Does anyone use a rifle for fall turkey hunting? If so, what is the caliber that you use?

I use a 222 Remington. 55 grain SP bullet. I aim at the wing butt, that will back the spine & anchor the bird at the spot. Check your wildlife regs, here in Colorado the 22 Mag is the minimum, if you use a hollow-point and pick your shots out to about 75 yards I think you will be ok. I put that 22 Mag comment in because of your handle.

..When i use one???it is the 22 Hornet works well out
to 100 yards...the 22 magnum..trust me is not enough
rifle......

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Illegal in Ontario, archery or shotgun only. Shotgun can only be #4,5 or 6.
We are still re-introducing wild turkeys so this may change when we have a wider, more stable population, but I doubt it.

"guns aren't for killing people, guns are for killing dangerous and delicious animals"
- Homer Simpson

I have shot a few with a 22mag...and it works, but is not ideal. I like the 22 hornet. I shoot 'em right where the legs join the body. That puts em down for good. If they can't run, they can't fly.

That said...I don't like shooting them with a rifle. Too much meat damage, and if you are off just a bit, the bird will get gone in a hurray.

Not legal here in Oregon . It would make it to easy in my opinion .

I use a Tikka combo gun. 12ga. on the top and .222 on the bottom. Best of both worlds. Just make sure you select the right barrel for the job. That 12ga. is a real surprise when you think it's going to be the .222.

Scott Meier
White Oak Lodge

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Further more...no fall hunt in Ontario either...spring hunt only..pity, had 10 birds in front of me last Sunday while bowhunting for deer..Brampton Mike