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Post by lugnutz on Apr 20, 2013 9:09:21 GMT -5
If by the grace of god, happen i actually kill a bird. How the heck do i go about dressing one out? Only bird i've ever cleaned was a dove, and i'm pretty sure the turkey won't be as easy! lol Also, to keep costs down, i was considering using some shells that i've had for a long time. I shot one through my 870, with a custom made choke tube at 40 yards, and got a darn good pattern out of it. But not positive if i should just buy new ones since these are so old. Pics added below.   Notice the price of the shells on the second pic, wish we could still get them at that price! Thanks again for yalls advice, its greatly appreciated!! |
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Post by sakorifle on Apr 20, 2013 9:51:25 GMT -5
lugnutz lets be a bit positive of course you are going to get your bird,
I have never done a turkey over here in the
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Post by sakorifle on Apr 20, 2013 10:16:23 GMT -5
I was going to say that if you get it into 40yds and hit the right end shells should be no bother.
My lads were taught hit the head and the backside dies with it.
I cheat I take my geese to the game dealer pay him two pounds and it comes back oven ready.
Worth every penny to me.
Good luck my friend
Billy
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2013 11:25:12 GMT -5
Just breast it out just like you would a dove. Unless you want a taxidermist to do it. Those shells will work. 3.5 and 3 inch just hold more pellets.
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Post by cedarthicket on Apr 20, 2013 11:28:33 GMT -5
To keep costs down, and yet have an excellent chance of bagging that tom at 40 yards or less, I would not feel handicapped using your 870 and the older shells. It would be my guess that a very high percentage of toms are taken at less than 40 yards anyway. And, there is no question that a few #4 pellets in the vital zone will put a turkey down for keeps. Be patient regarding distance for the shot, and good luck!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2013 15:48:48 GMT -5
#4's are best for longer shots. With bigger pellets, you obviously have fewer pellets than you would with 6's or 5's. You might use these to make sure your shotgun shoots staright, as not all do. Or you could mix them with a 3" 6 in the chamber, assuming your gun has a 3" chamber and then back up with these in case you need a follow up shot on a running bird or even flying away after a faulty first shot. The problem is being new, make sure you get the turkey in close and know your distance
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