marlin 883 ss in .22 mag and turkey?

[kpschmid1]

so i an interested in buying the marlin 883ss and want to know if it being chambered in magnum will be powerful enough to use to kill a turkey. I do want it for a lil cheaper shooting than my xd, but would also like to use it for small game. please let me know if have an answer.

Thanks in advance
keith

[Feddog82]

That is a perfect fall turkey gun. My father used to use a .222 and has switched to .22mag about 6 years ago. He has taken many turkey with this round. You must remember where to aim at a turkey with a single projectile though. If it is so far that you will have a hard time hitting the head or neck then you should aim low. The vitals of a turkey are in between their thighs, not in the chest. If you aim in the center of a turjeys chest you run the risk of not only ruining the meat but allowing them to run/fly off and die somewhere else.

[mrnyman]

I hae the same gun but in blue, that is a perfect Turkey set up, i wanted to use it this past fall but didnt get around to it , but next fall i,ll be ready.

You're good to go.

[sixgunluv]

Been killing Turkeys with the .22Mag here in WV for years.......it's my favorite weapon.

Marlin 982vs w/laminate stock 3-9x40mm scope

[pdsarge]

Little embarrassed to say I never thought of using a 22 mag, great idea.

[tabasco_joe]

I'd consider painting the barrel on a SS. Turkeys have sharp eyes and will notice that shiny wand waving around. (I've had the same problem on my stainless muzzleloader until I painted it.)

[rovert97]

I had gotten my fall turkey with a .22LR. 40 yard shot perfectly in the spine as they walked away.