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Turkey Guns & Shooting => Turkey Guns => Topic started by: Deputy 14 on December 17, 2011, 09:18:14 PM

Title: Not a turkey gun but....
Post by: Deputy 14 on December 17, 2011, 09:18:14 PM
I'm gonna start the annual grouse season soon since deer season is leaving for a few months and I'm not much of a bird hunter. I took my BPS 12 out today and shot the three factory chokes with a few different cheap loads. Not having much luck with a decent pattern. Was hoping some of you upland bird hunters could help me out. Thanks  :policeman:
Title: Re: Not a turkey gun but....
Post by: pabossie255 on December 17, 2011, 09:25:47 PM
Modified choke is what I use dont have the same gun but is what I used in all my 12 gauge for grouse.
Title: Re: Not a turkey gun but....
Post by: allaboutshooting on December 17, 2011, 11:12:13 PM
Quote from: Deputy 14 on December 17, 2011, 09:18:14 PM
I'm gonna start the annual grouse season soon since deer season is leaving for a few months and I'm not much of a bird hunter. I took my BPS 12 out today and shot the three factory chokes with a few different cheap loads. Not having much luck with a decent pattern. Was hoping some of you upland bird hunters could help me out. Thanks  :policeman:

We don't have grouse here but I use an improved cylinder for quail and pheasants. Have you "deep cleaned" your barrel. That will help you with your patterns.

Thanks,
Clark
Title: Re: Not a turkey gun but....
Post by: Deputy 14 on December 17, 2011, 11:49:28 PM
No. I haven't yet. Planning to do that soon. I was thinking an aftermarket tube as well. Any suggestions on a maker?  Also do you think hevi shot is too much for upland game?
Title: Re: Not a turkey gun but....
Post by: SumToy on December 18, 2011, 12:07:00 AM
Put you a LM in it and get you some Nobel Sport or Rio top sport. You smoke em.
Title: Re: Not a turkey gun but....
Post by: WyoHunter on December 18, 2011, 12:32:52 AM
I've used Improved Cylinder with success. Most shots are fairly close and in thick cover where I've done my grouse hunting.