I just returned from my annual spring turkey hunt in Mertzon, Tx. This was the fifteenth year I have hunted this ranch and the range conditions were poor and very dry for spring. The only green on the landscape was the cedar trees and cactus. No grass or wildflowers this year but there were a good number of turkeys and I was able to call in and connect on two mature toms with my 1902 DH 10ga. using RST #5's. The old 10 and the RST's performed flawlessly at 16 and 39 yards!
I could have had a turkey double with my Parker on several hunts but the birds were taken on separate days. The birds this year were very vocal and responsive to calling so it made for a very enjoyable hunt!
