I haven't turkey hunted in nearly 25 years... Last time I used a single shot 12 gauge H&R Topper model with 2 3/4" reloads stoked with a mix of #4 and #5 shot.
This year will be the first time I've went turkey hunting since the early 90's, I'm starting back because my 9 year old son wants to do it.
I had to buy a shotgun and everything... But I'm glad I did.... All these years of concentrating on rifle shooting, I had forgotten that I really enjoy shotguns too.... Especially walking up rabbits.
So... I bought an over under this time, a Winchester 101.
Not a perfect turkey gun, but it'll do... Been patterning some loads.... The Long Beard XR loads are for real.... Fired from a Long Beard XR choke, a 3" load will smash a turkey to at least 50 yards.
The 3.5" would probably do 60 yards.... But mine is just a 3" chamber, besides, I'd like to keep my retinas attached.
A 7.5 pound O/U is brutal with a heavy shot charge in a 3" magnum... Reminds me of a 378 Weatherby I shot one time... A 7.5 pound custom 378 Weatherby.
