What shot size?
 

I will be going after turkey and am wondering what 12 gauge shot size to get. I'm using a Mossberg 835 with full choke. Shots 30 yards and under. Thanks

RE: What shot size?
 

You will need to try different shot sizes and manufactures, to see where your gun will patteren. Two shotguns, same model and manudacture will not always pattern the same using the same ammo. You will just have to try some and find out which your shotgun likes.


Robert

RE: What shot size?
 

Yea that's what I'm doing. I was just wondering where to start. Which shot sizes are ok? #6 and under?

RE: What shot size?
 

4, 5, and 6s. 6's for a lot of shot---but not quite as much down range knock down power. I shoot high velocity 4's in my 835 using a .685 Hastings choke. Patterns well with lots of knock down power at the longer end of the "envelope." 6's would be great 30 yards and under---but as was mentioned you need to pattern a couple of size shot.

RE: What shot size?
 

They are all right, but try the rem hevi-shot if you can they will not only double your amount of pellets, but will better your penetration too, but the shells are a little pricey.

RE: What shot size?
 

I would shoot either 4's, 5's, or 6's. You need to pattern your gun and figure out what works best with it.

RE: What shot size?
 

If you're wanting a good place to start, then try some Winchester Supreme High Velocity turkey loads in shot size #5. They may not be "the" load in your particular gun but there's a good chance they will shoot well. Turkey loads in #5 shot are probably the most widely used.

RE: What shot size?
 

Found some winchester #5. I get about 10 pellets in the head and neck but all of those 10 are at 40 yards and are in the kill zone. I will only shoot 20-30 yards though.