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Old 03-26-2010 | 07:47 AM
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I have turkey hunted for several years now and I was thinking about what ammunition might be good. So I want to know, what shells do you shoot, in what size (2 3/4, 3, etc.) and how have you found they work? I shoot a twelve gauge that takes 2 3/4. Thanks
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Old 03-26-2010 | 07:59 AM
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HeviShot 13, 3.5", 2-1/4oz. #5 or #6
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Old 03-27-2010 | 06:48 AM
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Since you stated that you have a 2 3/4" gun, don't be alarmed. They make great shells and chokes for your gun. Seems that the custom chokes will perform better than the standard full choke that comes with your gun. Just one suggestion: If spending the money on a custom turkey choke, get one that allows the use of Hevishot as well. This way you can try many different shells to see what pattern best out of your gun-choke-shell combo. The Primos Jellyhead seems to be a good one that allows the use of hevishot as well. Kick's is another awesome choke, but they don't suggest using any hevishot through their chokes. Winchester makes a great shell in a 2 3/4" lead, their 1 1/2oz of either #6 or #5's. Hope this helps you.
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Old 03-27-2010 | 08:38 AM
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12 gauge Federal Premium Mag Shok Hi Velocity 3" with #5 shot. They work great. I have no complaints with them.
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Old 03-27-2010 | 01:33 PM
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20ga Federal® 3" Mag MagShok™ Flitecontrol® 1 5/16oz #6Pb #PFC258 6) @ 1185fps
20ga Federal® 3" Mag MagShok™ Flitecontrol® 1 5/16oz #4Pb #PFC258 4) @ 1185fps
20ga Winchester® 3"Mag Supreme™ 1 5/16oz #4Pb (#STH2034) @ 1200fps

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Old 03-27-2010 | 01:51 PM
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Win Supreme HV 3.5" 2oz 5 shot.
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Old 03-27-2010 | 03:40 PM
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Hevi-Shot Magnum Blend 3", 2oz, #5,6,7

or Hevi-13, 3", 2oz, #5
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Old 03-28-2010 | 05:08 AM
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Nitro Co's 3" , 4x5x7.5 Over 35 pellets in head & neck alone at 40yds w/ a basic Moss. 500. I won't use anything else!!
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Old 03-28-2010 | 09:27 AM
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3" #5's is all I use!
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Old 03-28-2010 | 10:03 AM
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20 gauge 3 1/2 shot
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