Shell "strategy"

[WyoHunter]

Same shell for all 3.

Me too!

[WildTigerTrout]

I use the same load for all three.

[bamagtrdude]

I'll use a htl in the pipe and a couple of Win HV for the hail marrys. 

Gooserbat, does it "work"?  Have you ever had to use the "hail mary's" on a follow-up shot?  I guess really that's what I'm wanting to know; is it "worth it" to even worry/fool w/this kind of combo, or just load up the biggest/baddest loads all the way around?

[Extremesolo]

I load the same shell for all 3 shots as well.  I think the earlier posts seem backwards to me.  If I was limited on HTL shells and had confidence on the longbeards, I would load the cheaper lead load first when I think the bird would be calm/close for a shot and then have the HTL shells as a follow up.  They are better down range and carry more energy than the lead loads so having them as a follow up would make more sense to me.

[yankeedeerslayer]

CurrentlynI use a Magblend up front followed by some #5 lead. I would not use Longbeard as a second shot it shoots too tight in my gun as follow up.

Also if I am hunting woods and know shots will be 30 yards give or take I will just use #5 or 6 lead. No need for overkill for up close and personal.

[g8rvet]

When I had plenty of my preferred shell, all 3 were the same. My problem is that I don't have all 3 and I just consider the 2 extra shells to be backups anyways.

[jblackburn]

I've thought about it, but like MKMGOBL said, I have enough stuff to keep track of, don't need more shells!

[CntrlPA]

I shoot Hevi13 #7 and follow up with two Hevi13 #4 in my 12 gauge.

[Bigspurs68]

All the same. If for some reason I would need to shoot twice at the same bird, my second shell is equally efficient as the first. Those being nitro #m517f #4x5x6x7 mega weights or #h517t #4x5x7 hevi shot. They both shoot great for me and I have one or the other each spring. Got a tip for y'all tho. Don't shoot 3 times to kill a coyote worth 0$ with nitros. Yep..I did.

[surehuntsalot]

always have 5 shells in all of my guns  ( 835 will hold 6)
first rd. is my main load,sometimes backed up by #4's or #2's depending on what area I am hunting at.
some hogs,lots of coyotes and bobcats.

[appalachianstruttstopper]

I load all 3 the same. If I miss, it is usually inside 12yds and my follow up shot is out to about 30 - 40, so with me, the second shot is in my optimum pattern. Although now I use a pump and a follow up shot I don't get because I am so used to an Auto that I never remember to rack another shell after shooting.

[Gooserbat]

I'll use a htl in the pipe and a couple of Win HV for the hail marrys. 

Gooserbat, does it "work"?  Have you ever had to use the "hail mary's" on a follow-up shot?  I guess really that's what I'm wanting to know; is it "worth it" to even worry/fool w/this kind of combo, or just load up the biggest/baddest loads all the way around?

Nah it's usually, Bang, Flop, Carry to the Truck. or Bang, Run Turkey Run!

[bamagtrdude]

Nah it's usually, Bang, Flop, Carry to the Truck. or Bang, Run Turkey Run!

Ha - 10-4! 

[owlhoot]

ok then I started when i got the pump gun with 2 3/4 6's from Remington in the pipe backed up with 3" 2's for wing bone busting, this was in late 70-early 80's.
If using 12 gauge now i might use my best Fed Hw 7's or Magblend 3" head shot load with a 3" or 3 1/2" backup with 4's.
Haven't used a 3rd in the guns for years now in pump or auto.
cannot shoot coyotes in the spring turkey season in MO. anymore , bummer.
Too many guys useing rifles for strutting toms in the fields , saying they are out coyote hunting.

[wibirdhunter]

Load my gun up with all the same and throw a few more in my pocket.

Why do you guys keep your plug in for turkeys. If I'm going to carry extra ammo why not put as much as possible in the gun.

Or do some states limit to 3 for turkeys too?