Place to map turkey load? Brampton / gta?

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March 12th, 2020, 04:16 PM
Mellifluous89

Place to map turkey load? Brampton / gta?

Hi,

Apologies if there is already a thread on this, or if it should be under a different section. Took a browse through but didn't see one at glance.

New hunter, looking to pattern my turkey shot, which I've not yet done before, currently a member at Target Sports but they only allow buckshot and slug. Messaged a few other clubs and no luck.

Anyone know a place I might be able to go?

Thank you kindly! :)
March 12th, 2020, 06:52 PM
Birdbuff

I believe TITS has a patterning board. That stands for Toronto International Trap and Skeet. It’s up by cookstown. On the 5th just south of hwy 89. Also you could check out Oshawa skeet and gun club. They’re just south of Port Perry and I believe they have a patterning board.

Call before you go to make sure.

Good luck,

Birdbuff
March 13th, 2020, 06:34 PM
Mellifluous89

Quote:

Originally Posted by Birdbuff

I believe TITS has a patterning board. That stands for Toronto International Trap and Skeet. It’s up by cookstown. On the 5th just south of hwy 89. Also you could check out Oshawa skeet and gun club. They’re just south of Port Perry and I believe they have a patterning board.

Call before you go to make sure.

Good luck,

Birdbuff

Thanks! I will check them out!
March 16th, 2020, 12:04 PM
410001661

I know Galt has a patterning board but they only allow 2-3/4" target loads 7.5, 8, & 9
Maybe Hamilton Gun Club?
March 16th, 2020, 08:58 PM
410001661

Quote:

Originally Posted by Birdbuff

I believe TITS has a patterning board. That stands for Toronto International Trap and Skeet. It’s up by cookstown. On the 5th just south of hwy 89. Also you could check out Oshawa skeet and gun club. They’re just south of Port Perry and I believe they have a patterning board.

Call before you go to make sure.

Good luck,

Birdbuff

TITS......now that is a gun club worthy of a tee shirt!!
March 17th, 2020, 03:59 AM
Deer Hunter

Quote:

Originally Posted by 410001661

TITS......now that is a gun club worthy of a tee shirt!!

lol, all the possibilities......
March 17th, 2020, 11:19 AM
Mellifluous89

Quote:

Originally Posted by Birdbuff

I believe TITS has a patterning board. That stands for Toronto International Trap and Skeet. It’s up by cookstown. On the 5th just south of hwy 89. Also you could check out Oshawa skeet and gun club. They’re just south of Port Perry and I believe they have a patterning board.

Call before you go to make sure.

Good luck,

Birdbuff

update!
Emailed both TITS and Oshawa, still waiting on a response from TITS, but Oshawa got back, they said they do have a patterning board but it is located on their rifle range which is members only and unfortunately not accepting new members! shucks!
March 17th, 2020, 11:24 AM
Mellifluous89

Quote:

Originally Posted by 410001661

I know Galt has a patterning board but they only allow 2-3/4" target loads 7.5, 8, & 9
Maybe Hamilton Gun Club?

Thanks! will give them a shout and update with what i find out! =]
March 17th, 2020, 12:37 PM
jaycee

Quote:

Originally Posted by 410001661

I know Galt has a patterning board but they only allow 2-3/4" target loads 7.5, 8, & 9
Maybe Hamilton Gun Club?

That is strictly enforced!
March 17th, 2020, 07:13 PM
benjhind

I've seen this request a few times and I'm always curious. Not to be rude - but if you have a spot to shoot a turkey, how do you not have a spot to shoot a piece of paper?
March 17th, 2020, 07:22 PM
dean.f

I was a member at tits for a couple years, they have a patterning board but they are the type of place they (Steve) likes to see you shoot there for a while to see you follow the safety rules and such. Im not sure if a non member would be allowed to use it. I would recommend going there on a Saturday and just check it out, I was always welcomed there and learned a lot from people I met.
March 18th, 2020, 10:31 AM
Mellifluous89

Quote:

Originally Posted by benjhind

I've seen this request a few times and I'm always curious. Not to be rude - but if you have a spot to shoot a turkey, how do you not have a spot to shoot a piece of paper?

Not rude at all! =]
Someone from the forum is going to take me out on their land up north, and advised to try and get a hold of a turkey choke and pattern out my shots before hand to be prepared!
so i guess I have a spot as more of a one time use! If that makes any sense... but until then only have access to buckshot and slug shooting at the range. I just have to get out of the city... one day i hope!
March 18th, 2020, 10:39 AM
Mellifluous89

Quote:

Originally Posted by dean.f

I was a member at tits for a couple years, they have a patterning board but they are the type of place they (Steve) likes to see you shoot there for a while to see you follow the safety rules and such. Im not sure if a non member would be allowed to use it. I would recommend going there on a Saturday and just check it out, I was always welcomed there and learned a lot from people I met.

Thanks for the info! I've emailed them before to ask if they were open cause the site said summer hours and i couldn't find much info otherwise on the site but no response, so not really expecting one now... ill try to get out there on a weekend when this state of emergency is cleared up!
March 18th, 2020, 01:31 PM
Mellifluous89

Quote:

Originally Posted by 410001661

I know Galt has a patterning board but they only allow 2-3/4" target loads 7.5, 8, & 9
Maybe Hamilton Gun Club?

Update! Hamilton got back, Said i was new to hunting / shooting and wondering if there is a place there to be able to pattern turkey loads and they replied:
"Hello,
We only allow #7.5 shot or smaller on our grounds.
Hope this helps,"

So this is still rather foreign to me but from my understanding turkey load is #4, 5, and 6 typically? so that could mean yes it is allowed?
unless... they mean smaller BB's which would be shot# going up? just not sure the lingo... if they talk in load bb size or shot number as a standard...
then the question is am i able to hang a turkey target somewhere? so i guess driving out would be the answer
March 18th, 2020, 03:28 PM
js4fn

No 7.5 or smaller would mean 8 or 9 shot not turkey loads
March 19th, 2020, 09:07 AM
Mellifluous89

Quote:

Originally Posted by js4fn

No 7.5 or smaller would mean 8 or 9 shot not turkey loads

Thanks! They replied and confirmed that as well... shucks =[
March 20th, 2020, 07:16 AM
benjhind

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mellifluous89

Not rude at all! =]
Someone from the forum is going to take me out on their land up north, and advised to try and get a hold of a turkey choke and pattern out my shots before hand to be prepared!
so i guess I have a spot as more of a one time use! If that makes any sense... but until then only have access to buckshot and slug shooting at the range. I just have to get out of the city... one day i hope!

Well that makes sense. Good luck patterning the gun. I'd help if I was closer!
March 20th, 2020, 04:10 PM
Mellifluous89

Quote:

Originally Posted by benjhind

Well that makes sense. Good luck patterning the gun. I'd help if I was closer!

Thanks! Appreciate the thought! =]
March 22nd, 2020, 11:33 AM
smokin'stoegie

Twin Cities Rifle Club, west of Kitchener is now closed.
COVID19
:mad:
March 26th, 2020, 08:05 AM
410001661

I think all the ranges are now closed with COVID-19 (rightfully so). Your best bet might be to head to some crown land and make it quick.