Anybody use something smaller than 6's in lead? Would it have the energy needed at 35-40 yards?
I do have some 7.5s in nickel plated lead from Fiocchi. See Golden Pheasant loads. Most shots are 30 and under for me so this shot works well. If I plan on 35-40 yard shots it is generally Federal #6s in lead or HTL #7s.
another big vote for the Fiocchi 3" #7-1/2 lead shells for turkey hunting
My brother used to reload 71/2 s @ 1 1/2 oz 12 gauge loads.talk about 40 yard killers.theirs one for ya.
Lead 7s @ 1200 fps have the energy to kill to 42 yds. Lead 7.5s at the same speed will do it to 36 yds (1.25" gel penetration).
i know more than afew turkeys that would disagree.if they could.
I haven't ever used anything smaller in lead than 6's but this year I hope to nail one with my 410 and it will be using 7.5 lead under 25 yards.