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My gobbler from Friday

Not surprised at all that he didn't gobble. He didn't live his whole life on and around public land and grow a set of spurs like that by being a loudmouth. The best turkey I ever killed never gobbled either and I hunted him several days in a row. And he was a private land turkey no where near as good as yours. Makes me wonder about those who prefer and choose not to shoot a bird that doesn't gobble - how many superstars wisely come in quiet and walk away unscathed.
 
Bird of a lifetime Cat! Congratulations! You definitely put in the work and deserve the rewards. I'm going to watch the video in a few. Those spurs are just amazing.

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Congrats! Watched the video last night. I made the switch this year to the Longbeards. I figure most of my shots will be in the 20-40 yard range. The double X really opened at 35 yards and I wasn't really confident. I didn't want to buy the TSS rounds and pay that price.
 
catman529":3brhpwlo said:
SEC":3brhpwlo said:
Hell of a turkey. Ditch the longbeard shells. Those things only have one purpose and that impressing your buddy's in the back yard on paper at 55yds.
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they're good shells if you can shoot straight, which I can't, so I'm using double X again. With double X my gun is currently no good at 40 yards, but I'll just have to get em closer.


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You ever thought about hand loading? Tungsten gets a lot of fanfare for its long range capabilities, but that's not all it's good for. You could load a lighter payload (1 3/4 oz or so) and shoot an improved modified choke and have a very forgiving pattern that is way more than adequate at 40 yards. You seem like a crafty, DIY kind of guy, so I think you would enjoy the process. There are some up front costs, but it's not that bad when you do the math. And it's extermely rewarding to kill one with a shell you built yourself.

Just something to think about for next year. If you ever decide to try it let me know. I'd be happy to help you get started.
 
Just watched it. Awesome video bud. What time was it when you pulled the trigger?
 
PalsPal":173wx3jw said:
Just watched it. Awesome video bud. What time was it when you pulled the trigger?
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Thanks, somewhere around noon


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Congrats! I've enjoyed watching you in THP's and Shane Simpson's videos. I did a double-take when I first saw you on there.

I'd give serious consideration to switching to a 20 gauge or switching to a modified choke to help reduce your misses.
 
String Music":1iwtwttc said:
Congrats! I've enjoyed watching you in THP's and Shane Simpson's videos. I did a double-take when I first saw you on there.

I'd give serious consideration to switching to a 20 gauge or switching to a modified choke to help reduce your misses.
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I've considered a modified choke with tungsten but the price keeps me away. 20 gauge is less pellets and I dang sure don't need that. Right now I'm shooting a 30 yard max pattern so that should be fine until I decide I want to shoot farther again


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Dang man that must be an awfully rough pattern.... I wonder if it is over choked or something. If 30 is going to be your max and your worried about the cost, you might as well shoot 1 1/4 of lead 7 1/2 shot through a modified.
 
Levee Jumper":5ggmam4v said:
Dang man that must be an awfully rough pattern.... I wonder if it is over choked or something. If 30 is going to be your max and your worried about the cost, you might as well shoot 1 1/4 of lead 7 1/2 shot through a modified.
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probably just the choke a .665 Truglo cheap choke but the pattern is just what I want at 20 and will reach to 30. 40 yards could kill but it's a lucky pellet type pattern so I won't do it. I'll get it figured out for next season, this one should be fine and I'd rather shoot em close anyway.


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