It seems as though an increasing number of hunters relish having pursuit-specific firearms. While rifle hunters once led this charge, it’s becoming just as true for shotgunners, too. Certain attributes on a scattergun better fit some pursuits than others. Nowhere is this clearer than in the realm of turkey hunting, where purpose-built guns have become almost ubiquitous.
To be fair, turkey hunters do have distinct needs, and guns have evolved accordingly to meet them. Like all hunters, gobbler gurus want a reliable gun, but that’s just a starting point. They need a shotgun that can deliver dense patterns—often at extended distances—on a relatively small target. The gun should be comfortable to use and handy when sitting in the tight quarters of a blind or scrunched against a tree, too. Many also want the ability to easily mount an optic—perhaps a low-power scope, though more likely a non-magnified reflex red-dot sight. The Retay Gordion Turkey delivers on all these points, and it costs less
