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[dovehunter]

Jack has given you some really good advice. About the only thing I would ad is, when you buy your ammo, make sure you get dedicated turkey loads (which usually come with premium, buffered shot). They will pattern a lot tighter than regular loads. They will cost more but, believe me, they are worth it. Personally, I would advise against scoping your shotgun. I have never seen the need for anything but the sights that come on the gun. Around here you'll never get a shot over about 30 yds. anyway and for that the factory sights are usually sufficient. Patterning you gun will tell you if it's centering the pattern at your point of aim.