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Offline Bob W.

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« on: March 25, 2005, 08:27:53 AM »
first off I have never hunted turkeys but am thinking about it.  Since pattern density seems to be the big issue.  Why not use 7 1/2's.  Lots of guys talk about not shooting past 35 or 40 yards.  I can't imagin that 5 or more pellets in the head / neck can't kill a turkey even using 7 1/2's and they should patter very well out of all of your turkey guns.
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Offline jeff223

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« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2005, 10:24:13 AM »
4s,5s and 6s work for me.no 7 1/2s out there for the 10ga guns
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Offline 506th

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« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2005, 10:38:54 AM »
Check your state's hunting regulations. That could determine what you can use. #4-#6 is all that is allowed in my state.
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« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2005, 01:27:32 PM »
7.5's will work as long as you pattern your shotgun and know were the densist part of your load will impact...then just shoot them in the face the rest will bounce off of Tommy's body armor.... here in NY we can use no smaller than 8's no bigger than 2's.... I prefer 6's.....MTNMAN :wink:
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Offline DaveH

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« Reply #4 on: March 25, 2005, 02:08:30 PM »
Here in Maryland its no smaller then #6 and no larger then #4 for turkey.
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Offline Bob W.

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« Reply #5 on: March 26, 2005, 11:48:16 AM »
I guess I didn't even realize  there were shot size restrictions.  Maybe I better look over the MI regulations.  I was just wondering if turkey hunters were becoming like some of the modern day rifle hunters you know - you need magnum calibers now cause the old .30-.30's just bounce off deer
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« Reply #6 on: March 29, 2005, 07:08:28 AM »
Bob W:

You might want to give this new ammo from Federal a look-see...I've read a few articles on it and it seems to do just what they claim...and just might be your ticket to a big ole Tom...

http://www.federalcartridge.com/default.asp?menu=1&s1=4&s2=6&id=66&brand=5&year=2005

Mac
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« Reply #7 on: March 29, 2005, 01:32:31 PM »
mac11700 thanks for the link.  very very interesting.
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