cdeskins7 Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 I'm taking my gf turkey hunting for the first time and the set up I have for her is a 20 ga remington express mag with a tru glo smackdown choke. Any recommendations on shells? I was contemplating remington nitros or Winchester double x in 4s or 5s. Just because you can't beat the price. But still open to other suggestions and advice. Thanks y'all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inhuntr Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 The nitros are pretty good. ....i also like the hornady heavy magnum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdeskins7 Posted March 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 Any preference of shot size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoytshooter09 Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 I like 5s or even 6s I prefer more pellets and most shots with 20g r going to be closer than 30 yrd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 Every turkey gun patterns differently. Best to try some different loads & shot sizes to see which ones perform the best out of your 20 ga. I've become a big fan of Nitro turkey hunting loads but they are by far the most expensive turkey loads. You can check them out here. http://www.nitrocompany.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 Would give the remington nitros a try if you can find them. The 5's pattern pretty good with the 870 youth 20 gauge my girls use. Tried the winchester's and they did not pattern quite as well. Wal-Mart here carries a pretty good selection in 12 gauge shells not so much for 20. When i was patterning that gun had to hit a couple sporting goods stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdeskins7 Posted March 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 thanks y'all, appreciate the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3seasons Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 If she’s a first time turkey hunter you want to think a lot about pattern size. You may want a little more open pattern for her because when she has a bird in front of her strutting and gobbling it can be a little(a lot) nerve racking. Either shells will work great in 5' or 6's. I always try to shoot as many different combos as i can to get what shoots best. I had a youth wanting to borrow my lil' 20 this past weekend for a youth hunt so I changed my choke out to the truglo ssx (it loves the federal heavy weights #7's) and patterned a Federal highbrass 2 3\4" #8 heavy dove load. At 30yds its was impressive, it was open enough for a young kid but dense enough with no holes in the pattern. Yes the 8's are small but for 25yds and closer I wouldn’t hesitate to let them drop the hammer. If she’s shot some before try the Fed heavyweights, I bought a case for $15 a box. And like Rhino stated the Nitros are high but wow do they perform. I shoot them in my 12ga. I personally shoot reloads in my 20ga Hope this helps and keep us updated, hopefully we will get to see a pic of her first bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdeskins7 Posted March 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 got a box 10 shell box of nitro 3 inch number 5's at bass pro, found them on sale. She can shoot clays well, so hoping she will be able to lay one down, if not I'll have my maverick 91 with 3.5 number 4 kent diamond steel, and I know that sucker will bring em down. Season starts here in North Florida on March 21, hopefully be able to have some pictures, I hunt public land so there tends to be a lot of pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 Get your hands on a box of Federal Heavyweight #7 shot. Bad medicine in the 20 !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 My Mossberg super bantam 500 20 ga turkey gun shoots Federal and Winchester fairly well. May try the Winchester SX3 20 ga compact in the woods this spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mallardmadness Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Magnum Blend 20 gauge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 She can shoot clays well' date=' .[/quote'] Be sure to practice a couple shots from a sitting position. Shooting clays is a lot different than being cramped up under a tree at first light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mallardmadness Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 Be sure to practice a couple shots from a sitting position. Shooting clays is a lot different than being cramped up under a tree at first light. That is excellent advice and probably a good idea to pattern your shotgun to various distances before setting out to go hunting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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