Post by: cougforester on January 26, 2020, 11:10:59 AM
Looking for suggestions on turkey chokes and loads, especially if someone has built a tom killer from this platform already.
Post by: EWUeagles on January 27, 2020, 07:52:47 AM
The second question has to do with shell cost. TSS stuff is legit and if you're only shooting a couple not really that bad. Depending on what shotgun you have will depend on what you can do. Some people use a scope but unless it's already tapped you can't put one on. I think a mid bead and a good bright front bead area nice. I just use a snap on magnetic one from primos. I also use a full choke from primos. I think I got it for like 20 bucks but it patterns well to 40 yards. The choke you have might already be fine. I think the best thing you can put on your gun is a sling.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 27, 2020, 07:56:52 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 27, 2020, 07:58:41 AM
What kind of gun? Are you cheap?good advice here but not accurate about the scope thing. Multiple different saddle mounts available. As simple as it gets to install and you're off to the races.
The second question has to do with shell cost. TSS stuff is legit and if you're only shooting a couple not really that bad. Depending on what shotgun you have will depend on what you can do. Some people use a scope but unless it's already tapped you can't put one on. I think a mid bead and a good bright front bead area nice. I just use a snap on magnetic one from primos. I also use a full choke from primos. I think I got it for like 20 bucks but it patterns well to 40 yards. The choke you have might already be fine. I think the best thing you can put on your gun is a sling.
Post by: MHWASH on January 27, 2020, 08:44:01 AM
Post by: cougforester on January 27, 2020, 10:13:38 AM
Post by: MtnMuley on January 27, 2020, 12:52:35 PM
As for your Indian Ck. choke tune and Longbeard XR's, I'd personally just stick with the Carlson Longbeard XR choke tube when paired with then Longbeard XR ammo. I bought and tested a couple Indian Ck. choke tubes and a couple others with several 3.5" loads out of my 2 Turkey 12 gauges, and the Carlson Longbeard XR paired with the Longbeard X #6 consistantly had the best groupings of pellets in the circle.
If you want to get fancy with that 20 gauge, get a box of TSS #9s. Unbeatable down range performance, but really spendy.
Post by: cougforester on January 27, 2020, 02:04:12 PM
For a youth turkey gun, I personally wouldn't recommend anything other than the full choke you already have in. Bo sense making the pattern any tighter for a young hunter. I've seen a lot of birds die with 3" high base #6 shot from kidd and women.
As for your Indian Ck. choke tune and Longbeard XR's, I'd personally just stick with the Carlson Longbeard XR choke tube when paired with then Longbeard XR ammo. I bought and tested a couple Indian Ck. choke tubes and a couple others with several 3.5" loads out of my 2 Turkey 12 gauges, and the Carlson Longbeard XR paired with the Longbeard X #6 consistantly had the best groupings of pellets in the circle.
If you want to get fancy with that 20 gauge, get a box of TSS #9s. Unbeatable down range performance, but really spendy.
Good stuff. Thanks.
Post by: EWUeagles on January 27, 2020, 02:37:03 PM
What kind of gun? Are you cheap?good advice here but not accurate about the scope thing. Multiple different saddle mounts available. As simple as it gets to install and you're off to the races.
The second question has to do with shell cost. TSS stuff is legit and if you're only shooting a couple not really that bad. Depending on what shotgun you have will depend on what you can do. Some people use a scope but unless it's already tapped you can't put one on. I think a mid bead and a good bright front bead area nice. I just use a snap on magnetic one from primos. I also use a full choke from primos. I think I got it for like 20 bucks but it patterns well to 40 yards. The choke you have might already be fine. I think the best thing you can put on your gun is a sling.
I bought one for my 870 after the season. When I got it I realized it was made of plastic and felt junky to me. The reviews on them are fine but not sure I'll find it back on my shotgun. I'll either stick with the bead or get my gun tapped.
Post by: kevinlisa06 on January 27, 2020, 09:13:57 PM
Burris FF3 optic or something comparable
Apex or Fox Trot ammo 2.75 or 3” tss 9’s
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Post by: birddogdad on February 21, 2020, 06:44:06 AM
Indian Creek choke tube .555 or .562
Burris FF3 optic or something comparable
Apex or Fox Trot ammo 2.75 or 3” tss 9’s
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:yeah: :yeah:
"20 is the new 12" 1 5/8 oz of 9's that shoot like lead 5's...(this is apex advertising saying now) allows shagging a 5# shotgun around hills...
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 21, 2020, 07:08:19 AM
This stuff would just be nasty in a 20ga and an optimal choke. At $5 a shell it's not cheap but worth every penny if it results in a dead bird.
Post by: h20hunter on February 21, 2020, 07:10:03 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 21, 2020, 07:11:23 AM
Dead bird right there sir.Addison was sick during youth season last year so she is ready to rip this season.
Post by: cougforester on February 21, 2020, 08:33:28 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 21, 2020, 08:42:35 AM
Update on my gun, set her up with that 870 in full choke and Winchester Longbeards 3” 6’s. At 30 yards we had something like 35-40 pellets in the head/neck area of a turkey target. I think that’ll work.sounds like birds are in trouble :tup:
Post by: kevinlisa06 on February 22, 2020, 09:07:11 AM
LOL I shoot Apex but I shoot the Z20 series.Indian Creek choke tube .555 or .562
Burris FF3 optic or something comparable
Apex or Fox Trot ammo 2.75 or 3” tss 9’s
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:yeah: :yeah:
"20 is the new 12" 1 5/8 oz of 9's that shoot like lead 5's...(this is apex advertising saying now) allows shagging a 5# shotgun around hills...
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Post by: TheStovePipeKid on February 22, 2020, 10:33:13 AM
Post by: cougforester on February 22, 2020, 11:27:04 AM
I'm looking forward to hearing how it goes. Sounds like you have it set up to rock and roll. Make sure to let her know that you don't feel any kick when you blast a bird. I know the 20 doesn't kick as much as the 12, but I've found it helps new hunters to know it's not as bad when you have some adrenalin in your system.
Yeah I've gone over that, but she doesn't really understand how big of an impact that has yet. Hasn't done any hunting before so I'm excited to see the adrenaline hit when we get a gobbler coming in.