Just wondering what Tss loads you like and plan on shooting? I am looking at big 20xlc or big20 nc.....
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spoon
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3.5 # 9 through Remington 870 12 ga. 21" barrel with Indian creek .655 choke... at 50 yds over 400 pellets in 10"
BIG 20 XL (20G) until I run out of components, then may go to a more simplified load (fewer components) when I have time to do more testing and ensuring zero will not change. If zero were to change, I'd want ample time to correct it before I go hunting with new load.
Big 20 XL can't imagine a better load.
TheLBLman
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THIS is something I'd bet many new-comers to turkey guns/loads might be missing:Andy S.":wj4v5cd6 said:
Similar to shooting different types/bullets in your rifle,
different loads in your shotgun can produce a different point of impact.
Your pattern may be centered to point of aim with one load, be off a foot with another.
Opinions vary, but imo, optical sights are a "must have" on a tightly choked turkey gun.
Everything is a trade-off,
including new turkey shells that may require extensive pattern testing before it's wise to take them hunting.
12 gauge. 3 1/2 inch. 2 1/2 oz of 8 and 9 tss. Remington 870. Rhino choke. It's just absolutely devastating on turkeys. Thanks to Andy and Ren for showing me the way.
TN Larry
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Roost 1":1kkzlf4y said:
I bought all the components for this load last year right after season and plan to put some together soon for my son and I. I'm kinda looking forward to it. I need to go ahead and do it or turkey season will be here.
Yes you do. Get started and holler if you have any questions.TN Larry":347j5svb said:
Waaaaay over kill, still trying to convince him the turkeys in Hardin county do not wear kevlar helmets. He'll eventually come around. :tu:muddyboots":2znkg8dc said:
.....and big horn sheep if one were to walk by.muddyboots":2znkg8dc said:
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Im shooting a 2 oz load of 8.5s
That's funny Andy...... :rotf: :rotf:
Absolutely over kill but I love it.
I really don't call it over kill. I call it insurance. I hunt open pines. Really really easy to misjudge. Now I don't have to worry about it.
The big horn sheep reply is funny. Do really think it would kill a big horn sheep? Lol
That comment was not meant to be distasteful at all, I am pretty sure you knew that. We have texted back and forth along the same lines, just want others that read it to know my tone was in good spirits when I typed that. You have PLENTY of insurance. :tu:muddyboots":22ozyxrn said:
TN Larry
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I couldn't help but laugh myself especially on the big horn sheep comment, but I've seen you rib him about the 12 before. Too funny...... :tu:
Andy S.":1o4cvcfk said:
Totally understood. Ur replies very funny. Yes it's overkill. Lol
fairchaser
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muddyboots":351s4vft said:
That's a once in a lifetime tag, therefore you can never have TOO much firepower. :smash:
Btw I was telling all my turkey hunting cohorts that Andy considered my set up overkill. They all replied no such thing. Lol. Ha ha.
