Who do you think makes the best turkey loads?
#41
RE: Who do you think makes the best turkey loads?
Well I have shot probably 10 or so different chokes and about that many different kinds of ammo through my newest turkey gun when I first bought it.. Several different Hevi Shot, some Winchesters, couple Federal and some Nitros and I'm sure a couple others... In short the Hevi Shot and Nitro out-shot everything else from my gun. The jellyhead choke seemed to work the best as well. Now the only Hevi Shot that shot excellent was the 12ga, 3.5in. 2-1/4oz #6's.. The Nitros were close to the same, I don't remember the figures though as I did this last year. But cost, performance and availiability I went with the Hevi-13 shotgun shells for my turkey loads. Although I have found that availiability this year is not all that great on this particular shell..
#42
RE: Who do you think makes the best turkey loads?
I'm a Nitro believer and I and my buddy have used Rays Nitros for several years now. There pricey for sure, but so is taking the family to dinner and a movie, and you know how long both of those last.There's no factory load that compares. I placed an order for 25, 20 gauge 3 inch straight 7's just over 2 weeks ago and received them yesterday. Waiting is a small inconvenience for such a great turkey load, and whenever I need to reorder, it will be from Ray and Sandy. TopNotch people with a great product.
#43
RE: Who do you think makes the best turkey loads?
Is everyone so in love with Nitro shells just to get all those #7 Hevi's??
Of course they're going to pattern better than a full load of straight 6's so I wonder why Environmetal hasn't caught on yet and brought out their own Hevi13 #7 offering to compete.
Seems they lose a big audience by not offering their own version.
Of course they're going to pattern better than a full load of straight 6's so I wonder why Environmetal hasn't caught on yet and brought out their own Hevi13 #7 offering to compete.
Seems they lose a big audience by not offering their own version.
#44
Typical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Bourbon, MO
Posts: 851
RE: Who do you think makes the best turkey loads?
If you guys can't hit a turkey at 35-40 yards with a 12
Ga. 3 1/2" you shouldn't be in the woods.
Everyone agrees that anything over 50 yards is not a good shot to take.
So what is the big deal?
Ga. 3 1/2" you shouldn't be in the woods.
Everyone agrees that anything over 50 yards is not a good shot to take.
So what is the big deal?
#45
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,526
RE: Who do you think makes the best turkey loads?
ORIGINAL: Turkey Fife
If you guys can't hit a turkey at 35-40 yards with a 12
Ga. 3 1/2" you shouldn't be in the woods.
Everyone agrees that anything over 50 yards is not a good shot to take.
So what is the big deal?
If you guys can't hit a turkey at 35-40 yards with a 12
Ga. 3 1/2" you shouldn't be in the woods.
Everyone agrees that anything over 50 yards is not a good shot to take.
So what is the big deal?
There are quite a few people out there who just want to have the best possible pattern irregardless of how far they shoot.
Don't try to push your limitations on others.
#46
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Pine Hill Alabama USA
Posts: 1,280
RE: Who do you think makes the best turkey loads?
I placed an order for 25, 20 gauge 3 inch straight 7's just over 2 weeks ago and received them yesterday.
#47
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Pa
Posts: 4,647
RE: Who do you think makes the best turkey loads?
Sorry but not buying the (#7 hevi shot) 62 and 64 yards BS!!!!
I've learned one thing in my 44 years of life... People are FULL of BS!!!!
Dude sell that somewere else... I'm all stocked up
I've learned one thing in my 44 years of life... People are FULL of BS!!!!
Dude sell that somewere else... I'm all stocked up
#48
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,526
RE: Who do you think makes the best turkey loads?
ORIGINAL: Mr. Longbeard
Sorry but not buying the (#7 hevi shot) 62 and 64 yards BS!!!!
I've learned one thing in my 44 years of life... People are FULL of BS!!!!
Dude sell that somewere else... I'm all stocked up
Sorry but not buying the (#7 hevi shot) 62 and 64 yards BS!!!!
I've learned one thing in my 44 years of life... People are FULL of BS!!!!
Dude sell that somewere else... I'm all stocked up
How about this....go to oldgobbler.com, and nwtf.com, and ask people over there how far they have shot turkeys with #7 hevi, and then you can even ask how far you can shoot turkeys with #8, and #9 heavier than lead loads. I'm sure they will be more than happy to provide you with all of the data you need. After you have done that I recommend you go out and do penetration tests on #7, #8 and #9 heavier than lead loads and compare the data.
Once you have done that you can come back on here and let us know how your mind was enlightened, and apologize for calling people liars and telling them they are full of BS. Until then I suggest you refrain from telling people they are full of BS until you have the facts.
Having said that I do not expect you to do any of those things. That is fine with me...stay stuck in your old lead mindset while myself and others continue to kill turkeys farther than you think is possible. Just dont expect me to continue this conversation any longer until you have checked all of your facts.
Happy hunting.
#49
RE: Who do you think makes the best turkey loads?
ORIGINAL: Hurricanespg
Ok so I retract my statement...I guess you are calling myself and the other guy a liar.
How about this....go to oldgobbler.com, and nwtf.com, and ask people over there how far they have shot turkeys with #7 hevi, and then you can even ask how far you can shoot turkeys with #8, and #9 heavier than lead loads. I'm sure they will be more than happy to provide you with all of the data you need. After you have done that I recommend you go out and do penetration tests on #7, #8 and #9 heavier than lead loads and compare the data.
Once you have done that you can come back on here and let us know how your mind was enlightened, and apologize for calling people liars and telling them they are full of BS. Until then I suggest you refrain from telling people they are full of BS until you have the facts.
Having said that I do not expect you to do any of those things. That is fine with me...stay stuck in your old lead mindset while myself and others continue to kill turkeys farther than you think is possible. Just dont expect me to continue this conversation any longer until you have checked all of your facts.
Happy hunting.
ORIGINAL: Mr. Longbeard
Sorry but not buying the (#7 hevi shot) 62 and 64 yards BS!!!!
I've learned one thing in my 44 years of life... People are FULL of BS!!!!
Dude sell that somewere else... I'm all stocked up
Sorry but not buying the (#7 hevi shot) 62 and 64 yards BS!!!!
I've learned one thing in my 44 years of life... People are FULL of BS!!!!
Dude sell that somewere else... I'm all stocked up
How about this....go to oldgobbler.com, and nwtf.com, and ask people over there how far they have shot turkeys with #7 hevi, and then you can even ask how far you can shoot turkeys with #8, and #9 heavier than lead loads. I'm sure they will be more than happy to provide you with all of the data you need. After you have done that I recommend you go out and do penetration tests on #7, #8 and #9 heavier than lead loads and compare the data.
Once you have done that you can come back on here and let us know how your mind was enlightened, and apologize for calling people liars and telling them they are full of BS. Until then I suggest you refrain from telling people they are full of BS until you have the facts.
Having said that I do not expect you to do any of those things. That is fine with me...stay stuck in your old lead mindset while myself and others continue to kill turkeys farther than you think is possible. Just dont expect me to continue this conversation any longer until you have checked all of your facts.
Happy hunting.
Nice post Huricane. I read the NWTF board and I am familiar with those penetration tests. Problem is, Mr Longbeard isn't interested in data, facts, or anyone else's opinion or experience. Only his opinion has merit.