2 3/4 inch turkey loads

[Ajsnack]

Anyone ever hunted turkey with 2 3/4? I plan on trying this anyone recommend a good load?

 

[NBK]

2 3/4" will work fine on turkey!!!

 

[Lungpopper]

2 3/4" should work. Make sure to pattern it at 10 yard increments.Then you will know how far it will work.

 

[Snake Charmer]

Works fine, the concern is with how the load patterns. Turkeys should be shot at close range to assure a clean harvest

 

[josecasillas]

what size 2 3/4?

 

[NBK]

Shell length

 

[josecasillas]

cool. but what size shot? 8)

 

[Snake Charmer]

If you are using a firearm the turkey should be shot in the head /neck area at a range close enough to insure multiple hits to that region of the body. (Wait for the bird to stretch it's neck out, (don't shoot a strutting bird)That usually means that the bird should be within twenty yards or so. You should pattern your gun at the distances you think you will encounter birds to insure that you know what your firearm is capable of. If you body shoot a bird and fail to kill it outright chances are you will never see it again and the coyotes will feast. That being said # 4,5,6 work but remember that if you choose the smaller size shot keep it close.

 

[d16ridgehiker]

If you are using a firearm the turkey should be shot in the head /neck area at a range close enough to insure multiple hits to that region of the body. (Wait for the bird to stretch it's neck out, (don't shoot a strutting bird)That usually means that the bird should be within twenty yards or so. You should pattern your gun at the distances you think you will encounter birds to insure that you know what your firearm is capable of. If you body shoot a bird and fail to kill it outright chances are you will never see it again and the coyotes will feast. That being said # 4,5,6 work but remember that if you choose the smaller size shot keep it close.

I was just wondering about this same thing and you just answered about every question I have!! I got my hands on an old Noble model 60 12ga pump with an adjustable choke. Went out and got some number 4 shot just need to pattern the gun now. Also want to go after some quail with 7-1/2 shot.