Buckmaster7600 Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 What has everyone got or plan on getting for this years turkey season? I’ve got a new 20ga. Ordered but I don’t know if it will be here for season or not. It’s a Retay Masai Mara turkey XT. Finally a quality shotgun company has made me a 20ga semi with a shorter barrel. I would rather have 18” but 22 is a lot better than 26”. It sure seems like many others are seeing the light and switching to 20ga for turkey. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pygmy Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 Good looking rig....Would have been just the nuts for me back in my " runnin' and gunnin' " days... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pygmy Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 Just now, Pygmy said: Good looking rig....Would have been just the nuts for me back in my " runnin' and gunnin' " days... Should be perfect for your style of hunting... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowin Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 Ordered a saddle mount and a Burris fastfire 3 for my 1187. Should be here tomorrow. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy K Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 I got tje ALPS grand slam turkey vest as a birthday gift from my wife and son . Looking forward to using it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApexerER Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 I purchased tons or stuff for Turkey last year. Not planning any purchases this year but you never know. I usually like to browse at the stores but i don't go anywhere i have to wear a mask for any length of time..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckmaster7600 Posted March 16, 2021 Author Share Posted March 16, 2021 Ordered a saddle mount and a Burris fastfire 3 for my 1187. Should be here tomorrow. Have you held one with that setup? When I first went to dots that’s what I used for a season and absolutely hated how high it put the dot.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApexerER Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 3 minutes ago, Buckmaster7600 said: Have you held one with that setup? When I first went to dots that’s what I used for a season and absolutely hated how high it put the dot. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk What do you use Buckmaster? I have a Vortex Venom on my Beretta, can't imagine it is much different and I love it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckmaster7600 Posted March 16, 2021 Author Share Posted March 16, 2021 What do you use Buckmaster? I have a Vortex Venom on my Beretta, can't imagine it is much different and I love it....https://www.brownells.com/optics-mounting/electronic-sights/mounting-hardware/benelli-m2-m4-sbe-trijicon-rmr-sync-mount-sku100029283-117007-211467.aspxI would have to measure but I bet it puts the dot at least 3/4” closer to the barrel than a saddle mount setup. I can’t stand having my cheek floating around while looking for a dot. I want to hurry my cheek and have the dot in front of my eye just like you do with a bead.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Five Seasons Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 I could probably use a new call or 2, but actually think I wont be buying anything this year... I always say that though and then $200 disappears somewhere haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApexerER Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 30 minutes ago, Buckmaster7600 said: https://www.brownells.com/optics-mounting/electronic-sights/mounting-hardware/benelli-m2-m4-sbe-trijicon-rmr-sync-mount-sku100029283-117007-211467.aspx I would have to measure but I bet it puts the dot at least 3/4” closer to the barrel than a saddle mount setup. I can’t stand having my cheek floating around while looking for a dot. I want to hurry my cheek and have the dot in front of my eye just like you do with a bead. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Oh, i like that....That would be lower than the Beretta mount for sure but i haven't felt what i have is an issue.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckmaster7600 Posted March 16, 2021 Author Share Posted March 16, 2021 Oh, i like that....That would be lower than the Beretta mount for sure but i haven't felt what i have is an issue....What do you have now? A rail mounted to the receiver or a saddle mount? I tend to always have to shoot fast from weird positions do to always running and gunning. If you’ve never done that you’ll likely never notice that you’re having to move your head around to find the dot. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApexerER Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 2 minutes ago, Buckmaster7600 said: What do you have now? A rail mounted to the receiver or a saddle mount? I tend to always have to shoot fast from weird positions do to always running and gunning. If you’ve never done that you’ll likely never notice that you’re having to move your head around to find the dot. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Amazon.com: A391 Mat Scope Base: Sports & Outdoors I have this, it isn't a saddle mount. I guess i would say it is a rail mounted to the receiver but it isn't drilled... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowin Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Buckmaster7600 said: Have you held one with that setup? When I first went to dots that’s what I used for a season and absolutely hated how high it put the dot. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk No I haven't. If I don't like the mount, I'll probably get a Burris speed bead mount. https://www.burrisoptics.com/mounting-systems/mounts-and-bases/speedbead-mounts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowin Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 56 minutes ago, Buckmaster7600 said: https://www.brownells.com/optics-mounting/electronic-sights/mounting-hardware/benelli-m2-m4-sbe-trijicon-rmr-sync-mount-sku100029283-117007-211467.aspx I would have to measure but I bet it puts the dot at least 3/4” closer to the barrel than a saddle mount setup. I can’t stand having my cheek floating around while looking for a dot. I want to hurry my cheek and have the dot in front of my eye just like you do with a bead. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk My 1187 isn't drilled and tapped is the reason I went with the saddle mount. Really didn't want to go the gunsmith route. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlammerhirt Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 Switching to a chest pack or sling type bag this year. No need for the vest....I find them somewhat bulky and not needed when hunting from a blind. Sent from my SM-A716V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy K Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 I bought a hooks crystal call too , well see if it brings in any birds 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckmaster7600 Posted March 16, 2021 Author Share Posted March 16, 2021 No I haven't. If I don't like the mount, I'll probably get a Burris speed bead mount. https://www.burrisoptics.com/mounting-systems/mounts-and-bases/speedbead-mountsI’m not a Burris fan but the spread bead is an awesome mount,Cant get a dot any lower than that!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckmaster7600 Posted March 16, 2021 Author Share Posted March 16, 2021 My 1187 isn't drilled and tapped is the reason I went with the saddle mount. Really didn't want to go the gunsmith route. That’s the same reason I started with a saddle mount. Getting my old 870 drilled and tapped was the best 30$ I have ever spent for turkey hunting.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pygmy Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 13 minutes ago, mowin said: My 1187 isn't drilled and tapped is the reason I went with the saddle mount. Really didn't want to go the gunsmith route. I have an aftermarket cantilever on my 11-87.. Fastens to the rib...I've been running a Leupold 1 x 4 for the last few seasons and I like it..Defintely a lower mount than the saddle mount, ...One disadvantage is that it adds a few ounces to an already heavy gun, but since I do nearly all of my turkey hunting sitting on a stool in a popup blind it is not a big issue for me.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawdwaz Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 Nothing other than maybe a diaphragm call or two. Don’t have a ton of interest right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Real_TCIII Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 Im hoping to find a saddle mount for my SX3 but theyre out of stock everywhere and I dont think they are making more of them. I want to put a red dot on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy K Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 Maybe the member will chime in who made his own scope mount a few years back... 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Real_TCIII Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 1 minute ago, Jeremy K said: Maybe the member will chime in who made his own scope mount a few years back... That was a beautiful piece of craftsmanship 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckmaster7600 Posted March 16, 2021 Author Share Posted March 16, 2021 Maybe the member will chime in who made his own scope mount a few years back...That was classic!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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