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Welcome Posts for new members /Introduce Yourself / Re: Returning New Member

Last post by swampfox62 - Today at 09:25:15 AM

Welcome! I am new.

#42

Welcome Posts for new members /Introduce Yourself / Re: Hello from Kentucky

Last post by swampfox62 - Today at 09:24:58 AM

Welcome! I am new as well.

#43

Welcome Posts for new members /Introduce Yourself / Hello from Tidewater, Virginia...

Last post by swampfox62 - Today at 09:21:12 AM

Hello from Tidewater, Virginia! My name us Fletcher and I have been hunting and fishing all my life, with a few pauses for family and jobs. 

I hunt for deer, dove and am getting back into turkey. Also, I like to salt water fish and used worked as a guide and licensed captain in my younger days (20 yrs). 

I am hoping to share and learn from those who are proficient at turkey hunting. I am in my early 60's and work in healthcare now.

Attached are my turkey guns.  Each has a story and are a part of my family:  Rem 1100 and Winchester 1200.

Thank you, Fletcher (Swampfox62)

#44

Turkey Call Classifieds / Re: 5 Call Set

Last post by letinmfly - Today at 08:52:43 AM

$110 TYD

#45

LEARNING TO TURKEY HUNT / Re: Calling VS Experience/Wood...

Last post by EZ - Today at 08:26:19 AM

I think woodsmanship and good calling go hand in hand. If a hunter spends years honing his/her woodsmanship skills (aimed towards killing turkeys), it would stand to reason that person has learned a whole lot about turkey language. If they haven't, then they haven't been paying attention.

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LEARNING TO TURKEY HUNT / Re: Do hens make a lot of soun...

Last post by EZ - Today at 08:20:55 AM

Turkeys make communication vocalizations almost constantly, you just have to be very close to hear them. Most of the time, they won't get any louder than they have to. YOU, as the outside turkey, have a different motive. You can't walk over and join the flock (like a turkey would). YOU have ulterior motives, lol.

#47

General Forum / Re: Word Association Game

Last post by captpete - Today at 07:35:56 AM

instructor

#48

General Forum / Re: For the Snow Lovers

Last post by captpete - Today at 07:34:44 AM

Everyone has snow around me but there is none here.

Steve, Ill give you our snow but you have take the cold and with it. Tomorrow they are saying the high is going to be -7*F with wind chills at -30 to -45. By Sunday it's suppose to warm up to a balmy 5*F.

#49

LEAD TURKEY GUN PATTERNS / Re: Wad stiffness and pattern ...

Last post by swampfox62 - Today at 07:24:50 AM

Old post, but I am new to the forum,  have an interest in this and will comment and discuss:  Yes, I think a stiffer wad will help contain the shot and make a tighter pattern. I have not used the TUPRW wad but am looking at the Ranger Elite wad for some turkey loads.  Also, the Ranger Elite wad comes in slit and UNSLIT, which can make a difference so, I hear. 

Also, I have done some research on using buffers, which help keep to pattern tight and are described as:

"Buffered loads produce superior, more consistent patterns by reducing random pellet to pellet influences during setback. Each pellet is embedded into a protective cushion of buffer."

I am looking am doing some load development using #6 shot, my favorite and have been reloading, shotgun, rifle and handgun for many years (40+ to be exact), am a former competitive shooter in skeet (A class), and Service Rifle (Master).


Here are the links -

https://www.ballisticproducts.com/Advantages-Manual-12th-Edition/productinfo/00MADV/

https://www.ballisticproducts.com/Ranger-Elite-12ga-Unslit-Wad-100_bag/productinfo/32212REUS/

Interested in other fellow shooter's experience for those that reload.

Thank you and tight groups.

Fletcher (swampfox62)

#50

General Forum / Re: 2026 patches?

Last post by Lcmacd 58 - Today at 07:17:31 AM

Im in as always ....
Thnx Shannon