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Trumpets / Wingbones Forum / Re: FS: Padgett Ironwood Burl ...

Last post by PharmHunter - Today at 03:20:43 PM

You should reach out to him.  Ricky is a super guy, and he will shoot you straight on when you can expect one.  He doesn't make a ton, but if he told you he'll get you one then he will.

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Turkey Guns / Re: What 12ga 3.5" Auto to Get...

Last post by highball - Today at 03:16:31 PM

Benelli super black eagle 3

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Turkey Guns / What 12ga 3.5" Auto to Get?

Last post by Full_Fan - Today at 03:04:28 PM

I haven't been in the shotgun market for a long time but I've been a big Remington fan for the last almost 40 years.  I am a very avid turkey hunter and have been using a 12ga 11-87 Super Magnum (camo Special Purpose) since the 1990's.  Unfortunately, production of this gun and its parts was discontinued around 2020 plus the bankruptcy.  I know there were issues with some of these, especially with repeated 3.5" shell use.  I actually had some issues of my own with one last year that I was lucky enough to be able to find parts for but it's just going to get harder and harder to find parts.  I have not kept up with all the latest and greatest offerings from shotgun manufacturers over the last 2 decades but I'm starting to think about getting something new for my turkey gun.  I have always been a dedicated green blooded Remington fan tried and true, but would consider something different if the quality and dependability was proven.  I haven't purchased a new shotgun in over 20 years.  In today's market, what would be the top recommended camo 12ga 3.5" auto-loading models?  I don't want to discuss 12ga vs. 20ga or 3.5" vs. 3", I already know I want a 12ga 3.5" auto-loader.  I want something dependable, good quality, not too heavy, and common enough I can find parts for if needed.  What should I be looking at?  Thanks for any feedback.

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General Forum / Re: Word Association Game

Last post by NCL - Today at 01:51:27 PM

School

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General Forum / Re: Trumpets???

Last post by Turkeyman - Today at 11:18:33 AM

As others, I don't necessarily know what it is but when I run a trumpet as quiet as I can it gets responses. Last spring I positioned on a bird gobbling well...I couldn't get closer than ~100 yards. I called so softly I could barely hear it myself...he immediately responded. My last six birds have been with a trumpet/wingbone combination. 

I don't consider myself good, but apparently good enough. Also, when I hear guys like Prudhomme and Farmer I really like that rasp...I can't do it no matter how hard I try. But the turkeys don't seem to care that my calling is clear. Now...I have a good box call, slate and glass but I'll stick to the trumpet/wingbone for another reason. I can call one-handed and, when I want, just hold it between my teeth while sitting there as a tom approaches. Barely any movement when I take my hand off the stock and back to the trumpet, if needed.

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General Forum / Re: Trumpets???

Last post by bbcoach - Today at 10:07:58 AM

Gentlemen, thanks so much for your responses.  I have killed my share of turkeys with different calls.  I love the challenge of this sport, the interaction with the birds and learning different calls and woodsmanship technics that enhances this GREAT sport we all love.  The trumpet to me has a very different sound then other calls that we use, so I'm intrigued.  I plan on putting in the time and being patient so I can learn the nuisances of this call.  I am definitely looking forward to another weapon in the arsenal and seeing how the turkeys respond this spring.  Any advice or video instruction is Greatly appreciated.   

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Box Calls / Re: Something different

Last post by turkey stew - Today at 10:00:17 AM

Fine products!

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Deer, Waterfowl, & Predator Calls / Re: New duck calls

Last post by turkey stew - Today at 09:47:19 AM

Love a excellent duck call. Those are sweet!

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General Forum / Re: Trumpets???

Last post by appalachianassassin - Today at 09:40:23 AM

I received my first trumpet as a gift for my 18th B-Day, some 23 odd years ago. Practiced w/it for a few years but never carried it. Finally, winter of 06/07 I made my mind up to really learn the thing. Carried it opening day and the rest is history. Trumpet and cane are the go to calls for me and rarely use anything else. As far as how they work compared to other types of callers. If you know how to move on a turkey w/out spooking it, get in tight and have a good understanding of how turkeys move... you should have an upside down turkey nearly every time regardless of the call. Biggest POS call made is extremely deadly in the RIGHT hands.

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Trumpets / Wingbones Forum / Re: FS: Padgett Ironwood Burl ...

Last post by turkey stew - Today at 08:54:20 AM

Ricky makes a fine horn!!!!!

Don't know I can't get one. I will have to take your word for them.

Are you on his list? He told me he was a month out back in March. At this point im assuming he either misspoke or forgot.

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July 2, 2024 He put me on his list through messages on OG.