Turkey with a rifle?
09-20-2010, 01:46 PM
#21
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: orygun
Posts: 379
The only way to shoot a turkey is with a bow unless you're handicapped and need to use a shotgun. A rifle is no sport! I am upset that we are now using a rifle to shoot a turkey 100 yards away. Where's the sport in that??!!! In most states, you can shoot deer with a high powered rifle and that's no sport either! I have never shot a turkey with a gun much less a high powered rifle.
09-20-2010, 05:11 PM
#22
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Dec 2007
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Good advice JD !!! LOL !!!
I'm still not sure he'll take it.................................
I'm still not sure he'll take it.................................
Last edited by Sheridan; 09-20-2010 at 05:49 PM.
09-20-2010, 05:47 PM
#23
Super Moderator
Join Date: Jan 2004
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Timbr - yer correct - lost my ethics for a moment!
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09-20-2010, 06:18 PM
#24
Spike
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Lima, Peru
Posts: 49
well if u tell me I would use any type of rim fire and shoot it near the chest. I haven't shot turkey with no rifle but once in my ranch I forgot my shotguns and I went hunting pheasent with a .17 hmr and my 10/22 really challenging though instead of 12 birds as planned i got 5 but turkeys don fly that much. GDLUK wid dat
09-20-2010, 07:50 PM
#25
Fork Horn
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Illinois
Posts: 290
Sorry, guys! I didn't mean to upset anyone. I have never heard of shooting a turkey with a high powered rifle being legal. I don't use guns. I only hunt with a bow. I like the challenge and the sport of it. I am not new to hunting, but my hunting is only with a bow. I am new to this site though. Again, I am sorry if I offended anyone by stating an opinion. I guess I didn't read the whole conversation. Mac266 - thank you for serving our country. I hope you stay safe.
09-21-2010, 11:54 AM
#26
Banned
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 388
Some pretty high horses, eh?
You might try the '06 with these:
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tNumber=220009
Here in Wyoming we hunt with rifle a lot. I aim for the wing to body joint. I use a .22 Mag. But a 55gr projectile out of the '06 would certainly do the trick.
Enjoy your hunt . . .
You might try the '06 with these:
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tNumber=220009
Here in Wyoming we hunt with rifle a lot. I aim for the wing to body joint. I use a .22 Mag. But a 55gr projectile out of the '06 would certainly do the trick.
Enjoy your hunt . . .
10-01-2010, 03:48 AM
#27
Spike
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 3
Everybody who hunts deer has their own opinion of what is the best caliber and rifle for doing so. The fact is there are literally hundreds or more rifle/caliber combinations that are adequate for hunting deer. I have hunted with bolt-actions, pump-actions, and lever-actions in more calibers than I could name from .243 Win. to .30-'06 Springfield. All of them did the job except for a lever action in .30-30, but I never got a shot at a deer with that one.
Here's what I think, 7mm-08 is a great beginners cartridge. It is really similar to a .243 (they are both necked down .308 cartridges) but can shoot heavier bullets without much more recoil. The .243 while a good accurate round uses lighter bullets than I want to use, but it can do the job. Any of the rifles you mention would be an excellent hunting rifle for deer as would the Winchester model 70. There are others that are great too. Look over all of the guns, check out the options that are available, and decide what you would be the most comfortable using. The best choice is whatever you are confident and comfortable shooting. Also consider the safety position and type, as they vary and you want to be able to operate quickly without having to look at it.
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neukundengewinnung
Internet Marketing Bedford
Here's what I think, 7mm-08 is a great beginners cartridge. It is really similar to a .243 (they are both necked down .308 cartridges) but can shoot heavier bullets without much more recoil. The .243 while a good accurate round uses lighter bullets than I want to use, but it can do the job. Any of the rifles you mention would be an excellent hunting rifle for deer as would the Winchester model 70. There are others that are great too. Look over all of the guns, check out the options that are available, and decide what you would be the most comfortable using. The best choice is whatever you are confident and comfortable shooting. Also consider the safety position and type, as they vary and you want to be able to operate quickly without having to look at it.
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neukundengewinnung
Internet Marketing Bedford
10-01-2010, 09:56 AM
#28
Giant Nontypical
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Are we stll talkin' turkey !?!?
10-01-2010, 02:49 PM
#29
Giant Nontypical
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RR,
This is one of those hunts were getting close is more fun !
Just kidd'in !!!
I know you would prefer to shoot them from 1,000 + yards away (and, perfecty gutted).
Remember, just kidding.....................
This is one of those hunts were getting close is more fun !
Just kidd'in !!!
I know you would prefer to shoot them from 1,000 + yards away (and, perfecty gutted).
Remember, just kidding.....................
10-01-2010, 04:45 PM
#30
Spike
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 7
hmmmmmmmmm
Where's the challenge? I have to tell ya to have the time of your life and to really enjoy the hunt, use a shotgun. You are missing the hunt if you use a rifle, kinda like use artillary for deer. You have accomplished something getting that bird within 40 yards and looked him/her in the eyes. This is just my opinion but i really think you would have a better time with a shotgun and even better time with a bow. Anyway be safe out there and good luck
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