#2 shot 4 turkeys?
02-12-2002, 07:37 PM
#1
Fork Horn
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#2 shot 4 turkeys?
I see some states allow shot larger than #4. Has anyone ever tried the #2 or other larger shot? How did it work? Are the larger pellets only used in duplex loadings?
Edited by - craig on 02/12/2002 20:41:05
Edited by - craig on 02/12/2002 20:41:05
02-13-2002, 04:31 AM
#2
Nontypical Buck
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RE: #2 shot 4 turkeys?
I met a biologist from Iowa who recommended #2's as the second shot. More likely to break a bone or get penetration to the vitals. He stuck with #4's or 6's as the the primary load though.
02-13-2002, 04:38 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: #2 shot 4 turkeys?
My opinion on #2 is that they start getting a little big and slow the shot down , this leaves a drop in your shot or your tajectery is not as flat. This can cause the hunter to start hitting low from where he would want. 4-5's are a great load for birds in range and 6's will fill the gaps in the pattern...BT
02-13-2002, 07:34 AM
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Giant Nontypical
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RE: #2 shot 4 turkeys?
i think duplex 4's and 2's would be a DEADLY combo id love too see the pattern...that would hit sooooo hard it be a great load if it patternd good...but ive never shot more than 4...exxcept steel...
mauser06
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02-17-2002, 08:52 PM
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RE: #2 shot 4 turkeys?
Hey Wingbone #2s are illegal in Iowa. Just letting you know. I do not recomend you use #2s. First of all not only do they not pattern very well, most states do not allow it because 2s are to dangerous.
02-17-2002, 09:26 PM
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Location: bogue chitto ms USA
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RE: #2 shot 4 turkeys?
IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU MIGHT NEED TO CHECK WITH YALLS GAME WARDENS . I REALLY LIKE 5 SHOT WITH MY BARREL AND CHOKE. EXPERIMENT WITH THE SHOTS THAT ARE LEGAL IN YOUR STATE AND IM SURE YOU WILL FIND SOMETHING THAT WORKS GOOD FOR YOU.
