Smaller shot sizes, like 7½, 8, and 9 can be squeezed tighter simply because they are smaller and can assimilate to a tighter space. Buying Guide: Winchester 12-Gauge 2-3/4â³ 8-1/2 Shot. Post subject: TSS #8 shot for Turkey. My favorite is the Federal Heavyweight 3.5" in #6, but I may be reducing to 3" shells since it is taking my eyes longer to uncross after I shoot one of the 3.5 inchers. Refine by Shot Size: 5 4. I use only #6 shot---in the heavier than lead shot ever since it came out, and lead shot before that. The #7 ½ and #8 shot did not penetrate the â â plywood sheet. Kent Ultimate Diamond Shot 12 Gauge 3-1/2in #4 2-1/4oz Turkey Shotshells - 10 Rounds $8.99 ($0.90/round) Out of Stock Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 1:27 pm . Refine by Shot Size: 4 4 Buck. Available in 3â 12-gauge 1¾ and 1 7/8 ounce loads of 4, 5 and 6 shot and 3.5â 12-gauge 2 ounce and 2 1/8 ounce loads of 4, 5 and 6 shot. Federal 12 Gauge 2-3/4 Inch Shell, 8-Shot, 1145 Velocity, Shot At 25 Feet. Wanting to replicate the common #7 ½ shot against the two sheets of ½â plywood from the 10 foot test, I fired away from 15 feet. Federal Premium Mag-Shok Heavyweight Turkey For those who want to hunt turkeys, without getting the living snot beat of them from the hard-recoiling loads, Federalsâs Mag-Shok may be the answer. Joined: The small #9 size shot is great for smaller animals like quail, snipe, and even turkey considering you are aiming for their small head. New high-velocity turkey loads have ¼-ounce less than shot than standard magnum loads, but they produce 150 to 175 fps more velocity to reach out and touch toms at further distances. Even with all of that, you should be out less than $250. If you can't find one with a threaded barrel, get one with a full choke or get it threaded for one of the makers of the turkey shoot chokes. rcmodel, Jul 14, 2011 #13. buck460XVR Member. So, with smaller heavier-than-lead pellets fired through a tight turkey choke tube you should be able to kill turkey at long, long ranges, correct? If your gun patterns them tight, it will take their head off, just like it will powder a blue rock at the same distance. If you are buying a shotgun just for turkey shoots, I would suggest a single shot break action with a 30 inch barrel in 12 gauge. Utility Grade: Joined: Thu May 06, 2004 1:50 pm Posts: 4 I've been patterning the TSS 12ga Mag #8's, 1.25oz loads for turkey hunting this year. I am of the opinion a AA trap load of #8 shot will kill a turkey just as dead as a 3" Mag Turkey load. Refine by Shot Size: 7 6. Even big size 4 shot which has far more than 2 foot pounds of energy at any reasonable turkey shooting range can glance off bone. Birdshot #8 & Under #8 Shot. Three-inch loads have always done a fine job for most turkey hunters, but some prefer to use the heavier 3 ½-inch loads in new guns chambered for them. 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