Post by: cowboycraig on March 23, 2016, 08:11:19 PM
Have a Benelli Nova and headed out with full choke in barrel.
Thanks!
Craig
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Post by: buckcanyonlodge on March 24, 2016, 06:58:38 AM
only they outlawed it several years ago. I have since used Hevi-Shot blended and nickel coated #5 shot
Post by: WARHORSE on March 24, 2016, 07:40:56 AM
I am new to turkey hunting and heading out to pattern. Have some #4 Hevi Shot shells from last year... is that a standard with you hard-core Turkey slayers?
Have a Benelli Nova and headed out with full choke in barrel.
Thanks!
Craig
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I shoot the same gun with hevi shots turkey choke best combo i have seen/ found!!!!
Post by: bearpaw on March 24, 2016, 07:47:00 AM
#7 hevishot has roughly twice the bb count as #5 hevishot, but #7 hevishot has the same energy as #5 copperplated lead. Shoot #7 hevishot at 50 yards on a paper target, great patterns. I've seen several turkeys killed at 60-65 yards with 1 load of hevishot.
(you need more open chokes with hevishot or you risk damage to your gun, hevishot makes choke tubes too)
I know hevishot costs a lot but considering what you already spend to go hunting does another $20 matter?
Post by: jasnt on March 24, 2016, 07:52:50 AM
Post by: Duckslayer89 on March 24, 2016, 07:55:30 AM
I like #6 in lead or #7 in hevishot. #6 lead has double the pellet count of #4 lead so there's a much tighter pattern and less chance of a miss. I strongly discourage #4, if you doubt the difference shoot some paper targets with #4 and #6 shot at 40 yards and you will see the difference.
#7 hevishot has roughly twice the bb count as #5 hevishot, but #7 hevishot has the same energy as #5 copperplated lead. Shoot #7 hevishot at 50 yards on a paper target, great patterns. I've seen several turkeys killed at 60-65 yards with 1 load of hevishot.
(you need more open chokes with hevishot or you risk damage to your gun, hevishot makes choke tubes too)
I know hevishot costs a lot but considering what you already spend to go hunting does another $20 matter?
Plus when turkey hunting you only shoot once usually. Make a box of 5 last 5 seasons. Start buying it for duck hunting and it begins to hurt!
Post by: The Gobble-stopper on March 24, 2016, 01:18:30 PM
Not sure if I'd call myself a hardcore turkey slayer but I've killed a few. I like #5's because they pattern best out of my gun. That's what's most important.Exactly, every gun is different, every choke, and every brand. Pattern your gun, and any size in legal shot will kill em, if they are in range!
Post by: cowboycraig on March 24, 2016, 01:47:59 PM
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on March 24, 2016, 03:21:00 PM
I shoot Remington 4x6 3" duplex loadsI shoot these too because that is what patterns best in my go-to shotgun.
Post by: kevinlisa06 on March 24, 2016, 03:38:40 PM
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Post by: Duckslayer89 on March 24, 2016, 04:58:15 PM
Thanks for all the replies. Will head to the field with a few suggestions and see what works.
You could get really creative and use your new muzzleloader man! Buy some loose shot. I don't know if you need a smooth bore though...
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Post by: cowboycraig on March 24, 2016, 06:41:50 PM
I am not a fan of that Kent.Details Details! :)
Why is that?
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Post by: Deer slayer on March 24, 2016, 07:28:18 PM
Post by: 270Shooter on March 24, 2016, 07:40:57 PM
I've not heard many good reviews on patterns from those shells. Lead is legal for turkeys. Check out the winchester long beard xr in 3" 5 or 6. If you want to read all about shells go to oldgobbler.com and read those forums. Some of those guys are super in depth about patterning many different loads.Details Details! :)
I am not a fan of that Kent.
Why is that?
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Post by: The Gobble-stopper on March 25, 2016, 09:58:22 AM
Yes I wouldn't use anything but a smoothbore. I am not sure you could find a wad that would fit in a traditional rifled barrel unless you made your own. And the rifling would fling the shot all over the place. I took all three species of wa birds a couple years ago, with a smooth bore muzzleloader. And it was a kick, not only fun, but it kicked. 2 1/2 ounces of shot at a time. I would layer it 4 then 6 then 7 1/2 Talk about a pattern. You couldn't miss. Except for the fact that the bird would jump the sound of the cap.Thanks for all the replies. Will head to the field with a few suggestions and see what works.
You could get really creative and use your new muzzleloader man! Buy some loose shot. I don't know if you need a smooth bore though...
Post by: The Gobble-stopper on March 25, 2016, 09:59:34 AM
I am not a fan of that Kent.Kent works well in my 870, but only for ducks. Makes a great pattern. But not tight enough that I would use it for turkeys.
Post by: The Gobble-stopper on March 25, 2016, 10:01:36 AM
Post by: bearpaw on March 25, 2016, 11:13:38 AM
(I've seen many birds missed at 10 yards, shoot your gun at 10 yards and see why.)
I'll attach a turkey target anyone can print out to try their gun to learn what cartridges are best for your gun.
Post by: mossy8352 on March 25, 2016, 11:27:33 AM
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Post by: Timberstalker on March 25, 2016, 04:17:51 PM
All you have to do is your part with that patterning.
That's good stuff.
Post by: sakoshooter on March 28, 2016, 10:26:38 PM
I will say this, those heavy loads have some serious recoil when you're only wearing a T shirt, LOL.
If I get a chance, I'll take pics of the pattern results and post em.
Post by: Dan-o on March 28, 2016, 11:09:47 PM
I like #6 in lead or #7 in hevishot. #6 lead has double the pellet count of #4 lead so there's a much tighter pattern and less chance of a miss. I strongly discourage #4, if you doubt the difference shoot some paper targets with #4 and #6 shot at 40 yards and you will see the difference.
#7 hevishot has roughly twice the bb count as #5 hevishot, but #7 hevishot has the same energy as #5 copperplated lead. Shoot #7 hevishot at 50 yards on a paper target, great patterns. I've seen several turkeys killed at 60-65 yards with 1 load of hevishot.
(you need more open chokes with hevishot or you risk damage to your gun, hevishot makes choke tubes too)
I know hevishot costs a lot but considering what you already spend to go hunting does another $20 matter?
Great thread.
I've only huntied turkeys 5 years, and have been very fortunate to take 4 turkeys.
But I went with 4 shot, thinking bigger is better.
This post from Bear Paw made me go out and buy some 6 shot. Great logic.
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Post by: benhuntin on April 16, 2016, 08:10:32 AM
#5 is the biggest shot size legal in Washingtion state. I was thinking #2 3" mags would give me some extra range, but found out it aint legal!you can use #4
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Post by: Tjv28 on April 16, 2016, 08:14:58 AM
Post by: dawei on April 16, 2016, 01:44:24 PM
• NEF® Single Shot does best with 3" Federal® Mag-Shok® #6
• Remington® SPR220 SxS patterns best with 3" Remington® Nitro Turkey™ #5
• Mossberg® Mdl 500C Pump shoots 3" Winchester® Supreme® #4
It is all about the capabilities of your ammo-choke-gun combination.
YMMVH
Post by: 270Shooter on April 17, 2016, 06:57:53 AM
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