Mossberg 500 barrel for turkey.

phideaux4886

What type of barrel would be best for turkey hunting with a Mossberg 500 12 gauge?
I have a 500 slug gun that is brand new, never fired condition, and I am thinking of buying another barrel to make it a turkey gun.
Here are the barrels they offer for the 500:
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ACCESSORY BARREL SPECIFICATIONS
TYPE ITEM NUMBER DESC. CAL./GA. BBL LGTH (in.) CHOKE FINISH SUGG. RETAIL MORE INFO
500 Barrels
ALL PURPOSE 90130 VENT RIB, PORTED, BEAD SIGHT 12 GA. 28" ACCU-SET BLUE $155.40
ALL PURPOSE 90135 VENT RIB, BEAD SIGHT 12 GA. 24" ACCU-SET BLUE $155.40
SECURITY 90140 VENT RIB, BEAD SIGHT 12 GA. 20" ACCU-SET BLUE $155.40
SECURITY 90015 PLAIN, BEAD SIGHT 12 GA. 18 1/2" CYLINDER BORE BLUE $77.70
SLUG 92056 INTEGRAL SCOPE BASE, PORTED 12 GA. 24" FULLY-RIFLED BORE BLUE $155.40
SLUG 92256 INTEGRAL SCOPE BASE, PORTED 12 GA. 24" FULLY-RIFLED BORE MATTE BLUE $155.40
SLUG 92049 ADJ. RIFLE SIGHTS, PORTED 12 GA. 24" FULLY-RIFLED BORE BLUE $155.40
SLUG 98049 FIBER OPTIC RIFLE SIGHTS, PORTED 12 GA. 24" FULLY-RIFLED BORE BLUE $162.75
SLUG 90249 ADJ. RIFLE SIGHTS, PORTED 12 GA. 24" FULLY-RIFLED BORE WOODLANDS $162.75
SLUG 90055 ADJ. RIFLE SIGHTS, PORTED 12 GA. 24" CYLINDER BORE BLUE $110.25
MUZZLELOADER 95302 MUZZLELOADER CONVERSION BARREL/RIFLE SIGHTS 12 GA. 24" .50 CAL. RIFLED BORE BLUE $108.15
ALL PURPOSE 90136 VENT RIB, BEAD SIGHT 20 GA. 26" ACCU-SET BLUE $155.40
SLUG 90063 INTEGRAL SCOPE BASE, PORTED 20 GA. 24" FULLY-RIFLED BORE BLUE $155.40
SLUG 92062 ADJ. RIFLE SIGHTS, PORTED 20 GA. 24" FULLY-RIFLED BORE BLUE $155.40
SLUG 90060 ADJ. RIFLE SIGHTS 20 GA. 24" CYLINDER BORE BLUE $110.25
ALL PURPOSE 92241 VENT RIB, PORTED, BEAD SIGHT 12 GA. 28" ACCU-SET WOODLANDS $155.00
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http://www.mossberg.com/products/access.asp?type=barrels?ion=access

Thanks for the help.

dcs shooters

I would get the AP 90135 and get a good choke for turkey's.
I meant the 90135, hit wrong key [B)]

makindu

Phi, the above recommendation won't fit your gun, as it is for the 20ga. I would purchase this one... SECURITY 90140 VENT RIB, BEAD SIGHT 12 GA. 20" ACCU-SET BLUE $155.40
Buy an extended extra full accu-choke tube that is OK to shoot lead shot through, and you should be all set. If you are patient, and list this over on the 'wanted' forum, I should think that someone will have a used one he is willing to part with for around $100-$125. The 20 inch barrels are very quick pointing and very light to carry around in the field all day when you are persuing other game besides turkey.

MrGunz22

What you want is a 24" barrel with a good "extra-full" turkey choke. Mossberg makes a nice one that comes ported which is a nice feature to have when shooting those heavy turkey loads. Also this barrel has a double bead, something that I personally love, especially when shooting 40+yds.

Mossbergboogie

+1 the 24 incher is the way go if you plan on just having a turkey gun.

iwannausername

I'd find a long fixed choke barrel in a pawn shop or similar location for dirt cheap, have it chopped to 20 or so inches, and a new threaded choke system put in...

tinman

I have a 500 with a 28'' barrel and super full choke and I've taken more birds with that barrel than with any other gauge in my cabinet. Turkeys can be tough, though my boss says to use 5 or 6 shot for turkeys (i use 3'' magnums). Tinman

phideaux4886

Thanks all.
DSM