If I had known the shot wasnt going to expand I doubt I would have shot. I would have at least waited until he stopped. It was probably more luck than skill.

I always like a full choke when I waterfowl hunt too. lol. This is probably my best shot with witnesses. He was crossing in a good wind at a fast speed. When your name gets called in the pit a hit always feels better than a wiff.

I watched my friend shoot one in Oklahoma with that same load at 53 yards this spring. It absolutely hammered him. I was impressed enough that I have started working on building a 20 gauge for next spring. Anyway, he just started shooting a 20 with tss, so he has only killed about 3 turkeys with it. So far, he hasn't had an issue like this.

I also see a few negative comments about Longbeard XR's and Winchester ammunition in general, but those Longbeard XR's have been very good for me.

Longbeards will not eject in my A 5 browning. They are just a shade too long and hang up. I had no problem with them killing.