Any suggestions?
02-25-2005 | 12:40 PM
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Any suggestions?
I'm planning on using my Remington 1100 this year. I used to hunt with a 12 Gauge Remington 870 Express Super Magnum with 3 1/2 inch Winchester Super Express magnum #4 Shells. I am limited this year with my 12 gauge 1100 as far as the ability to meet the power my 870 used to lay out. My question is... any suggestions on what shells are best suited for the 1100 (2 3/4in) and what chokes are best with these shells when hunting big Easterns? Right now I have the TruGlo Gobble Stopper Extreme vented choke tube and was thinking about the Hevi-Shot shells.... been hearing alot about those shells and would like to get some feedback on how they perform or would perform with my particular setup. Any feedback would be appreciated!
02-25-2005 | 12:45 PM
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RE: Any suggestions?
I'm in the same situation (1100 with 2 3/4"). It seems like Winchester has the only shells for 2 3/4" for turkeys. The Supremes are copper plated lead and they have some other shells that aren't Hevi-Shot but they are similar. I saw them advertised at BPS for $18 per box. I just bought a super full choke (.665) for my barrel (Rem-Choke type). Haven't had a chance to pattern these yet, but again my options are limited. Hope this helps!
02-25-2005 | 01:17 PM
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RE: Any suggestions?
Well, hey, the 1100 is a great gun and I think that we will still be able to cleanly kill birds with ease. I'm a power freak sometimes and I know it's not all based on how much gun you are using. I found myself in some long range situations last year that I passed up on (45-50 yard shots) that would have made the difference in my season... I got skunked last year for the first time! I would like to be confident in being able to successfully shoot a tom at 45 yards, but it's more important to me to be sure and ethical in my decisions and I owe that to the game. But boy... it really gets under my skin to think about that 10" beard on that tom I passed on!! Hopefully he'll be around this year so we can dance once again!
02-26-2005 | 10:35 AM
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RE: Any suggestions?
I found myself in some long range situations last year that I passed up on (45-50 yard shots) that would have made the difference in my season... I got skunked last year for the first time! I would like to be confident in being able to successfully shoot a tom at 45 yards, but it's more important to me to be sure and ethical in my decisions and I owe that to the game. But boy... it really gets under my skin to think about that 10" beard on that tom I passed on!! Hopefully he'll be around this year so we can dance once again!
My hets off to you for your etiicis.
I feel the same about passing up iffy shots.
Good Job and keep up the good etihics we need more hunters like you.
Good Luck This Year
