best turkey shot SIZE..out of 3.5 inch shells

Shawn Perkins · 03-23-2008, 10:21 AM

hi guys, i was just wondering what shot size is the best for the most nock down power and patterning. i shoot 3.5 inch mags, 2 oz. shot.,#4.my gun is a remington 870 express super magnum, with a super full turkey choke. i was just wondering if i should shoot a smaller size bb for a better patterning.

so what size bb? 4s, 5s, or 6s???

thank you!!

mouthcaller · 03-23-2008, 11:09 AM

Every gun and choke patterns differently. Only way to know is to buy different sizes and see which patterns best.

I shoot Nitro 3.5" 2.25 oz of 4X5X7 and it is very deadly

Rory/MO · 03-23-2008, 12:19 PM

i doont think you need that 3.5 inch, with a good choke and 3 inch hevi shot, you should pattern great out to 45 yards. what more could ask for

SwampCollie · 03-23-2008, 04:51 PM

#6

Especially if you are shooting a high density shot. A #6 HD pellet has the same energy as a #4 lead, with a greatly increased pellet count. So you'll hitting the head and neck with MORE pellets, but with the same energy as the lead #4s.

Simp · 03-23-2008, 04:59 PM

Ditto. #6's in a 3.5" shell should be excellent. I think when my stash of 4x5x7's run out I'm going to gowith straight 6's.

Champlain Islander · 03-23-2008, 05:00 PM

I like 5's and feel it is perfect and right in between the sparce but hard hitting4's and the smaller pellet 6's.

kdsberman · 03-23-2008, 05:21 PM

Personally, Ive had the best luck with #5's.

superstrutter · 03-23-2008, 07:23 PM

Number 5's with my Rem. Hevi mags and 6's with the HD's. Overall, I like the 5's the best. They make HD's in 4 and 6 shot.

broncobilly · 03-23-2008, 08:38 PM

I've never used a 3.5 inch shell(I don't have a gun that will shoot them), but I've had very good results from 4X6's in the 2.75 inch shells and 5's in the 3 inch shells.

Bill

kingvjack · 03-24-2008, 08:12 AM

Before you post about using BB shot, check your regulations... cause its illegal in Kansas.