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.