20GA.???
#4
RE: 20GA.???
I've read of guys who've killed turkeys with .410's. You just have to get them in close enough (which is half the fun anyways, to me).
With all these new non-toxic "heavy" loads on to the market, the 20 is gaining in popularity in some turkey hunting circles. I know two guys who use the 20 for turkeys,and like it.
With all these new non-toxic "heavy" loads on to the market, the 20 is gaining in popularity in some turkey hunting circles. I know two guys who use the 20 for turkeys,and like it.
#5
RE: 20GA.???
20 gauges work fine. Just makes sure you operate within the gun and load's limitations.
My youngest son killed his first turkey with an old Browning auto5 20 gauge with 2 3/4" number 6s and a 28" full choke barrell, at 27 yds, stone dead.
My oldest son killed his first turkey with a 20 gauge Nova using #5 HeviShot at 55 yds. (That was a case of misjudged distance and youthful impatience, but gives you an idea of what can be done with a 20 gauge.)
Hal
My youngest son killed his first turkey with an old Browning auto5 20 gauge with 2 3/4" number 6s and a 28" full choke barrell, at 27 yds, stone dead.
My oldest son killed his first turkey with a 20 gauge Nova using #5 HeviShot at 55 yds. (That was a case of misjudged distance and youthful impatience, but gives you an idea of what can be done with a 20 gauge.)
Hal