20 gauge turkey loads?

olddav · February 10, 2012, 10:32 AM

Does anyone know what shells one should use to hunt turkey with (20 gauge) or does such a animal exist?

Old Grump · February 10, 2012, 11:54 AM

Can't say for everybody but my turkey gun is a scoped Win mod 1200 20 gauge and my turkey loads are mostly:

1. Estate 2 3/4" 1 oz #4 high velocity hunting loads
2. Remington (same load but #6 shot)

Most shooters I know who use 20 gauge, (we seem to be in the minority) use the Federal turkey loads 2 3/4" #4 but I haven't tried them.

olddav · February 10, 2012, 12:26 PM

Thanks "Old Grump",
I could'nt make much sense of it all looking at ammo and figured that I could benefit from others experience. I still not sure I'm going to try turkey hunting just yet, but I do have an invite in hand.
Thanks again!

Daryl · February 10, 2012, 03:54 PM

I use Federal 2 3/4" classic #4 magnum loads for turkeys. Bought a box many years ago, and still have a decent supply. After all, it only takes one.

Daryl

Water-Man · February 10, 2012, 03:58 PM

I use Federal Game Shok Lead #4 2 3/4" 1oz.

LSnSC · February 12, 2012, 06:06 PM

Nitro Cartridge Company Hevi 3 inch 5's or 2.75 inch 7's.

samsmix · February 13, 2012, 12:13 AM

I would come down in favor of a stout charge of #6 lead. #6s will keep your pellet count high, and lead, unlike tungsten (or steel) based pellets, a stray pellet will not cost you thousands at the dentist's office.

.243 Jake · February 15, 2012, 06:35 PM

yes, turkey loads for a 20 do exist. i got a nice jake with one. my savage model 330 dropped him like a rock.

Colorado Redneck · February 19, 2012, 11:18 PM

http://www.remington.com/products/am...num-loads.aspx

There are several loads for 20 gauge. Read up at this link.

February 10, 2012, 10:32 AM	#1
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February 10, 2012, 11:54 AM	#2
Old Grump Member in memoriam Join Date: April 9, 2009 Location: Blue River Wisconsin, in Posts: 3,144	Can't say for everybody but my turkey gun is a scoped Win mod 1200 20 gauge and my turkey loads are mostly: 1. Estate 2 3/4" 1 oz #4 high velocity hunting loads 2. Remington (same load but #6 shot) Most shooters I know who use 20 gauge, (we seem to be in the minority) use the Federal turkey loads 2 3/4" #4 but I haven't tried them. __________________ Good intentions will always be pleaded for any assumption of power. The Constitution was made to guard the people against the dangers of good intentions. There are men in all ages who mean to govern will, but they mean to govern. They promise to be good masters, but they mean to be masters. --Daniel Webster--

February 10, 2012, 12:26 PM	#3
olddav Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2008 Location: Lower Alabama Posts: 727	Thanks "Old Grump", I could'nt make much sense of it all looking at ammo and figured that I could benefit from others experience. I still not sure I'm going to try turkey hunting just yet, but I do have an invite in hand. Thanks again! __________________ Never beat your head against the wall with out a helmet

February 13, 2012, 12:13 AM	#7
samsmix Senior Member Join Date: June 29, 2006 Location: Montana (Montucky?) Posts: 1,273	I would come down in favor of a stout charge of #6 lead. #6s will keep your pellet count high, and lead, unlike tungsten (or steel) based pellets, a stray pellet will not cost you thousands at the dentist's office. __________________ You'll probably never NEED a gun. I hope you never do. But IF you do, you will need it worse than anything you've ever needed in your life. IF we're not supposed to eat animals, howcome God made 'em outta meat?

February 15, 2012, 06:35 PM	#8
.243 Jake Junior Member Join Date: February 5, 2012 Posts: 11	.20 guage yes, turkey loads for a 20 do exist. i got a nice jake with one. my savage model 330 dropped him like a rock.

February 10, 2012, 03:54 PM	#4
Daryl Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2008 Posts: 2,350	I use Federal 2 3/4" classic #4 magnum loads for turkeys. Bought a box many years ago, and still have a decent supply. After all, it only takes one. Daryl

February 10, 2012, 03:58 PM	#5
Water-Man Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 2,126	I use Federal Game Shok Lead #4 2 3/4" 1oz.

February 12, 2012, 06:06 PM	#6
LSnSC Senior Member Join Date: January 5, 2010 Posts: 514	Nitro Cartridge Company Hevi 3 inch 5's or 2.75 inch 7's.

February 19, 2012, 11:18 PM	#9
Colorado Redneck Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2008 Location: Northeast Colorado Posts: 1,993	Remington manufactures great turkey loads http://www.remington.com/products/am...num-loads.aspx There are several loads for 20 gauge. Read up at this link.