RE: Turkey with a Rifle
 

i dont have a problem with it but what would be left of a turkey after a centerfire rifle slammed it

RE: Turkey with a Rifle
 

Actually more damage is done to a bird with a shotgun IME. I've never personally seen anyone eat the neck of a wild turkey, that's the only thing damaged on the bird I shot with a centerfire rifle.

RE: Turkey with a Rifle
 

That is a very different scenario from what I referred to on page one. Several turkeys are taken this way in states with fall seasons. At a reasonable range (I'd say a 7 Mag can handle the job at 43 yards.. I don't think we'd have any arguements there ;)). Its a pretty sure bet if the bird holds still and you have a good rest.I think that fall hunting is a non-issue regarding turkeys with riflers. People shoot them with bows from tree stands, muzzleloaders, buckshot, all kinds of stuff in the fall. My big gripe is 1) safety regarding contemporary hunting practices 2) the all to frequent opportuinty to poach a bird.

RE: Turkey with a Rifle
 

Yeah, I plan on using a shotgun this spring. I actually thought it was against the law to use a rifle in the spring in Texas but just checked it out and it is only against the law to shoot an Eastern Turkey in the spring with a rifle. You can shoot a Rio Grande with a rifle in the spring or fall. All I have on my property is Rio Grande's.

With my shotgun I actually think 25 yards is about my max with my current setup. I patterned my shotgun last spring and was begging for my 7 mag recoil after about 8 shots with my lightweight over/under shotgun. I didn't feel it when I shot my first ever turkey from 14 yards last spring though! :D

RE: Turkey with a Rifle
 

The last turkey I shot with a gun was #30.... I haven't felt recoil on any of them! The day you do is the day you should quit!