Originally Posted by Japlvr
Originally Posted by Reloader7RM
Originally Posted by Japlvr



Sorry, but I don't agree that a 3.5", 12 gauge is a "70 plus" yard range shell to kill a turkey consistantly. A 10 gauge, 3.5" might be a 70 yard range shell, (consistantly) but not a 12 gauge. NO WAY !!!!


These days a properly set up 20ga with 2-3/4” TSS load will kill at 70yds with 100% consistency. Not advocating that shot, just stating the fact that it’s possible. It’s pretty amazing stuff. I haven’t carried a 12 in a really long time. I will carry some 12s with light loads this year just for the heck of it, but 20s will be used mostly.



I do understand that the TSS pattern is still tight @ 70 yards, but what about ft lbs of energy ? Does the 20 gauge TSS load have enough energy to penetrate a gobbler for a lethal kill ?


Yes, TSS #9s launched at 1100fps will give adequate penetration to a bit over 70yd.