Roundup: Turkey Guns & Gear

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posted on May 9, 2026
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Winchester SXP Long Beard NWTF

An incredibly adaptable pump-action turkey gun, the Winchester SXP Long Beard sports adjustments for length of pull as well as comb height. The included fiber-optic sights allow you to aim with rifle-like precision, and the receiver is drilled and tapped should you choose to add an optic. The synthetic stock sports a pistol grip for maximum control. Like all SXP shotguns, the pump action is inertia assisted, making it lightning fast. Available in 12-gauge or 20-gauge with a 24-inch barrel and accented with Mossy Oak Bottomland camo. $589.99; winchesterguns.com

CVA Scout Spur

CVA Scout Spur 28-Gauge

New for 2026, CVA has unveiled the Scout Spur in 28-gauge. This handy single-shot sports a 28-inch barrel and a Picatinny rail for optics mounting, making it an ideal choice for turkey hunters looking for an optics-ready sub-gauge. The Scout Spur has an adjustable length of pull and an adjustable comb height. The shotgun ships with a TruLock XX-Full Turkey choke to produce turkey-tight patterns, and is available in your choice of Mossy Oak Bottomland camo with a Cerakote Patriot Brown barrel and action, or OD Green with a blued barrel. $544; cva.com

Upland Hunter Thumbhole Stock

Tristar Upland Hunter Thumbhole Stock

Don’t let this over/under shotgun’s “Upland” name fool you, it’s a turkey gun through and through. Built with a controllable thumbhole stock, this 20-gauge sports 26-inch chrome-lined barrels, shell extractors, a fiber-optic front sight and a single selective trigger so you can run a more open choke in one barrel for closer shots and a tight choke in the other to reach out. The Upland Hunter comes with a complete set of five chokes (S, IC, M, IM, F), so  you’ll have what you need to run the spring woods or spend a day swinging on chukkars. $879; tristararms.com

Winchester Long Beard Tungsten

Winchester Long Beard Tungsten

Winchester has taken its top-of-the-line Long Beard shotshell even further this year by loading it with ultra-dense 17 g/cc tungsten shot. Available in 12-, 20- and 28-gauge and .410-bore, this shotshell throws a heavy payload of No. 8 or No. 9 tungsten, providing up to eight times more shot on target than a standard lead turkey load. Its buffered shot makes Long Beard effective at incredible distances and will work in just about any choke you’ve got. $48.90-$108.67 ; winchester.com

Hawke Vantage IR

Hawke Vantage IR 1-4x20 Turkey Dot

Hawke’s Vantage IR 1-4x20 scope is made gobbler ready with the inclusion of the company’s Turkey Dot reticle. Consisting of an illuminated 2 MOA center aiming point surrounded by an illuminated horseshoe, the Turkey Dot reticle allows you to center up on a turkey’s noggin quickly, and with 4x magnification reach out with precision to touch a hung-up tom. This scope sports 4 inches of eye relief, low-profile turrets and, new for 2026, is offered in Mossy Oak Bottomland camo. $299; hawkeoptics.com

Leafy Jacket and Pant

Grounded Conceal Leafy Jacket & Tradition Pant

Grounded’s Conceal Leafy Jacket is made of a lightweight Air-Mesh polyester overlayed with 3-D leaf cutouts to add depth and break up your outline. It sports a kangaroo pocket and removable hood. The Tradition Pant is made of ultra-quiet fabric and features cargo pockets and side vents so you can stay ventilated while you run-and-gun. Both garments are offered in Mossy Oak Bottomland or Mossy Oak Full Foliage camo. $115/jacket, $109/pant; groundedbrand.com

CZ Reaper Magnum

CZ Reaper Magnum

This 12-gauge over/under shotgun houses 31/2-inch chambers to handle your favorite magnum turkey loads and sports two, 26-inch barrels so you can equip each with a different choke. A top Picatinny rail makes optics mounting easy. Clad in camo from the butt of its synthetic stock all the way to the end of the barrel, this gun won’t blow your cover. Two sling swivel studs allow you to attach a sling so you can run and gun with ease. The Reaper Magnum ships with a set of five extended choke tubes. $925; czgunsusa.com

Mossberg Maverick

Mossberg Intl. Maverick SA All-Purpose

Mossberg’s new International Maverick semi-auto is more than a good gun for the money, it’s a versitile and dependable workhorse that’ll shine in the field, especially when spring turkeys are on the menu. This 12-gauge is chambered for 3-inch shells and is fitted with a 28-inch vent-rib barrel. Its gas operating system is incredibly fast and reliable. The stock is adjustable for length of pull, and the fiber-optic front sight offers an aiming point for big toms. Comes with a set of five choke tubes (S, IC, M, IM, F). $623; mossberg.com

Cynergy Ultimate Turkey

Browning Cynergy Ultimate Turkey

Browning’s Cynergy Ultimate Turkey might just be the ultimate over/under turkey gun. This gun features a low-profile receiver, a short Picatinny rail for optics and an adjustable comb height so you can optimize your sight picture. If you choose to run without an optic, the Ultimate Turkey comes equipped with a Marble Arms Bullseye rear sight and a fiber-optic front post. A composite stock will withstand the elements, and it’s dressed from head to toe in Mossy Oak Bottomland camo. $2,819.99; browning.com

Doubled Up Pot Call

Knight & Hale Double Up Pot Call

Knight and Hale has launched more than a few new turkey calls for the spring season, and the Double Up pot call is one you should really think about adding to your vest. A dual sided call, the Double Up sports your choice of two calls in one: a glass and slate surface, or an aluminum and glass surface. Slate creates those natural putts and purrs, while glass allows you to reach out a bit farther.  Aluminum is ideal for a higher-pitched yelps that drive toms crazy. $39.99; knightandhale.com

Final Strut Tungsten

Remington Final Strut HD Tungsten

Big Green has gone big this year with the launch of the company’s Final Strut HD Tungsten turkey shotshell. Available in 12-gauge and 20-gauge and loaded with a 12g/cc tungsten blend shot, Final Strut allows you to experience the long-range lethality of tungsten without breaking the bank. Loaded with No. 6 or No. 7 shot, this 3-inch shell packs a 11/4-ounce payload in 20-gauge, and a full 2 ounces in 12-gauge. It sports a deep cup wad for dense patterns and a black hull and case head for corrosion resistance and reduced glare. $49.99-$53.99; remington.com

Turkey Hunting Vest

Spring Legion Turkey Hunting Vest

The Turkey Hunting Vest from Spring Legion was designed for fit and function. Made to ride high and tight, the vest sports adjustable shoulder straps to adapt to your layering throughout the season. Features like a removable box call holder and MOLLE attachment points allow you to customize this vest to suit your style of hunting. Additional pockets for pot calls, strikers and other items, as well as a minimalist, no-slide seat cushion, complete the package. $159.99; springlegion.com

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