The manual says only 23/4 7/8 ounce and 3 1 1/4ounce loads? This is supposed to be a dedicated turkey gun? Every one i see is shooting 15/8 loads in them? So do i have a $700 pistol grip skeet gun or what?
No
Mine shot my handloads fine at 1-5/8 oz
Quote from: knightrider on February 18, 2023, 10:53:38 AM
The manual says only 23/4 7/8 ounce and 3 1 1/4ounce loads? This is supposed to be a dedicated turkey gun? Every one i see is shooting 15/8 loads in them? So do i have a $700 pistol grip skeet gun or what?
I have the same gun. I just got in a Indian Creek #13 for it. So I have high expectations this year for this gun. It was purchased as a dedicated turkey gun. I like it for the money. I got it late last season.
That being said, I can't understand what you are trying to say in the first sentence. What does "23/4 7/8 ounce and 3 1 1/4 ounce loads" I just don't understand that sentence. I think you are referring to the shot load, but I am not sure. Please clarify. I don't want a $700 pistol grip skeet gun either.
Thanks!
He's saying the manual states to use 2 3/4" 7/8oz to 3" 1 1/4oz loads in the gun.
The resident expert on SGW said Armsan(maker of Tristar) does not test they're 20 gauge guns with anything over an ounce and a quarter. There has been some failures by using 1 1/2 oz. loads. I have a Viper and limit my turkey shells to 1 1/4. Hope this helps.
John