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Turkey Blasters => The Blue Shoulder Club => Topic started by: Drum817 on February 02, 2010, 10:04:32 AM

Title: Input needed from from "Old School" Hunters
Post by: Drum817 on February 02, 2010, 10:04:32 AM

OK guys here's the deal.  My Grandpa willed me his old Iver Johnson Champion single shot 12ga (fixed full choke).  I'm thinking about putting some 2 3/4" turkey loads through it and maybe taking a bird with it this year.  I realize it's probably gonna be a 30 yard and under gun...but what loads do think will be the most effecient at 30 yards ?

Thanks,
Tim


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Title: Re: Input needed from from "Old School" Hunters
Post by: Mzlhunter on February 02, 2010, 12:50:43 PM

I don't think you could go wrong with Winchester Double X loads. I had good luck with them in 4's through an old Winchester pump. I had no problem killing turkeys at 30 yards with those loads.

Title: Re: Input needed from from "Old School" Hunters
Post by: SS Custom Calls on February 02, 2010, 01:20:16 PM

Another vote for the double X loads

Title: Re: Input needed from from "Old School" Hunters
Post by: Turkeybuster on February 02, 2010, 05:22:00 PM

At 30 yds. Super X would be fine.
Jon

Title: Re: Input needed from from "Old School" Hunters
Post by: tra_cline on February 02, 2010, 06:43:21 PM

double X 5 shoot should do the trick. Can't wait to see that pic you'll b  *bannana* well happy we'll say

Title: Re: Input needed from from "Old School" Hunters
Post by: Drum817 on February 02, 2010, 07:30:41 PM

OK...I'll try the XX first  *up*

Title: Re: Input needed from from "Old School" Hunters
Post by: drabndouble on February 04, 2010, 04:40:36 PM

Another vote for the XX Win. loads . But, I'd be surprised if that ol' gun doesn't pattern sufficient at 30 yards with a one ounce target load , for turkey . Be a lot more of a pleasure to shoot ,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Title: Re: Input needed from from "Old School" Hunters
Post by: Dcoleinpa on February 05, 2010, 11:42:55 AM

dang i like that

Title: Re: Input needed from from "Old School" Hunters
Post by: Sloppy_Snood on February 05, 2010, 10:20:25 PM

I think you should "deep clean" your barrel and put an Chinese choke tube in it..... ROTFLMBO ROTFLMBO ROTFLMBO *wha*

Title: Re: Input needed from from "Old School" Hunters
Post by: Drum817 on February 06, 2010, 08:16:06 AM

Quote from: Sloppy_Snood on February 05, 2010, 10:20:25 PM

I think you should "deep clean" your barrel and put an Chinese choke tube in it..... ROTFLMBO ROTFLMBO ROTFLMBO *wha*

 *aah*  Let the fun begin  *aah*