Description
Turkey hunting comes down to patience and one good shot, and the Charles Daly 101 Single Shot Turkey leans all the way into that idea. This break-action 20 gauge keeps it simple with a 3 inch chamber, a 20 inch barrel, and a single round in the pipe. It tips the scales at about 5 pounds with an overall length of 37.75 inches, so it slings over your shoulder easy on that long walk in and comes up quick when a tom steps into the opening.
What Sets the 101 Single Shot Turkey Apart
The standout here is the receiver-mounted Picatinny rail. A compact red dot has become the go-to for turkey hunters running tight chokes and dense TSS loads, and this gun is set up to take one right out of the box. If you'd rather keep things lean, the fixed fiber optic front sight gives you a bright aiming point that stands out against dark timber in that early morning light. The matte black receiver paired with the soft camo Vision Green stock keeps the whole package low-profile against a tree or inside a blind.
Choke and Patterning on the 101 Turkey
The barrel is threaded for the Beretta/Benelli Mobil choke pattern and ships with an MC-1XXF extra full turkey tube. That extra full constriction is what wrings a tight, dense pattern out of your turkey loads when a gobbler hangs up at the edge of range. Because it runs the common Mobil thread, you can swap in a more open tube for small game or experiment with an aftermarket turkey choke if you like to chase the perfect pattern on paper.
The 101 runs on a straightforward break-open action with an extractor, a cross-bolt safety, and steel sling studs already fitted. Loading and unloading takes seconds, there's not much to go wrong, and cleanup is about as easy as it gets. For a run-and-gun turkey setup, a backup camp gun, or a young or new hunter learning the ropes, it's a no-nonsense piece of kit that does exactly what it promises.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Charles Daly (Chiappa)
- Manufacturer Part Number: 930.320
- UPC: 8053800944281
- Action: Single Shot, Break Open
- Gauge: 20 Gauge
- Chamber: 3 inch
- Barrel Length: 20 inches
- Capacity: 1 Round
- Choke: MC-1XXF Extra Full (Beretta/Benelli Mobil thread pattern)
- Front Sight: Fixed Fiber Optic
- Optics Mount: Receiver-Mounted Picatinny Rail
- Stock: Synthetic, Soft Camo Vision Green
- Receiver Finish: Matte Black
- Safety: Manual Cross-Bolt
- Overall Length: 37.75 inches
- Weight: Approx. 5 lbs
What’s Included
- Charles Daly 101 Single Shot Turkey shotgun
- MC-1XXF extra full turkey choke tube (installed)
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I mount a red dot on the Charles Daly 101 Single Shot Turkey?
Yes. It comes with a receiver-mounted Picatinny rail, so most compact red dots and reflex sights bolt right on. Pairing a red dot with the tight XXF choke is a popular turkey setup for precise aiming at a gobbler's head.
Will the 101 Turkey handle 3 inch TSS turkey loads?
It has a 3 inch chamber, so full-length magnum and TSS turkey loads are fair game. Just keep in mind this is a light gun at around 5 pounds, so heavier 3 inch loads will let you feel the recoil. Many hunters add a slip-on recoil pad if they plan to pattern a lot of stout loads.
What choke comes with the Charles Daly 101 Turkey and can I change it?
It ships with an MC-1XXF extra full turkey choke that's already installed, which gives you a tight pattern for dense turkey loads. The barrel is threaded for the Beretta/Benelli Mobil pattern, so you can swap in a more open tube for small game or run an aftermarket turkey choke if you like to fine-tune your pattern.
Is the Charles Daly 101 Turkey a good choice for a new or smaller hunter?
It's a strong fit. The single shot break action is about as simple as it gets to load, unload, and clean, and at roughly 5 pounds with a 20 inch barrel it's easy to carry and handle in the field. The 20 gauge keeps recoil manageable compared to a 12, which helps newer hunters stay comfortable and confident.





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