Pattering target pic

[CamoGuy]

You might want to try a different shot size. Overall it looks good but there are a few "pockets" that could be potential misses just to the left of the head. Since turkeys rarely hold there head still for more than a second or two at a time, these little pockets can become misses.

Also, smaller shot retains less energy or "killing power" at longer ranges. this info comes from Remington.

All rounds were 3".

#6 shot - 30 yards - 1.8 foot pounds of energy

#4 shot - 30 yards - 5.6 foot pounds of energy

#6 shot - 40 yards - 1.3 fpe

#4 shot - 40 yards - 4.4 fpe

#6 shot - 50 yards - .9 fpe

#4 shot - 50 yards - 3.4 fpe

The #4 shot at 50 yards nearly has double the energy of the #6 shot at 30 yards.

All rounds produced equal muzzle velocities of 1330 f.p.s.

I also remember reading somewhere that someone had luck shooting Remington shells with a Comp-n-choke.

[borch]

Re: Pattering target pic

I'd try some #5 shot in it. Either Win HV #5 or mine liked the fed, #5 FC HV a bit better. That pattern will definitely kill a bird and I also think it's a bit low. The pattern does have pockets it in which is a concern. I'd try a couple more options. The Win xtended nay be the ticket too. It has worked for a lot of folks here.

[Guest ronin]

Re: Pattering target pic

I'm with cammo guy on the #4's. I use them exclusively. When you have to reach out and touch something that extra uumph seems to make a difference.

I also really like the HevyShot with the Winchester coming in a very close second. I've taken out friends/ family on 9 hunts over the last two weeks and all but one were scores. Hevy #4's were used on every bird but one which was hit by the new Federal product. All hits but my own bird were instant kills. Not a single bird was closer than 30 yards.