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Old 04-22-2009, 07:26 AM
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HuntingBry
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Default RE: How far will you shoot at a turkey?

Just like with bowhunting my max distance is also dictated by the situation. I've patterned my gun out to 60 yards and while I have enough pellets in the head and neck to get a kill, I'm not relying on that "golden BB" on a live animal.

In the woods my max distance would likely be 40 yards. There can be unseen branches that will break up your pattern allowing a rolled bird to fly away.

In a field I might push it to 50 yards, but that would only be if it was 11:59 and it was clear he wasn't moving any closer. I know I'd kill a bird at that distance if I do my part, but it's a lot more fun trying to get them into your lap and all fired up.
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