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Turkey Guns & Shooting => Turkey Guns => Topic started by: davisd9 on February 21, 2014, 11:39:36 PM

Title: Tired of all this shell bashing back and forth!
Post by: davisd9 on February 21, 2014, 11:39:36 PM
I am sick of the arguing going back and forth between what shell to shoot and why.  Let's see some turkey guns and birds killed with them!  Include the information of your set up.

Here is my current set up.  This will be my 3rd year hunting it and have killed 7 with it to this point, should have had a few more if I had done my part. 

She is a Mossberg 835 with a Star Dot .676.  I have a Simmons Pro-Diamond 4 x 32 mm scope on top.  I am shooting 3.5" 2.25 oz Hevi 6s.  Added the pistol grip this past off season.

(http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af161/davisd9/835PistolGrip_zpsda09e951.jpg)

First bird for this gun:
(http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af161/davisd9/100_0266.jpg)

First bird from SC killed with this gun (bird shot at 30 yards):
(http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af161/davisd9/4-1-121.jpg)

One of the prettiest birds I have ever killed:
(http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af161/davisd9/IMG_1080.jpg)

My personal best bird and killed it with a good buddy:
(http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af161/davisd9/4-11-1219lbs1125beardand125spurs.jpg)

A bird from a very exciting hunt (shot him at 12 yards):
(http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af161/davisd9/4-6bird_zps098d3d3c.jpg)

Let's see some of yours!

Title: Re: Tired of all this shell bashing back and forth!
Post by: ericjames on February 21, 2014, 11:45:58 PM
That's some good looking birds and a great lookin gun.
Title: Re: Tired of all this shell bashing back and forth!
Post by: allaboutshooting on February 21, 2014, 11:47:49 PM
Congratulations! There you go.

Thanks,
Clark
Title: Re: Tired of all this shell bashing back and forth!
Post by: davisd9 on February 21, 2014, 11:49:46 PM
Hope others will post up some pictures and get us in the spirit that we are supposed to be in for the sport we are supposed to love.
Title: Re: Tired of all this shell bashing back and forth!
Post by: allaboutshooting on February 21, 2014, 11:51:56 PM
I agree.

Thanks,
Clark
Title: Re: Tired of all this shell bashing back and forth!
Post by: Turkey fryin on February 22, 2014, 12:55:42 AM
I've been looking for a pistol grip for my 835 but I've not had any luck.  Where did you pick that one up? That is exactly what I'm lookin for
Title: Re: Tired of all this shell bashing back and forth!
Post by: BowBendr on February 22, 2014, 12:58:59 AM
Quote from: davisd9 on February 21, 2014, 11:49:46 PM
Hope others will post up some pictures and get us in the spirit that we are supposed to be in for the sport we are supposed to love.

Beautiful birds. Congrats and I agree with ya' !!
Title: Tired of all this shell bashing back and forth!
Post by: davisd9 on February 22, 2014, 01:01:51 AM

Quote from: Turkey fryin on February 22, 2014, 12:55:42 AM
I've been looking for a pistol grip for my 835 but I've not had any luck.  Where did you pick that one up? That is exactly what I'm lookin for

http://www.atigunstocks.com/maverick-traditional-stocks/235-shotgun-pistol-grip-stock.html

Had it dipped to match my gun.


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Title: Tired of all this shell bashing back and forth!
Post by: Deputy 14 on February 22, 2014, 01:26:15 AM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/22/merypeda.jpg)

870 Super Mag W/Hevishot choke. Not mentioning what shell I use so no one will tell me I'm wrong.
Title: Re: Tired of all this shell bashing back and forth!
Post by: hookedspur on February 22, 2014, 06:47:36 AM
M2 Benelli 20ga  TSS 9 IC 555
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s271/hookedspur/4F204D98-78E5-4740-9748-C4105BB6468E-14851-0000193D877E0102.jpg)

870 Super Mag Nitro 7s IC 665
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s271/hookedspur/laptop6139.jpg)
Title: Re: Tired of all this shell bashing back and forth!
Post by: wvnut3 on February 22, 2014, 11:17:23 AM
Both of these were taken with Federal Heavyweight #7's. one with a 11-87 3 1/2, 23inch barrel and the other with a 870 3 inch ,26inch barrel. Both were taken between 25-30 yards. Lee
Title: Re: Tired of all this shell bashing back and forth!
Post by: chatterbox on February 22, 2014, 11:21:23 AM
Here is mine. Mossberg 835, topped with a Burris FFIII, and choked with a .670 Truglo SSX. I feed her Hevi-13 3-2-7's.
(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab191/nhroadrider/8a23c189-1a16-489f-8cd1-ac271bd6366f_zpsd54be4cc.jpg) (http://s863.photobucket.com/user/nhroadrider/media/8a23c189-1a16-489f-8cd1-ac271bd6366f_zpsd54be4cc.jpg.html)
Here is the end result from that combo.
(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab191/nhroadrider/cf0545a4-e0df-405d-85e7-1a8bc55ebee9_zpsb605828d.jpg) (http://s863.photobucket.com/user/nhroadrider/media/cf0545a4-e0df-405d-85e7-1a8bc55ebee9_zpsb605828d.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Tired of all this shell bashing back and forth!
Post by: eddie234 on February 22, 2014, 11:52:24 AM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/23/e7e2ujuj.jpg)
My winchester 1300, currently running a hevi shot choke and hevi 13 3" #6's. Ive killed birds using a comp n choke 655 and winchester xtended range 3" #6"s.

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Title: Re: Tired of all this shell bashing back and forth!
Post by: davisd9 on February 22, 2014, 11:54:07 AM
Now this is what I like to see great guns and birds! Hope others will join the fun!

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Title: Re: Re: Tired of all this shell bashing back and forth!
Post by: davisd9 on February 22, 2014, 11:56:41 AM
Quote from: hookedspur on February 22, 2014, 06:47:36 AM
M2 Benelli 20ga  TSS 9 IC 555
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s271/hookedspur/4F204D98-78E5-4740-9748-C4105BB6468E-14851-0000193D877E0102.jpg)

870 Super Mag Nitro 7s IC 665
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s271/hookedspur/laptop6139.jpg)

Man that top bird is a hoss! What did he weigh?

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Title: Re: Re: Tired of all this shell bashing back and forth!
Post by: davisd9 on February 22, 2014, 11:57:30 AM
Quote from: eddie234 on February 22, 2014, 11:52:24 AM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/23/e7e2ujuj.jpg)
My winchester 1300, currently running a hevi shot choke and hevi 13 3" #6's. Ive killed birds using a comp n choke 655 and winchester xtended range 3" #6"s.

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Is that gun realtree seclusion?

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Title: Re: Re: Tired of all this shell bashing back and forth!
Post by: davisd9 on February 22, 2014, 12:00:33 PM
Quote from: wvnut3 on February 22, 2014, 11:17:23 AM
Both of these were taken with Federal Heavyweight #7's. one with a 11-87 3 1/2, 23inch barrel and the other with a 870 3 inch ,26inch barrel. Both were taken between 25-30 yards. Lee

Great birds! You can keep that snow hunting. Good luck this spring!

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Title: Re: Re: Tired of all this shell bashing back and forth!
Post by: davisd9 on February 22, 2014, 12:02:59 PM
Quote from: chatterbox on February 22, 2014, 11:21:23 AM
Here is mine. Mossberg 835, topped with a Burris FFIII, and choked with a .670 Truglo SSX. I feed her Hevi-13 3-2-7's.
(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab191/nhroadrider/8a23c189-1a16-489f-8cd1-ac271bd6366f_zpsd54be4cc.jpg) (http://s863.photobucket.com/user/nhroadrider/media/8a23c189-1a16-489f-8cd1-ac271bd6366f_zpsd54be4cc.jpg.html)
Here is the end result from that combo.
(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab191/nhroadrider/cf0545a4-e0df-405d-85e7-1a8bc55ebee9_zpsb605828d.jpg) (http://s863.photobucket.com/user/nhroadrider/media/cf0545a4-e0df-405d-85e7-1a8bc55ebee9_zpsb605828d.jpg.html)

Mike, your 835 looks like the short barrel version on mine. Your breakup pattern has better color though. The FFIII looks good on it!

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Title: Re: Tired of all this shell bashing back and forth!
Post by: wvnut3 on February 22, 2014, 02:03:30 PM
Agreed, Deer Hunting in snow i enjoy. Turkey hunting in snow i don't. However that was opening day 2012. I could not sit inside. Lee :z-guntootsmiley:
Title: Re: Tired of all this shell bashing back and forth!
Post by: drum817 on February 22, 2014, 03:03:27 PM
Here's a few!  :icon_thumright:



(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/drum817/Harvested%20Turkeys/Picture320.jpg) (http://s160.photobucket.com/user/drum817/media/Harvested%20Turkeys/Picture320.jpg.html)

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/drum817/Harvested%20Turkeys/Picture351.jpg) (http://s160.photobucket.com/user/drum817/media/Harvested%20Turkeys/Picture351.jpg.html)

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/drum817/Harvested%20Turkeys/Picture050-1.jpg) (http://s160.photobucket.com/user/drum817/media/Harvested%20Turkeys/Picture050-1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Re: Tired of all this shell bashing back and forth!
Post by: chatterbox on February 22, 2014, 04:45:29 PM
Quote from: davisd9 on February 22, 2014, 12:02:59 PM
Quote from: chatterbox on February 22, 2014, 11:21:23 AM
Here is mine. Mossberg 835, topped with a Burris FFIII, and choked with a .670 Truglo SSX. I feed her Hevi-13 3-2-7's.
(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab191/nhroadrider/8a23c189-1a16-489f-8cd1-ac271bd6366f_zpsd54be4cc.jpg) (http://s863.photobucket.com/user/nhroadrider/media/8a23c189-1a16-489f-8cd1-ac271bd6366f_zpsd54be4cc.jpg.html)
Here is the end result from that combo.
(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab191/nhroadrider/cf0545a4-e0df-405d-85e7-1a8bc55ebee9_zpsb605828d.jpg) (http://s863.photobucket.com/user/nhroadrider/media/cf0545a4-e0df-405d-85e7-1a8bc55ebee9_zpsb605828d.jpg.html)

Mike, your 835 looks like the short barrel version on mine. Your breakup pattern has better color though. The FFIII looks good on it!

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Thanks Donald!
Yes, it is the 20" barreled version. I sent the SSX choke and FFIII rain cover to lostncamo for the dip job. I was very pleased.
I must say, your 835 really looks awesome, and she sure gets the job done! :icon_thumright:
Title: Re: Tired of all this shell bashing back and forth!
Post by: 2eagles on February 22, 2014, 06:25:07 PM
Quote from: davisd9 on February 21, 2014, 11:39:36 PM


A bird from a very exciting hunt (shot him at 12 yards):
(http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af161/davisd9/4-6bird_zps098d3d3c.jpg)

Let's see some of yours!

Gotta love the turkey on the tree pics.  This is the first tom I ever called in.  Watched him come through the timber 100 yards away.  Glowing blue head - in and out of strut!!  This experience got me hooked on turkeys.

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o227/2eagles_photos/015.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/2eagles_photos/media/015.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Tired of all this shell bashing back and forth!
Post by: hookedspur on February 22, 2014, 06:44:15 PM
22.90 Lbs he was Beautiful coming in in the sun.
Title: Tired of all this shell bashing back and forth!
Post by: davisd9 on February 22, 2014, 06:48:24 PM

Quote from: 2eagles on February 22, 2014, 06:25:07 PM
Quote from: davisd9 on February 21, 2014, 11:39:36 PM


A bird from a very exciting hunt (shot him at 12 yards):
(http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af161/davisd9/4-6bird_zps098d3d3c.jpg)

Let's see some of yours!

Gotta love the turkey on the tree pics.  This is the first tom I ever called in.  Watched him come through the timber 100 yards away.  Glowing blue head - in and out of strut!!  This experience got me hooked on turkeys.

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o227/2eagles_photos/015.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/2eagles_photos/media/015.jpg.html)

Here is another for you, same bird that i said was one of the prettiest I killed.

Yes I know that is poison ivy but it does not bother me.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/23/eru3e7u3.jpg)


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Title: Tired of all this shell bashing back and forth!
Post by: eddie234 on February 22, 2014, 09:55:27 PM

Quote from: davisd9 on February 22, 2014, 11:57:30 AM
Quote from: eddie234 on February 22, 2014, 11:52:24 AM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/23/e7e2ujuj.jpg)
My winchester 1300, currently running a hevi shot choke and hevi 13 3" #6's. Ive killed birds using a comp n choke 655 and winchester xtended range 3" #6"s.

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Is that gun realtree seclusion?

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I believe it's realtree hardwoods


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Title: Re: Tired of all this shell bashing back and forth!
Post by: surehuntsalot on February 22, 2014, 10:33:23 PM
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t244/sr5865/S2010188_0022.jpg)
835   .676 stardot  Winchester 3-1/2" 2-1/4oz #5's

(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t244/sr5865/IMG_0391.jpg)

20ga 870  3" Federal 1-5/16oz #5's

(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t244/sr5865/S4021999.jpg)

20ga 870
Title: Re: Tired of all this shell bashing back and forth!
Post by: TrackeySauresRex on February 23, 2014, 09:04:33 AM
Nuttin' special here.. Just an 0L mossy 835 w/Jelly head .690 and another Tom on the wagon.  ;D

(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg299/TrackeySauresRex/IMG_0673_zps38de2427.jpg) (http://s251.photobucket.com/user/TrackeySauresRex/media/IMG_0673_zps38de2427.jpg.html)
Title: Tired of all this shell bashing back and forth!
Post by: davisd9 on February 23, 2014, 10:47:03 AM

Quote from: TrackeySauresRex on February 23, 2014, 09:04:33 AM
Nuttin' special here.. Just an 0L mossy 835 w/Jelly head .690 and another Tom on the wagon.  ;D

(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg299/TrackeySauresRex/IMG_0673_zps38de2427.jpg) (http://s251.photobucket.com/user/TrackeySauresRex/media/IMG_0673_zps38de2427.jpg.html)

Looks pretty special to me. Love those older Camo patterns!


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Title: Re: Tired of all this shell bashing back and forth!
Post by: highwaygun on February 23, 2014, 06:53:01 PM
A couple of Arkansas birds from past 2 seasons. A few of them are with my new hunting partner.
Title: Re: Tired of all this shell bashing back and forth!
Post by: scdxt on February 23, 2014, 09:00:25 PM
Quote from: eddie234 on February 22, 2014, 09:55:27 PM

Quote from: davisd9 on February 22, 2014, 11:57:30 AM
Quote from: eddie234 on February 22, 2014, 11:52:24 AM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/23/e7e2ujuj.jpg)
My winchester 1300, currently running a hevi shot choke and hevi 13 3" #6's. Ive killed birds using a comp n choke 655 and winchester xtended range 3" #6"s.

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Is that gun realtree seclusion?

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I believe it's realtree hardwoods

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that is advantage camo guys. One of the best camos in my book....
Title: Re: Tired of all this shell bashing back and forth!
Post by: owlhoot on February 23, 2014, 10:12:28 PM
Ya i have the matching coveralls an 2 goretex rain coats too, neat camo.
Title: Re: Tired of all this shell bashing back and forth!
Post by: CASH on February 23, 2014, 10:31:35 PM
Mossberg 535, Rhino .660, Nitro 4x6x7

(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab192/strutzone18/48E9907F-4FB3-4833-88D2-F9953429F7F1-3512-00000157484D3652.jpg) (http://s863.photobucket.com/user/strutzone18/media/48E9907F-4FB3-4833-88D2-F9953429F7F1-3512-00000157484D3652.jpg.html)

Mossberg 535, Rhino .660, Hevi 7's

(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab192/strutzone18/016.jpg) (http://s863.photobucket.com/user/strutzone18/media/016.jpg.html)

(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab192/strutzone18/me2.jpg) (http://s863.photobucket.com/user/strutzone18/media/me2.jpg.html)

(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab192/strutzone18/A7362930-AE5B-4741-8F47-BD80DE527EF3.jpg) (http://s863.photobucket.com/user/strutzone18/media/A7362930-AE5B-4741-8F47-BD80DE527EF3.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Tired of all this shell bashing back and forth!
Post by: Ruger M77 on February 24, 2014, 05:24:40 PM
(http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l542/Turkey85/DSCN0053_zps355edfb1.jpg) (http://s1123.photobucket.com/user/Turkey85/media/DSCN0053_zps355edfb1.jpg.html)  870 with jelly head choke it started out as a regular 870exspress but I put the shurshot stock and shorter barrel on it