ORIGINAL: statjunk
Hi guys,
I will admit I don't know much about shotguns but I am sort of addicted to Turkey hunting (did it once). My first shot gun was a Mossberg 835 it had fiber optic rear and front sight. I now own a Stoeger 2000 and it only has a front white bead site.
I really just need general shooting info about a shotgun.
1) Do I need a rear sight for Turkey hunting?
2) What shells should I use to hunt Turkey's? What shells should I sight in with?
3) What is the drop on a shotgun? (ie how much shoot over at 40 or 50 yards?
4) Max range?
5) How many pellets should I be seeing in what size circle?
6) One eye or two eyes? Or do I get on target with two and then switch to one to take the shot?
I need answers to all these questions. Thanks
Tom
1. you dont need one, but it helps some people. without one, just make sure your cheek is on the stock, and then point (aim) using the front bead.
2. there are to many shells to name. just about every ammuntion manufactuer makes turkey loads. the kind also depends on the gun u are using. you need to make sure your gun will handle the shells (ex. put 3in. shells in a 3in. chamber, dont put 3 1/2in in a 3 in, ect.) also make sure your choke is the right choke. dont shoot hevi-shot through anthying but a heavy shot choke. as for sighting in a shotgun, you dont. you just shoot, and see what holds the best patterns
3. after about 40 yds, dont even take a shot, you wont hit anything but the ground.
4. they max range (not killing range) is probably 60yds aiming almost straight up.
5. you only need 5-6 pellets to kill a turkey, as long as ur aiming at the head. the more pellets you can put in the head, the better.
6. just see what works. for me its one eye, but many people use 2. just try things out
micah