Welcome and Get to know each other

[wmn2]

Just put in an order for a box of the new triple beard loads to pattern as well. Should be here in the next few days. 3.5" 2.25 oz of 5,6,7. i want to see how they shoot out of my gun alongside the longbeard xr.

[Hunter1979]

3.5" Longbeard XR 2oz #5.  Great pattern at 40yds...a little tight at 10yds out of my Benelli Supernova with the XR choke.

[wmn2]

I'm going to try the xr's in 5 and 6 as well. I'm shooting the same choke, hoping for that kind of pattern.

[357MAGNOLE]

I really liked the XR #6's out of my 12 gauge with an Indian Creek .665

I am working on a 20 gauge build right now, hoping for something that will drop a nice even pattern in the 150-175 range and not be TOO tight for those sub 20 yard shots. I probably have a full month before I even have everything assembled and ready to start patterning.

Oh I forgot this thread was for introductions.

My name is Chris, I am from Florida but I currently reside in the North Eastern portion of Virginia pretty close to the DC area. I am active duty Navy, about to hit my 10 year mark in the service. I have 2 young boy's 4 & 6 that give me and my wife a run for our money every day. 

I will have somewhat limited opportunities this season as hunting on base is held to Saturday's only but I look to make the best of it and find some other opportunities in the area.  This is only my second season hunting Turkey and I am basically completely self taught.  My Dad was not much for hunting outside of Squirrel when he was younger.  Last year I thought it seemed like fun, and after working my first Tom to about 50 yards and him letting loose a thundering gobble right in front of me I was totally hooked. So I am looking to build upon that this year.

I am an avid football fan, both college (FSU) and pro (Tampa Bay) and now that football season is officially over I am fully back to concentrating on Turkey season. 

[wmn2]

Chris, what's your MOS? Are you a 1st class or Chief? I was in the Marine Corps for 6 years. I was a mortarman. Spent 4 months with the USS Harpers Ferry on a Pac float. I'm new as well and just hoping I can get one to respond. lol. I'm taking the first legal turkey that comes my way probably. Then build on that.

[357MAGNOLE]

Nothing wrong with that brother.  That was my goal last year and if I was calmer I would have dropped a very nice first tom.  I got a little too excited and moved to fast and old dude slip.  Just remember, its not about calling loudly.  Early morning all nice and soft.

I am a first class right now. So E6.  I wont be up for Chief until next year.  Glad to have some brothers on here with me! My rating is FC (Fire Controlman) Not to be confused with a fire fighter.

[Big perm2]

Turkey hunting is a live and learn type deal. Thanks to both of you for what yall do for this country and God bless!!


Talkem into given up!!!

[wmn2]

Definitely not a fire fighter. Great to have you on the team. I got out as a Sergeant. Perm, no problem, honestly probably 6 of the best years of my life.


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[jepcho]

Yes, definitely a huge thank you to you guys that have/are serving.

I'm shooting hevishot 3.5" magnum blends with a hevishot choke tube in my Remington 1187.  It patterns awesome! I'll post some pics when I get out and shoot it again.

[kdsberman]

I'd like to try a Truglo SSX .670 shooting Hevi 7's.   After being involved in a lot of discussions on OG I've really gained an interested in patterning different shells/chokes and this setup seems to have a great number of good reviews.  Problem is, my setup has NEVER missed a bird, so i doubt ill really be gaining anything.  Those 7's sure put up some wicked numbers though.

Did I read someone on this team starts their season in March??

[tomstopper]

Nothing wrong with that brother.  That was my goal last year and if I was calmer I would have dropped a very nice first tom.  I got a little too excited and moved to fast and old dude slip.  Just remember, its not about calling loudly.  Early morning all nice and soft.

I am a first class right now. So E6.  I wont be up for Chief until next year.  Glad to have some brothers on here with me! My rating is FC (Fire Controlman) Not to be confused with a fire fighter.

357Magnole & wmn2: We have even more in common. I was in the Marines and got out in 2003 (My MOS was 1812, M1A1 Tank Gunner). I served in Iraq and was stopped loss for an extra 3months. I will say that minus the hell of Iraq, I miss being in everyday.

[wmn2]

I'd like to try a Truglo SSX .670 shooting Hevi 7's.   After being involved in a lot of discussions on OG I've really gained an interested in patterning different shells/chokes and this setup seems to have a great number of good reviews.  Problem is, my setup has NEVER missed a bird, so i doubt ill really be gaining anything.  Those 7's sure put up some wicked numbers though.

Did I read someone on this team starts their season in March??

I'm still trying to find some private land to hunt. If i do, my season will start Mar 15th. If not, I'm at April 1st.

[kdsberman]

I'd like to try a Truglo SSX .670 shooting Hevi 7's.   After being involved in a lot of discussions on OG I've really gained an interested in patterning different shells/chokes and this setup seems to have a great number of good reviews.  Problem is, my setup has NEVER missed a bird, so i doubt ill really be gaining anything.  Those 7's sure put up some wicked numbers though.

Did I read someone on this team starts their season in March??

I'm still trying to find some private land to hunt. If i do, my season will start Mar 15th. If not, I'm at April 1st.

What state? 


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[wmn2]

South carolina


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[WNCTracker]

Gotta love SC. Last year I got 2 the week of Easter. Hope I still have access this year...