I don't think that there would be enough pellets to shoot a good pattern at longer distances. It only takes one pellet in the right spot to put a turkey down, but I think you would be minimizing your chances. That's the key to a good turkey gun and load, how well it can pattern out to varying distances. I use a combo of #7 & #9 TSS in my 12 gauge, and #9 in my 20 gauge. Great patterns and also great distance!