.22 mag for turkeys?

mossbergman11 · 12-16-2007, 06:54 PM

i am new to turkey hunting and wondered if you could use a .22 magnum to kill turkeys? if so what loads do you use?

p.s. is it true that there are loads for .22;s that shoot shot like shotguns?

Mr. Longbeard · 12-16-2007, 10:35 PM

You may want to use your mossberg

stretch56 · 12-17-2007, 05:11 AM

Is it legal where you live ? Some states it is some its not.

Carpmaster · 12-17-2007, 07:12 AM

Where legal it would work fine.....the 22 shotshell loads are barely effective on birds and chipmunks past 10 yards....

Rebel Hog · 12-17-2007, 07:28 AM

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i am new to turkey hunting and wondered if you could use a .22 magnum to kill turkeys?

As long as you do it on your property and not on Public land![:@]It is inconsiderate of the safety of other turkeyhunters in the area. Besides many states prohibit the use of .22 cal for huntig other than small game...

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p.s. is it true that there are loads for .22;s that shoot shot like shotguns?

Wow! I suggest you stay out of the woods until you go through the Hunter's Safety Course!

moose1915 · 12-17-2007, 08:36 AM

those .22 "rat shot " loads are good for grasshoppers (the BIG ones ) at about 3 yards...other than that , they shouldnt even SELL them!

superstrutter · 12-17-2007, 09:16 AM

I don't know why anyone would even consider trying to take a turkey with a .22, magnum or not. It's illegal in most states anyway, and for good reason.

zubba · 12-17-2007, 09:31 AM

BORING!!!! I couldn't imagine taking a turkey with a rifle. He!!, you may-as-well shoot them out of the roost.[:'(]

mossbergman11 · 12-17-2007, 07:25 PM

i just wondered if you could. i took the hunter safety course 2 years ago i hunt on my own land in thie safety course they said nothin about "rat shots" why do you suggest i take the hunter safety course again?

r33h · 12-17-2007, 10:21 PM

Yes you could use a .22, but a shotgun is much more fun. There is nothing better than getting a gobbler twenty yards from you. If you really want to get hooked on turkey hunting, take the shotgun and try at least half of the season using a shotgun. Then, if you don't get one and just have to take the rifle out, then take the .22. That's what I would suggest. Take a bird with a shotgun one time and you will be hooked for life!!