Turkeys shells
#1

I have different guns that can handle 2 3/4, 3, or 3 1/2 shells. What would you guys recomend for shot size and load size?
Last edited by Outdoorlivin; 01-26-2017 at 10:08 AM.
#2
Giant Nontypical
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Pray tell, what gun do your have that shoots a 2 2/3" shell? The best recommendation anyone can give is to get a variety of shells, pattern them out at 40 yards, and then use what gives the tightest pattern to blow Mr. Tom's head off!.
#4

OP, no one can tell you which shell or shot size or gun to use. You need to buy some shells and go the patterning board and try the shells and guns and various chokes until you find the one that patterns best.
#9

Get your 3.5" gun, 2-3 turkey hunting friends, and 3-4 diff turkey loads and have fun! Your 3.5" gun should be able to handle anything from 2.75" on up to 3.5".
Recommendations: at least a 3" shell. Shot size #5 is a good starting point for lead shot. Once you get into the "hevi-stuff" then #6 or one of the blended shot loads might be an option. Personally, I like it simple.
You may be surprised at the results. And remember...a gobbler taken with a 2.75" shell is just as dead as one shot with a 3.5" shell.
Have fun, and good luck this spring!
Recommendations: at least a 3" shell. Shot size #5 is a good starting point for lead shot. Once you get into the "hevi-stuff" then #6 or one of the blended shot loads might be an option. Personally, I like it simple.
You may be surprised at the results. And remember...a gobbler taken with a 2.75" shell is just as dead as one shot with a 3.5" shell.
Have fun, and good luck this spring!
Last edited by JoeA; 01-30-2017 at 12:18 PM.