Adrian,

I hate when that happens. Would like to know what your thoughts were.

I don't want to come off as looking like some kind of expert with regards to setting up a turkey gun because I am not. I have set up or assisted in setting up a few guns for family and friends. Most of my knowledge has been gained through a lifetime of turkey hunting experience, trial and a lot of error, and talking with knowlegable people live and on the internet (especially the NWTF shotgunning board I mentioned). Since I live 2 hours from Nashville I usually make it over there every year for the NWTF annual convention. I am sure that you have been before and know that exibit hall is full of people who are truly experts in the field of shotgunning, chokes, gunsmithing, ammo, competitive still target shooting, and hunting (professional guides such as yourself). I really enjoy picking their brians and have learned a great deal from them.

Will you be in Nashville this year for the NWTF. If so I would love to meet you.

Edit: I forgot to mention that I really liked those 20 gauge targets you posted the other day. The idea of "going back" (I shot a 20 gauge waterfowl hunting from an early age until I was about 15) to the 20 really appeals to me. My son (now 13) has killed two with his 870 youth gun and the results were impressive indeed. I set him up with a pattern that wasn't too tight to give him some margin for aiming error. He is shooting the Nitro 4X5X7s through a Primos Tightwad. I know you are not crazy for the Nitros but that is the only load I can get locally with Hevishot 7s. Hevishot 7 makes a lot of sense to me for the 20 gauge. Heck, it makes a lot of sense to me for any gauge. I am absolutely in love with 7s. It is my new favorite number :-)

Would be interested in your thoughts.

Mouthcaller
(Tom)