An inertia action, oversized controls, deep-bore-drilled barrel, pistol grip and optics mount are all features of the Gordion Turkey. (Photo by Drew Warden)
It seems as though an increasing number of hunters relish having pursuit-specific firearms. While rifle hunters once led this charge, it’s becoming just as true for shotgunners, too. Certain attributes on a scattergun better fit some pursuits than others. Nowhere is this clearer than in the realm of turkey hunting, where purpose-built guns have become almost ubiquitous.
To be fair, turkey hunters do have distinct needs, and guns have evolved accordingly to meet them. Like all hunters, gobbler gurus want a reliable gun, but that’s just a starting point. They need a shotgun that can deliver dense patterns—often at extended distances—on a relatively small...