New England Pardner Turkey | 3.5" Chamber | Hardest Kicking Shotgun

Published on January 2, 2024
Duration: 11:49

This video reviews the New England Pardner Turkey shotgun, highlighting its lightweight design and surprising recoil due to its 3.5-inch chamber. The presenter, an experienced shooter, emphasizes its effectiveness for small game hunting and its brutal recoil when firing magnum loads, while also noting its simplicity and affordability.

Quick Summary

The New England Pardner Turkey shotgun is a lightweight, single-shot firearm chambered in 3.5 inches. While ideal for small game hunting due to its portability, it delivers extremely harsh recoil with magnum loads, making it one of the hardest-kicking shotguns available. Standard birdshot offers a much milder shooting experience.

Chapters

  1. 00:54Introduction to the Pardner Turkey Shotgun
  2. 01:30The 3.5-inch Chamber and Extreme Recoil
  3. 02:16Lightweight Design for Hunting
  4. 03:00Recoil Comparison: Birdshot vs. Magnum Loads
  5. 03:11Sling Swivel Safety Warning
  6. 03:43Shooting 3.5-inch Remington Nitro Turkey Loads
  7. 04:16Testing Festar Penetrator 3.5-inch Loads
  8. 06:30Shooting Light Loads for Comfort
  9. 07:0680-Yard Shot with Penetrator Loads
  10. 07:39Overall Impression and Reliability
  11. 08:45Historical Anecdote: Flooding and Shooting
  12. 10:01The 'Prank' with a 3.5-inch Shell
  13. 10:43Recommendation and Final Thoughts

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the New England Pardner Turkey shotgun unique?

The New England Pardner Turkey shotgun is unique due to its extremely lightweight design combined with a 3.5-inch chamber. This combination, especially when firing magnum loads, results in exceptionally harsh recoil, making it one of the hardest-kicking shotguns many shooters have encountered.

Is the New England Pardner Turkey shotgun suitable for hunting?

Yes, the presenter highly recommends the New England Pardner Turkey shotgun for small game hunting like squirrels and rabbits. Its lightweight nature makes it easy to carry for long periods, and it's described as having taken more squirrels than any other firearm the presenter owns.

What are the recoil characteristics of the New England Pardner Turkey shotgun?

When loaded with 3.5-inch magnum turkey loads and a full choke, the recoil is described as brutal and the hardest the presenter has ever experienced. However, with standard 2.75-inch birdshot, the recoil is significantly reduced, making it much more manageable.

Are New England Firearms still being produced?

No, New England Firearms and H&R are no longer in production. This makes models like the Pardner Turkey shotgun increasingly rare and potentially more valuable on the used market, as evidenced by the presenter finding only one for sale at a higher price.

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