Turkey hunting with a Parker 10ga

[J W K]

I’m very new to this forum. I’ve picked up a Parker 10 ga. The serial number sets the date of manufacture in 1882. I’m curious about putting together a turkey load for it this spring. I am a reloader and have equipment for loading 10 ga ammo. Any help would be appreciated.

[Jim Beilke]

Check with member Matt Buckley, he has been very succesful with 10ga hand loads

[Big D]

If you haven't do so, I would get the gun evacuated prior to shooting Turkey loads in it.
There are several Maryland based PGCA folks who might be able to help

[Dean Romig]

Frank Cronin put together some loads for me, same ones he uses actually and several others in MA and NH. The ones I used had 1 1/4 oz. of #6 shot. A nice dense pattern. Head shots only.
His loads are very effective. Need I say more?


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[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by John Dallas

If you haven't do so, I would get the gun evacuated prior to shooting Turkey loads in it.
There are several Maryland based PGCA folks who might be able to help

John, what does it mean to evacuate a shotgun?





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[Big D]

Thick fingered it. "Evaluate "

[J W K]

I forgot to ask. I’m guessing I’m looking at a 2 7/8 10 ga. ?

The pictures Frank C posted give me a lot of encouragement.

[StubTwist]

Originally Posted by Jon kelly

I forgot to ask. I’m guessing I’m looking at a 2 7/8 10 ga. ?

The pictures Frank C posted give me a lot of encouragement.

Dean gets all the credit. Dean took the picture of the turkey he harvested with his Parker. All I did was load the shells. Nice shooting Dean!

[Dean Romig]

Nice loading Frank.





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[Harold Pickens]

Look at the reloading forum here--many pages of advise and loads for the 10 ga.