Originally Posted by
Timbrhuntr
I also use this method but you might first need to find some bird shot that hits the same point as your turkey load. I have shot some lighter loads to get on target and then shot the turkey ammo once the red dot was sighted in and it was out 3 inches to the bird shot !
I guess I could have mentioned that. I use high brass #7. I haven't ever had to move once I got it set with the lighter loads. I think the reason is I shoot Nitro Shells mostly. They are loaded hotter so I believe they shoot closer to what light loads do. Copper plated #5's are obviously going to shoot different than Hevi-shot, Mag Blend, or Nitro's.
I have a new reflex sight on my 870 that I'll be sighting in this next week. I'll get to see if things still work out for me. I think the real trick is being close enough to get a good idea of how the barrel will shoot. Too close tells you nothing. Too far and the shot scatters too much to get a good idea if your barrel shoots just a little to one way or another.