How helpful is a dedicated turkey gun in your opinion? I have a "do it all" autoloader that I toss a turkey choke in + heavi shot then let it rip. I have missed a couple of birds though and like to ambush hunt them (stupid I know lol but that's what I like). So, I have been considering a dedicated turkey gun with a scope and getting my hands on TSS #9. Any real-world experience out there with how much that would increase range and accuracy?
Dedicated turkey gun?
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870..full choke..Kent 3" #4s...in the throat..KAPOOW..good night Tom...She's definitely dedicated!
One gun can do it all, as long as your choke and shells are dedicated to turkeys...I have an original Benelli SBE that I use for just turkeys...Primos Jellyhead choke and either 3 1/2" Hevi-Shot Blend or 3" Federal TSS 7's or 9's...Of course, I don't ambush hunt...So, hunting over decoys or calling them normally makes my shots inside 50 yds.
ps...The NWTF Spring Turkey Tune-Up would be a good place to pattern your gun.
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ps...The NWTF Spring Turkey Tune-Up would be a good place to pattern your gun.
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Awesome and great bird! I'll bring the gun and pattern it.
How does the TSS pattern compared to the Heavi @ 50?
NOTHING patterns better than TSS #9's...Remember too, TSS #9's weigh about the same as 5 or 6 lead pellet...50 yds with a 20 gauge
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When I patterned #9 TSS out of the .410 for my daughter it made the steel and lead loads I compared it to look like a joke. The TSS passed though the wood I had supporting my pattern board no problem where neither larger steel or lead would at the same range.