what is the best turkey loads you have used? and Shot size?
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You really opened up a can of worms with this one!
Fall
.22 Hornet - Sierra 45 gr SP w/ 9.75 grs Herco 2400 - not legal in spring
Spring
Winchester 2.75", 3.25dr eq, no 7.5 shot
Target #1 is where the feathers stop and wattles start on the neck.
Target #2 is the head.
Pattern density kills, not shot size!
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I shoot Federal Supreme Heavyweight #6. It patterns great in my gun and can reach on out to make 50 yard shots a dead certainty. What FirstBubba said about pattern density is absolutely true, and the shot have to retain enough velocity and energy to do the job and that's why I use high density shot. Those dang shells cost six to seven bucks each in 3.5" magnum, but when I think of all the time and effort that goes into turkey hunting, they're worth it. I just really hate to miss one at that price, though.
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I still use lead shot for turkeys. There is a WMA nearby that has a good turkey population. I never hunted it because I always thought it was "non-toxic" shot only. Imagine my surprise when I talked to a biologist on the area who informed me that lead shot was legal in the area he suggested for turkey hunting!
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