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Turkey Guns & Shooting => Turkey Guns => Topic started by: clfergus on February 14, 2015, 03:51:07 PM

Title: Load suggestions and POA question
Post by: clfergus on February 14, 2015, 03:51:07 PM
Hey Guys - Couple of questions here. Checking for a good pattern looks to be expensive like deer hunting and sabot checks in a rifled barrel. Too bad someone doesn't make a patterning pack with 3 #5,#6,#7 shots a piece.

Any case, I have acquired a like new 870 NWTF edition with a Shur-Shot stock for super cheap. Picked up a used Jelly head .660 choke on the site from a member. Going to start with Longbeard ammo. Which size pellets would you try first?

Second question, Point of Aim as I see it called here. I just assumed you would want to place the bead/fiber optic on the vent rib on the bottom of the neck. Where do most of you typically place the bead or your sights?

Thanks
Title: Re: Load suggestions and POA question
Post by: Bigspurs68 on February 14, 2015, 04:04:33 PM
It is common practice to aim for the waddles or feather line but, I have a overwhelming tendency to aim at their face so I pattern my gun accordingly. I just try to ensure that the best part of my pattern does not kill the germs in the air above his head.
Title: Re: Load suggestions and POA question
Post by: BowBendr on February 14, 2015, 07:35:51 PM
Quote from: Bigspurs68 on February 14, 2015, 04:04:33 PMI just try to ensure that the best part of my pattern does not kill the germs in the air above his head.

Yep
Title: Re: Load suggestions and POA question
Post by: Gobble! on February 14, 2015, 07:38:41 PM
I like to aim at the center of the neck but most aim at the waddles. As for shells go with the long beards in #6s to keep costs down. That .660 should like the smaller #6s.
Title: Re: Load suggestions and POA question
Post by: SKFOOTER on February 14, 2015, 08:47:44 PM
Your combo should throw excellent patterns with Hevi Shot #7's. :OGturkeyhead: