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Started by RemingtonRules, February 26, 2014, 09:57:15 AM
Quote from: VaTuRkStOmPeR on February 26, 2014, 10:16:20 AMIf you can't kill him with a 6" pattern at 15 yards, you need to stop worrying about criticizing tight chokes and start spending more time at the patterning board.In the scenario you just illustrated, simply letting the bird walk away when he materialized at a bad angle and resetting up on him would've been a better option instead of forcing the situation. You can't hunt a spooked turkey.... You can maneuver on one after he's casually left you.From your post, I'd say your judgement was more of a problem than your choke
Quote from: RemingtonRules on February 26, 2014, 09:57:15 AMRemember when dialing in your gun turkeys do not always stand still for the shot. Often times they can be moving. If your gun is tight this can be a challenge to hit your target. I remember one bird that just appeared following a hen through the woods at my 3 O'clock. Bad angle for a right handed shooter. I had to switch to left handed. Ended up missing that bird trying to track him left handed and him not stopping due to being locked in with his hen. Everything does not play out like the pattern board sets it up to be. Good luck this season.
Quote from: Gooserbat on February 26, 2014, 10:52:05 AMQuote from: RemingtonRules on February 26, 2014, 09:57:15 AMRemember when dialing in your gun turkeys do not always stand still for the shot. Often times they can be moving. If your gun is tight this can be a challenge to hit your target. I remember one bird that just appeared following a hen through the woods at my 3 O'clock. Bad angle for a right handed shooter. I had to switch to left handed. Ended up missing that bird trying to track him left handed and him not stopping due to being locked in with his hen. Everything does not play out like the pattern board sets it up to be. Good luck this season.Quote from: VaTuRkStOmPeR on February 26, 2014, 10:16:20 AMIf you can't kill him with a 6" pattern at 15 yards, you need to stop worrying about criticizing tight chokes and start spending more time at the patterning board.In the scenario you just illustrated, simply letting the bird walk away when he materialized at a bad angle and resetting up on him would've been a better option instead of forcing the situation. You can't hunt a spooked turkey.... You can maneuver on one after he's casually left you.From your post, I'd say your judgement was more of a problem than your choke Two very valid points here but common sense in the heat of the moment and woodsmanship are the trump cards.
Quote from: VA_Birdhunter on February 26, 2014, 10:58:46 AMWe must all remember as die hard turkey hunters were the keepers of the flock...I believe God has truly blessed us to allow us to hunt and chase such an awesome game animal/bird and we should always strive to use our best judgement when pulling the trigger on one. They are animals yes....but I believe they deserve our best and respect...hope that don't sound weird. But its how I view it. Some of the very best hunts I ever had was leaving the woods with only my shotgun propped on my shoulder!God Bless
Quote from: darron on February 26, 2014, 11:56:46 AMWith these tighter chokes I always aim a little lower vs higher. My father, who is very old school, aims for the "eye." This caused him to miss a gobbler this fall at a mere 10 yards with my 20ga ssx combo. Anymore I aim lower....just above the beard where the skin meets the feather. This gives me a little room for error.
Quote from: Gooserbat on February 26, 2014, 12:14:22 PMQuote from: darron on February 26, 2014, 11:56:46 AMWith these tighter chokes I always aim a little lower vs higher. My father, who is very old school, aims for the "eye." This caused him to miss a gobbler this fall at a mere 10 yards with my 20ga ssx combo. Anymore I aim lower....just above the beard where the skin meets the feather. This gives me a little room for error. Yeah I've missed a lot more aiming at their head than the top of the feathers.
Quote from: RemingtonRules on February 26, 2014, 12:25:18 PMQuote from: VaTuRkStOmPeR on February 26, 2014, 10:16:20 AMIf you can't kill him with a 6" pattern at 15 yards, you need to stop worrying about criticizing tight chokes and start spending more time at the patterning board.In the scenario you just illustrated, simply letting the bird walk away when he materialized at a bad angle and resetting up on him would've been a better option instead of forcing the situation. You can't hunt a spooked turkey.... You can maneuver on one after he's casually left you.From your post, I'd say your judgement was more of a problem than your choke Life must be easy for you as it seems you have all the answers. I was offering other things to consider than the most pellets in a circle, not criticising.If I waited on turkeys to pose and give me the perfect angle I would still be waiting on the first one. Sometimes things happen fast, sometimes slow, sometimes the unexpected. You need to adapt to be successful or as you point out know when to fold. I can give you more details of the hunt which I think will change your jump to conclusions answer if you want to pm me. Your first wrong assumptions was the yardage and how much time I spend shooting.