Mossberg 500A

[jemidawes]

I have an old 12 gauge mossberg 500A, and it has a 28" barrel. Is this a problem for turkey hunting?

[GSP]

What is the choke?

[jemidawes]

I have a full choke. I could get a xx full turkey choke. Would that really help?

[Multidigits]

Does it have a 3" chamber or is it 2 3/4" Don't use the wrong ammo. Most turkey shells are 3" or 3 1/2" now days. The extra full choke would be better in case you have to make a longer shot. If you don't have anything else, that would work OK. Just use the right shells!

[Ky Headhunter]

I've been using one for three seasons, the camo version with 24" barrel. Using the factory x-full choke; good to 40 yards, which is as far as I care to shoot at a turkey. Imagine yours would work just fine, but you'll probably want some type of "turkey choke" in it. Try several brands/shot sizes to see what patterns best. If the barrel or stock has a glare in the sunlight, might want to put some camo tape on it. I know guys doing just that.

If you buy a choke, try the factory turkey choke first; I've tried several aftermarket chokes that patterned no better than the factory x-full, and it's only $18-$20 vs. $35-$60 for the aftermarket brands like M.A.D. , TruGlo, etc.