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scouter27 · October 24, 2001, 08:26 AM

With a .22 LR I'd only take a head shot. Turkey are very though, and the feathers won't let even one 3" 12 ga #4 pellet through at 20-30 yds, usually. So it is very likely to stop a normal .22 lead bullet too, Or step up to a center fire .22

October 24, 2001, 08:26 AM	#2
scouter27 Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2001 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 420	With a .22 LR I'd only take a head shot. Turkey are very though, and the feathers won't let even one 3" 12 ga #4 pellet through at 20-30 yds, usually. So it is very likely to stop a normal .22 lead bullet too, Or step up to a center fire .22 __________________ Whoever said the pen is mightier than the sword obviously never encountered automatic weapons. S/F Jesse