Best Turkey Hunting Shotguns for Spring Season in 2026
We tested 5 turkey shotguns from $380–$1,200. TSS #9 puts 300 pellets in a 10″ circle at 40 yards – lead puts 100. Your choke matters more than your gun.
We tested 5 turkey shotguns from $380–$1,200. TSS #9 puts 300 pellets in a 10″ circle at 40 yards – lead puts 100. Your choke matters more than your gun.
A stock 870 has no light, 5 shells, and a bead you can’t see in the dark. Four upgrades under $150 fix all three problems.
We compared 5 slugs from $1–$3.50 and the biggest mistake is mismatching slug type to barrel – sabot through a smooth bore gives 8-inch groups at 50 yards.
We tested 5 sporting clays shotguns from $900–$2,000. Stock fit matters more than price – if your eye isn’t on the rib, you’ll miss targets your skill should break.
We compared 5 choke tubes from $15–$50 – and most shooters never pattern test, so their “Modified” choke might actually be throwing Improved Cylinder patterns on their specific gun.