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3.5 # 9 through Remington 870 12 ga. 21" barrel with Indian creek .655 choke... at 50 yds over 400 pellets in 10"
 
BIG 20 XL (20G) until I run out of components, then may go to a more simplified load (fewer components) when I have time to do more testing and ensuring zero will not change. If zero were to change, I'd want ample time to correct it before I go hunting with new load.
 
Andy S.":wj4v5cd6 said:
If zero were to change, I'd want ample time to correct it before I go hunting with new load.
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THIS is something I'd bet many new-comers to turkey guns/loads might be missing:

Similar to shooting different types/bullets in your rifle,
different loads in your shotgun can produce a different point of impact.
Your pattern may be centered to point of aim with one load, be off a foot with another.

Opinions vary, but imo, optical sights are a "must have" on a tightly choked turkey gun.

Everything is a trade-off,
including new turkey shells that may require extensive pattern testing before it's wise to take them hunting.
 
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Roost 1":1kkzlf4y said:
Big 20 XL can't imagine a better load.
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I bought all the components for this load last year right after season and plan to put some together soon for my son and I. I'm kinda looking forward to it. I need to go ahead and do it or turkey season will be here.
 
muddyboots":2znkg8dc said:
12 gauge. 3 1/2 inch. 2 1/2 oz of 8 and 9 tss.
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Waaaaay over kill, still trying to convince him the turkeys in Hardin county do not wear kevlar helmets. He'll eventually come around. :tu:

muddyboots":2znkg8dc said:
It's just absolutely devastating on turkeys.
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.....and big horn sheep if one were to walk by. :)
 
Dang I need someone to get me some of the Big 20 XL.... Never shot any TSS.
 
muddyboots":22ozyxrn said:
Absolutely over kill but I love it.
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That comment was not meant to be distasteful at all, I am pretty sure you knew that. We have texted back and forth along the same lines, just want others that read it to know my tone was in good spirits when I typed that. You have PLENTY of insurance. :tu:
 
I couldn't help but laugh myself especially on the big horn sheep comment, but I've seen you rib him about the 12 before. Too funny...... :tu:
 
Andy S.":1o4cvcfk said:
muddyboots":1o4cvcfk said:
Absolutely over kill but I love it.
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That comment was not meant to be distasteful at all, I am pretty sure you that. We have texted back and forth along the same lines, just want others that read it to know my tone was in good spirits when I typed that. You have PLENTY of insurance. :tu:
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Totally understood. Ur replies very funny. Yes it's overkill. Lol
 
muddyboots":351s4vft said:
The big horn sheep reply is funny. Do really think it would kill a big horn sheep? Lol
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That's a once in a lifetime tag, therefore you can never have TOO much firepower. :smash:
 
muddyboots":1eyo7396 said:
Btw I was telling all my turkey hunting cohorts that Andy considered my set up overkill. They all replied no such thing. Lol. Ha ha.
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I guess I am going to have come turkey hunt with y'all one day soon and bring my baby compact 20G and show y'all just what she's capable of. Seeing is believing, right? :tu:
 
Andy S.":3tn2m4fi said:
muddyboots":3tn2m4fi said:
Btw I was telling all my turkey hunting cohorts that Andy considered my set up overkill. They all replied no such thing. Lol. Ha ha.
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I guess I am going to have come turkey hunt with y'all one day soon and bring my baby compact 20G and show y'all just what she's capable of. Seeing is believing, right? :tu:
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True story!
 
TN hunter":26eh1yrv said:
Roost 1":26eh1yrv said:
Big 20 XL can't imagine a better load.
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100% agree!!


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I shoot the NC Stubby load instead of the big 20XL. I do load that shell for TNReb though and it shoots good from his gun. the NC load shot better in my gun though for some reason.
 

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