Would Tom Turpin have used one if he had the option?

Is it the choketube or the range that makes it "unfair"? What if it were a familiar turkey choke with one of the "extended" range shells like Longbeard XR, Hevi-Shot? This issue reminds me of the arguments that raged when compound bows, and more recently crossbows, entered the scene. Did they ruin the sport?

If someone thinks it's "more proper" to keep shots to 40yds or less, then do so. If this helps draw more folks into hunting, whatever the game, strengthen support for hunting and all it requires, great.

As the average age of hunters increases, more participation not less is what the habitat, game animals and the hunting community needs.