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Originally Posted by Mike Rust
Very nice bird!
I just purchased a 1902 Parker CHE 12 gauge with 2 3/4 chambers for spring turkey hunting only. The gun is in excellent condition. I was planning to use Winchester XR 1-1/4oz number 5 shot with 1300fps. Any thoughts on whether these rounds will be safe to use in this gun, assuming 2-4 rounds per season? Any suggestions on ammo for turkeys in an older Parker?
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Standard 12 gauge loads with #5 or 6 shot is really all you will need. Remember, you’re not taking body shots so you have no feathers to punch through, just a layer of skin and soft tissue over the neck and head bones. Put your bead on the head or a couple of inches lower on the neck.
I’ve used 1 1/8 oz. Of #6 lead shot on every turkey I’ve killed and always with just one shot.
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