Thanks to all who offered opinions. The answers are pretty much what I thought they would be. I totally agree with using smaller shot loads for game and targets as well. I always wonder why gun and ammunition companies seem to push for turkey loads that are supposed to kill at long distances when most people call turkeys in to 30-40 yards. I have only shot one turkey and that was with a 1 1/4 ounce load of #6 lead shot. It was about 35 yards and he just fell over. My Winchester 42 probably could have done just as well. Maybe it is us that needs to spread the word that all of these monster kicking guns just aren't needed to make clean shots on game. As for damage to guns I think common sense should be the rule and each gun viewed by itself as to what loads to safely fire both for the gun and the shooter. Thanks for your answers.
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