The Winchester SXP Long Beard is a pump-action shotgun in 20 gauge, purpose-built for turkey hunting. The Mossy Oak DNA camo finish covers the entire gun, and the TruGlo fiber-optic front sight is adjustable, which matters when you're dialing in a tight turkey pattern at 40 yards. 
 

Key Specifications: 

• Manufacturer: Winchester 
• Model: SXP Long Beard 
• Type: Pump Action Shotgun 
• Caliber/Gauge: 20 Gauge 
• Barrel Length: 24 inches 
• Overall Length: 43 inches 
• Capacity: 5 + 1 rounds 
• Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. 
• Chamber Size: 3 inches 
• Choke Type: Xtra Full Long Beard 
• Finish Type: Mossy Oak DNA Camo 
• Sights: TruGlo Fiber-optic Front Sight (adjustable) 
• Safety Features: Reversible Safety Button 
   

Detailed Features 

The pump mechanism on the SXP is Winchester's speed-pump design, which cycles fast and doesn't require much force. The Xtra Full Long Beard choke is specifically designed for tight patterns with turkey loads, and the 3-inch chamber handles the magnum loads most turkey hunters prefer. 
 
The Inflex Technology recoil pad shifts the pad's face downward and away as the gun fires, reducing the felt push at the shoulder. It's a noticeable difference on a 20-gauge with heavy loads. The receiver is aluminum alloy, which keeps the total weight at 6 lbs. 12 oz., light for a turkey gun with a 24-inch barrel. The reversible safety button accommodates left-handed shooters. 
 
The Invector-Plus choke system means standard Invector-Plus tubes fit if you want to experiment with choke selection beyond the included Xtra Full. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

This gun is set up specifically for turkey, and that focus shows. The camo finish, tight choke, adjustable fiber-optic sight, and 20-gauge chambering all point the same direction: a light, maneuverable gun for a hunter sitting against a tree at close range. The 20 gauge is also easier on recoil than 12, which makes it a solid option for youth hunters or anyone sensitive to kick. 
 
For sport shooting or clay targets, the SXP Long Beard works but isn't optimized. The Xtra Full choke is too tight for most clay games, and you'd want to swap it out.

Turkey hunters who've put the Winchester SXP Long Beard through its paces tend to come away positive. The lightweight build, 6 lbs. 12 oz., gets consistent praise from hunters who walk significant ground to find birds, and the Mossy Oak DNA pattern does its job in natural settings.

The pump action is a regular talking point. Users describe it as smooth and reliable even when hands are cold or gloves are on, which is the kind of field feedback that matters for a turkey setup. Patterning results with turkey loads are frequently mentioned as accurate and consistent at typical hunting distances.

Recoil discussion usually centers on the 20-gauge comparison to 12. Most users find it manageable and appreciate the lighter kick, particularly for younger or smaller-framed shooters. The Inflex recoil pad gets specific credit here from some owners.

Ammo availability for specialty turkey loads comes up occasionally, and a few users compare the SXP Long Beard directly to competing turkey shotguns when debating the purchase. Those comparisons generally land in the SXP's favor on handling, with some debate on pattern density versus dedicated turkey guns from other manufacturers.

Overall the sentiment is positive. Most buyers describe it as a reliable, well-suited turkey hunting tool.