Newbe questions and confusions.

bigpapa · 01-31-2006, 10:59 AM

This will be my first season turkey hunting and I'm very excited about it but I'm not sure what I'm getting into or what to expect. I have 2 shotguns (both winchester pumps a 20 ga. and a 12ga.) that I have had since childhood for deer hunting with slugs. I asked my friend if they would do and he said yes. Neither has a choke on it and I'm not even sure if you can put a choke on them. Here is the confusing part. He said I should get some turkey shot 3 1/4" for the 12 ga. but I can't find 3 1/4" shot am I missing something here or is he wrong?

Criggster · 01-31-2006, 11:09 AM

Look on the barrel of the guns near the reciever. The choke should be stamped on the barrel. You should at least have a full choke, and extra full wouldn't hurt. You might be able to order an extra barrel that has screw-in choke tubes. I think you were confused about the 3 1/4" shells. You can only get 2 3/4", 3", and 3 1/2" shells for a 12 ga. Go with the 3" if your gun will shoot them. Again look at whats stamped on the barrel to see if it will shoot 3" shells.

bigpapa · 01-31-2006, 11:11 AM

Ok. I'll look tonight. Thanks.

Arrowmaster · 02-01-2006, 08:06 PM

Well said Criggster

StrutnBPS · 02-01-2006, 08:14 PM

Depending on the model, I would probably buy a new barrel for it. If you have been shooting slugs out of it for that long I am sure its wore down. You can find new barrels with screw in chokes for pretty much any gun.