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[sbeIIfan]

Stupid question but, idk. With # 5 shot lead could you penatrait a turkey at around 40 yards. Not in the head but at its body? I have a bet rolling on this.

[sbeIIfan]

If so How far? Could it kill it?

[tucker301]

The chart below shows the kinetic energy of various shot sizes at various ranges.

At 40 yards, #5 shot is packing around 3.5 ftlbs. of energy.

I'd say that's enough to break through the feathers from the back or side, but it would be iffy on making a recoverable kill unless the spine were hit properly.

 

Head-on, with the shedding properties of the layers of feathers, I'd say the chances are marginal.

Even if the shot manage to pierce the outer layers, there's a lot of breast meat and bone protecting the vitals.

 

More than likely, you'd end up with a wounded bird that would be difficult to recover.

 

 

[CraigL]

I think you're gonna loose the bet.

Hevi-Shot at 1300 fps maybe.

[Liberty or death Jr.]

Maybe the Nitro 4x5x7s in #4 shot. I guess they go through 3/4 inch of plywood at 40 yards. I don't know if it would make it to the vitals of a turkey. The T shot dead coyote I used would, went clean through him.

[sbeIIfan]

Nope I won. Thank you for that chart. Interesting stuff. I cant wait to rub it in his face.