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crowbeaner · April 12, 2009, 06:15 PM

I handload all my turkey lurkey loads. Federal GM hulls with 1 3/8 oz. of copper plated Lawrence #5s at 1340 fps. Extra full setting on the Polychoke. If I needed a 3 inch gun after 35 years of using 2 3/4 inch loads, I think I'd still shoot the shorties. I can load them a helluva lot cheaper than the $43 for 10 shells that Dick's wants for Hevi Shot shells in 3.5" length.

April 12, 2009, 06:15 PM	#7
crowbeaner Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2007 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 1,943	I handload all my turkey lurkey loads. Federal GM hulls with 1 3/8 oz. of copper plated Lawrence #5s at 1340 fps. Extra full setting on the Polychoke. If I needed a 3 inch gun after 35 years of using 2 3/4 inch loads, I think I'd still shoot the shorties. I can load them a helluva lot cheaper than the $43 for 10 shells that Dick's wants for Hevi Shot shells in 3.5" length. __________________ If you want your children to follow in your footsteps, be careful where you walk. Beware the man that only owns one gun; he probably knows how to use it. I just hope my ship comes in before my dock rots.