^Wow, I have a few .22 rifles, but I didn't think they would do the trick. I should have been a little more clear -- I'm *not* new to shooting and own somewhere around 35 or 40 guns. I just have never hunted turkey, so I am *very* new to that part of the game.

In addition, I've been temporarily relocated by the Army to the east coast. I brought the .270 with me to hunt deer with, and then read that rifles are legal here for turkey, which got me thinking about it. So I do own shotguns, they're just half-way across the country; whereas, the .270 is in my closet.

My old man is a turkey hunter and uses a 10 gauge. I know most folks use 12 gauges and large shot. That's what makes me think a .22 would be too small. Frankly, I think I'll use the .270 until I get one or two under my belt. You don't think that will ruin too much meat?