Hunting & Fishing Afternoon hunt

[GardDog]

The morning hunt was frustrating as hell. A really nice Tom strutted his stuff out of gun range and held close to two hens. I got back into the woods for the afternoon hunt and had quite an experience. The easy part was when the 5 Toms came out of the woodsline into the field that I was set up on. I took a shot at the biggest bird and hit him hard at 44 yards. The fun started after that. He flopped back to the edge of the woods / abyss and made a path about 200 yards straight down. I hustled after him and ran / slid my way to him at the bottom. 15 minutes and alot of sweat later, I had humped back up to the blind. Note to self: Next time, wait for the bird to get further into the field before shooting.

Weight: 22 lbs 4 oz
Beard: 10.75 inches
Spurs: 1.25 inches

 

[mdesign]

Re: Afternoon hunt

That's a nice turkey...made you work for it didn't he.

 

[GardDog]

Re: Afternoon hunt

I forgot to show off my new custom long range precision turkey gun. It's a Ruger Red Label All Weather Synthetic 12 gauge with 30" barrels and Carlson choke tubes (Extended Extra Full Turkey on top barrel & full on bottom). I covered the satin stainless barrels with Bear Tooth neoprene skins.

 

[hamr56]

Re: Afternoon hunt

Nice bird, what ammo you running out of that shotgun?

 

[GardDog]

Re: Afternoon hunt

3" Winchester Supreme, High Velocity Turkey Load #4.

That load had the best pattern out of my Ruger.

 

[mb198]

Re: Afternoon hunt

Nice bird, unique selection for a turkey gun.

 

[Guest]

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Where u get ur turkey choke for the red label i cant find em anywhere.

 

[GardDog]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: coythtr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Where u get ur turkey choke for the red label i cant find em anywhere. </div></div>

Carlson's. Check out this link: http://www.choketube.com/ruger.html

I bought the Red Label "previously owned". It should have come with a set of tubes, but it only came with skeet. I searched all over and found that Carlson's had the biggest selection and less expensive than OEM stuff from Ruger.

 

[shootist68]

Re: Afternoon hunt

Nice Bird, and nice turkey gun!

 

[Guest]

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Thanks.

 

[GardDog]

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I added a post to my NTRP Client Review thread in the Training Section to acknowledge how lessons learned in a precision rifle course helped me in the woods. My training in ensuring a level aim and trigger / weapon control reflected in my making this shot. Very simply, I wanted to add that the training (whether directed specifically at hunting or not) can translate in all platforms and make you a better shooter.

 

[matchking]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: GardDog223</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Very simply, I wanted to add that the training (whether directed specifically at hunting or not) can translate in all platforms and make you a better shooter. </div></div>
I will have to go see Josh then, as I missed a gobbler at 11 yards the other day.

 

[GardDog]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: matchking</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: GardDog223</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Very simply, I wanted to add that the training (whether directed specifically at hunting or not) can translate in all platforms and make you a better shooter. </div></div>
I will have to go see Josh then, as I missed a gobbler at 11 yards the other day.

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As much as I hated to add to his ego (hahaha), I had to text him and thank him again. The training paid off in ways I never imagined.