YJsmitty Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 This will be my first year turkey hunting just wanting some opinions on the best shells to use. Also wanted to know what choke tube everyone uses. Thanks Joseph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 (edited) This will be my first year turkey hunting just wanting some opinions on the best shells to use. Also wanted to know what choke tube everyone uses. Thanks Joseph What you need to do is pattern your shotgun with different loads and chokes to find out which will perform the best out of your gun. No two shotguns shoot the same, even of the same make and model. It would help if your family or friends have the same gun and buy a few rounds from them. Also if they would let you use their chokes in your gun. This will help you narrow down the process, if not, it could be very expensive. I use an Mossberg 835 Ulti-mag 3.5" with a Comp-N-Choke XXX full, 3.5" Winchester Supremes. I tried four different chokes, and bought six different kinds of ammo until I came up with this load/choke combo. But what works for me, may not work for you! Edited January 18, 2009 by LifeNRA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TennesseeTurkey Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 It all depends on your set-up. I shoot 3" #5's, but again depends on whats best for your gun and choke tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuntnMa Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 I use 3'' Winchester Xtended range # 5's......almost as good as the nitros IMHO...but like they told you, shoot different loads with different chokes , but don't worry about it if you can't go out and buy a bunch of different chokes, the main thing is finding the load that shoots best with what ya got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YJsmitty Posted January 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 Thanks for the help. I'll go out and see what I can do. Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 Winchester turkey load 3" number 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbreedi1 Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 Hard to beat 3" #5's for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 Along with my full choked 20 gauge, I use Remington Wingmaster HD shells. I've heard good things about Fedrals new Flitecontrol shells too, but I think they're even more expensive. - Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born2Hunt Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 I use Winchester Supreme 3.5" #5's with a xxx comp-n-choke tube. It's what my 835 likes the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 I use Hevi Shot http://www.hevishot.com/products_turkey.html They put those Toms down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianJHare Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 By spending money in a good quality after market choke you will narrow down your choices for shells as you will find a much better pattern out of most guns. Choke constriction is a very important part along with how the taper is in the choke that your using. After years of testing patterns on my own range I have found that this maybe a good start to anyone that is starting out. 12 gauge - Pure Gold - Indian Creek chokes .660 -.665 the .660 is good for copper loads and the .665 is a great heavy shot choke. 20 gauge - Pure Gold - Indian Creek chokes .550 -.555 I have found that Heavy shot with the .555 allows a 20 gauge to extend its range by another 5 - 10 yards giving the hunter a 40 yard gun. So far the Hevi 13 in 3 inch #6 is very hard to beat out of the 20 gauge. I am waiting to try out the new federal wad lock heavy loads in the 20 to see how they fair. I hope this may help some... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie234 Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 I use the comp-n-choke. Get a quality choke and find what ammo works best with it. This chart may help. http://www.comp-n-choke.com/Hunting.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotashRLS Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 I use either Federal or Winchester 3 1/2" 12ga. 2 1/4oz. #6s out of my Mossberg Ulti-mag. Both pattern very well out to 50 yards but that is my absolute maximum. They are not the high velocity but I have yet to have one duck:eek:. I am a firm believer that the more pellets down range in the kill zone, the better you are. I know a lot of folks think 6s are a little light, but I have yet to lose a bird inside 50 yards. You just need to practice and know your gun. It is a bit expensive at first until you find a load your gun likes. Buy some different loads and a couple of ice packs for your face and hit the range:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 I've gotten the Fedral 3" #5's shoot the best out of my gun. You just have to pattern it tho. I will be trying out a few new shells this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKYhunter Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Kinda hard to recommend an exact load and choke since I don't know which gun and chamber size you are shooting. Start by contacting Indian Creek chokes, their web site is www.indiancreekss.com. Tell them what you're shooting and ask them to recommend a choke. Buy what they recommend. Next, log on to www.nitrocompany.com and purchase the recommended load for your gun(Either the 3" or 3.5" 4x5x7 Hevi-Shot). Once you do this you will have the best possible combo for your gun, bar none. I would also recommend a good set of fiber optic sights for your gun if you do not already have them. Good luck and welcome to the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tecumseh Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 I'm using a mad max choke tube and hevi shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluelund79 Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 For my 870 w/ turkey barrel I use the Ventilator by Remington w/ 3" #5's Remington Copper Plated Turkey loads(2 oz shot), for the 1187 back up I use my patternmaster w/ 3" #6's in the same brand shells. Went through 5 tubes and 7 types of ammo until I got the results I liked out to 50 yards. The comment was made about fiber optic sights, they help greatly with point of aim shifts, and also a stck that fits you well, especially seated is essential. I put the Remington sureshot stock on, and that was one of the best investments I made besides the sighted barrel...Good luck in your search! Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUNTINGMAN Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 I have been shooting winchester supremes for a few years now,think I will try something diferent this year.I am going to try some kind of high density or heavy shot,it will have to be a 3.5" shell no matter what because that is what men shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 I just bought a Mossberg 835 UltiMag with an UltiFull choke and a TruGlo red dot sight. The two loads I'm planning on testing right now are Federal Premium 3" 1 7/8 oz. #4s as well as Winchester Supreme 3 1/2" 2 oz. #5s. While my shoulder may end up resenting me in the end, I'm taking no chances considering where I'm going to be hunting this year. Good luck! Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotashRLS Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 I just bought a Mossberg 835 UltiMag with an UltiFull choke and a TruGlo red dot sight. The two loads I'm planning on testing right now are Federal Premium 3" 1 7/8 oz. #4s as well as Winchester Supreme 3 1/2" 2 oz. #5s. While my shoulder may end up resenting me in the end, I'm taking no chances considering where I'm going to be hunting this year. Good luck! Dakota Your shoulder won't be as mad as your cheek will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pendog Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 Your shoulder won't be as mad as your cheek will be. Amen brother!! My 3 1/2 makes my face hurt!! I love the Federal Flight control 5s, they are a killer combo. I have 3 kills in a row with them:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 I don't suppose a LimbSaver recoil pad would halp any? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 Winchester #5 Supremes and a Comp-n-Choke is what i use in my my Beretta. Patterns great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsman2230 Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 What shoots good out of my gun might shoot badly out of yours. When I first started I went out and shot all kinds of different shells with different choke combinations that way you are sure that you have the best pattern. I shoot a Benelli Nova with a Primos Jelly Head choke and Federal Flight Control 3.5" no. 5. That combination had the best pattern for me. Best of luck this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 I shoot Winchester Supreme Elite Xtended Range HD Turkey. I shoot #6 3inchers. I am going to try some new chokes. Might try the patternmaster or even a kicks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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