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choke and load for turkey?
- Thread starter TCman
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hoghunting
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TC,
I know this is not the answer you are looking for, but shotgun loads are similar to rifle loads in that what is very accurate in my gun might not be in yours. I've have had loads that were just perfect in one shotgun, that were horrible in another shotgun of the same make and same choke tube.
Federal and Remington make loads specifically for turkey hunting and they have been the best I have used. Just try different loads and choose the one that shoots to your point of aim and has the best pattern
I know this is not the answer you are looking for, but shotgun loads are similar to rifle loads in that what is very accurate in my gun might not be in yours. I've have had loads that were just perfect in one shotgun, that were horrible in another shotgun of the same make and same choke tube.
Federal and Remington make loads specifically for turkey hunting and they have been the best I have used. Just try different loads and choose the one that shoots to your point of aim and has the best pattern
I have to agree with Hoghunting. No one can predict which shell will perform best in YOUR gun. You are gonna have to bite the bullet and try several brands on a pattern board. Anyone that says different can only speak of their gun,, but theres is always the chance yours will do as well. But, how will you know if you don't try it.
I think you should limit your shots to under 40 yds, terminal energy is not very high beyond that distance. If you shoot out to 50 yds the most likely results will be a wounded turkey or just a miss.
I have heard that the federal Hevi-Shot, I think, one of the new alloy shotshells, is rated out to 45-50 yds. I don't use it for two reasons, the first is cost, the stuff is around $20.00 a box and the second is that calling a tom in close is what spring turkey is all about for me. YMMV
I have heard that the federal Hevi-Shot, I think, one of the new alloy shotshells, is rated out to 45-50 yds. I don't use it for two reasons, the first is cost, the stuff is around $20.00 a box and the second is that calling a tom in close is what spring turkey is all about for me. YMMV
FirstFreedom
Moderator
TC man, this thread is a duplicate of what you posted here as well (as you know):
http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=207233
so these threads need to be merged at this point, it would seem.
http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=207233
so these threads need to be merged at this point, it would seem.