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2 3/4 inch loads
I got a great deal on the 2 3/4 inch winchester extended range loads. In size 5 and 6. Ive always used the 3 and 3.5 inch loads with lead and had good results. Id like to hunt with thewin. ex range but wonder if I will be missing something asfar as range and energy.Does anyone have experience with the 2 3/4 inch loads?:eek:
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RE: 2 3/4 inch loads
I had tried them several years back for a gun that would only take 2 3/4 and they did alright to 30 yards. In fact got a few left and gonna try them in the new REM 870 Express and see how they do with the turkey choke.
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RE: 2 3/4 inch loads
There is no disadvantage other than you have fewer pellets, which translates to fewer chances to get that critcal brain/spine hit. I know of a few 12 2 3/4" guns that will kill turkeys dead all day at 40 yards, but most are best kept inside of 35.
It really depends on your gun. There is no disadvange is pellet energy or anything like that. You get less recoil, for less money, and as long as your gun/choke shoots them well... then its a great way to go. |
RE: 2 3/4 inch loads
ORIGINAL: SwampCollie There is no disadvantage other than you have fewer pellets, which translates to fewer chances to get that critcal brain/spine hit. I know of a few 12 2 3/4" guns that will kill turkeys dead all day at 40 yards, but most are best kept inside of 35. It really depends on your gun. There is no disadvange is pellet energy or anything like that. You get less recoil, for less money, and as long as your gun/choke shoots them well... then its a great way to go.   [8D] |
RE: 2 3/4 inch loads
If your gun shoots 3" and 3.5" why in the world would you want to shoot 2 3/4" loads...Turkeys are pretty hard to come by in my neck of the woods so I want to have every advantage I can get:eek:
Let me guess... You don't hunt public land;) |
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All i use is a 2 3/4 inch Winchester turkey loads and a Comp n choke and last year i shot a turkey at 60 yards with it. One shot drop him.
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RE: 2 3/4 inch loads
Some guns pattern 2.75" loads as well, or better, than 3" loads. Fewer pellets in the shell don't necessarily translate to fewer pellets on the target. You've got fewer pelletscrowding through your tight choke so there's less opportunity for pattern blowing pellet deformation. The velocity of the shorter loads often exceeds the longer loads. They have about the same amount of powder. A lighter payload makes for a faster delivery.
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ORIGINAL: bradisthebest All i use is a 2 3/4 inch Winchester turkey loads and a Comp n choke and last year i shot a turkey at 60 yards with it. One shot drop him. All you guys out there that hate my guts... This is why I cant come on this forum with out a smart coment... Give me a freakin break... Dude sell that s!@# somewere else because were all stocked up hear  |
RE: 2 3/4 inch loads
I shot my first bird with a 2-3/4 inch shell with #4 shot. It was only a 15 yard shot or so, but he went down hard. I say if it patterns well for you, go for it!
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RE: 2 3/4 inch loads
at fourty yards or less, you will be fine, just make sure its a head or neck shot, good luck and hunt hard and be safe.
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RE: 2 3/4 inch loads
Have had lost count of the turkeys I had killed with a Win.mod 12 20gaMod in the early years, but then again, I have always taken them at 25-35yds. Hey, 75ft and 105ft is not close!
If your Gun has been patterned properly with the right Loads, you have done your Scouting properly,you break up your Silhouette, Sit without moving, Know how to and when to Call, you will take a Turkey every year!:) |
RE: 2 3/4 inch loads
I know Mr. Longbeard it dosen't sound true i know believe me it surprised me to that he fell so quick as he did.
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RE: 2 3/4 inch loads
I beileve you! I have killed 2 turkeys with 2 3/4 inch shells over 40 yards. One was at 43 yards, and the other was 49 yards. I ranged it. My father in law killed one with a 3 inch at 55 yards. If you have a tight choke and your gun shoots the load accurately its very possible to take one at 60. It only takes one pellet to kill a turkey. It just has to be in the right spot!;)
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ORIGINAL: bradisthebest believe me it surprised me to that he fell so quick as he did. |
RE: 2 3/4 inch loads
Why would anybody shoot over 40-45 yds at a turkey and run a great chance of crippling a bird.To me its all about bringing in close enough to feel them drumming. If i go home w/out a turkey so be it.I don't care what choke shell combo you shoot its just to risky!!
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RE: 2 3/4 inch loads
I agree with you matt that is the first time that i have ever shot one one at that range and probaly will never do it again but i miss judged the distance he looked alot closer than he was.
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