Turkey Chokes

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Originally Posted by greatwhite

If I could ask exactly what is a Turkey Choke? Isn't it just an extra full choke? Is it that much tighter then a Full choke?

Also why do many use these after market chokes are they that much better built then chokes that come with the gun?

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Typically a "turkey choke" is very extended to help tighten the pattern (and lengthen the shot string) more gradually and hopefully lead to a tighter, more uniform pattern. That being said I place more value on the correct load and choke combo and for me over the years it has lead to be a Primos jellyhead with 12ga 3.5" Hevi 13 #6 with 2 1/4 oz of shot. Deadly past 60 yards.

Thanks for the info fellas, I'm learning taking it all in.

Kicks Gobblin Thunder followed by Primos Jelly Head. Bought 2 different Indian Creek tubes for 2 different guns but didn't get good patterns. Most consistent patterns I've had is #5 Heavy Shot Turkey Loads followed by Winchester Supreme Turkey Loads

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Originally Posted by JeffBondar

Kicks Gobblin Thunder followed by Primos Jelly Head. Bought 2 different Indian Creek tubes for 2 different guns but didn't get good patterns. Most consistent patterns I've had is #5 Heavy Shot Turkey Loads followed by Winchester Supreme Turkey Loads

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Of coarse they are always changing shot shell offerings, have you checked out the latest from Winchester Long Beard XR seen here http://winchesterproductdemos.winche.../index.htm?i=1

Check out the promo video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wW1egAxuNw

Now that is how you want your pattern to hit a bird.

Unfortunately, or fortunately, a box of shells lasts 5 years :-)

I used to do a lot of heavy patterning thus the conclusions I've drawn. Very happy with the heavy shot so likely won't be testing anything else until they run out...

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Originally Posted by Doug

Of coarse they are always changing shot shell offerings, have you checked out the latest from Winchester Long Beard XR seen here http://winchesterproductdemos.winche.../index.htm?i=1

Check out the promo video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wW1egAxuNw

Now that is how you want your pattern to hit a bird.

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Stuff looks pretty cool, I question "the knockdown power of high density" though. I also use Winchester Supreme elite loads (high density), and I believe 2oz travels at 1225fps (faster than lonbeard XR) and the shot is more dense. I can use a smaller heavier pellet (so I increase my pellet count) with better penetration (heavier with less surface area, less surface area also means less wind resistance and higher downrange velocity as well). Now if they could add that resin buffer to the HD, what next?? LOL:)

There is one way around all of this... bring the birds in close. I have grown to love hunting the bush and with it so thick every shot is less then 20 yard. Even when I hunt the field edge, my decoys are at 20 yard, I have not found a need to 'reach out and touch them', I doubt any shot has been longer then 30 yard.

I'm currently waiting on permission from a property owner to hunt turkey on his land. I wanted to get some patterning done in the mean time to find what I like, but I don't see that isn't happening. so it looks like I am just going to have to "wing" it and call the bird in close. If anyone lives near by an would like to help me out with my patterning issue ill buy you a case of beer :)

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Originally Posted by YorkRegion

I'm currently waiting on permission from a property owner to hunt turkey on his land. I wanted to get some patterning done in the mean time to find what I like, but I don't see that isn't happening. so it looks like I am just going to have to "wing" it and call the bird in close. If anyone lives near by an would like to help me out with my patterning issue ill buy you a case of beer :)

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Drive north an hour or two.. Find some crown land.. And have at it.

I could drive north or drive to silverdale gun club im looking to stay within 40mins