RE: What 3 inch 6 shot shell?
 

agreed.

RE: What 3 inch 6 shot shell?
 

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1-3/4 OZ #4 SHOT






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Gauge:12
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Shot Size:4

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Would these be okay??

RE: What 3 inch 6 shot shell?
 

Strutter,

Those are the shells I recommended ;) and are excellent. If you're going to try and limit the range to 30 yards, I would recommend #5 or #6 shot. The denser pattern will increase your chances if you pull slightly off target. If you're not good at judging distances, I would test #4 and #5, because lead #6 lose energy very rapidly after 35-40 yards. If you can afford it, I would try all three sizes, and then go with the shot that gives you the best pattern. In my older gun, I would always chamber #6, and then have #5s in the magazine. They did not pattern quite as well, but gave me the extra distance if I needed a quick second shot at a slightly longer distance...

You may also want to consider the new Flite control Federals, I know many hunters are raving about the groups they are getting.

I think you should be able to get the shells a little cheaper too, shop around...

S&R

RE: What 3 inch 6 shot shell?
 

Excellent choice. You might even consider them in #5 shot ifyour source has them. Great turkey loads and shoot well in a variety of shotguns.

RE: What 3 inch 6 shot shell?
 

You should lisen to swampcollie;)

As far as your gun throwing a decent pattern past 30 yards... I doubt it... You might be surprised to find out that, that ol single shot wont pattern much past 20 yards... Do your self a favor... Pattern your gun;););)

RE: What 3 inch 6 shot shell?
 

I am going to pattern my gun but don't want to spend 100's of dollars on shells so i am looking for suggestions of what to buy. To me it sounds like winchester gets the nod in the turkey shell department.

RE: What 3 inch 6 shot shell?
 

Winchester Supreme Double-X you wont regret it trust me.

RE: What 3 inch 6 shot shell?
 

As some of the others have said, I would go with Win Supreme 3" #6 shot and definitely pattern your gun. You wont ever know the ability of your gun until you pattern it and its the least you can do for the bird you are shooting at!

RE: What 3 inch 6 shot shell?
 

If I was very short of cash I would buy a box of the cheaper shells..several on this site recommend Winchester Supremes and they are tops in my gun so far. Then I would pattern them. If the center of the pellet pattern is center at the point of aim. You are in good shape. Test some loads at 20-30-40. The pattern itself will tell you your max. range....than just don't shoot until they are within your "Sure kill range."

It is more fun to call them closer anyway. So many turkey hunters are trying too hard to increase their shooting range at great expense....rather than "Fine tuning" their woodmenship and calling skills.....

RE: What 3 inch 6 shot shell?
 

I have two choices, Winchester Supreme and the Hevi Shot. The second one cost more but is worth it in my opinion.