Built a Rem 870 twenty with a 21" barrel to hunt with this season. I hunted with it exclusively this year, and it flat hammers turkeys further than any 12ga with over the shelf ammo I've ever used.
I ended up with 7 birds in 3 states. Here are a few pics:
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Congrats! Nice birds and nice pics!
I agree with that. I took 7 in two states all with my two 20 gauges. I'll never go back.
Those are some fine gobblers, congrats on your season.
WOW!! congrats on the season
Great Season !! Congrats
Congrats on the birds. What load were you using?
Some boys just know how to git er dun. :icon_thumright: :icon_thumright: :icon_thumright:
Thanks everyone!
Quote from: thundrchikin on May 15, 2012, 01:43:28 PM
What load were you using?
1 5/8 oz TSS #9 reloads. I think I'm going to play around with some 1oz loads this winter and see how she shoots. I want to try those Federal HW 7's as well. Why? I have no idea. I should probably leave well enough alone. ;)
You'll be disappointed in the pattern density. I patterned Fed HW 7 and T9's this weekend out of that gun. T9 wins. And you really should see the 1-13/16 T9 load!
I like seeing what the little 20 can do :you_rock:
Congrats on a great season
Congrats. You put a hurtin on them.
congrats on an outstanding season
the 20ga is bad on turkeys
Congrats on the great season, awesome pics!
Quote from: DocHolliday on May 15, 2012, 04:13:23 PM
You'll be disappointed in the pattern density. I patterned Fed HW 7 and T9's this weekend out of that gun. T9 wins. And you really should see the 1-13/16 T9 load!
Well, I've got to find something to take care of this reloading demand I've created. I've got two friends and my dad that now think I"m their TSS dealer. :TooFunny: Actually, I know nothing OTC is going to perform like TSS, but I'd like to know of something that gave favorable results incase one of them got in a bind and needed some shells quick. The 1oz TSS #9 load is for something with less recoil for kids. And something for tight quarters when I don't need the payload hunting big fields in Western OK, TX, and KS.
I talked to Hal about the 1 13/16 T9 load, but he said it wouldn't cycle in the gun. I don't want a single shot. Heck, I killed two doubles this year that wouldn't have been possible if I coudln't cycle my gun.
If you have to back to over the counter shells the Feds will get it done. In my Remington I have a couple different chokes that have different 40 averages. I can cover from about 115 at 40 up to 150 at 40 with the Feds depending on choke. The Hevi 7 s will average in mid 150s with a truglo SSX. At forty yards with the Feds that 130 to 150 pattern range is a wrecking ball.
Congrats. I have killed 8 birds with my 20 so far. I don't see myself ever going back
Quote from: Sand Man on May 17, 2012, 02:38:57 PM
Quote from: DocHolliday on May 15, 2012, 04:13:23 PM
You'll be disappointed in the pattern density. I patterned Fed HW 7 and T9's this weekend out of that gun. T9 wins. And you really should see the 1-13/16 T9 load!
Well, I've got to find something to take care of this reloading demand I've created. I've got two friends and my dad that now think I"m their TSS dealer. :TooFunny: Actually, I know nothing OTC is going to perform like TSS, but I'd like to know of something that gave favorable results incase one of them got in a bind and needed some shells quick. The 1oz TSS #9 load is for something with less recoil for kids. And something for tight quarters when I don't need the payload hunting big fields in Western OK, TX, and KS.
I talked to Hal about the 1 13/16 T9 load, but he said it wouldn't cycle in the gun. I don't want a single shot. Heck, I killed two doubles this year that wouldn't have been possible if I coudln't cycle my gun.
I dont know if I'm ready for straight 20 gauge yet but I did love the two times I used mine this year....really cant wait to get the reloads you're putting together for my 20 in the TSS straight 9's.
After the way you laid the hammer down with the TSS, I cant imagine why'd you'd change to the federals!!!