I just need a few tips on turkey hunting

[np307]

I totally forgot about the scent also I should add I'm a slow person and especially early morning hell It'll take awhile for me to even get up there to my spot so movement ain't a concern. So to shoot them I just aim for the head? Or am I to aim at the neck? Also I've heard that the 410 ain't big enough for turkey but I think it'll be fine

What .410 load are you shooting?

 

[TrapperJ]

What .410 load are you shooting?

I got 2 different winchester box's 1 Is a birdshot and I've got plenty of it and I'm good with it and then the 2nd is some winchester x somthin ain't shot it yet

 

[np307]

I got 2 different winchester box's 1 Is a birdshot and I've got plenty of it and I'm good with it and then the 2nd is some winchester x somthin ain't shot it yet

What kind of "birdshot"? 7 1/2 dove loads? I'd really recommend shooting TSS if you're going to use a .410.

 

[TrapperJ]

Also got slugs and some bucks shot

What kind of "birdshot"? 7 1/2 dove loads? I'd really recommend shooting TSS if you're going to use a .410.

Oh no definitely not bird loads I'm not to forsure exactly it's long shell that's forsure I'll check rq

 

[TrapperJ]

What kind of "birdshot"? 7 1/2 dove loads? I'd really recommend shooting TSS if you're going to use a .410.

Alright it's uh winchester x somthin and it's #4 says upland and small game which would explain why it works great on coons possums groundhogs ect

 

[NoWiser]

#9 shot or smaller TSS.

 

[TrapperJ]

#9 shot or smaller TSS.

So I need #9? I don't get the whole shotgun shot thing

 

[kansasdad]

There is a lot of difference between shooting a flushing quail and shooting a tom in his head/neck area. On flying birds you are “pointing” your barrel to get your shotstring to intercept a moving target down range. For a nearly/fully stationary turkey you are “aiming”.

I find that pointing is instinctual and snappy, while aiming is very deliberate, much more like shooting a single projectile down range. And remember to keep your cheek down on the stock as you carefully aim.

To get some idea of where you pellets are flying, you don’t have to get fancy with a store bought target. Get some cardboard and put a paper plate on the cardboard. (Making sure that you are shooting in a safe direction). In the middle of the plate you could even draw a turkey neck/head. Shoot at 15, 25 and 35 yards and count up how many pellets are in the paper plate/ on the bird outline. That should give you a good idea what your maximum range should be.

A.410 shot shell will not hold as many pellets as my 12 gauge gun will hold. The above recommended #9TSS makes a big difference because it is super dense and maintains down range knockdown power. One #9 shotshell will have a whole lot more pellets for the same weight compared to a larger size pellet size.

Be prepared for $$$ shock if you buy TSS. Perhaps 10x cost of a one of your current shell options.

 

[TrapperJ]

There is a lot of difference between shooting a flushing quail and shooting a tom in his head/neck area. On flying birds you are “pointing” your barrel to get your shotstring to intercept a moving target down range. For a nearly/fully stationary turkey you are “aiming”.

I find that pointing is instinctual and snappy, while aiming is very deliberate, much more like shooting a single projectile down range. And remember to keep your cheek down on the stock as you carefully aim.

To get some idea of where you pellets are flying, you don’t have to get fancy with a store bought target. Get some cardboard and put a paper plate on the cardboard. (Making sure that you are shooting in a safe direction). In the middle of the plate you could even draw a turkey neck/head. Shoot at 15, 25 and 35 yards and count up how many pellets are in the paper plate/ on the bird outline. That should give you a good idea what your maximum range should be.

A.410 shot shell will not hold as many pellets as my 12 gauge gun will hold. The above recommended #9TSS makes a big difference because it is super dense and maintains down range knockdown power. One #9 shotshell will have a whole lot more pellets for the same weight compared to a larger size pellet size.

Be prepared for $$$ shock if you buy TSS. Perhaps 10x cost of a one of your current shell options.

Oh shit yeah I've seen some box's 75 bucks and higher. I will pattern my gun soon my max and I mean max range could be 20 yards and while I do wish I had something like a 12 gauge I'm more then happy and comfortable with my trusty 410 I'll definitely compare my 2 different loads and see what's better

 

[GHOXP]

Rule #1 hunt where there are turkeys. #2 don't call to much or too loud.