Cole14bowhunting Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 Hey everybody I'm new to turkey huntin last year was my first year but I didn't kill or see any gobblers but I heard them. I'm 14 and got the new p-350 pump and I got it in camoflauge it shoots anything from 2 3'4 to 3 1'2 do I really need to buy that expensive turkey ammo or can i use some 3 inch duck shells I got there 3 inch 4 shot Remington high velocity steel shot that I use for ducks and I also got some Winchester 2 3'4 6 shot for squirrels do y'all think the duck shells will work? Or should I go buy some? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobblercrazy Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 turkey shotgun hey cole, yes, i would recommend to use the turkey shells, some states require u to use them, check yur state laws first. but they are really not to expensie, myself, i use the remington turkey nitro, add me to yur friend list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 Agree with the above, check your state regs. Dunno that you need expensive 3 1/2 mags to kill a turkey, oldest daughter(had just turned 15 then) did fine on her first bird last year at about 30 yards out if I remember right with a 20 gauge with 3 inch remington nitro #5's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotashRLS Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 I also recommend buying the turkey loads. Yeh they are pricey up front but once you have a load your gun likes, you won't be burning up shells very often. Even the most seasoned turkey hunters don't shoot a lot of rounds per year unless they have a lot of tags. 2 3/4" turkey loads will do what you need to do as long as your gun shoots them well. Good Luck and keep us informed as to how your season goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 yup what was already said is what you should do... your steel loads won't carry their energy at the same ranges the heavier forms of turkey shot will. 3-1/2" shells have more shot but really aren't needed at all. your standard lead loads #5 and bigger will work fine out to 40 yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cole14bowhunting Posted March 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 turkey shotgun Ok thanx y'all for the advice I needed it and I got a beneli Turkey choke for my gun and it says do not use BBB-T-F size steel shot with anything tighter than modified. What does that mean? And does anybody else use Beneli turkey chokes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 Ok thanx y'all for the advice I needed it and I got a beneli Turkey choke for my gun and it says do not use BBB-T-F size steel shot with anything tighter than modified. What does that mean? And does anybody else use Beneli turkey chokes? I am not a gun mod and not by any means an expert on the subject, but I can tell you my choke tube I am using for my 1300 specifically says to use lead shot only. Never tried anything other than turkey loads through that tube, guessing it might damage it if you used steel shot. Never tried a beneli tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cole14bowhunting Posted March 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 turkey shotgun Oh ok I don't now I'm gonna ask my local turkey huntin expert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekleo Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 I am 15 and last year i used remington 2 &3/4 nitromags and droped a 25 pound bird no problem. I got my shells for $8 for 10 at cabelas so if you can catch them on sale they are fairly cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Ok thanx y'all for the advice I needed it and I got a beneli Turkey choke for my gun and it says do not use BBB-T-F size steel shot with anything tighter than modified. What does that mean? And does anybody else use Beneli turkey chokes? the idea is steel shot is harder than lead. if you try to push it through a tight choke (tighter than modified) that's not hardened it might put too much stress on the choke and deform it. it could possibly crack too and deform or crack your muzzle. basically the steel shot isn't as soft and doesn't give as much through a restriction in barrel diameter (your choke). this same concept also applies to your high density / heavier than lead stuff. you'll find different chokes that say they are compatible with hevi-shot or compatible with steel and they're usually hardened chokes that are a little more money. hope that helped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cole14bowhunting Posted March 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Ok thanx y'all for the advice I needed it and I got a beneli Turkey choke for my gun and it says do not use BBB-T-F size steel shot with anything tighter than modified. What does that mean? And does anybody else use Beneli turkey chokes? the idea is steel shot is harder than lead. if you try to push it through a tight choke (tighter than modified) that's not hardened it might put too much stress on the choke and deform it. it could possibly crack too and deform or crack your muzzle. basically the steel shot isn't as soft and doesn't give as much through a restriction in barrel diameter (your choke). this same concept also applies to your high density / heavier than lead stuff. you'll find different chokes that say they are compatible with hevi-shot or compatible with steel and they're usually hardened chokes that are a little more money. hope that helped so what your sayin is I need to shoot lead shot and not steal?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesse8953 Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Try winchester #5 turkey shells.You can get a box at walmart for about $12 a box of ten.If you get 2 boxes of winchesters you can send a rebate in for a thermacell.Your going to need one of those for the bugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cole14bowhunting Posted March 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 turkey shotgun Ok I might Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fulldraw Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 I like the Winchester# 5 as well, always done the trick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 so what your sayin is I need to shoot lead shot and not steal?? if you're using that benelli turkey choke then yes you do and what i said is why. if it says not for steel then that's what it means. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cole14bowhunting Posted March 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 turkey shotgun Ok what turkey bullets do you suggest?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Ok what turkey bullets do you suggest?? Your gun might not pattern well with what I shoot, but I shoot the winchester 3 inch #5 turkey loads out of my 12 gauge winchester. Winchesters out of the 20 gauge 870 my wife and daughter hunt with do not pattern quite as well, remington nitro #5's pattern better out of that gun. Last time I bought turkey loads last year, was under $10 a box at wal mart for either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 yea what wtnhunt said. just about every gun/choke combination is different and will shoot shells a little different in terms of their patterns. i too say stick with #5 shot in a 3" shell. find some and try shooting once at a piece of paper to see how they work in your gun. a tighter pattern is good but you also want your pellets holes to be relatively evenly spaced apart and not clumps of holes together with big spots of no holes in between. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cole14bowhunting Posted March 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 turkey shotgun I'm thinking about gettin 2 3'4 cuz I might be gettin another 12 gauge that only shoots 2 3'4 so you think I ought to buy two boxes of different bullets or just one of the same?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 I'm thinking about gettin 2 3'4 cuz I might be gettin another 12 gauge that only shoots 2 3'4 so you think I ought to buy two boxes of different bullets or just one of the same?? If possible I would get two different brands if it were me and use whichever patterns better. Wal mart here is pretty good about stocking turkey loads in remington and winchester, outdoor stores should have more options but around here are usually higher in price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cole14bowhunting Posted March 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 turkey shotgun I got some Winchester coppercoated 3 inch magnums I called my turkey bud and that's what he said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted March 10, 2012 Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 Make sure you pick up a turkey magazine or do some reading on the internet as well. Lots goes in to turkey hunting...don't plan to kill one the first day...turkey are tricksters! I'd suggest spend the $ on the right shells for your gun - if you use something that's not legal in your state - the cost of the ticket will be more $ or the cost of repair for damaging your gun with be more $. I use Federal #5 Mag Shok for my turkey loads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cole14bowhunting Posted March 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 Make sure you pick up a turkey magazine or do some reading on the internet as well. Lots goes in to turkey hunting...don't plan to kill one the first day...turkey are tricksters! I'd suggest spend the $ on the right shells for your gun - if you use something that's not legal in your state - the cost of the ticket will be more $ or the cost of repair for damaging your gun with be more $. I use Federal #5 Mag Shok for my turkey loads . Yea I been turkey huntin for 2 years now and still haven't killed my first but have been close hahaha and yea I spent a 100 dollars yesterday on turkey stuff but this is my first year of actualy goin and callin for my self Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 I prefer Hevi-Shot shells matched with a Primos Jelly Head Choke. You should get to the range and experiment a bit with loads and chokes depending on your budget. If you have buddies with similar shotgun (i.e. 12GA) see if you could try their chokes in you gun. It took me some time to find the right match for my main shotgun. Good luck & post a pic when you get your Tom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cole14bowhunting Posted March 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 turkey shotgun I will I just found a lil bit of land I can turkey hunt on behind my house it's like 2 acres on my friends property that backs into ours!so yea I can't wait next weekend is youth weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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