#6 shot
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#6 shot
I was out patterning my rem 870 today and shot rem nitro 5's and some old winchester western4's and some winchester xx magnum 6's. The 6's patterened the best at 50 yards and was wondering if the 6's pack enough punch at 50 yards to take a turkey?
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RE: #6 shot
Generally speaking they don't have enough energy to kill a turkey at 50 yards but I have killed one at 52 with number 6's. I guess what I'm saying is that most of the times at 50 yards they will kill them but if you know they are past 40 yards wait until they get closer.
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RE: #6 shot
I think you might want to do a liitle research on turkey loads and kinetic energyI hate to sound negitive but after reading your post I'm a little worried about the turkey in your area
"some old winchester western 4's"
"some old winchester western 4's"
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Location: chiefland Florida USA
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RE: #6 shot
all I have ever used is Winchester #6 turkey loads.tried most all the other brands while patterning the gun and the Win. patterened best in my BPS 3".
I have taken several birds over the years at 50 yards.that is streching the barrel a little,so best to try and get them closer.as with the one's I did take they were at like a last day of the season hunts.
thats what it's all about ; "get them close".
for your question; yes it will take them if you gun patterens "GOOD" at that yardage.
I have taken several birds over the years at 50 yards.that is streching the barrel a little,so best to try and get them closer.as with the one's I did take they were at like a last day of the season hunts.
thats what it's all about ; "get them close".
for your question; yes it will take them if you gun patterens "GOOD" at that yardage.
#8
RE: #6 shot
ORIGINAL: Arrowmaster
I use 6 shot as well only Federals. I wouldnt hesitate on a turkey at 50 yards, even though I would like them closer.
I use 6 shot as well only Federals. I wouldnt hesitate on a turkey at 50 yards, even though I would like them closer.
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