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Post by deerdude on Apr 7, 2010 18:48:03 GMT -5
im using a undertaker on my benelli nova 12 gauge ,im using the winchester 5 or 6 shot supremes-2and3/4 and 3 inch shells but it seems like im not getting alot of pellets around the kill zone on a turkey head target even at 20-25 yrds.anyone shoot the undertaker tube and what shell combo would you recommend to try and get a better grouping? also could i shoot the heavy shot turkey loads with the undertaker?
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Post by HighCotton on Apr 7, 2010 19:48:44 GMT -5
I'm not sure about the heavy shot load, but I've taken 2 gobblers with this setup: Nova 12 gauge, Undertaker choke, and Winchester supreme #5's Very similar if not the same setup you've got. One gobbler was at 33 yards and the other was at 35 yards. Here is a pic of the bird taken at 33 yards.  I cant think what might be throwing the pattern off at this point in time. If something comes to mind I'll post it here. Good Luck! |
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Post by deerdude on Apr 8, 2010 1:09:03 GMT -5
hope its nice this weekend ,ill have to give another practice try and see if it looks any better,but your using the same set up as myself with good results.nice bird. by the way are you using a 2 and 3/4 inch shell or 3 inch or 3 1/2?
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Post by dbd870 on Apr 8, 2010 6:33:49 GMT -5
I use an Undertaker and 3" Supreme #5's as well in my 870 - I'm comfortable to 35-40yds. with it. Interestingly enough my Peerless with the RemChoke turkey tubes and the same shell patterns up a little tighter.
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Post by HighCotton on Apr 8, 2010 7:21:07 GMT -5
I used 3" shells on this bird. I only found this "pattern" in my files. But it will come close to my shot pattern on the 3" Winchester Supremes. This pattern is around 10 shots to the vital area. Oft times I simply lay my fist down on sketch pad paper and make an outline of a turkey head and neck as in this photo. It may not be as precise as the targets showing the vitals but I keep one on hand for comparison. Sketch pad paper is cheap when compared to the price of targets and I like the larger size. One thing I remember is that I had to keep the front bead (red fiber optic) low in my sight when aiming down the barrel (almost like the sun just peaking up at sunrise). I also start my shooting on a 3 ft. by 3 ft. cardboard to get my general pattern first.  |
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Post by Decatur on Apr 8, 2010 12:08:43 GMT -5
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Post by HighCotton on Apr 8, 2010 12:18:06 GMT -5
Good deal Decatur. I'll print a few off and start using those. Thanks!
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Post by Decatur on Apr 8, 2010 14:17:56 GMT -5
You're very welcome!
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Post by deerdude on Apr 11, 2010 6:29:41 GMT -5
i did some more shooting yesterday and came to the conclusion that a 3 inch ,number 5 shot winchester supreme turkey load does a dang nice job out of my gun.it hated the federal turkey loads and didnt care for the remington nitro turkey loads either. first shot i somehow didnt have a tight grip and skinned the old nose pretty good but its doing good and not bruised.ha ha
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Post by HighCotton on Apr 11, 2010 22:48:38 GMT -5
Sorry to hear about your nose. But hey man, most of us gun dudes have put the ole "ruger moon" on the nose at some time in our hunting ventures! Good deal on the win. supreme #5's and Good luck this season!
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Post by kevin1 on Apr 12, 2010 9:28:29 GMT -5
Sounds like your shotgun doesn't care for that particular shell. My 20 gage has an Undertaker on it, and it won't pattern worth beans with the Winchester Supreme, but stick a cheap Federal of the same shot size in it and it'll be good to 30-40 yards.
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