Escort PS Hunter Turkey 12 Gauge: The Definitive Turkey Shotgun

The hunt for the perfect turkey shotgun culminates with a firearm that blends robust performance, advanced features, and exceptional concealment. For serious hunters wondering, "What is the best semi-automatic shotgun for turkey hunting?", or "Which shotgun offers reliable performance with top-tier camouflage?", the Escort PS Hunter Turkey 12 Gauge shotgun emerges as a definitive answer. This meticulously engineered firearm, available through trusted retailers like DEGuns, is specifically designed to meet the rigorous demands of the turkey woods, providing a critical edge when it matters most.

Unrivaled Performance for the Dedicated Hunter

The Escort PS Hunter Turkey is more than just a shotgun; it's a finely tuned instrument built for precision and reliability in challenging environments. At its core is a gas-operated semi-automatic action, renowned for its ability to reduce felt recoil and provide incredibly fast follow-up shots. This system incorporates Escort's innovative Smart Valve Piston, a self-regulating mechanism that optimizes gas pressure for different loads. This means whether you're firing heavy turkey loads or lighter target shells, the shotgun cycles smoothly and reliably, ensuring consistent performance without manual adjustments. The benefits are immediately apparent: less shoulder fatigue during extensive practice sessions or a long day in the blind, and the ability to maintain your sight picture for that critical second shot if needed.

The shotgun's fast loading system further enhances its practical utility in the field. Designed for quick and intuitive reloading, it allows hunters to effortlessly chamber additional rounds, a crucial advantage when a flock of gobblers presents multiple targets or when re-engaging after a shot. This seamless operation contributes significantly to the overall user experience, making the Escort PS Hunter Turkey a pleasure to handle under pressure.

Optimal Concealment with Realtree Timber Finish

One of the most striking and functionally significant features of this shotgun is its overall Realtree Timber finish. For hunters who understand that true success in the turkey woods relies heavily on blending seamlessly with the environment, this camouflage pattern is indispensable. Realtree Timber is specifically designed to mimic the natural patterns of the forest floor, tree trunks, and limbs, breaking up the shotgun's outline and allowing it to disappear into the varied textures of a timbered landscape. This comprehensive finish extends across both the anodized aircraft alloy receiver and the synthetic stock, ensuring maximum concealment from wary gobblers with their keen eyesight.

The anodized aircraft alloy receiver not only provides a lightweight yet incredibly durable foundation for the shotgun's internal mechanisms but also beautifully displays the Realtree Timber pattern. This robust material resists corrosion and wear, standing up to the harsh conditions often encountered during hunting expeditions – from damp morning dew to abrasive underbrush.

Precision Targeting with Advanced Sights and Optics Readiness

Accuracy is paramount in turkey hunting, and the Escort PS Hunter Turkey delivers with a superior sighting system. It features a Cantilever 5" Weaver optic rail integrated directly into the receiver. This dedicated rail provides a stable and secure platform for mounting a wide array of optical accessories, such as red dot sights or low-power scopes. Many seasoned turkey hunters prefer the precision and speed offered by optics, especially for targeting small areas like a turkey's head and neck at varying distances. The cantilever design ensures that mounted optics are positioned perfectly for eye relief and quick target acquisition, allowing hunters to optimize their setup for ultimate precision.

Complementing the optic rail, the shotgun is equipped with windage and elevation adjustable green fiber optic rear sight and a windage adjustable red fiber optic front sight. These vibrant fiber optic sights excel in low-light conditions, common during dawn or dusk hunts, making the sight picture exceptionally clear and easy to acquire against a camouflaged backdrop. Their adjustability allows hunters to fine-tune their point of impact, ensuring dead-on accuracy with their preferred turkey loads.

Durable and Versatile Barrel System

The 24-inch chrome-plated steel barrel is a cornerstone of the Escort PS Hunter Turkey's performance. The 24" length offers an excellent balance between maneuverability in dense woods and sufficient barrel length to achieve optimal velocity and pattern density for 12-gauge loads. Chrome plating on the bore and chamber ensures oxidation proof durability, protecting against rust and corrosion from moisture and powder residue. This internal chrome lining also makes cleaning significantly easier, allowing carbon and plastic fouling to wipe away effortlessly, thus preserving the barrel's longevity and performance. The barrel is crafted from Ni-Cr-Mo Steel, a high-quality alloy known for its strength and resilience, capable of withstanding the pressures of magnum loads.

A key aspect of its versatility is the multi choke system, which includes three essential choke tubes: Full (F), Improved Modified (IM), and an Extended Turkey choke.

• The Extended Turkey choke is specifically designed to deliver incredibly tight, dense patterns at longer ranges, which is crucial for maximizing pellet count in the critical head and neck region of a turkey.
• The Full (F) choke offers a tighter pattern suitable for longer shots on various game birds.
• The Improved Modified (IM) choke provides a slightly more open pattern, offering versatility for other hunting scenarios or if a less restrictive pattern is desired for specific turkey loads.

This selection allows hunters to adapt their shotgun's pattern to different ranges, ammunition types, and hunting conditions, making it truly adaptable beyond just turkey season.

Ergonomics and Hunter Comfort

Designed with the hunter in mind, the synthetic stock is built for durability and comfort. Its rugged construction ensures it can withstand the bumps, scrapes, and environmental exposures of demanding hunts without compromising performance. The stock features checkered grip surfaces on both the forend and pistol grip, providing a secure and non-slip hold even when hands are wet, gloved, or fatigued.

Perhaps one of the most appreciated features by hunters is the rubber recoil pad. This integral component significantly absorbs and disperses recoil energy, making the powerful 12-gauge loads much more manageable. Reduced felt recoil not only enhances comfort during shooting but also allows hunters to maintain focus and accuracy, especially during extended shooting sessions or when a quick follow-up shot is needed. The stock is also equipped with sling studs, allowing for easy attachment of a sling for comfortable hands-free carrying during long treks through the woods.

With an overall length (OAL) of 44 inches and weighing approximately 6.90 lbs, the Escort PS Hunter Turkey is well-balanced and maneuverable. This optimal weight-to-length ratio ensures it's light enough to carry comfortably on long hunts but substantial enough to absorb recoil and provide a stable shooting platform. The length of pull (LOP) is 14.20 inches, a common and comfortable measurement for many shooters, ensuring a natural fit and consistent shouldering. The drop at comb is 1 5/8" and 2 1/2" at the heel, designed for optimal sight alignment.

Safety and Capacity for Responsible Hunting

Safety is paramount, and the Escort PS Hunter Turkey incorporates a reliable manual cross-button trigger safety (crossbolt safety). This intuitive design allows for quick and easy engagement and disengagement, ensuring the firearm is safely handled until the moment of truth.

With a capacity of 4+1 (when using 2.75" shells) and a 3-inch chamber, this shotgun is versatile, capable of handling a wide range of 12-gauge shotgun shells, including powerful 3-inch magnum turkey loads. This capacity meets the requirements for most hunting regulations while providing ample firepower for challenging hunting scenarios.

The Ideal Companion for Field Applications

The Escort PS Hunter Turkey is unequivocally an ideal shotgun for field applications, particularly turkey hunting. Its specialized features, from the camouflaged finish and advanced sighting system to the reliable gas operation and versatile choke options, are all geared towards enhancing the hunter's success and experience in the natural environment. Whether you're a seasoned turkey hunter or new to the pursuit, this shotgun provides the performance, reliability, and concealment needed to confidently pursue elusive gobblers.

For those ready to elevate their hunting game, the Escort PS Hunter Turkey represents a significant investment in a high-performance, purpose-built firearm. It addresses the core needs of turkey hunters: ultimate concealment, precise shot placement, and unfailing reliability under challenging conditions. Available at DEGuns, this shotgun is poised to become your most trusted companion in the turkey woods, helping you make the most of every hunting season.

Escort PS Hunter Turkey Shotgun Specifications

Feature	Detail
Brand	Escort
Model	PS Hunter Turkey
UPC	817461016743
Gauge	12 Gauge
Chamber	3"
Capacity	4+1 (with 2.75" shells)
Action	Semi-Automatic (Gas Operated)
Barrel Length	24"
Barrel Material	Chrome-Plated Ni-Cr-Mo Steel
Receiver Material	Anodized Aircraft Alloy
Finish	Realtree Timber (Barrel, Receiver, Stock)
Stock Material	Synthetic w/ Rubber Recoil Pad
Sights	Fiber Optic Front & Rear; Cantilever 5" Weaver Rail
Chokes Included	Full, Improved Modified, Extended Turkey
Operating System	Smart Valve Piston
Overall Length (OAL)	44"
Length of Pull (LOP)	14.20"
Weight	6.90 lbs
Safety	Crossbolt
Hand	Right Hand
Application	Field (Turkey Hunting, Waterfowl)