumb-400x82.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-33632\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The base model of the Mossberg turkey gun. Other stocks and triggers are available.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/full_width]<\/p>\n<p>This one even has Turkey in the name! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mossberg.com\/product\/shotguns-pump-action-mossberg-500-500-turkey-lpa-trigger\/55217\" campaign=\"Mossberg Turkey\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mossberg.com\/product\/shotguns-pump-action-mossberg-500-500-turkey-lpa-trigger\/55217\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"5-turkey-guns-500\" title=\"The Top 5 Turkey Guns for Under $500\">Mossberg<\/a><\/a> makes two models of this gun, one with an adjustable trigger and one without. They come with a 24\u201d ribbed barrel and are finished in Mossy Oak Break-Up Infinity. Mossberg outfits these with adjustable fiber optic rifle style sights and they come with an extra full choke already installed. You can get different stock options if you are a fan of the thumb hole stock or an adjustable one similar to an AR. The MSRP is $496 and $538 for the adjustable trigger model.<\/p>\n<p>[one_half padding=&#8221;0 0 0 0px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winchesterguns.com\/products\/catalog\/detail.asp?family=021C&amp;mid=512307\" campaign=\"Wincheter Turkey\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\"><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The Winchester SXP Turkey Hunter<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><\/a>\n<p>[\/one_half]<\/p>\n<p>[one_half_last padding=&#8221;0 0 0 0px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/Search.htm?T=winchester + sxp\" campaign=\"Winchester Turkey\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19033 size-full\" title=\"The Top 5 Turkey Guns for Under 0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/buy-now-on-GA.jpg\" alt=\"Buy Now on GunsAmerica\" width=\"381\" height=\"46\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/buy-now-on-GA.jpg 381w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/buy-now-on-GA-150x18.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 381px) 100vw, 381px\" \/><\/a>\n<p>[\/one_half_last][full_width]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_33631\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/SXP-Turkey-Hunter-512307-3245l.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"5-turkey-guns-500\" title=\"The Top 5 Turkey Guns for Under $500\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33631\" class=\"size-full wp-image-33631\" title=\"The Top 5 Turkey Guns for Under 0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/SXP-Turkey-Hunter-512307-3245l.jpg\" alt=\"Winchesters pump turkey gun points like a rifle. \" width=\"1200\" height=\"303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/SXP-Turkey-Hunter-512307-3245l.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/SXP-Turkey-Hunter-512307-3245l-150x37.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/SXP-Turkey-Hunter-512307-3245l-400x101.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/SXP-Turkey-Hunter-512307-3245l-1024x258.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-33631\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Winchesters pump turkey gun points like a rifle.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/full_width]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winchesterguns.com\/products\/catalog\/detail.asp?family=021C&amp;mid=512307\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"5-turkey-guns-500\" title=\"The Top 5 Turkey Guns for Under $500\">Winchester<\/a> calls this \u201ca shotgun that points like a rifle.\u201d I shot one of these on range day at SHOT Show this year, and it does feel and point like a rifle. That is a good thing when talking about turkey guns. <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/brand\/winchester\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"5-turkey-guns-500\" title=\"The Top 5 Turkey Guns for Under $500\">Winchester<\/a> has these outfitted with adjustable fiber-optic sights and they are drilled and tapped for optics. The Turkey Hunter comes dressed in Mossy Oak Break-Up Country camo. The 12 gauge is chambered for 3.5\u201d shells or shorter and has a 24\u201d barrel. The MSRP is $519.<\/p>\n<p>[one_half padding=&#8221;0 0 0 0px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/tristararms.com\/raptor-atac-turkey.php\" campaign=\"Tristar Turkey\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\"><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The TriStar Raptor ATAC Turkey<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><\/a>\n<p>[\/one_half]<\/p>\n<p>[one_half_last padding=&#8221;0 0 0 0px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/Search.htm?T=tristar + raptor\" campaign=\"Tristar Turkey\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19033 size-full\" title=\"The Top 5 Turkey Guns for Under 0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/buy-now-on-GA.jpg\" alt=\"Buy Now on GunsAmerica\" width=\"381\" height=\"46\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/buy-now-on-GA.jpg 381w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/buy-now-on-GA-150x18.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 381px) 100vw, 381px\" \/><\/a>\n<p>[\/one_half_last][full_width]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_33649\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/raptor1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"5-turkey-guns-500\" title=\"The Top 5 Turkey Guns for Under $500\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33649\" class=\"size-full wp-image-33649\" title=\"The Top 5 Turkey Guns for Under 0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/raptor1.jpg\" alt=\"Yes it is ugly, but it is a lot of gun for under $500.\" width=\"900\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/raptor1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/raptor1-150x31.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/raptor1-400x84.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-33649\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Yes it is ugly, but it is a lot of gun for under $500.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/full_width]<\/p>\n<p>This is a turkey gun that is made in Turkey. With that logic you can\u2019t go wrong! I reviewed a <a href=\"https:\/\/tristararms.com\/raptor-atac-turkey.php\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"5-turkey-guns-500\" title=\"The Top 5 Turkey Guns for Under $500\">Tristar Raptor<\/a> a couple of months ago and was rather impressed with the quality of shotgun you get for the price. This is the only semi-auto on this list to stay under our $500 limit. If the quality of the one I reviewed is the same across the Raptor line, this is a bargain. I will admit it is pretty damn ugly though. Hopefully not too ugly to scare away turkeys. Or maybe it will ugly them to death. The Raptor Turkey has a 24\u201d barrel, 3\u201d 12 gauge chamber and has a Mossy Oak Break-Up stock and forend. It also has a pistol grip, picatinny rail and adjustable sights. The MSRP is $489.<\/p>\n<p>[one_half padding=&#8221;0 0 0 0px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.benelliusa.com\/nova-pump-field-shotgun\" campaign=\"Benelli Turkey\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\"><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The Benelli Nova<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><\/a>\n<p>[\/one_half]<\/p>\n<p>[one_half_last padding=&#8221;0 0 0 0px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/Search.htm?T=benelli + nova\" campaign=\"Benelli Turkey\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19033 size-full\" title=\"The Top 5 Turkey Guns for Under 0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/buy-now-on-GA.jpg\" alt=\"Buy Now on GunsAmerica\" width=\"381\" height=\"46\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/buy-now-on-GA.jpg 381w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/buy-now-on-GA-150x18.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 381px) 100vw, 381px\" \/><\/a>\n<p>[\/one_half_last][full_width]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_33627\" style=\"width: 1014px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/nova-pump-field-shotgun-20-gauge.png\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"5-turkey-guns-500\" title=\"The Top 5 Turkey Guns for Under $500\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33627\" class=\"wp-image-33627 size-full\" title=\"The Top 5 Turkey Guns for Under 0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/nova-pump-field-shotgun-20-gauge-e1424371243973.png\" alt=\"The Benelli Nova is a great pump action shotgun. \" width=\"1004\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/nova-pump-field-shotgun-20-gauge-e1424371243973.png 1004w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/nova-pump-field-shotgun-20-gauge-e1424371243973-150x28.png 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/nova-pump-field-shotgun-20-gauge-e1424371243973-400x75.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1004px) 100vw, 1004px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-33627\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Benelli Nova is a great pump action shotgun.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/full_width]<\/p>\n<p>This is not a shotgun that is marketed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benelliusa.com\/nova-pump-field-shotgun\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"5-turkey-guns-500\" title=\"The Top 5 Turkey Guns for Under $500\">Benelli <\/a>to be used as a turkey gun. But we can pick a Nova that will fit our needs for under the $500 mark. If you have not worked the action on a Nova you should give one a shuck the next time you are in a store that has one. These are nice, smooth pump actions that are known for being strong and reliable. All of the 12 gauge Novas are chambered for 3.5\u201d shells. The MSRP on the black synthetic is $449 and Real Tree camo is available for about $100 more. These will need the addition of a rail to get us the optics for busting turkey heads. There are a number of aftermarket options for this that are well under $100 bucks.<\/p>\n<p>[one_half padding=&#8221;0 0 0 0px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hr1871.com\/Firearms\/Shotguns\/pardnerTurkey.asp\" campaign=\"H&amp;R Turkey\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\"><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The H&amp;R Pardner Turkey Gun<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><\/a>\n<p>[\/one_half]<\/p>\n<p>[one_half_last padding=&#8221;0 0 0 0px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/Search.htm?T=H&amp;R + pardner\" campaign=\"H&amp;R Turkey\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19033 size-full\" title=\"The Top 5 Turkey Guns for Under 0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/buy-now-on-GA.jpg\" alt=\"Buy Now on GunsAmerica\" width=\"381\" height=\"46\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/buy-now-on-GA.jpg 381w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/buy-now-on-GA-150x18.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 381px) 100vw, 381px\" \/><\/a>\n<p>[\/one_half_last]<\/p>\n<p>[full_width]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_33648\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zoom_pardner_turkeygun_camo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"5-turkey-guns-500\" title=\"The Top 5 Turkey Guns for Under $500\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33648\" class=\"wp-image-33648 size-full\" title=\"The Top 5 Turkey Guns for Under 0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zoom_pardner_turkeygun_camo.jpg\" alt=\"The Top 5 Turkey Guns for Under 0\" width=\"700\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zoom_pardner_turkeygun_camo.jpg 700w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zoom_pardner_turkeygun_camo-150x42.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zoom_pardner_turkeygun_camo-400x114.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-33648\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The H&amp;R Pardner. Basic, but functional.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/full_width]<\/p>\n<p>It is hard to beat the reliability of a single shot break open shotgun and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hr1871.com\/Firearms\/Shotguns\/pardnerTurkey.asp\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"5-turkey-guns-500\" title=\"The Top 5 Turkey Guns for Under $500\">H&amp;R <\/a>is no exception. And what if you want something bigger than 12 gauge? The Pardner is available in 10 gauge if your shoulder is up to the challenge. The stock on the Turkey Pardner has a wood stock that is covered in a camo pattern and comes with a sling. They come with a bead front sight but are drilled and taps for bases. The best part is the price. A new H&amp;R Pardner Turkey Gun can be had for right around $300.<\/p>\n<p>So there are 5 solid turkey guns that will not break the bank.\u00a0 Yes, I know I left some version of the venerable <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/search?keyword=remington%20870\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"5-turkey-guns-500\" title=\"The Top 5 Turkey Guns for Under $500\">Remington 870<\/a> off the list.\u00a0 Maybe that was blasphemy. What are your thoughts?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Turkey season is right around the corner. Although you don\u2019t have to have a shotgun that is dedicated to turkey hunting there are a few options that will help.  Turkeys have great eyesight, they see a lot better than we can. Cammo for the hunter is a must for hunting turkeys. I don\u2019t think it is a must for your shotgun, but it can\u2019t hurt. At the very least you want one that is not going to shine and sparkle in the sun like vampires in tween movies. I prefer an optic or rifle sights on a turkey shotgun. These guns with the proper chokes are capable of taking a turkey out to 40 yards or a bit more. The head on a turkey is small and the bead found on typical shotguns really doesn\u2019t cut it. We want a bit more precision here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":33635,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_specdata_upc":"","_specdata_placement":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1220,7,18,4321,1217,4320,88,1229,46,992,1240],"tags":[132,102,108],"featured":[],"hunt365":[4089],"class_list":{"0":"post-33507","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-huntgear","8":"category-gunsamerica-authors","9":"category-hunting","10":"category-guns","11":"category-hunt365","12":"category-hunting-hunt365","13":"category-sam-trisler","14":"category-shotgun-firearms","15":"category-shotguns-hunting","16":"category-specialty-publications","17":"category-upland-game","18":"tag-buzz","19":"tag-feature-articles","20":"tag-guns","21":"hunt365-hunting"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>The Top 5 Turkey Guns for Under $500<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"We take a look at 5 shotguns for turkey hunting that will not break the bank. 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