It’s probably safe to presume that most turkey hunters tote a semiauto or pump-action shotgun into the woods each spring. For many, it may even be the same gun they use for waterfowl or upland game in the fall. Both types are readily available, come in reasonably affordable field models and offer some advantages—the capacity for at least two shells in the magazine being a notable benefit.
Having additional shells on tap is a virtual necessity for wing-shooters, who may have opportunities at multiple birds or may miss a bird and require a followup shot (or two). When things go right in the turkey woods, though, a second shot is rarely needed, let alone a third. This may be partly why break-action single-shot and over-under shotguns have found a solid…
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Game & Fish East (Digital) - 1 Issue, April 2025