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Post by hornharvester on Mar 20, 2010 12:57:02 GMT -5
I'm guessing the answer is related to what gauge you shoot but most use 12 ga.
My personal limit is 60 yards. Ive patterned my Mossberg 835 Grand Slam out to 60 yards and with Winchester 3" 1 3/4oz #4 or #6 lead it will put over 20 pellets in the kill zone @ 60 yards. Ive never killed a bird over 30 but its nice to know a long shot would be doable.
So, how far are you comfortable? h.h.
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Post by danf on Mar 20, 2010 13:16:17 GMT -5
I might try a shot at 40-45 yards with my current setup- Mossy 500 with Hasting xtra full choke and 3" Win Supreme #5's. Probably no further unless it was a last day, last hour type of deal then I might consider a few more feet. ;D
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Post by ridgerunner on Mar 20, 2010 14:17:08 GMT -5
Never past 40yds and I hate to shoot that far..Tried many a turkey gun, shells and chokes over 25yrs of turkey hunting. Never found one I could ethically shoot a turkey with past 40 yds..Although I have patterned my gun out to 50yds and it shoots well, most birds I shot were 30 or less, 40 I would take if I had to, anything over that I will not take. I'll just keep working the birds to try and get him a little closer, if not he walks.
What kind of choke, brand of shells and shot are you shooting Hornharvester? I'm really surprised you can get 20 pellets of #4 in a kill zone on a turkey at 60 yards...that's incredible!.I thought mine was doing good at 50yds....
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2010 14:20:02 GMT -5
I killed my bird last year at 52 yards. I wouldn't want to go any further than that. My turkey gun is a Remington 11-87 and it will flat shoot.
I didn't get very many shots in my bird, but it doesn't take too many. It got the job done, but I won't make a habit out of 50 yard shots.
This was after a nearly miraculous 70 yard belly crawl across an open field to get that close.
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Post by hornharvester on Mar 20, 2010 15:17:49 GMT -5
ridgerunner,
Ive got several different turkey chokes but the .675 Hasting is hands down the best choke Ive tried in my 835. Ive tried .680, .690., .706 and non of them patteren like the .675. h.h.
PS, Im using Winchester 3" 1 3/4 oz shells.
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Post by smshinall on Mar 20, 2010 15:35:39 GMT -5
20 yards...
Bow only
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Post by firelt72 on Mar 20, 2010 16:18:04 GMT -5
I have patterned out to 40, but I think on a last day type of hunt and you have an open shot I'd try a 50-55 shot. Normal circumstances I shoot 40...
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Post by dbd870 on Mar 20, 2010 16:28:36 GMT -5
I know I have plenty at 40 and I would be very confident at 45. That's probably where I'd cut it off. I've never tried it but I'm betting I would get by at 50; but never having tried it I would keep on working the bird a little closer in.
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Post by larryhagmansliver on Mar 20, 2010 18:40:22 GMT -5
I couldn't answer because like others have said, I all depends on the gun and the shooter. Something to think about though is how close do you want them? I read an article where the author decided he wasn't gonna shoot anything past ten yards just to add to the challenge. I'm not good enough or have the time to play that game, but do get his point.
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Post by ridgerunner on Mar 20, 2010 20:03:29 GMT -5
ridgerunner, Ive got several different turkey chokes but the .675 Hasting is hands down the best choke Ive tried in my 835. Ive tried .680, .690., .706 and non of them patteren like the .675. h.h. PS, Im using Winchester 3" 1 3/4 oz shells. I shoot a Benelli SBE, Rhino Choke .660 tube, 3inch,#6 Remington Nitro 1-7/8oz...best shooting gun/combo I've found...had an 835 once, but that was 12 years ago,I sold it..My buddy just ordered a new grand Slam 835 this week though, so I'll get to see it in action in Kentucky here in a few weeks.. |
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Post by dadfsr on Mar 20, 2010 20:14:17 GMT -5
I took one at 52 paces a couple of years ago with my 835/turkey choke and Hevishot. Put it down for the count. I wouldn't be afraid to take a 60 yard if needed but would really like to get them in to at least 40. I don't use a scope either...  .... ;D ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by antiwheeze on Mar 20, 2010 20:35:22 GMT -5
Took 1 at over 55 yds because I misjudged the distance. Was using 3" 1 7/8
#5 at the time with a factory full choke. I am sure my 50 yard pattern is twice as dense now with .670 choke and Magnum blend. A good 3 1/2 gun with the right shells and choke should be fine at 60yds and you could likely add another 10yds for a 10ga maxed out!
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Post by huxbux on Mar 20, 2010 21:10:49 GMT -5
I'm only comfortable to 40 yds with my setup.
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Post by stevein on Mar 20, 2010 21:14:46 GMT -5
For me 40 yards. But without a range finder that is tough to judge. I still think of peoples reaction when they looked at our 50 yard line and called it 75 ;D I wonder how much of that goes on with some of the long shots. |
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Post by vectrix on Mar 20, 2010 21:23:53 GMT -5
I have killed a few at 40, 2008 season my then 13 yr old son dropped one at 50 some yards on our last day of the hunt. Remington 870 supermag, hastings .665 and Remington Nitro #5
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Post by schall53 on Mar 21, 2010 7:44:39 GMT -5
I use a Browning 10ga. BPS, Simmons Pro Diamond scope, xx full Comp n Choke, and shoot #6 Hevy shot. I always use a range finder to take readings out to 60 yds. around each stand when I get set up. If I get a bird in that range his life is in jeapardy. The gun is on him as soon as he crosses that line, as long as he keeps coming I'll let him come, but if he gets a little spooky he is down. A couple of years ago I let the landowner up in Wisconsin use it. He put one down at 80 measured yds. with it, not recomended, definately a lucky shot. The tom had one pellet in the brain pan.
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Post by featherduster on Mar 22, 2010 7:18:24 GMT -5
With my setup, never beyond 40 yards.
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Post by HighCotton on Mar 22, 2010 8:24:11 GMT -5
With my setup, never beyond 40 yards.  |
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Post by Woody Williams on Mar 26, 2010 8:37:11 GMT -5
Probably 40 yards is about it for me with the 870....
20 with the crossbow
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Post by gobblerstopper on Mar 26, 2010 21:10:05 GMT -5
I've killed birds at stupid distances with my Browning. Usually an error in yardage on my part, but I like them at about 35-40. That is about the point where my pattern is the widest without getting too wide.
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