Turkey Shells for 12 Ga VHE
 

Having got my hands on a sweet 12 ga VHE with 30” full/full is like some input on shells for turkey. 20 years ago I killed ducks with the gun using Kent 2 3/4 Tungston loads for older guns. I think I shot 1 1/8 oz loads.

Tell me the difference between the RST shells and normal Winchester high brass having the same payload. I’m eager to kill a turkey with the gun as it would be an amazing experience and photo! Thanks for the help.

This is just me, but if it is a #2 frame on the plus side of 7 1/2 pounds i shoot just regular Remington Express 1 1/4 ounce lead loads. In a full choke it will do anything you need out to forty yards with 6s, 5s, or 4s. I use 6s right, 4s left. I've got a new to me VHE 12 and that is what I plan to use this spring.

Same with me but I use 1 1/8 oz. of #6 in both barrels. Head/neck shots and pattern density will put turkeys in the freezer.






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these fellas are giving you good advice anddifferant opinions on shot size me i like 5 s in the right barrel and no 2 s in the left... charlie

I don't think you can go wrong with 5 or 6 shot, but I would pattern the gun's barrels with loads you choose at distances you feel comfortable shooting. Some loads and shot sizes and patterns can vary in performance from one shell manufacturer to another and even in different guns. Most of the time your okay 30 yards and in on anything, 30 plus on a SXS and things can get wonky with center of pattern. Some will disagree, but sometimes in open ground at ground level it can be tough to gauge that distance. Took shots on birds that I thought confidently was at 30 yards and it ended up being at just under 40. There could be holes in the pattern depending on shot and shell.

Have never taken a turkey with a sxs but premise is the same even with a single barrel guns with sights, patterning gun is just wise and ethical to make sure your harvest is right and you have confidence in performance of gun and shot.

I had that same gun on a 2 Frame and it weighted almost 8 lbs. I shot RST 1 1/4 oz number 6's out of it. I since sold the gun to a Maine Duck hunter and shoot Foxes, and shoot the same RST load. Out to 35 yards they are stone dead.

https://i.imgur.com/L3WQzrW.jpg

Nice, great looking pic and showing a great looking gun and a nice gobbler.

RST makes a great 12 ga. 2 3/4" 1 1/4 oz. pheasant load that would be great for turkeys. I use #5s for turkeys and they work great. They usually have these available in shot sizes 6, 5 and 4. However, at this time of the year I do not know what their shot size availability is.

That’s the pic I’m looking forward to taking with my Parker!!!

I’m shooting 6’s in it tomorrow. I’ll report back.

Is it safe to assume that old boy was killed somewhere OTHER THEN Loudon County ? :whistle: