Description
Turkey hunting has a way of exposing gear that wasn't built for it. Rain, mud, dragging a gun through briars to get set up on a bird, then needing a tight pattern at the moment of truth. The Charles Daly 301 Pump Turkey was put together with all of that in mind. The 24 inch vent rib barrel keeps things maneuverable when you're tucked against a tree or slipping through timber, and the 3 inch chamber handles the heavy turkey loads most hunters reach for in the spring woods.
Chokes and Sights That Earn Their Keep
This 301 ships with three choke tubes threaded for the widely available Beretta/Benelli Mobil pattern: flush-fit Modified and Full tubes plus an extended, ported XXF turkey choke for squeezing dense patterns out at distance. Up top, a fiber optic front sight grabs light in dim, early-morning conditions, and the receiver wears a Picatinny rail so adding a red dot is a five minute job. That combo matters, because a lot of turkey hunters these days run an optic to keep tight patterns centered where they belong.
Built for Wet Mornings in the Woods
The metalwork gets a Flat Dark Earth Cerakote finish over a steel barrel and lightweight aluminum receiver, which is a serious upgrade in corrosion resistance over plain bluing. The checkered synthetic stock and forend are dipped in Mossy Oak Bottomland, a pattern that flat-out disappears against hardwoods and early season cover. No wood to swell, no finish to baby, just wipe it down after a soggy hunt and go again.
Simple Pump Reliability from Charles Daly
Underneath it all is a straightforward pump action with a 4+1 capacity tube magazine, single trigger, and a manual thumb safety right where you expect it. Pump guns stay popular in the turkey woods for a reason: they cycle any load you feed them and there's not much to go wrong. For the hunter who wants a dedicated turkey setup without emptying the wallet, the 301 Turkey checks the boxes that count.
Key Specifications
- Model: 301 Pump Turkey
- Manufacturer: Charles Daly (Chiappa)
- MPN: 930.315
- UPC: 8053800943987
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Chamber: 3"
- Action: Pump Action
- Barrel Length: 24" Vent Rib
- Capacity: 4+1
- Chokes Included: Mobil M, F (flush), XXF (extended ported)
- Choke Thread Pattern: Beretta/Benelli Mobil
- Front Sight: Fixed Fiber Optic
- Rear Sight: Picatinny Rail
- Stock/Forend: Checkered Synthetic, Mossy Oak Bottomland Camo
- Metal Finish: Flat Dark Earth Cerakote
- Safety: Manual Thumb Safety
What’s Included
- Charles Daly 301 Pump Turkey shotgun
- 3 Beretta/Benelli Mobil choke tubes (Modified, Full, Extended Ported XXF)
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I mount a red dot on the Charles Daly 301 Turkey?
Yes, and it's one of this model's best features. The receiver comes with a Picatinny rail already installed, so most micro red dots or reflex sights bolt right on without drilling, tapping, or hunting down adapter plates. If you prefer irons, the fiber optic front sight works well on its own.
What choke tubes does the Charles Daly 301 use?
It's threaded for the Beretta/Benelli Mobil pattern, one of the most common choke threads out there, so aftermarket turkey chokes are easy to find. The gun ships with three tubes: flush-fit Modified and Full, plus an extended, ported XXF choke that's the go-to for tight turkey patterns. That extended tube also makes swaps quick without a choke wrench.
Will the 301 Turkey handle 3 inch magnum turkey loads?
It will. The 301 has a 3 inch chamber and shoots both 2-3/4 inch and 3 inch shells, which covers the heavy turkey loads most hunters run in the spring. Being a pump action, it cycles everything from light field loads to stout magnums without any fuss.
Is this shotgun only good for turkey hunting?
Turkey is what it's built for, but it's more flexible than the name suggests. Swap in the Modified or Full choke and the 24 inch barrel makes a handy gun for squirrels, rabbits, or knocking around the farm. The Cerakote metal and synthetic Bottomland furniture also make it a solid pick for anyone who hunts in rough weather.





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