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#21

General Forum / Re: 3 word story

Last post by Clif Owen - December 30, 2025, 07:58:21 PM

Yes, it does

#22

Turkey Call Classifieds / Re: WTS Tony Ezolt Jordan and ...

Last post by basdjs - December 30, 2025, 07:21:41 PM

I have one of each of these calls that Tony made for my son and I last year. They are simply terrific calls.

#23

General Forum / Re: I’m a huge Browning fan bu...

Last post by Greg Massey - December 30, 2025, 07:13:45 PM

Tom I hate that you had this problem with your sweet 16,but I'm with you,I don't have time for these guessing games with a gun...

You did the right thing by getting rid of it ...

I have a couple of old A5 one 20 ga. and one 12 ga.  20 was for everything and the 12 was mostly for ducks etc. back in the good old days... even did some crow hunting with the old 12 ga.

#24

Pot Calls Forum / Re: Tis The Season

Last post by basdjs - December 30, 2025, 06:42:08 PM

Another beautiful call, Mike

#25

General Forum / Re: I’m a huge Browning fan bu...

Last post by Notsoyoungturk - December 30, 2025, 06:34:47 PM

As I was reading this, I remembered the old days of duck hunting with my browning A5.  I remember having to adjust the rings around the spring when I went from light load to heavy load shells.  Does anyone else remember having to change them or am I just old and forgetful.  It sounds, however, like this ejection problems is with both light and heavy loads.  I am also certain that Browning would have pointed this out.  I am a Browning fan and hate to hear about your troubles.

Another sub-gauge to look at is the Beretta 20 ga Ultima Turkey.  I have never had a problem out of that gun regardless of what I shoot.  Comes with rail for easy red dot installation.

Good luck with the 16.

#26

General Forum / Re: Now and Then

Last post by Notsoyoungturk - December 30, 2025, 06:27:01 PM

My first bird came in my second year of hunting.  I had permission to hunt a farm not far from my house.  It had a lot of open fields with interspersed tree lines; it was probably not the easiest property on which to learn.  I had read and watched everything I could get my hands on but in retrospect, I knew nothing about hunting turkeys. I constantly chased a dominant gobbler that controlled that area. He never seemed to be without hens, even midday and into the afternoon.  Though I never came home with a bird, my first year was an incredible learning experience. I made mistakes with scouting, setup, calling, lack of patience, too much patience.  You name the mistake and I probably made it but with every hunt, I learned something practical and new.  In my second year, I scouted better and patterned the old bird. I knew the areas of the farm he was using and when he liked to go there.  The first morning was a bust.  I could get him to answer but he would not leave his hens.  I tried to move to him but he was in a position that I couldn't effectively close the gap.  I snuck out, had some lunch and went very early to an area I knew he liked in the afternoons.  I setup around 1pm in an area that I thought would give me the best chance at him and patiently waited.  I would call about every 20-30 minutes.  Finally at 4:30pm, he responded.  This time he was hot and interested.  I shot him at 15 yards approximately 10 minutes later.  I have seldom been that happy in the outdoors.  I still had a lot to learn but I had finally been rewarded for the effort.  There have been many other hunts since that time that required more skill but it is one that I will never forget.

#27

General Forum / Re: Now and Then

Last post by Tom007 - December 30, 2025, 06:20:55 PM

I was thinking last night about my first turkey hunt and this past years hunts. I have come a long ways since then. Not saying it was a straight or easy path, but is has been long, lol. That first hunt was with no vest, a quaker boy pushpin and an HS Strut triple glass pot, which I still have. No clue about turkey behavior or what to do. When the farmer started up his tractor at zero dark thirty and that magnificent jake gobbled his head off, I was hooked. I called and called and he answered and answered, lol. I wish I had a tape of it. He flew down and I started dancing all over that little hill. I chased, I retreated and I finally got him to break and come up the hill to see the ridiculous creature that was so intent on talking to him. 20 yards away and a load of #4's did him in and I was a " Professional Turkey Hunter" now. I have been through hundreds of calls, dozens of guns and tens of thousands of $$, that gobble still makes me glassy eyed when I hear it.So I think the long hours scouting and preparing is well worth it. What a wonderful journey I am on. Best part is all the people I have met along the way and having my wife and kids with me. Just a thought from an old man looking back wishing I didnt waste my first 35 years not hunting turkeys. Well, we all have regrets. Biding my time, till it is time. God Bless, Z

Z, great post. I remember my first bird like it happened yesterday. I can bring you right to the same spot I was lucky enough to harvest him at. I have no regrets about this great passion we all enjoy. Maybe there is just one, I wish I could put all these phenomenal creatures back in the woods for someone else to do battle with. Each and every one I had the pleasure to "Play Chess with" will be etched in my memory for ever. God bless all of us, Be safe and enjoy every minute in the turkey woods!

#28

General Forum / Re: I’m a huge Browning fan bu...

Last post by Tom007 - December 30, 2025, 06:13:46 PM

Hey Tom good luck with the new SBE. How are you going to set it up? Spring will be here soon enough!

I put my Aimpoint Micro S rib mount Red dot on it with an Indian Creek .570 choke. Shoots Long beard 6's and Federal 9's real nice. Carlsons Choke also a fine shooting tube. The gun is fantastic. Can't wait to tote it this spring. Be safe buddy

#29

General Forum / Re: Now and Then

Last post by Greg Massey - December 30, 2025, 05:54:59 PM

My first one made me want to get the second one and from there it has been one heck of a journey with lots of money spent on gas, calls, shells and guns. But what I have learned and still learning I would trade it for anything. Along this journey I have met some awesome people and call builders. I remember my first turkey a Jake like it was yesterday, killing him with homemade calls, I still have these in a safe place. Good Luck This Spring Everyone.


I carried that Jake around all day showing him off... man he was a trophy ...Little did I know JUST how much this turkey was going to cost me ... A BUNCH... LOL     

#30

General Forum / Re: Now and Then

Last post by callmakerman - December 30, 2025, 05:23:36 PM

Man, this brings back memories. My first year on my own I found a bunch of gobbling birds while scouting. Opening day came and with all my eggs in the same basket I found myself over waist deep in flood waters in the swamp I scouted from the previous days of rain. Fast forward three quarters into the season and I'm tired and beat up from chasing birds. I heard a bird at first light. we played for a while then nothing. Being tired I closed my eyes for a bit when a crow flew over and called out and my bird gobbled. Inside of a half hour of that gobble I had my first gobbler. Beautiful bird that was 18 lbs. 10 1/2" beard and 3/4" spurs. I tossed him over my shoulder and hiked the mile out of the swamp swearing I would never carry a bird that way again being the vest had a game pouch and made it much easier. As has already been said, thousands of dollars, boatload of calls bought and so many miles walked and sleep lost all to chase the best game bird there is. I wouldn't change a thing.