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Offline JohnDY

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« on: February 16, 2004, 07:15:23 AM »
I went to my first turkey shoot on Sunday. I was suppost to meet a friend there but he was a no show. I didn't know anyone else there but I ending up have a great time. I ending up talking about hunting and fishing with a few of the regulars. I got a lead on another place to hunt. But I did poorly shooting. I was using my 870(sorry I don't have a 12g H&R) with 28" barrel and modify choke. I quickly learned you need at least a full choke or better. Better sights also help.

I plan on getting a extra full turkey choke and some rifle sights for the gun but is there anything else I can do to better my odds of winning anything?
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« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2004, 08:27:03 AM »
What were you using for ammo, and what are the ammo restrictions?  How is it scored?

If it's number of hits use the smallest shot possible.  If the smallest is 6 shot, use 6 shot.  If the smallest is 9 shot, use 9 shot.  And when you try out and set your new sights try some different brands and kinds of the shot size you selected.  You shotgun may pattern 1 7/8 oz load better than a 2 oz load.  You'll just have to try some out and see what shoots best.

Hope this helps!

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« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2004, 11:51:15 AM »
its kinda funny how shotguns like different ammo. but as it was already said, you got to play around and find what you gun likes. i use #6 hevi shot in a 3 inch mag, and i have no complants with it at all. now i tried atleast 6 different types of ammo before i found the right thing, and i might be able to get alittle better, but i dont want to think about the cost of trying to :eek:  :eek:  :eek:  playing with chokes is not to hard, but dont try ammo matching until you pick a choke.  i love the "pattern master" choke tubes myself. a bit of money at starting about $80, but thet do hold a great pattern for turkey guns. but if you want to save a few bucks, and still get a good turkey choke, go with the "hastings ported" chokes. i think you can order either one from cabelas, or bass pro shop.  as far as the sights go, "truglo" makes a very nice set that goes on the rib of your shotgun, that is the set my brother in law uses. i think he paid around $50 after shipping. but they are rifle sights that mount on the rib, and they are great. hiviz makes a couple nice sets too. but the truglo are my favorites. well my two cents worth, be glad to help with any other questions you may have to.
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« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2004, 08:40:42 AM »
Scruffy,

They provide the ammo. It was AA trap loads. We were shooting at a 4 inch square of paper at 30 yards. The person with the most holes(pellets) on the target wins the round.

VC,
I am heading over to Bass Pro and get a turkey choke tube and those rifle sights. I planned on doing some turkey hunting anyway. I got a place to go now that is loaded with them... at least during deer season. I didn't see any deer...saw lots of turkeys.
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« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2004, 08:57:47 AM »
:D  :D john<------- let us know how it turns out. and if you have any other questions i will be glad to try to help you out. good luck. and boy i wish i could go bass pro, we dont have any up here :(  :(  :(
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« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2004, 02:40:56 PM »
JohnDy, which Bass Pro Shop are you near?  I live aprox. 40 minutes from the one in Concord, (Charlotte) NC.   I feel like a kid in a candy store everytime I go there.  My 4 year old girl loves the GIANT fish tank that covers an entire wall at one end of the store.  I only wish their prices were more competative with some of the catalog/web retailers.

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