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#51

Killer B's 2026 / I need some guidance fellas

Last post by a_jabbo - Today at 03:12:44 PM

I've been looking to switch from a 12ga to a 20ga. I've been eyeing up the Retay Gordion Turkey gun and a Franchi Affinity 3. Both seem to be great, and the price point that i'm looking for. I can't choose. I'm probably overthinking this, but it's basically coming down to barrel length. I've always shot a 24" barrel with my Benelli Nova. Franchi I can only get 26" and up, the Retay would have a 22" barrel. Let me know your thoughts or if anyone has every had their hands on either.

#52

Turkey Calls / Re: What do I need?

Last post by RustyBarrels - Today at 02:54:26 PM

Variety is the spice of life. Appreciate the commentary.
Im saying this now, but I may be carrying the whole kitchen sink with me by the last week of season

#53

Turkey Calls / Re: Turkey Calls and Non-heate...

Last post by bwhana - Today at 02:46:07 PM

I would not advise storing calls, guns, or ammo without a controlled environment. Heat and humidity are your enemies!

#54

General Forum / Re: Blondie

Last post by bwhana - Today at 02:41:53 PM

Hoping to see her in person soon!

#55

Turkey Hunting Tips ,Strategies & Methods / Re: Personal Ethics-Tree Gobbl...

Last post by High brow drifter - Today at 02:19:53 PM

I did shoot one out of a tree 20 some years ago and I felt bad about it, and I won't do it again. I also have never shot one real close to the roost tree after he flies down, I've never done that.

#56

Turkey Hunting Tips ,Strategies & Methods / Re: What Does Killing A Turkey...

Last post by High brow drifter - Today at 02:16:48 PM

I think that Eggshell and Happy said it well enough for me as well. It used to be all about killing - but the good Lord has done surgery on me as well. These days, it is just being able to play the game with a turkey. If they are gobbling and doing their thing, I have already won regardless of actually pulling the trigger or not. Just to engage them is meaning enough most days now.

I find great satisfaction is calling a bird for someone else to harvest. These days, often far more meaning than if I shot the bird myself. But I have also found great meaning in more recent years by letting a number of birds walk off the ridge as I put the safety back on and watched them leave. A couple that really stand out - I called the biggest bird I have ever seen in the wild into range three years ago (after a nearly 4 hour chess match) and just could not pull the trigger and let him go. On another hunt, I called a big bird after a long morning duel to 4-5 feet of my gun and also did not kill him. I say this to say one thing, I have learned to find greater meaning at times in the ones that I did not kill or that maybe just outfoxed me and got away without my help. Some of those mean more to me than the many that I did bring back to the truck.

I can understand that, but I still have not done that.

#57

Turkey Hunting Tips ,Strategies & Methods / Re: What Does Killing A Turkey...

Last post by High brow drifter - Today at 02:12:16 PM

I've been hunting them for 32 years I think, and I like to use archery now more than the shotgun, so I really like to just shoot gobblers full out gobblers, and it means a lot when I get one I've gotten 20 something now in 32 years of hunting. I've gotten three that were over 25 lb.

#58

Misc. Turkey Gun Related Classifieds / Looking to trade Winchester SX...

Last post by lunghit - Today at 02:00:11 PM

I am looking to trade my 12 gauge 24" NWTF SX3 cantilever turkey barrel for a 26" SX3 vent rib barrel in any camo pattern or blued. I will consider a 28" but prefer a 26. I will post a pic of my barrel later this evening but here is what I am looking to trade. Thank you.

https://www.winchesterguns.com/products/discontinued/shotguns/sx3-nwtf-cantilever-turkey.html

#59

Trumpets / Wingbones Forum / Re: Jordan yelper

Last post by bpsmag1026 - Today at 01:58:22 PM

Sounds good to me

#60

Turkey Calls / Re: What do I need?

Last post by Greg Massey - Today at 01:42:05 PM

Enjoying different calls is all part of it for me.. I still remember the days we didn't have a big choice in calls. I like my custom calls and the people I have got to meet, especially the call builders. If it hadn't been for calls,I probably wouldn't have found this forum..


So I will carry my satchel full of calls ...