Templeton "T2000" Button Release 12g Shotgun (full review)

Like many Turkish 12 gauge shotguns coming into Australia, this is a manually operated non-semi automatic shotgun designed to provide fast followup shots for Australian conditions. I cycled everything from the light 28gm target loads to the heavy rifled slugs through this shotgun and it never missed a beat! There are many competitors such as Adler, Bushmeister, Buckmaster but for performance and price, I find the Templeton hard to beat. I just wish the button release was on the forend like the Buckmaster personally.

[@ozziereviews]

I’ve addressed this numerous times, but I’ll address it again here incase you’re a “self regulating apathetic shooter” so have a think about the following before you comment: (1) I don’t run and hide or “self regulate” in fear of the antigun crowd. If you haven’t noticed all the restrictions since 1996, running and hiding makes no difference, you will never satisfy the antigun crowd until you have no firearms period (2) I know it’s easier for some people to get angry at me from the safety of their keyboard, but are you that naive to honestly think if I stopped shooting a firearm as its intended, that there would be no new restrictions? Seriously? Take a look at Western Australia, I guess some of you have blamed Mark and Sam After Work for making long range videos as the reason for the current calibre bans there?! So stupid if you have (3) So even if I “self regulate” myself in the fantasy of appeasing the antigun crowd, what’s next? Should the pistol shooters slow down too because heaven forbid, they try to beat their scores and race against the clock by shooting fast? What then? Should the shotgun shooters not shoot their under and over quickly at clays because that’s rapid fire too? What about the PRS shooters? They had better slow down the cycling of their bolt actions too because we don’t want to upset anyone 🙄 (4) We also have had registration since 1996, so the various agencies from Customs to the various firearm registries who approve the sales of imported and locally manufactured firearms know exactly what they look like, how they operate and function. You would be delusional to even entertain the idea that online videos of people using them legally, are the first time they’ve seen them 🤦‍♂ (5) Let’s entertain the fantasy for a moment, that no one in Australia makes firearm videos, so when the antigun crowd use overseas footage (which they’ve done in the past) what’s your solution then? Message KZbinrs from the US and tell them to slow down, I’m sure that will be well received 😂 (6) I even had a guy suggest moving and shooting is for Call of Duty only. If you have any experience with walking through the scrub and shooting mobs of pigs or wild dogs, you’d understand that you need to move and the way I move and shoot minimises barrel movement so I can shoot accurately. Try walking normally and shooting on the move and you’ll soon understand 👍 (7) So instead of blaming everyone out there for new proposed restrictions, how about you direct the fire in your belly towards making change? How about standing proud and uniting as one, voting as one and lobbying your local State and Federal members to tell them that you will not vote for them if they support any more restrictions on us? So be warned, any apathetic self regulating comments are not welcome, stop watching my channel if it's an issue for you, pretty simple.

[@brandonfairley2719]

Well said, mate! I agree with you 110%.

[@RNA0ROGER]

The 96 restrictions where based on a lie

[@thehodge168]

The other point is. Why oh why is our sport the only sport in Australia that you cannot have fun in. And that comes from outside and inside the sport. Which is troubling, there is a big difference between being a wreckless cowboy and cowboy shooting. No matter how we talk and act, theyll always find a way to chastize and remove items from us. As for your videos, im yet to see one that could ever be deemed wreckless. Keep the good work up mate.

[@Oppetsismiimsitsitc]

As to point 7. Sadly, it often happens that the only pro-gun political mobs also have absolute dogshit takes on every other political issue.

[@SpeKterDesigns]

@@Oppetsismiimsitsitc for someone with your view of other political parties that support shooting having crap other policies, everyone is welcome to their view. You dont have to put them in power, just have the balance of power on the crossbench. The more crossbench the better. Even if we all voter for one pro-gun party we are a 10nth of Australians and we need to get to about 15% to get majority on the crossbench I think it would be. So vote a shooting friendly party with no worries that you have to F*&^ a goat.

[@GTRSniper1]

Fellow Aussie here mate. Disregard the keyboard warriors mate. You keep doing you and we'll keep watching and supporting you and your GUN channel. Well done.

[@dilemaz85]

Bring back gun culture in Australia...the next generation is starting to appear in parliament so this is a great time to promote these sports

[@theconspiracyguy6993]

I'm a 24 yr old. I'm already a member of my local gun club, working on getting my license and already have a few hunting trips planned out

[@ganatswingaway]

They're a great shotgun. I've had my 28" for a couple of years now with zero issues. You should have mentioned that the T2000 is gas operated as opposed to the short recoil action of pretty much all the others. This is the reason it will cycle pretty much everything. A great side effect of gas operation is the reduction in felt recoil. Been waiting for this review because I knew you would like it. Cheers.

[@craigparker4108]

That button must be well designed then. I initially thought that would be a failure point compared to a lever release. Cheers.

[@ganatswingaway]

@@craigparker4108 The button, like everything else on the gun, is quality. Metal, not plastic and only a couple of mm travel to get the job done.

[@craigparker4108]

@@ganatswingaway Thanks for reply, cheers.

[@OldManYelllsAtCloud]

love where you put the copyright, keeps the media honest

[@ozziereviews]

I don’t know about being honest but it will slow their stealing of my footage 😉

[@tallboy49]

There is a state election coming in Queensland towards the end of this year and it will be our last chance to vote in politicans who will support us in firearm ownership . A vote for Labor,the LNP or the Greens will mean the loss of all our firearms. Please think very carefully before casting your vote and do not get the guilts for not voting for a party that you, your parents and grandparents had always voted for. Things are very different now.

[@serverlan763]

Issue is they are only 1 million licence holders and 26 odd million people in australia

[@davidsmith9189]

Almost everyone votes for their short term financial gain. Even with an extremely naive view of western democracy there are no good people to vote for. Still worth voting for the least worst rather than getting a fine though.

[@DatsunBloke7357]

I'm voting KAP

[@IDGAF56852]

I recently got the timber stock marine 20 inch version and I absolutely love it. Took it out pig shooting and it was flawless,no problems at all and the price is bang on for what I need it for. I classify this shotgun as a scrub shotgun,it’s great for close range shooting and if it gets a bit banged up it’s no big deal. No jams or problems at all,easy to clean and operate.

[@inisbineest3070]

I bought the 20" Walnut model a few months ago. I'm not a big dude, and 12g has never been a cartridge i have enjoyed for the recoil, but the gas system in this one is great, really takes some of the snappiness of the recoil out. Really fun rifle, even for clays (20" not ideal, but the clays break when/if i hit them so... fun:)

[@tored2012]

Newly licensed shooter/gun club member. Your videos are by far the best and most informative in helping select the right firearms for my desired use. That being said, having a hard time choosing between this and the Sulun Tacsoras!

[@watchtock8818]

Just bought one last week in FDE. It feels very solid and action is very smooth. Very, very happy!

[@WTF_Australia]

I need to look into getting one of these for foxes and pigs. Enjoyed your review!

[@user-hn6rh2pv7d]

I much appreciate your reviews mate ! Keep focused and please bring some more new stuff.

[@cohanobrien9286]

Great review Ozzie, I was looking forward to this one, i also thought the button location was not the best idea, thanks for your feedback mate.

[@davidoconnell3958]

I nearly bought one this morning, only went in for ammo! Next on the list, great review, thank you.

[@frazomania]

it's great, i highly recommend. it's solid and kicks great it is a little heavy compared to other firearms but its so fun to shoot

[@hawks667]

Got the 28' Timber when they first came out. Very impressed with it, very effective calling in foxes when using a load of BB's. Keep the gas port clean and they are very reliable

[@daveb6345]

Thanks for the review mate..Well done as usual!

[@tug4878]

Cheers for that mate, I’ve had one a while and I love it, so it’s good to hear your opinion. All the best mate

[@mcmxcau]

love your work and hope you're in good health!

[@BCBtrucks64]

theres just no good rifle reviews out there so i had to look up ozzie and i must of missed this one , even though its about a shot gun , reminded me i have a shot gum short barrel , great vid OZZIE

[@baldymp3]

Back your review all the way. I have one as well and put about 4 boxes of shells through it just messing around and 100% flawless operation the whole way.

[@gged664]

Just got one for me bday, what a gift. Thanks for the review.

[@JaayEmm]

great review - thanks for the in-depth consideration.

[@gmoriano]

Great review thanks. It’s on my list this one.

[@greghunter4383]

Another spot on video mate, and comments.

[@ozziereviews]

Much appreciated mate

[@James-ix4yv]

Hey bloke. Thanks for the in depth review on this shotgun. I was hanging out for this, so I really appreciate it.

[@ozziereviews]

No worries glad you liked it 👍

[@glennllewellyn7369]

Great review!

[@dirtyfox5060]

Well said Ozzie 👏 👍

[@timmolesworth9195]

That does it I’ve been thinking about getting a new shotgun and I think that’s what I’ll be getting.

[@sdmotorsport1]

Love mine. Shoots great. We all need to stand against government over reach. More content on our sport/hobby/employment the better.

[@NOT.SURE.IF.]

Just brought the same one yesterday's $1670 later. Wood stock. Looking forward to it. Keep up the good work

[@boarshooter90]

$1670 for just the gun?? Jeez I paid $1250 for the synthetic

[@NOT.SURE.IF.]

Yes sir. But mine is wooden stock and sold as a combo so comes with a 20 inch and 28 inch barrel ​@boarshooter90

[@topendadventure3345]

Cheers for the review man! Much appreciated. Lovely gun but not a fan of that finish. Very happy you like it and can’t complain about it. How would you compare it with the sulun????

[@bestestusername]

Nice touch with the copyright on the screen after the ch9 issue. Don't worry about it in the way , you have to do what you have to do

[@LonlyJace]

I have this gun, it's brilliant! Mine is 28" mossy oak camo.

[@John.John.Johnny.John.]

Are you able to please tell me where these are made?

[@LonlyJace]

@@John.John.Johnny.John. I think Templeton are a Turkish gun, like most of the lower priced repeating shotguns.

[@John.John.Johnny.John.]

@@LonlyJace thank you.

[@theboyzyes]

Good review, I still prefer the PB 12 button position as you don't have to move your trigger hand whatsoever...🤙

[@Panda-xh2gl]

First comment. Been looking forward to this. Much love for you and your Chanel. -Izak

[@mchughcb]

New Bushpig PB12 coming out now. Looks easier to clean.

[@Splits-man]

Thanks for the in depth review. So if you hold the button down will it still cycle?

[@cvytnioy56dvfuj4g7]

I would like to how the 28" barrel patterns and shoots slugs. Great review.

[@willcallaghan7815]

I want one of these!

[@tallboy49]

We keep getting told that it is because of public safety that the firearms restrictions are in place. Well if they applied the same thought to motor vehicles there would be very few on the road. There are more people killed and injured on one day in Queensland with motor vehicles than there are in all of Australia in one year with firearms. Where is the logic. There is state election coming in Queensland towards the end of this year and it will be our last chance to save our firearms. A vote for Labor, the LNP or the Greens will mean the end us having firearms to compete at clubs or hunt feral animals. We must give our vote to politicans who will be on our side. Think very carefully before casting your vote.

[@joeruiz4010]

Great video, Ozzie. Always happy to see your content. That said; do you still have Category C and D Licenses? My favorite Shotgun is the Mossberg 500 and 590 Series in all their varients. The 590A1 is my Hog Gun. Keep on going on strong.

[@ozziereviews]

Yup I do and I can't go past the Benelli M4 for a semi auto shotgun

[@joeruiz4010]

@ozziereviews One of my co-workers is an Italian Immigrant who hunted in Australia back in 2017. He told me that if Australia had Italian Firearms Laws, half of the Semiauto Rifles, most Semiauto Shotguns, and all Pump Action Shotguns would be Category B License Firearms in Australia. The remaining Semiautos would fall under equivalent rules to Italian Handgun Laws. It's really putrid; the amount of laws you Aussie Gun Owners have to put up with. My Italian Coworker basically said; "Aussie Gun Laws are a steaming pile of s***", and also said many European Gun Owners think the same.

[@serverlan763]

FIY for everyone and to be honest im surprised none of the reviewers have covered this but here we go. If you bring your Turkish Repeater to the NT and shoot geese with heavy steel shot loads, in no time at all the choke tube will be frozen into the barrel. even with a imp cylinder choke this will happen and it will happen a lot quicker if you use tighter chokes. The chokes get distorted somehow by the shot and then they wont come out. You can buy 3rd party chokes for your Turkish repeater which will fix the issue. This goes for the Adler, Templeton, Bushmeister etc. Don't think when you cant get your choke out that it's rusted in. Thats not the case, the tube has got distorted. You can thank me later....

[@eatery6565]

Hey mate - had a quick question - at 11:13 is that livestock off in the corner? Not sure what kind of farm you've got but I see red or brown splotches like that and I get a bit nervous about cattle, having grown up around cows and guns 😅😅 - not trying to stir anything up mate, was more just wondering how you ascertain a safe distance if you're shooting that close to the animals Thanks for the review mate! Looks like a good gun!

[@dieminion1626]

Nice review mate. Tossing up between this and the new axor arms bushpig button release any thoughts on the bushpig as it looks like it's new to the market

[@ozziereviews]

Can’t say til I use the other one mate

[@oxliverracing]

yeah under 900 thats about 6 cartons of beer cheaper

[@barryedmond6074]

Hey mate can you do a review on the new Bushpig button release 12g cheers

[@benmoore8911]

Great review thanks Ozzie, what category does this fall into (WA) thanks

[@drmp4148]

It's Cat A in WA.

[@tshephard2793]

Hi @ozziereviews , great review mate. Can you explain the key difference between the left and right handed models you mentioned. Charging handle on other side ? Or are there differences in the stock etc? Cheers !

[@lachlansprigg1434]

Ejection is the big thing mate. It will eject out the other side

[@tshephard2793]

​@lachlansprigg1434 ok thanks that's good to know

[@tallboy49]

Good review

[@jacobowens328]

Hey mate just wondering if you were going to do a video on the new Rossi r95 got one on order

[@ozziereviews]

In the future hopefully

[@Spacegoat92]

Great timing on the video mate, planning on getting one of these. Do you know the difference between the Marine and Tactical versions of this boom stick?

[@ozziereviews]

Pistol grip, just search their webpage here in Australia mate and you’ll see pics of all the various models 👍

[@Spacegoat92]

@@ozziereviews Just had a look, it's not the pistol grip. The tactical has a picatinny rail on top and open sights whereas the standard marine doesn't unless you go marine tactical. The marine just looks like it has a stainless barrel and receiver.

[@bigtrev761]

🇦🇺😎👍Great review mate🏁

[@ozziereviews]

Glad you enjoyed it mate cheers

[@PTQ4Q4Q4Q4]

why is a pump action banned then?

[@petermouhtouris24]

Out of curiosity what were the 7.5’s that you used? I’ve heard that you need to buy the ones that travel a little faster in order to cycle

[@ozziereviews]

It’s in the review when I’m pattern testing - federal target 7.5 28gm

[@boarshooter90]

The payload is one part of it, but the velocity of the cartridge plays a big role too. I have used 28gm 1200fps target load in my T2000 and they cycle perfectly.

[@petermouhtouris24]

@@boarshooter90 Awesome, I was a bit confused because they were sold in 3 or 4 different velocities… also they seem to be advertised in a red case, not green like the video.

[@boarshooter90]

@petermouhtouris24 yeah so just ignore the colour of the shell, sometimes they are different colours even from the same brand. As long as you get at least 28gm-1200fps loads you will be fine. I have read that the T2000 will cycle even lower powered shells than that, but I can't confirm it myself

[@petermouhtouris24]

@@boarshooter90 thanks for the info. Spewing that I just bought a brick of 1350fps for mine lol

[@ozziereviews]

CHECK YOUR SUBSCRIPTION TO ME GUYS - KZbin ARE AT IT AGAIN UNSUBSCRIBING PEOPLE WITHOUT YOUR PERMISSION!

[@peterluttgens3364]

Can you have a look at the Stoeger straight pull

[@ozziereviews]

Hopefully I’ll get my hands on one in the future

[@Alan.livingston]

The only thing that ever makes me regret my life choices as a shooter is 12G solids off the bench. Great review!

[@ozziereviews]

I’ve done it so many times I’ve lost count 😂

[@adamperre4852]

Yea WOW

[@MrSiLenTb88]

Wth! Im so mad! I didn't get notifications on your upload of the video! Damn KZbin always trying to silence honest gun loving patriots

[@ThomasMallinson-ei2jv]

Do you recommend the 20” or 28” barrel

[@yareyare_dechi]

I just got a t2000, could anyone tell me what's the go with shooting slugs regarding chokes? Full cylinder only?

[@boarshooter90]

Well, I can tell you that using a full choke won't "blow up your barrel" like a lot of people claim, but it tends to affect accuracy of slugs in a negative way, and for the health of your choke, I just don't do it. Improved Cylinder is generally regarded as the best choice for shooting slugs for the best accuracy.

[@yareyare_dechi]

@boarshooter90 awesome. Thanks for the info mate

[@BrendonKinsey]

Just wondering with that action does anyone know if it's an AB license firearm or fall under the pump class in Victoria?

[@craigparker4108]

Should be the same as a lever release.

[@boarshooter90]

It's CAT A

[@Off_Ender69]

What’s happens if you hold button down?

[@lukeshervey4849]

Would you rather the t2000 or the tacsaurus?

[@ozziereviews]

The T2000 is easier to cycle I thought

[@lukeshervey4849]

Sweet cheers for the reply, I’ve been leaning towards the t2000 but I’ve always wanted a benelli m4 😂

[@espkh1549]

@@lukeshervey484914 inches tacsarus for home defense

[@flabman6884]

Are there any button release shotguns to your knowledge that are NOT made in turkey?

[@ozziereviews]

Not that I’m aware of as most countries actually have normal gun laws that allow semi auto shotguns so they don’t need to entertain these bootleg shotgun actions

[@MussaKZN]

Yep I had dudes tell me to pull my video down “Because like semi auto” “they will ban them” fk me if they are going to ban something it’s gunna get banned

[@8marcrara11]

Goodonya 👍🇦🇺

[@matt.l6548]

Assuming these aren't A and B in vic?

[@George_5050]

Are these Turkish made? I can't seem to find the origin of manufacture.

[@ozziereviews]

Yes

[@deanricho1967]

What Cat are these?

[@GODS-PUNISHER]

I HOPE THE BUTTON RELEASE IS NOT MADE OF PLASTIC, WOULD HATE FOR IT TO BREAK 😉

[@shalininaicker]

Will you buy one Ozzie ?

[@ozziereviews]

No because I have my benelli m4 😉

[@bondithehun]

wish my buck master was this quality but the forend button was why i got it. went to put a reddot on the rail and the one screw holding the pic rail bent and came loose from recoil "omfg" lol

[@glen.d6435]

Does your buckmaster cycle target loads ? The only reason I’ve held off and looking at the t2000

[@bondithehun]

nah not light loads, t200 is good if you dont mind the button not being on the forend @@glen.d6435

[@nelsonxie4441]

⁠​⁠@@glen.d6435mine cycles flawlessly with 1350FPS 8 shot target loads, 250 rounds without cleaning

[@boarshooter90]

​@nelsonxie4441 1350fps is pretty fast for a target load. Typical "target" loads are between 1150 and 1250fps. The T2000 cycles 28gm 1200fps loads just fine

[@AyoKano]

Sub'd 👏

[@gregdavey4897]

People need to understand , all our rights are being taken away, from when I was a kid, working in the bush cutting timber with the old man, to my uncle selling fruit and veg on the side of the road, for the tradie doing a simple job for a slab, Australia where not so free anymore, you can’t even catch fish and share anymore 😡! Wake up, we are getting s$3wed

[@markcrabtree4672]

So i can get one of these on a A/B license but can't have a pump action, Go Figure!

[@ckg1776]

Go figure what? These were not around when the laws were enacted hence the reason they even exist is because of the laws.

[@7come11two]

I love your videos, Ozzie. But I don't like the copyright notice that now appears on the screen.

[@ckg1776]

How else do you expect him to stop news channels stealing his videos without his permission? Use your head mate. The free content he provides you and a few words on the screen annoy you?

[@7come11two]

@@ckg1776 Cool your jets. I didn't say it wasn't necessary. I just said I don't like it.

[@Cards36555]

Be quiet fool.

[@Aussie038]

I am just amazed that every time anything is said about the use of these various repeating shotguns, it always refers to pigs. Doesn't anyone use these for shooting rabbits, foxes, hares or other anything else? BTW I would not touch one with a ten foot pole.

[@peterluttgens3364]

Just how long before it’s banned in Qld Faster than a pump action I’d worry if I bought one it would be quickly banned & I’d have wasted my cash🥴

[@ckg1776]

No point living your life in fear like a girl about the what if. Buy it and enjoy it.

[@shagenshifter122]

And if they ever ban it what's to say it didn't get involved in a boating accident... whoops... they'll only take what you'll allow them too...

[@peterluttgens3364]

Lost a few guns in Howard’s take back years ago Don’t want to loose anymore this time

[@ckg1776]

@@peterluttgens3364 Many of us had them stolen by Howard. See what they are doing in WA? Banning bolt actions. Don’t think that won’t happen in other states too. All we can do is buy and enjoy.

[@LeoZhou0424]

It's very sad that we dont have IPSC shotgun division because of thr stupid laws

[@lyellhalton9149]

Longer barre full choke l for longer shot good with xxx 12 gae 😊

[@Oppetsismiimsitsitc]

3 seconds until banned.

[@jasonklaffer6926]

🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@RNA0ROGER]

It's possible but I kinda doubt it, considering straight pulls are about as fast.

[@petestyerpro5584]

Lol they said that about the Adler

[@RNA0ROGER]

@@petestyerpro5584 What about the Adler the only thing its restriction has done is prove categorisation a nonsense. We now have a crap ton of straight pull bolt actions. That are mostly likely to never end up banned, simply because of their very nature.

[@MrMeandi13]

3 seconds came and went long ago.

[@Smugly_Watching_Society_Burn]

Can anyone find a single review or video of the Chimera PB-223?