Guest DaHunter Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 Well as you probably know every gun shoots differently, but you cant go wrong with a few brands. Winchester supreme would be my favorite factory load right now. Theres the remington hevishot which i havent tried and what i hear is best is the Nitro hevishot....i've seen some targets that stuff is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanH Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 Re: Best turkey ammunition? Gold Tips 5575 xt! 100 grain Muzzy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 Re: Best turkey ammunition? [ QUOTE ] Gold Tips 5575 xt! 100 grain Muzzy! [/ QUOTE ] And the funny thing is guys...Ryan isn't kidding... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddhunter Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 Re: Best turkey ammunition? I use Rem. Duplex 4x6, 3 inch. They pattern best of all the loads I have shot through my 870 Express Mag. 12 ga. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanH Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 Re: Best turkey ammunition? [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Gold Tips 5575 xt! 100 grain Muzzy! [/ QUOTE ] And the funny thing is guys...Ryan isn't kidding... [/ QUOTE ] You dang Right I anit kiddin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gfourhunter Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 Re: Best turkey ammunition? i use winchester super supream 3.5 #4 2 oz knocks the poop out of them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 Re: Best turkey ammunition? The one that throws the best pattern!!! Each gun shoots differently! You need to shoot to see what is best!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut_Buster Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 Re: Best turkey ammunition? I think Winchester Supreme High Velocity 's are the best you can get for a 12 ga. Great accuracy moderate price. 20 ga is Remington Hevi shot no doubt. Just look at the NWTF still staget competitions. Winchester won all the 12 and Hevi shot the 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 Re: Best turkey ammunition? [ QUOTE ] I think Winchester Supreme High Velocity 's are the best you can get for a 12 ga. [/ QUOTE ] More often than not, the Supreme's end up being the best patterning shell in most any gun. It is the first shell I try when patterning a gun. [ QUOTE ] 20 ga is Remington Hevi shot no doubt. Just look at the NWTF still staget competitions. Winchester won all the 12 and Hevi shot the 20 [/ QUOTE ] Hard to argue with results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13littleones Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 Re: Best turkey ammunition? Without a doubt for the "all around" shell, Winchester XX Supreme Turkey loads #6 shot. Now with saying that, and take it one step farther, Hevi shot is the best on the planet! Someday they will produce a better load than Hevi shot, but i won't use it for saftey reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Schmeck Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 Re: Best turkey ammunition? I shoot a Mossberg 835 and have been very impressed with the results I've gotten from Winchester Supreme 3" 6 shot loads. Of course that depends on your gun etc. I'd try different loads and brands and see what patterns best in your particular firearm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 Re: Best turkey ammunition? Bruce, wwhat choke are you shooting in your 835? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentgate Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 Re: Best turkey ammunition? I'll agree that every gun shoots differently. Try a variety of makes and shot sizes. I shoot Winchester HV Supreme 3 1/2" 5 shot in my Mossberg 835 with a MADD Max choke. Has anyone tried the new Winchester Xtended Range loads yets?? At $24.00 for a box of 3 1/2's they better be GOOD!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tail_Feathers Posted January 21, 2005 Report Share Posted January 21, 2005 Re: Best turkey ammunition? Nitro custom hevi shot -shells. At five dollars a shot they are not for everyone but they sure do work! 268 pellets in a 10" circle at a measured 40 yards out of the recommended Rhino choke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutter10x Posted January 21, 2005 Report Share Posted January 21, 2005 Re: Best turkey ammunition? i get the best pattern with my 870 super mag with 3 inch winchester XX supremes with a mad choke tube...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maytom Posted January 22, 2005 Report Share Posted January 22, 2005 Re: Best turkey ammunition? I agree with Tail feathers as well. Those Nitro loads along with the Rhino choke tube are an awesome combonation for the turkey woods!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoyt19 Posted January 23, 2005 Report Share Posted January 23, 2005 Re: Best turkey ammunition? I use 3'' winchesters with 2oz of #6, a MAD choke tube and my 12g BPS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 Re: Best turkey ammunition? [ QUOTE ] 85 in 10 " @ 40 yds.. [/ QUOTE ] Stick with that!!! Not sure about #7 shot, I would stay with 4-6. JMO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maytom Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 Re: Best turkey ammunition? Hey 404 or should I call you Mossberg Man like on the Total Sportsman forums. Nitro shells can sure do the job with that coated #7 shot!! They claim that #7 Hevishot hits as hard as a #6 - #5 lead pellet!! So by #7 shot being smaller, yes they do cover a bigger part of the pattern, but at the very same time, they hit like a ton of bricks!! I hope that this answers you question for the second time!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad dryden Posted January 30, 2005 Report Share Posted January 30, 2005 Re: Best turkey ammunition? I say Remingtons Hevi-shot 3in #6 very accurate at 40yds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Schmeck Posted February 3, 2005 Report Share Posted February 3, 2005 Re: Best turkey ammunition? [ QUOTE ] Bruce, wwhat choke are you shooting in your 835? [/ QUOTE ] Gator, sorry I didn't respond to this question sooner. I use the choke that came with the gun, but I also am a proponent of calling the birds close. I'm not big on taking long shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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