Do you or would you?

[Gordie]

would or do any of you guys use a 10ga for turkey?

I bought a BPS this fall for goose hunting and it was ingraved with a turkey on one side and geese on the other. I was thinking of useing it for turkey would be able to get a few extra yards range if you needed it.

What do you guys think?

[DonBo]

If you don't mind carrying that big heavy thing around, it will certainly kill 'em dead! Still needs a XFull turkey choke though.

[Gordie]

I forgot to mention it came with the three factory chokes and a xtra-long range full from patternmaster so I think thats covered. It is a bit heavy but I think a sling would have to be put on to take some of that issue away. dont know if I'll use it or not but it was just a thought.

[Borch]

I know a few guys that use them. Definitely not a running and gunning set up but it carries an impressive payload.

[slabchaser]

USE IT!. Put a sling on that hog and enjoy a little xtra power.

[duckhuntr21]

Just don't make the mistake of having your shoulder tight up against a tree when you fire...

[DonBo]

Ouch! Big bruises.

[birdswacker]

A sling would be good but don't forget about hauling those extra 1# shells aroung either.

[Powerstroke]

I believe Johnny P used a 10ga on his turkey two years ago. It was his first hunt and he did just fine. I'm not saying I would. Heck I use a 20ga.

[Dave S]

The extra payload would be nice. You might definitely notice the recoil more while turkey hunting since you will more than likely take your time getting a bead on a bird.

[Gordie]

I was really impressed with the recoil on this browning BPS I almost think its less than my browning gold 12ga and I know that my buddys rem atuo ten kicks way less than my 12

[birdswacker]

I've heard of guys getting detached retina's from recoil of a 10ga. Hope you've got some meat on those shoulders of yours?

[10000 Lakes]

I use a Remington SP10 love it.

[Finlander]

elwood is right! There is less felt recoil in a 10 guage shooting the same amount of shot than a 12 guage. It's a proven fact. Kinda like driving a Caddilac over a bump in the road versus a Honda!

The weight of the 10 absorbs the recoil more than a 12 guage.

Go for it!

[Muskie456]

The biggest turkey nut I know lives in South Carolina and he and all his buddies shoot 10's. I believe they can kill 5 a year and those boys don't stop until they do.

[BEEFEATER]

That ditached retina thing was funny, what oldtimer told u that?

[Gordie]

detached retnia now thats funny right there I've shot a marlin long tom 12 ga that packs way more wolup than my 10 ga and I still can see.

Thats like mom used to tell you if you play with that thing you'll go blind..

[Scott Stein]

I look at it this way if it's to far to shoot with a 12, it's probably to far to shoot with a 10. I mean if I cant get them in close enough and have a 12 you're probably not going to be any better off with a 10. There has to be some sport/fun to it. Kind of like putting scopes on muzzleloaders.

[mrklean]

i hear of a lot of guys that use them, that sure a heck of a load your shooting in that thing

[hockeybc69]

I sure wouldnt want to haul a 10 around the hills and valleys.......

Funny how a couple pounds here and there adds up quickly. Especially if you have to carry it, rather than have it slinged on your shoulder.

[vister]

just curious, why is it that turkey hunters use heavy hitting shotgun rounds, with extremely tight patterns, when the bird comes within 30 yards? why not just use a small rifle. maybe a 22 or something? im not a turkey hunter, nor does it really interest me, but i have always just wondered this. i have more faith shooting at small targets with a scoped 22 than my shotgun most of the time.

Dont get me wrong. i love wild turkey, just in a 80 or 101 proof form!

[hockeybc69]

You cant use rifles for turkey.

Shotguns or archery only.

[vister]

guess that makes sense! can you use shotguns with buckshot?

[fishuhalik]

I'd imagine buckshot would have too much of a spread. I have always thought it funny that you could use a bow for turkeys but not a rifle. I guess it would take all the sport out if you could reach out to 100yds+ for 'em.

[hockeybc69]

Legal shot size for turkeys is 4,5 or 6 shot. Thats it folks.