The Weatherby Sorix Turkey Compact is a semi-automatic 20 gauge shotgun built for turkey hunting, with a 24-inch vent rib barrel and a 3.5-inch chamber feeding a 2+1 capacity. The barrel and receiver wear a Burnt Bronze Cerakote finish over a Mossy Oak Bottomland synthetic stock. The receiver is drilled and tapped for optics, and the controls are ambidextrous. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Weatherby 
• Model: Sorix Turkey Compact 
• Gauge: 20 Gauge 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Capacity: 2+1 
• Barrel Length: 24 inches 
• Chamber: 3.5 inches 
• Barrel Finish: Burnt Bronze Cerakote 
• Receiver Finish: Burnt Bronze Cerakote 
• Barrel Material: Steel 
   

Detailed Features 

• Drilled and tapped receiver accepts a red dot or scope without added gunsmithing. 
• Turkey choke included for tighter patterns at distance. 
• Vent rib barrel with an integrated rear sight for fast sighting. 
• Ambidextrous layout suits right and left handed shooters. 
• Mossy Oak Bottomland pattern covers the synthetic stock for concealment in the woods.

Weatherby has built a name on rifles more than shotguns, so owners picking up the Sorix Turkey Compact often compare it against the established turkey-gun makers. Feedback on cycling reliability is generally positive once the gun has a break-in period, though a heavier magnum turkey load is the common recommendation for smoothest function.

In the field, the compact dimensions and Mossy Oak Bottomland finish get praised for blending in during spring hunts, and the drilled and tapped receiver makes mounting a red dot straightforward for shooters chasing a fast sight picture on a moving bird. Recoil from 20 gauge turkey loads is still sharp, and some owners add an aftermarket recoil pad.

Value opinions split along brand loyalty: shooters already invested in Weatherby like having a turkey gun from the same maker as their rifles, while others feel similarly equipped 20 gauge semi-autos are available for less from more shotgun-focused brands. Aftermarket choke and accessory support for the Sorix line is still building out compared to older platforms.