I have a question about the SPS. Is this a good Turkey gun? Or is the Mossberg 835 a better option??? Any advice good or bad.
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I have a question about the SPS. Is this a good Turkey gun? Or is the Mossberg 835 a better option??? Any advice good or bad.
I have an 870 SPS, my son and a buddy has the Mossberg. The 870, IMHO is a better built gun. The action is tighter, there is no “rattle” between the fore stock and barrel. I’ve used 870’s for some 50 years or so with very few issues.
Based on your experience Rick...which is better the SPS or Wingmaster. ?
The Wingmaster is a better grade than the SPS, but the actions are pretty much the same. I had a couple Wingmasters over the years and had no issues. We used 870s exclusively at work and shot thousands of rounds through them with only one extractor issue that I can remember. As far as fit and finish, I think the Wingmaster is a nicer gun.
IMHO....you can’t go wrong with an 870....
That's what the guy told me when I bought my first shotgun...he had a Wingmaster in on consignment for $125...bought it and was not disappointed. Thanks Rick..
I still have my wingmaster that my dad bought me back in 1976. I have put thousands of rounds through it without one failure. It still looks and functions excellent. I dont use it much anymore but it sits proudly in the front row of my gun cabinet
Lum 24......Welcome to the forum !!!!
Wingmaster magnum is the best 870 you can buy IMO. Better than ANY mossberg
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I'd shoot an 870 long before I'd shoot a Mossberg!
-Nick
I use a Mossberg 535 Turkey Special and agree the 870 is better quality but I have had no issues with the 535. I have taken several gobblers with it
Ok guess I need to find a 870 sps. Any leads???
https://www.cabelas.ca/product/13977...m-pump-shotgun
This is pretty much the same gun as the SPS....
870 hands down. I bought a wingmaster used in 76 and shot it for more years then I care to remember. it sits in the cabinet now, but still works and looks like it did in 76. I bought 2 535's for my boys and regretted that right from the start. the fail to load the second shot sometimes or the 3rd. When done hunting always have to really take a lot of care to make sure the mag is empty.
I have a 870 wingmaster in 16gauge. I would have been willing to sell it but without any gun shows might just hold it till see what future brings
I haven't used either so I'll leave that to the others, but what I would consider is what chokes are available or that you already have.
seems to be sooooo many chokes for both available. I dont goose or slug hunt so would be for Turkey only. This is the model i would likehttps://www.oodmag.com/community/att...1&d=1558833159Quote:
Originally Posted by kickingfrog
That is a good choice. My buddy has one. Nice gun to shoot...
I have a Mossberg 500, 535 and 935. I also have a Remington Model 870. I like them all, never had any problems with any of them. I do prefer a tang safety though.
Bought an 870 sps need to put tru glo sight on now.
https://i.postimg.cc/FKpv0W10/shurshot.jpg
This is the 870 dedicated turkey gun I got 2 years ago. Put a bushnell trophy 1.5-4x32 with circle plex reticle. Love that reticle for turkey hunting. Congrats on the new gun.
Thanks. Nice gunQuote:
Originally Posted by cantgetright
The best turkey gun is the gun that fits you and feels comfortable. All things being equal I think the Rem 870 SPS Turkey is a better made gun - I like the fit and finish and the pistol grip is very comfortable. Accessories for this shotgun is endless as there are something like 10 million 870's in circulation.
Get what you like and tweak it to make it better - aftermarket choke, good sling, sights, ect......
Agree 100 %
I don't need a new turkey gun but I now want a new one.Quote:
Originally Posted by cantgetright
Express Super Mag 12ga and Express 16ga here, the 16ga is a rare bird, heavy because it is on a 12ga frame but I can shoot steel through her.
I have not liked any Mossbergs I have shot, they rattle a lot and feel sloppy to me. The fastest shooting pumps I have every shot were Winchesters, a 1300 12ga and my wifes 20ga 1300, very fast and smooth, too bad they are not made anymore.
The 870 Express is not as polished as the wingmaster and there have been a few production problems with chambers noted. I bought a 28in barrel cheap on CGN, would extract low brass shells, I had to polish the chamber but after that it ran great. Been using that shotgun for 18 years or so, had the ejector break on it but there had been thousands of rounds through it before then and it has been hunted with in all conditions. The parts are cheap, easily replaced, everyone works on them and tons of aftermarket, would not buy a different one, unless I could get a wingmaster :)
I've thought many times of replacing my Winchester 1300, but in all honesty, I cant find a good enough reason to. It just fits and fires too well to replace. I'm kind of a if it's not broke dont fix kinda guy:)
The 1300 is a sweet shotgun, no need to replace it, too bad they do not make it anymore.Quote:
Originally Posted by LiveBates
I hear ya, I got it at an auction about 15 years ago for $375 to boot. Lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fox
This is a nice gun bit will have to shorten the stock - and that is a PITA.
https://www.benelliusa.com/shotguns/...otguns?eid=173
I was working overseas watching CGN and found a 1300 in 20ga for my wife, bought it while there, ha ha ha. I found a smoothbore slug barrel for it too in Sudbury. If you point the gun up and hit the release the gun will open half way, amazing.Quote:
Originally Posted by LiveBates
What kind of shape us it in How.much you looking fotQuote:
Originally Posted by js4fn
There is a awsome 870 sps two barrle combo in camo on gun nuts.for 800$
Love the 870 sps. Got a great deal on it a couple years back and made a few minor tweaks.
- Volquartsen extractor
- Limbsaver Airtech Precision-fit recoil pad
- Timney Trigger Fix 1lb-10oz pull
- Sold the Tru Glo red dot and replaced with Leupold VX-1 1-4x20mm scope with Turkey Plex reticle
Yeah the trigger pull is crazy light for a hunting shotgun but after testing it out I had to leave it, just felt so right.
A little overkill, but I like to tinker and customize.
Years ago I wanted to build a dedicated turkey cannon and made one out of a Benelli SuperNova. It was alright, but after handling the 870 in store with the shorter barrel and sureshot stock I knew I found the new winner.
https://i.ibb.co/4J5qX0K/6-EC53-AD5-...3-D7-A0534.jpg
Nice turkey getter........how long is the bbl? What shell does it like? I made a dedicated turkey gun out of a Benelli Super Nova Steady Grip.
20” barrel. Using 3.5” mag blends now, but recently bought a few Kent TK7’s to pattern this summer when I get around to it.Quote:
Originally Posted by 410001661
Timney trigger would be a great upgrade for the 870 for rifled barrels.
It's the first thing I notice trying to shoot an 870. Trigger feels about 25lbs after using my rifles that are 2lb pull max.
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Both guns will go BOOM when you pull the trigger and both guns are MORE than capable of killing a turkey/deer - other than that you are talking preference (ex) Ford vs GM.
The 835 Ulti-Mag – Tactical Turkey has a nice pistol grip and adjustable stock which is helpful if you like a shorter stock and/or you can adjust the LOP depending on the layers of clothes you are wearing. It also comes from the factory drilled and tapped from the factory for mounting a rail/scope or red dot.
The 870 is probably the most popular pump shotgun of all time - over 10 million units have been made. There are probably more accessories available for the Remington 870 than all other shotguns combined. The gun is so popular that China is making unlicensed copies of the gun (Norinco). You know what they say......."imitation is the highest form of flattery". Most of the guns you see out there are wither an Express/SPS or a Wingmaster. The main difference is the Wingmaster comes in upgraded wood stock and blued steel bbl and receiver and the bolt and bolt carrier has a better finish making the action silky smooth. The Express/SPS is still a very nice shotgun but it is designed to be a hunting tool not a safe queen. As soon as you pick up the 870 SPS you will notice the quality in the form and finish. I like the stock thumbhole/pistol grip design design of the SPS, and it too comes drilled and tapped from the factory.
I suggest you shoulder each of them and make your decision based on what gun feels best to you. Personally I shoot a Benelli Super Nova Steady Grip turkey gun but that was before the other guys started making pistol grips. Good luck and do not forget to post a pic of the new gun when you make your decision.
Cheers - J
I would look for an an older SPS or an older Express. Both are good guns. The finish on the SP/SPS are better than the Expresses.
I use an 870 in 16 gauge and it works great
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Originally Posted by Lum 24
I have one.still in the box. I did fire a few rounds through it to test it.
Send me a email for pics and more info
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Originally Posted by dutchhunter
It's just like new.
I fired a few rounds at the range..
Nice gun.......just not a fan of the saddle mount. If it is a dedicated Turkey gun mount a rail on the receiver and mount your scope to it - you will never need to even think about it again.Quote:
Originally Posted by dutchhunter
I'm not sure where your from/shopping... I'm shopping around for a new upland and all the shops I'm calling are telling me Remingtons are flying off the shelves... and they aren't ordering anymore because Remington went down. So, with regards to which one is better, the Mossberg 835 has an okay rep, personally I think either one (I'm biased I'd go Remington all day before Mossberg). But if you cant get a hold of the Remington the Mossberg will do the trick + you can buy the combo too. Don't get too hung up on if it will be a good turkey gun or not... any 12 ga shotgun shooting 2 3/4 - 3 " with the correct # load will put a turkey down.
Or 20 gauge :)Quote:
Originally Posted by WranglerWild17
Yes it will.....for the times when you have to hunt with your wife's gun - LOL.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sprite
My dedicated turkey gun is a 20!Quote:
Originally Posted by 410001661
Sure makes those 20-25km run and gun days a little nicer, and produces ~130 pellets in a 10" circle at 45.
Just waiting on Ontario to get with the program and make TSS #9s legal here to really unleash what the 20 can do.
-N.
+1 on the 20g, I use it for everything, from waterfowl to skeet n sporting clays, except trap
I'm just messing with you. I have a good buddy that shoots a Super Nova that patterns amazing........Only reason why I did not go for a 20 was that they did not make it in the Steady Grip. The Nelli is an amazing gun but you nailed it. You can definitely feel it after carrying 7.4lbs (+ scope) around all morning while running and gunning.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sprite
https://i.imgur.com/MR12LHU.jpg