I've hunted turkeys for six years with an 11/87, no sights, and factory high brass 6s.
I killed 6 gobblers without losing one, but never was comfortable that my equipment was adequate.
Two months ago I found this site. Based on the input from contributors here, I upgraded to Williams Fire Sights, a Hevi-Shot choke, and Hevi-Shot 3" 2oz 7s.
This aftenoon I had four gobblers come straight at me in a line. I couldn't shoot for fear of getting two or three of them. Finally one of them moved a step to the right and stuck his head up. One load of 7s and he did a dirt dive. Right over backwards with both feet in the air. 37 yards and not one shot in the body. Now that's a pattern!!!!!
18 1/4 lbs 8 1/2" beard 7/8" spurs.
Thanks everyone!!
Congrats!
Those 7's are the real McCoy.
You place a good centered pattern from a load of them in 3" or 3.5" on the head and neck from a good shooting gun and choke at 40yds and the results will always be the same.
:icon_thumright: Great job :funnyturkey:
Good job, there are some folks on here that know how to get the most out of a shotgun, that do not mind helping folks out.
Quote from: Rimfire Wizard on April 16, 2012, 09:50:32 PM
I've hunted turkeys for six years with an 11/87, no sights, and factory high brass 6s.
I killed 6 gobblers without losing one, but never was comfortable that my equipment was adequate.
Two months ago I found this site. Based on the input from contributors here, I upgraded to Williams Fire Sights, a Hevi-Shot choke, and Hevi-Shot 3" 2oz 7s.
This aftenoon I had four gobblers come straight at me in a line. I couldn't shoot for fear of getting two or three of them. Finally one of them moved a step to the right and stuck his head up. One load of 7s and he did a dirt dive. Right over backwards with both feet in the air. 37 yards and not one shot in the body. Now that's a pattern!!!!!
18 1/4 lbs 8 1/2" beard 7/8" spurs.
Thanks everyone!!
Congratulations. It's great to have you here. Glad you're having such an excellent season.
Thanks,
Clark