OT-Turkey loads

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Tycer
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OT-Turkey loads

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I've been invited turkey hunting for the first time.

I load for trap and skeet, should I load for turkey?

What diameter choke should I get for my 28" Mossberg 500?

I have a Weaver Side Mount for the gun that I've never installed. Needs no D&T. Should I give it a go?
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Post by cnjarvis »

Well, if you can it probably wouldn't hurt but since turkey loads probably aren't shot in volume I don't know that you'll save $ that way.

I'm going to the farm to test some loads and I'll try to get a range report posted by Sunday evening for all to see.
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Post by rangerider7 »

Extra full is nice. I use a mixture of 4s and 6s in a magnum load. Sometimes I use 3 inch mags, but stay away from the 3 1/2 mags they can loosen your fillings. :(
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Post by deerwhacker444 »

rangerider7 wrote: Sometimes I use 3 inch mags, but stay away from the 3 1/2 mags they can loosen your fillings. :(
+1..... :shock:

The worst kickin I've ever received was a 3 1/2" turkey load from a Mossberg 835
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Post by Modoc ED »

cnjarvis listed the "Federal Magshok w/Flitecontrol, 3" No. 6" ammo as one of his choices for turkey hunting in another thread. It is a good choice and I used them last year with good results. Cabella's sells Hi-Viz sights for shotguns and the Tru-Glo brand too. They would be a good choice for your Mossberg.

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Post by RIHMFIRE »

DONT LOAD YOUR OWN!
IF YOUR GUN HANDLES 3" SHELLS
GO OUT AND BUY 3" MAGNUM TURKEY SHELLS...
REMINGTONS ARE 5.88 AT WALMART FOR A BOX OF 10.
TURKEYS ARE TOUGH CRITTERS AND IF THEY HANG UP MORE
30 YARDS AWAY...YOU WILL NEED THE POWER TO KNOCK
THEM OVER....AND YOU SHOULD GET A SUPER FULL CHOKE TOO!
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Post by AndyM »

I assume you mean spring turkeys - my FALL turkey load is a Winchester 1892 in 32-20 with a 115 lead FP bullet and about 9g of 2400.

If you are talking spring turkey - I would not load your own - I buy Winchester high velocity in the black box. #5 shot use a Remington 870 Super Mag 3.5" - although these shells are the hardest kickin' meanest load I ever shot.
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