Turkey 23'

[retrieverman]

Alright, I’ve got two 1oz #8 shot loads to try that should be running at 1345 fps.
1) 20.3 grains International clays, CCI209 primer, and WAA12SL wad.
2) 20.5 grains Titegroup, Win209 primer, and WAA12SL wad.

 

[Dorkus]

Not to be "that guy" but I will be. Isn't it 2024?

 

[retrieverman]

Not to be "that guy" but I will be. Isn't it 2024?

If it really bothers you, start a new thread.

 

[hunter966]

Dang it, like retrieverman said, ya’ll are making me want to get a loader for 3” shell now. But for what things cost and that we can mow shoot just one bird, I can’t say it’d be worth it.

 

[dennishoddy]

Ever tried a tight turkey or trap choke with a skeet load 1oz of #9 shot? It's pretty impressive. If you think about the average trap clay when shooting trap is just over 30y away when hit and going away from the shooter at 42mph(if at a registered shoot). And those shooters dust them with 1oz of #7.5 or #8 shot. When you start considering all of that and the size of a turkey's head, high dollar turkey loads are pretty much a gimmick imo.

I’ve never used anything but #5 lead in a 2 3/4” pheasant load and full choke. Kills them dead every time. Calling them in close is the sport for me.

 

[dennishoddy]

Dang it, like retrieverman said, ya’ll are making me want to get a loader for 3” shell now. But for what things cost and that we can mow shoot just one bird, I can’t say it’d be worth it.

Those inexpensive Lee loaders will load 3” shells. I have one and have loaded them.

 

[hunter966]

Holy smokes Dennis, I haven’t seen one of those for years. I might have to do some looking.

 

[dennishoddy]

Holy smokes Dennis, I haven’t seen one of those for years. I might have to do some looking.

I loaded thousands of rounds with one before buying the RCBS Grand Progressive I load with now.