I used to have an 835 and shot the 3 1/2" Longbeard 5's. I tried magblends but stuck with the old faithfuls. I've had 3 different 12 gauges for turkey and shot the longbeards in all of them.
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MickThompson
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I have a buddy that used to shoot 3.5" mag blends until we ran some 3" longbeards through his 835
yellalinehunter
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They don't make a 4".
I was about to comment the same thing but decided I better read all the replies first. Great minds think alike. I shoot 3.5" TSS in my 12 gauge 870. I like to kill them really, really dead. Dead just isn't enough for me.
yellalinehunter
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I like to have all the odds I can in my favor!I was about to comment the same thing but decided I better read all the replies first. Great minds think alike. I shoot 3.5" TSS in my 12 gauge 870. I like to kill them really, really dead. Dead just isn't enough for me.
pretty sure i have a box. they are a few years old. ever make it to the east side?
Unnecessary extra recoil is not in most shooter's favor when accuracy is the goal. But to each their own, I once shot Nitro Ray's 3.5" 2 7/16 ounce loads too, so been there, done that.
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Rakkin6
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There is no such thing has to dead. That's why I still use .300 win mag to deer hunt. Anything a 30-06 can do my .300 can do better.I was about to comment the same thing but decided I better read all the replies first. Great minds think alike. I shoot 3.5" TSS in my 12 gauge 870. I like to kill them really, really dead. Dead just isn't enough for me.
I have never understood the consternation about turkey shell prices. Even at the stupid price of $10/shell, the one I use to confirm my sight is on and two I use on gobblers is a drop in the bucket for other turkey hunting costs of gas, calls, etc.
I just don't understand the thought process. I'm not going to a dove field with them.
I just don't understand the thought process. I'm not going to a dove field with them.
TheLBLman
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Truth is, at 40 yds or less, it may matter little no matter what particular shell is in your chamber.
And most long-term turkey hunters still kill most their birds under 30 yds?
I know I do.
When I began turkey hunting, no one had ever told me I "needed" a special dedicated gun and special "turkey" shells for turkey hunting. I killed my first several turkeys with the same gun(s) and same shells I was using for squirrels & ducks, i.e. just regular old #5 & #6 lead loads.
I even killed at least two longbeards with 1 1/8 oz #7 1/2 field loads in my Sweet 16, which was once the gun I used for ducks, quail, squirrel, even deer.
Now doing most my turkey hunting with a 20 ga, but do load it up with TSS, whether it's needed or not.
And most long-term turkey hunters still kill most their birds under 30 yds?
I know I do.
When I began turkey hunting, no one had ever told me I "needed" a special dedicated gun and special "turkey" shells for turkey hunting. I killed my first several turkeys with the same gun(s) and same shells I was using for squirrels & ducks, i.e. just regular old #5 & #6 lead loads.
I even killed at least two longbeards with 1 1/8 oz #7 1/2 field loads in my Sweet 16, which was once the gun I used for ducks, quail, squirrel, even deer.
Now doing most my turkey hunting with a 20 ga, but do load it up with TSS, whether it's needed or not.
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................where lead 7.5s will kill them with proper shot placement in the head.
@fulldraw
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My thought process is that I don't spend much on turkey hunting. Other than gas and license, I have everything else. No need to buy a new call, camo, vest, etc every year. Wouldn't be looking for these shells if I wasn't out. However, I do want to be efficient when I pull the trigger but I've killed many with old Federal #5s well before the longbeard and tss fad. Also, I have more important things like family to spend money on. I'm not retired with no bills.
@fulldraw
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Exactly, so what's wrong looking for specific shells at a cheaper price? Apparently, scn is offended I'm not showing money around.
SCN isn't offended at all. I just don't understand the thought process. While I am retired from one job, I am working another and certainly have bills to pay. The few dollars I may spend on quality shells is far less than the gas I spend on one trip to my turkey lease.
Have a great day.
@fulldraw
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True. Remington XLR loads are what my son shoots out of the .410. I haven't even thought about that for the 835. Be interesting to see how they do. Thanks for the idea.
mike52
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Fulldraw no disrespect but I have a cousin similar to you. So tight with his money he squeaks when he walks !
@fulldraw
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Lol, none taken. If I didn't squeak all these years I wouldn't have been able to purchase land last year. I'm ok with being called a tight wad. I just hope my kids understand why I'm the way I am and learn from me.
Rakkin6
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I think they are saying you have short arms and deep pockets lol.
@fulldraw
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I wish that was the case.
