First Turkey Hunt Help

stuckinthereeds · 12-31-2002, 04:01 PM

Hey everyone, this spring will be my first turkey hunt. I am very excited. Some of you can probably relate. Anyhow, I shoot a Win. 1300 and am trying to find the right choke and loads for it. What are your thoughts?

Deerslayer_37 · 12-31-2002, 05:27 PM

what gauge? for 12 ga i would suggest a full,extra full,or super full choke.find who makes what for chokes for Winchester guns.i like federal turkey loads in the 3" offering, #4 shot.also check out winchester,remingotn,and the other major brands.#6 or #4 shot will do the job.maybe someone can help you some more.

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stuckinthereeds · 12-31-2002, 06:50 PM

Sorry I didn't clairify. Its a 12 guage win. 1300.

Thanks

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Borch · 01-02-2003, 04:07 PM

I will concur with brokenbucket. That setup works very well for me in my 1300's. Although my likes a heavy load of #5 federals. Your expereince may differ as all guns will not perform the same.

Ps. If you're near a gander mountain check out the clearance bins. They have strut stopper for $35.

Good Luck!

JoeA · 01-02-2003, 06:30 PM

I don't recommend using the Xtra full factory Win choke. I have a XXFull Comp-n-choke, and there's lots of other good aftermarket choke tubes out there. If you can't find any shells marked as turkey loads don't fret, try look for #4, #5(a hard size to find) or #6 hi-speed loads. Federal makes a hi-speed high brass load that'll do the job.
I went to the field these last two springs with 2.75" Winchester Supreme, #4 shot. (I'da bought 3" if they had'em at the store) They worked fine.

MissouriTrapper · 01-03-2003, 11:31 AM

Just a word to the wise. I prefer to bowhunt turkeys, but when I first started I was a die hard gun hunter. Try not to get your choke tube to tight. Stick with something that is around .625. If you get a pattern that is to tight you may have problems hitting a bird that is on the move. I have seen it several times when hunters miss because of a tight choke. Many times you have to take a moving shot. Just a heads up to you.
MissouriTrapper