12 gauge

[G_O_N]

i was wondering wich one is better for hunting turkey 12 or 10 gauge? what do you all use? some advice in turkey hunting too please. like what time do you go hunting for turkey in the spring?

[gandilamont]

10

[700bdl870exp]

they both work well. if i had a choice again id take the 10 over the 12 but the gun is nolonger at my disposal. as far as advice, keep still and call but dont go over bord and dont just pattern your gun shoot in al different kinds of positions and try shooting opposite handed just in case. i shot on last fall left handed around a tree and i only felt comfortable doing so because i practiced that way. so just shoot a bit and practice calling some more. and you may check out the turkey forum on here.

[Worc]

The 10 will usually pattern better than a 12 gauge 3 1/2" with similar loads. The 10 will also recoil a little less due to it's weight. If you plan to walk much the 10 will get real heavy fast.

[slugman]

I use a 20 ga with 3" shells , go figure !

[Rebel Hog]

First learn how to call them in close and then you won't have any problems with either the 20 or 12ga.

[okcmco]

All of the turkey hunters I know use a 12 (including me). I do know some goose hunters who use 10's. Ammo can be a bit pricey on 10's and you may not find it at your local store. But then again ammo prices on 3 1/2 inch heavey shot aint cheap either.
I have had good luck in the late afternoon both spring and summer. I learned atrick recently. After the toms mate (late in the season), it is harder to cal them in. A buddy of mine uses an owl call. He says when he calls with the powl call, any toms nearby usually gobble. Don't know why, but iy=t is a good way to locate them
Good luck
okcmco
PS. I use a cheap winchester 1400 semi-auto with 2 3/4 inch shell. I would like to use a magnum or super mag but have not been able to afford one yet.

[mossy33oak]

ORIGINAL: slugman

I use a 20 ga with 3" shells , go figure !

me too.....10 ga?? wow...... even when I use my 12 ga I dont even use 3 1/2"