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I wouldn't be afraid to shoot a bird that hung up at 60yds. I would say I would have pretty good odds of killing the bird.
This gun is a turkey buster and I don't have to have Hevi-Shot loads to reach out there at the farther ranges. A good turkey call would work wonders in these situations. 60yds...gimme a firggin break.
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I have killed them close. Some were right on top of me. But I won't hesitate to shoot a bird at 55yds or slightly farther that doesn't seem to cooperate.
Yea, Reloader told me those #7 Nitro reloads he has are wicked. I have been thinking about trying some of the Hevi-Shot shells in my 835. I have shot some of the old Remington Hevi-Shot loads. They shot real well in a Browning Gold. They were the 3" 1 and 3/4oz #6 loads. I liked the way they shot. I may end up making the switch after I try some 3" 2oz Hevi_shot #6 loads.
I just wished they were cheaper.
Last edited by BradC; 02/25/09.
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Yeah, the cost keeps a lot of people away from Hevi loads, especially Nitros, but when that's my ONLY link between me and a dead turkey, I'll spend the $6.
Mike
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I use 870's with no modifications other than an extra full turkey choke and sling swivels added. My 12 gauge is an Express in 3 inch. I shoot Federal turkey loads with 2 oz. of # 6 shot. My 20 gauge is an older WingMaster in 2-3/4 inch with a full choke barrel. I shoot Federal magnums with 1-1/8 oz of # 7-1/2 shot ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/Sells/turkeybird.jpg) These four birds were taken with one shot using the 12 gauge. ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/Sells/4turk.jpg)
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What shot size works best with your rhino choke? I have an 870 with the factory choke still in it and I need a choke that works good with #4s
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What shot size works best with your rhino choke? I have an 870 with the factory choke still in it and I need a choke that works good with #4s Each gun, choke will pattern a little different with differing shells, shot sizes, construction. I know that Rhino, Pure Gold and Indian Creek tubes really shine with Nitro Company triplex shells in Hevi Shot.
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