The Charles Daly 101 Turkey is a break-open single-shot shotgun chambered in .410 GA with a 20-inch barrel. It weighs 5 lbs (80 oz), has a 3-inch chamber, and ships with three Beretta/Benelli-pattern choke tubes (M, C, XXF). The receiver has a Picatinny rail rear sight; the front is a fiber optic. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: 101 Turkey 
• Type: Single Shot Shotgun 
• Caliber: .410 GA 
• Barrel Length: 20 inches (508 mm) 
• Capacity: 1 round 
• Weight: 5 lbs (80 oz) 
• Chamber Size: 3 inches 
• Sights: Fiber Optic Front, Picatinny Rail Rear 
• Choke Configuration: Beretta / Benelli Choke with included chokes (M, C, XXF) 
• Stock Material: Synthetic  
• Finish Color: Black  
• Safety Feature: Manual 
   

Detailed Features 

The break-open action is simple and reliable — open the action, load a shell, close it, and it's ready. No magazine to foul, no cycling to induce. The fiber optic front sight picks up light well in wooded early-morning conditions. The Picatinny rail on the rear lets you mount a red dot, which is a common upgrade for turkey hunters who want a precise aiming point. The three included choke tubes give you options from full-field patterns down to an extra-extra-full turkey-specific constriction. At 5 lbs it carries easily on long walks. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

• Turkey Hunting: The XXF choke and optic rail address the tight pattern and precise shot placement that turkey hunting demands. 
• Small Game: The .410 is effective at close range on squirrel and rabbit. 
• Beginners and Youth: Light weight and mild .410 recoil make it manageable for new or smaller-framed shooters.

Owners of the Charles Daly 101 Turkey .410 GA generally reflect on it as a purpose-specific, budget-friendly firearm.

The weight and size draw consistent praise — carrying it all day in the field is easy, and younger or smaller hunters handle it without trouble. The .410's reduced recoil is frequently highlighted as a comfort advantage for beginners. Price comes up often as a reason for purchase; most buyers knew what they were getting into at this price point and report satisfaction for the use case.

Criticism centers on the single-shot limitation and .410 performance ceiling. Some experienced hunters prefer more power for turkey or larger game, and the one-round capacity means a missed shot is the end of the engagement. Build quality is described as adequate for light seasonal use, though a handful of owners wonder about long-term durability under frequent heavy use.

Overall the feedback reflects realistic expectations: it works well as a youth gun, a starter hunting shotgun, or a dedicated close-range turkey setup, with trade-offs that are intrinsic to the .410 single-shot format.