CraigL Posted May 1, 2007 Posted May 1, 2007 Dumped one in NY this morning at 6:30 am! 74 yards with the SBEII, Rhino .660, and Nitro 3 1/2" ammo! That's why I've been asking all the questions...PAYDAY!!!! Quote
HOGWILD Posted May 1, 2007 Posted May 1, 2007 i feel you are not the only one that knows of this phenom, but since you have asked so many questions YES you can get longer shots with proper ammo and proper chokes, also depends on your skills which seem to be getting where they need to be. Congrats! Its all inn the choke & ammo and i guess your shim issue/misfire issues have been answered since you have had time to get used to an italian shotgun and its difference vs the 870! Friend in Colorado takes them at that range routinely with hevi shot 3" rounds with his walmart berreta but he had to do his homework just like you! Quote
sdkidaho Posted May 2, 2007 Posted May 2, 2007 74 yards, or 74 feet? Hmm. While that is technically an impressive shot at 74 yards, most (if not all) turkey hunters would tell you that that isn't an ethical shot as there is a good chance at wounding the bird rather than killing it cleanly. Quote
CraigL Posted May 2, 2007 Author Posted May 2, 2007 Well, that is a long shot. I took the bird that had nowhere but field to fly, and there was plenty of time for the follow up. I would not advise most people to take a shot like that, but it's a case of no your gun and your situation. I would not have attempted that shot with my 870 or factory ammunition. BTW, Here he is.... Quote
tucker301 Posted May 2, 2007 Posted May 2, 2007 Nice lawn! I would have to agree with sdkidaho, however on taking the long shot. Too risky. Quote
CraigL Posted May 3, 2007 Author Posted May 3, 2007 Under most circumstances I would agree that 74 yards is too risky, but when its open field that changes things. I have run down more than 1 wounded bird before. In the woods I would not even think of it. When I first started spring gobbler hunting I shot one in the woods at a long distance and the thing ran right at me. I let it go by then shot it again LOL. Quote
krr6581 Posted May 4, 2007 Posted May 4, 2007 I have to agree with Tucker and Sdkidaho. I don't care how well you think you know your gun. That is a shot that is asking to wound a bird. That turkey can run a heck of a lot faster than you can even wounded. This actually comes down to one thing and that is hunter ethics. Why don't you do this, set a target at 74 yards and pattern your gun. Be honest when you do this and then post the pictures for us. I bet the pattern would be less than optimal for killing a bird. Quote
TookyriverCalls Posted May 11, 2007 Posted May 11, 2007 I don't agree with taking long shots but you defiantly had the right choke and ammo for it. Next time buy a few of my calls and get them in close Quote
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