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LEARNING TO TURKEY HUNT / Re: Advantages Of Mouth Calls?Last post by GobbleNut - December 02, 2025, 09:33:10 AMAgree with Silvestris, especially the hands-free part...and more specifically in situations where turkeys are close enough to be able to see the movement needed to work a box or pot (or any other type of call that requires movement that might be picked up by a wary gobbler).
Mouth calls (and air-operated calls, in general) have a much steeper learning curve in the process of being able to make realistic turkey sounds. It is not advisable to attempt to use a mouth call if someone has not developed some modicum of proficiency in using one. I can't tell you how many people I have seen trying to use a mouth call while hunting that would have been much better off just sticking with a box or pot...and learning to minimize movement in close-range situations. There are ways of setting up on turkeys that will allow the movement needed to use a hand-operated call...even when turkeys are pretty close...and even when not using a blind of some sort. Those that use boxes, pots, and the like should practice using those calls one-handed (if possible) and in odd positions...for instance, like laying on the ground next to you in your set-up. When setting up on a gobbler (sitting against a tree, for example), it is always a good idea to angle your body a bit one way or the other, rather than straight-on to the gobbler, to take advantage of your natural ability to swing your gun based on whether you are shooting right or left-handed. Doing this also allows you to obscure the movement needed to operate a call, to a degree, with your body positioning. Even though I use mouth calls, I often will set a pot and striker on the ground next to me in a set-up such that I can reach down with one hand, my body blocking that movement, and scratch out a few different-sounding soft notes if I think they are needed ...which often enough, it seems they are. Bottom line for me is that I encourage all turkey hunters to take the time to learn how to use a mouth call with some level of proficiency. There will definitely be times when it is an advantage...but that in no way infers that those that do not want to do that cannot get along just fine without doing so.  #82
Pot Calls Forum / Re: Pot Call ReccomendationsLast post by Drumstick-Bandit - December 02, 2025, 07:46:50 AMQuote from: Zobo on December 01, 2025, 09:59:59 PMYou have copper, aluminum and crystal in pots, how about slate? I don't have a slate yet, what would you recommend? #83
General Forum / Re: Word Association GameLast post by captpete - December 02, 2025, 07:10:33 AMstocks
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Misc. Turkey Gun Related Classifieds / Re: Benelli barrel M2 26" with...Last post by highball - December 02, 2025, 06:54:10 AMI will buy the forearm if you sell the barrel.
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Misc. Turkey Gun Related Classifieds / Re: Benelli SBE 1 or 2 Barrel ...Last post by Ridge Rooster - December 02, 2025, 06:07:31 AMForgot to mention that the brand-new Vortex Red Dot will come with the barrel.
Kinda important information left off original post, lol. PM me for pictures of barrel mounted on my SBE1 and pattern picture. This barrel shoots extremely well with an Indian Creek .665 Ridge Rooster #86
Misc. Turkey Gun Related Classifieds / Re: Benelli barrel M2 26" with...Last post by Ridge Rooster - December 02, 2025, 06:04:15 AMSorry just saw this question. I am pretty sure that I have all the standard chokes for this barrel.
I really have no need for the forearm, without the barrel so I really want to sell them as a package deal. Thanks Ridge Rooster #87
General Forum / Re: 3 word storyLast post by Turkeybutt - December 02, 2025, 04:47:18 AMAntiques and relics
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General Forum / Re: Word Association GameLast post by Turkeybutt - December 02, 2025, 04:46:18 AMMarket
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Trumpets / Wingbones Forum / Re: Black and white ebonyLast post by Zobo - December 01, 2025, 10:07:27 PMLooks great, a favorite wood for
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Pot Calls Forum / Re: Pot Call ReccomendationsLast post by Zobo - December 01, 2025, 09:59:59 PMYou have copper, aluminum and crystal in pots, how about slate?
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