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Re: TSS Gurus
[Re: hamma]
#4091313
02/27/24 07:10 AM
02/27/24 07:10 AM
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Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 9,439 USA
marshmud991
14 point
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14 point
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 9,439
USA
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I have 8s and 9s. I prefer to shoot the 8s in Texas where there is more open area and may have to take a further shot. But I will shoot which ever one I have in my pocket at the time.
It's hard to kiss the lips at night that chews your a$$ all day long.
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Re: TSS Gurus
[Re: hamma]
#4091341
02/27/24 08:03 AM
02/27/24 08:03 AM
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Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 2,221 shelby county
hootn
8 point
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8 point
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 2,221
shelby county
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It's according to what pew pew I'm using. 20ga it's 9's The new sa-28 I'm using 8.5x9's 410 using 9.5x10's
if i hadnt taken up hunting i might have became a juvenile delinquent or worst taken up GOLF
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Re: TSS Gurus
[Re: hamma]
#4091527
02/27/24 01:34 PM
02/27/24 01:34 PM
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Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 12,339 Sylacauga, AL
poorcountrypreacher
Booner
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Booner
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 12,339
Sylacauga, AL
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I really don't think the shot size matters a lot unless you are shooting at extreme range. If confining your shots to 50 yards or so, put the pattern on the turkey and he will be dead. I have killed them with 7, 8, 9, 9.5 and even 10.
I think the only real consideration for reasonable shots is that the larger shot will hold tighter patterns at greater distances than the smaller sizes. But I see that as primarily a disadvantage. Even the 10s have sufficient penetration to kill one at 50, so what's the advantage of a 7 at that distance? You just get a smaller kill pattern and a slightly bigger chance of a miss. You could probably figure out how to choke your gun to make them equal, but to me it's easier to just use 9s.
The only reason I ever loaded 7s was because NE wouldn't allow any smaller shot to be used. I see no other reason to use shot that big at turkeys. I could cite some things I've seen, but I will just say that 8s have enough penetration at even unreasonable distances. All 7 will do is just give you fewer pellets.
All the labor of man is for his mouth, and yet the appetite is not filled.
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Re: TSS Gurus
[Re: hamma]
#4091549
02/27/24 02:16 PM
02/27/24 02:16 PM
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Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 8,086 Boaz,AL
CarbonClimber1
14 point
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14 point
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 8,086
Boaz,AL
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I killed a turkey stone dead at 64yards with 9’s a few years ago..i did not mean to..i figured he was at most 50yds but he walked out in a road an did not act like he was gonna stick around so i figured..its a long ways ..but i should be good…he dropped an i did not realize til i stepped it off just how far he was…ive shot 9’s ever since an have had no issue
"I dont quit.. And ill fight alone if i have to"
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