Guest Loves_To_Hunt458 Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 What kind of gun(s) would you use to usually shoot a turkey and what is the most recommended one? ~L.T.H.458 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoytbowhunter Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Re: Turkey Guns I love my Rem. 870 in 12ga.(12ga is probably the most common chambering for a turkey gun followed by 20ga, and 10ga.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbonhunter Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Re: Turkey Guns Im thinkin you are talkin about a rifle here. In that case I would go small. A .223 maybe if they are close or you can take a head shot then maybe even as low as .22 or .17hmr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Re: Turkey Guns I was carrying my 17 HMR for turkeys. A .22 Hornet, .222, .223, are great turkey guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Colorado Bob Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Re: Turkey Guns Better check your state regulations first. Here in Colorado only shotguns are legal for spring gobbler season. For fall---17 HMR & .22LR are illegal but a 22 MAG is legal. My fall gun is a Savage 222/20 guage. CB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry264 Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Re: Turkey Guns I think if a person is using a rifle for turkey hunting, you had better aim for the lower neck where it meets the body. Have heard of several body shot with a rifle and never found. One was chest shot, head on, with a .243 and not found, another was body shot with a .44 magnum rifle, 3 TIMES, and not found. I personally shot a grouse 3 times sitting when I was a teen head on thru the chest at about 10 yds., it finally got tired of that and just flew away, a long way. I went to where I thought it landed but never did find it, after a long long search. I think a shotgun is the way to go, IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M00N Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Re: Turkey Guns I can't say I've ever really had a passion for rifle hunting turkeys. It's legal in the fall season here to do so, but I just always continued to use my shotgun instead. If was going to use a rifle though I'd be going with one of the .22's we have. I'd say stick to the .22, .222, or .223 calibers for turkeys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Re: Turkey Guns Illegal to hunt turkeys here in the spring with a rifle. I use a winchester 1300 buck and tom model 12 gauge for turkeys here with 3 inch #5 shot winchester high velocity turkey loads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roper45 Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Re: Turkey Guns use a moss 935 3.5 in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drkillemquick Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Re: Turkey Guns Illegal to use rifles in Ontario, However if we could, I think I would lean towards a .223 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Re: Turkey Guns I am a big .12ga Mossberg 835 fan. I have 2 of them. They do all you can ask, great price and very durable. If you do your job the Mossberg will do its job. I like a shotgun...you need to get them close with the scattergun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Re: Turkey Guns [ QUOTE ] Illegal to use rifles in Ontario, However if we could, I think I would lean towards a .223 [/ QUOTE ] Yep, it would be fun to use a rifle though! If I was turkey hunting I'd either take my .22 Magnum or my .22-250 Rem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 Re: Turkey Guns I typically use my Ruger Single Six in 22 mag for Spring turkeys. It's a hoot! And yes, the body/neck juncture is my preferred target. Have never lost a bird that I shot with the ol' wheelgun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 Re: Turkey Guns It would seem to take away the thrill of calling them in close for me. Of course, I would get more of them too LOL. If legal, I think I would use my .17hmr too. too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unioncountyslayer Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 Re: Turkey Guns I use my Benelli Nova, great Turkey gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phaseolus (BeanMan) Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 Re: Turkey Guns Love my 22 Hornet for fall turkey in Colorado. It is legal in the fall but not the spring. BeanMan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterDWL Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 Re: Turkey Guns [ QUOTE ] I think if a person is using a rifle for turkey hunting, you had better aim for the lower neck where it meets the body. Have heard of several body shot with a rifle and never found. One was chest shot, head on, with a .243 and not found, another was body shot with a .44 magnum rifle, 3 TIMES, and not found. I personally shot a grouse 3 times sitting when I was a teen head on thru the chest at about 10 yds., it finally got tired of that and just flew away, a long way. I went to where I thought it landed but never did find it, after a long long search. I think a shotgun is the way to go, IMO [/ QUOTE ] if your going to hunt turkeys with a rifle first shoot only hollow points next the best places to shoot them is follow the leg up to the drum stick shoot a little low and back to hit vitals a breast shot will doo nothing my favorite spot is shot right up the but hole gets them every time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETMGROW Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 Re: Turkey Guns .243, .44 mag. and the turkey flew away??? Man, if that bird was that tough how would you cook it so you could ever eat it???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 Re: Turkey Guns So tough you can't stick a fork in the gravy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry264 Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 Re: Turkey Guns LOL. Hey guys, I didn't say the turkeys "flew away". But the grouse did, and these stories are true. Also, the turkey shot with the .44 mag. (3 times) was shot with 240 gr. "Hollow Points". Enough feathers to stuff a pillow with. Guess these Preston County turkeys are just TOUGH. May have to borrow my cousins .50 Barrett to rifle hunt them up here, LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coles Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 Re: Turkey Guns my mom shot a turkey in the head with her .223 when she was little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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