Never killed a turkey with a shotgun... and i've killed several.. Prefer my Marlin 982vs in .22 Magnum. Stoked with Winchester Supreme 34gr. Hp's or Federal 50gr. Hp's it is in my opinion much more fun than slinging shot with a shotgun. Here's my 09 bird taken with a 50gr. HP and this years bird was taken with a 34gr Winchester Supreme. Most shots were under 40yds.