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2023 Turkey Hunting Thread

Micneador said:
They look slick. I'm a sucker for OG Greanleaf

If I bought one, it will be this summer/fall in greanleaf. Apparently an indian creek or jebbs .520 and 1 1/2 oz #9.5 throws a hammer pattern. A lot of people's patterns show the .525 throws better pattern with #9
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Ya I saw some 28 patterning last night while I was watching the 410 stuff. They are just a special little gun. I can’t wait to get this little 410 dialed in and blast a bird. Headed to Ga next weekend to try and put a notch in it.
 
woodsdog2 said:
So for those who have the Carlson’s 20gauge TSS choke which of the shot sizes do you recommend? I saw that the Carlson’s TSS tube was designed specifically for the Federal TSS loads…. Are you confident this will pattern well? I also saw DIY Hunter teary were using BurgessCreek TSS loads in both 12 and 20 gauge has anyone tried this? It’s very difficult to justify $60 a box for me being a an old geezer used to $4.00 for a box of 10 shells.
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#9, but with that said I would suggest finding a shell/choke combo that 12 ga likes out to 40 yards and keep shooting the cheap shells. I shot them for years without complaint.
 
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Hopefully this doesn't jinx me but if I get a bird what's the procedure for saving feathers for arrows? I'm probably not moving of my wheelies but I'm interested in utilizing all I can
 
Horn said:
Hopefully this doesn't jinx me but if I get a bird what's the procedure for saving feathers for arrows? I'm probably not moving of my wheelies but I'm interested in utilizing all I can
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I take the wings off at the joint, and borax the end.
That's whwre I leave it until I'm ready to either strip feathers or remove wing bones for calls.

Beyond that I'm no help cause I am usually using the wings for spiral wrapped flu flu arrows.

Edit: unintended tag at woodsdog
 
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Micneador said:
@woodsdog2


I take the wings off at the joint, and borax the end.
That's whwre I leave it until I'm ready to either strip feathers or remove wing bones for calls.

Beyond that I'm no help cause I am usually using the wings for spiral wrapped flu flu arrows.
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Just to be clear, the joint in question would be at the body? I think. Like disjoint at the arm pit and put that end in borax?

I very much appreciate the advice!
 
FDD28B4F-AFEC-4EE7-9828-43A149ED4328.jpegMossberg 500 410 factory x-full( measured it at a .380) Rogue 3” 27/32oz 9.5shot 40 yards. I have several other brands ordered but these would get it done. I wouldn’t go beyond 40 but that’s not bad. The black is a 12” circle. Don’t make fun of the Goonies turkey drawing, the store didn’t have Turkey head targets.
 
10essee said:
View attachment 83630Mossberg 500 410 factory x-full( measured it at a .380) Rogue 3” 27/32oz 9.5shot 40 yards. I have several other brands ordered but these would get it done. I wouldn’t go beyond 40 but that’s not bad. The black is a 12” circle. Don’t make fun of the Goonies turkey drawing, the store didn’t have Turkey head targets.
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That'll do. My stevens and Indiana creek .385 shoot similar with 7/8 oz #9.5

I kind of want to try 10's just out if curiosity
 
Micneador said:
That'll do. My stevens and Indiana creek .385 shoot similar with 7/8 oz #9.5

I kind of want to try 10's just out if curiosity
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I have some apex coming along with some browning tss and when it’s back in stock I’ll grab some verdict. Try a bunch. I’m going grab a choke or two from few manufacturers.
 
Micneador said:
I take the wings off at the joint, and borax the end.
That's whwre I leave it until I'm ready to either strip feathers or remove wing bones for calls.

Beyond that I'm no help cause I am usually using the wings for spiral wrapped flu flu arrows.

Edit: unintended tag at woodsdog
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I do the same once dried I just use heavy duty shears to cut the feathers at near the base of the quills.
 
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