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There is a lot to be said for a turkey gun with one job and zero complications. The Stevens 301 Turkey from Savage is a break-action single shot chambered in 12 gauge with a 3-inch chamber, and the whole package weighs in around six pounds. That matters more than you might think when you are hiking ridges before daylight or repositioning on a hung-up bird. Crack it open, drop in a shell, and you are hunting. There is no action to short-stroke and no magazine to fuss with, just a manual hammer with a blocking safety and a trigger.
The 26-inch barrel on the 301 Turkey was designed with today's heavy tungsten super shot payloads in mind, and it ships with an extra full choke tube in the common Win choke thread pattern. That means swapping constrictions later is easy since compatible tubes are everywhere. Pattern it with a quality TSS or heavy turkey load and you will see why single shots have made such a comeback in the turkey woods. One well-placed shot is all this game has ever required.
The synthetic stock and forend wear Mossy Oak Obsession, a green-heavy spring pattern that disappears against budding hardwoods, while the barrel and receiver carry a non-reflective matte black finish. A removable one-piece rail sits on the receiver so you can mount a red dot, which is the setup most turkey hunters run on these now given how tight the patterns get. Prefer to keep it simple? Pull the rail and use the front bead, which is also compatible with TruGlo sight systems. Sling swivel studs come installed front and rear, and a rubber recoil pad on the 13.8-inch length of pull takes some sting out of stout turkey loads.
At 41.5 inches overall, it is compact enough for a ground blind and light enough for run-and-gun hunting. It also makes a great loaner or first turkey gun since the manual of arms is about as straightforward as it gets. Simple, light, and patterned right, this one just works.
Yes, that is exactly what the receiver rail is there for. The 301 Turkey comes with a removable one-piece Picatinny rail, so any micro red dot with a Picatinny mount bolts right on. If you would rather shoot off the front bead, the rail comes off easily and the bead is compatible with TruGlo sight systems.
It uses the Win choke thread pattern with 1/2-32 UN threads, one of the most common choke systems out there. An extra full turkey tube comes installed from the factory. Aftermarket options from brands like Carlson's, TruGlo, and JEBS are widely available if you want to fine-tune your pattern.
The 26-inch barrel and extra full choke were designed around Federal Premium Heavyweight TSS turkey loads, and that pairing produces very tight, dense patterns. It handles standard 2-3/4 and 3-inch lead turkey loads well too. Whatever you feed it, spend a session at the patterning board before season so you know your effective range.
At around six pounds, this is a light gun shooting stout loads, so expect a firm push with 3-inch magnums. The factory rubber recoil pad helps, and in a real hunting situation you will barely notice it. Many hunters pattern with a rest and a shoulder pad, then hunt with full-power loads without a second thought.
| UPC | 011356576668 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 57666 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Shotgun |
| Barrel Length | 26" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Capacity | 1 |
| Chokes Included | Extra Full |
| Color | Mossy Oak Obsession |
| Length | 38 |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 8.0 |
| Package Width | 3.0 |
| Product Type | Shotgun |
| Safety | Hammer Block |
| Shipping Weight | 7.45 |
| Sights | Bead Front |
| Sights Type | Fixed Sights |
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