Want to see what 3 1/2" #6 does to a gobbler's head at 5 steps?

[chefrific]

Was fortunate to get my 2nd GA bird of 2017 this past weekend.  I've never had a bird so close.  He came up from behind me, gobbling, spitting and drumming and literally walked right beside me inches away!  I could have reached over and touched him.  To have a bird inches away spit and drum and then gobble is an experience I'll never forget and hope to duplicate.  I had to wait on him to continue walking past me and at 5 steps I took the shot.  It is rather gruesome what my Benelli did with a 3 1/2" #6 LB XR at such a close distance.  I don't think this old boy knew what hit him.

[eorlando]

Man that did a number on him. I bet that was an experience. Nice horn!!!! Tulipwood?? Who made it?

[nitro]

Nice shot placement. Painless end for his breeding season. Well done Sir!

[SteelerFan]

 

Congrats... on both the kill and not soiling your pants with a gobble in your ear (or at least not admitting it).

And that's a very tough shot! 

[chefrific]

Man that did a number on him. I bet that was an experience. Nice horn!!!! Tulipwood?? Who made it?

Yes sir, it's tulipwood.  Anthony Ellis made it.  Thanks!

[HFultzjr]

Congrats on a nice bird.
Man, that's almost like shooting him with a rifle.
I hate when they are too close.
Good job on keeping calm enough to hit him.

[Dr Juice]

That's awesome ... not for Tom obviously 

[Chilly]

Wow! Nice shot!

[Bowguy]

Congrats. That stuff patterns tight but at that range most would.

[Fullfan]

Yep he is dead, I think I would have waited for him to get to at least 25 yds if the terrain permitted. That close would have been very easy to miss.

[bbcoach]

CONGRATS!  Awesome story and an even better ending.  This is why we ALL should pattern our guns and know what they are doing both near and far!  EXCELLENT!!!!

[nsselle]

yikes lol, nice work.

[taylorjones20]

Congrats!

[Wrangler95]

That is great,congrats!!

[houagie]

nice shot and congratulations......I've been waiting for someone to post up a picture like this.