Close Call BAMA Tom

[Bama_Xander]

After calling back and forth with this tom, he came out of the woods opposite of me into the field. Instead of coming to the hen decoy, he put on a big show strutting and drumming out of reach and on the side of the thick privet cover I was tucked into. He made a big circle around the decoy and started walking down my side of the field edge. The cover to my right and towards him made it impossible for a shot until he stepped into the edge of my opening on my side of the field just a few steps away from me. Needless to say, it was a good tight pattern. Winchester Longbeard XR was the round, but I think any shell would have done the job.

 

[10essee]

I use them also. Did the same thing last year. Perfect round hole in the neck that I’m positive the wad passed through too. Love it when that happens.

 

[Bama_Xander]

I use them also. Did the same thing last year. Perfect round hole in the neck that I’m positive the wad passed through too. Love it when that happens.

I was a little worried I might miss him being so close. But the adrenaline was totally worth it.