Question about shot size regulation
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Spike
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Southwest, VA
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Question about shot size regulation
Sorry for the stupid question but I am new to using shotguns so I am still learning about shot size, chokes, etc. I plan to go turkey hunting tomorrow for the first time and was gathering all of my stuff together and rechecked the regs and came across this :
No restrictions on shot size except for spring gobbler season when it is unlawful to have any shot in possession larger than number 2 fine shot while hunting.
I am not sure what this means. What I have are #5 shot 3" mag turkey loads. Is this saying that I can not use the shells that I have? Sorry for the newbie question but I need help understanding it.
Thanks,
T
No restrictions on shot size except for spring gobbler season when it is unlawful to have any shot in possession larger than number 2 fine shot while hunting.
I am not sure what this means. What I have are #5 shot 3" mag turkey loads. Is this saying that I can not use the shells that I have? Sorry for the newbie question but I need help understanding it.
Thanks,
T
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You're good to go. The number 5 shot is ok and is the same that I use and will be using tomorrow in a 3 1/2 inch magnum. I also am a SW Va hunter and will be out there tomorrow morning. Good luck! But most of all be patient.
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Spike
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Spike
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I patterned it with these shells about a month ago. I have everything in order for tomorrow just got thrown for a loop when I was double checking to make sure that blaze orange wasn't required and saw the line about the #2 shot. Just wanted to make sure that I was ok with the shells that I have.
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