Description
Turkey guns have a simple job: disappear on your shoulder during the walk in, then go bang the one time it counts. The Weatherby Element 2 Turkey was built with exactly that in mind. The 22 inch barrel keeps the gun short and quick, which you will appreciate the first time you have to swing on a bird from inside a cramped blind or pivot against a tree trunk without snagging brush. And since it runs on Weatherby's proven inertia recoil system rather than a gas action, there is no powder residue getting pushed back into the works. It stays cleaner, needs less fussing, and cycles round after round when the weather turns ugly.
Upgrades That Set the Element 2 Turkey Apart
This second generation model addresses the things hunters asked for. The controls are all oversized, including a larger bolt release, charging handle, and safety button, so you can work the gun with cold fingers or gloves on without hunting around for tiny buttons. The receiver also comes drilled and tapped from the factory, which means mounting a red dot is a simple weekend project instead of a trip to the gunsmith. For a lot of turkey hunters running tight TSS patterns, that alone makes this gun worth a hard look.
Bottomland Camo and a 20 Gauge That Carries Light
The stock, receiver, barrel, and top rib are all hydrodipped in Mossy Oak Original Bottomland, a pattern that has been fooling wary spring gobblers for decades. In 20 gauge with a 3 inch chamber and 2+1 capacity, this is a gun that trims weight off your setup without giving up the performance modern turkey loads deliver. It comes with a set of Crio Plus choke tubes, including a dedicated turkey constriction, so you can pattern your favorite shell and dial things in before opening morning. Short, dependable, and dressed for the timber, the Element 2 Turkey is a purpose-built tool that does its one job very well.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Weatherby
- Model: Element 2 (Element II) Turkey
- Manufacturer Part Number: EB22022PGM
- UPC: 747115462940
- Gauge: 20 Gauge
- Chamber: 3 in.
- Action: Semi-Auto, Inertia Recoil System
- Barrel Length: 22 in.
- Capacity: 2+1
- Stock: Synthetic, Hydrodipped Mossy Oak Original Bottomland
- Receiver/Barrel Finish: Hydrodipped Mossy Oak Original Bottomland
- Optics: Receiver drilled and tapped for red dot mounting
- Choke System: Crio Plus
What’s Included
- Weatherby Element 2 Turkey shotgun
- Crio Plus choke tubes: Improved Cylinder, Modified, Full, and Turkey
- Choke key
- Choke tube carrying case
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Weatherby Element 2 Turkey drilled and tapped for a red dot?
Yes, and that is one of the biggest upgrades over the original Element Turkey. The receiver comes drilled and tapped from the factory, so you can mount the red dot of your choice without any gunsmith work. That pairs nicely with the tight patterns most hunters are running out of modern turkey chokes.
What choke tubes come with the Element 2 Turkey?
It ships with a set of Crio Plus choke tubes covering Improved Cylinder, Modified, Full, and a dedicated Turkey constriction, along with a choke key. That gives you plenty of range to pattern different loads and find what your barrel likes best. The turkey tube is where most folks will land for spring birds.
How is the Element 2 Turkey different from the original Element Turkey?
The second generation adds oversized controls, including a larger bolt release button, charging handle, and safety, which makes the gun much easier to operate with gloves or cold hands. The receiver is also drilled and tapped for optics, something the first version lacked. The core remains the same reliable inertia recoil system Weatherby is known for in this line.
Will this 20 gauge handle heavy turkey loads?
It has a 3 inch chamber, so it will run the full range of 20 gauge turkey ammunition, including the heavier magnum offerings. With TSS loads being so dense and effective these days, a 20 gauge like this gives up very little to a 12 while being noticeably lighter to carry. Just plan to pattern your chosen load before season.




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