go with a shotgun and do a lot of calling and waiting.it's more fun that way,to get um in close.
a 22 mag. will take a tom OK if you get the right shot.a little off and you got a wounded bird.
just my 2 cents,there are 98 more!!
I am not a hunter I am a whitetail population reduction specialest
remember keep your back to the sun, your knife sharp, and your powder dry.