Ep. 335 | Best Turkey Gauge - Is More Better?

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  • Опубликовано: 10 фев 2025

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  • @scruffyarms
    @scruffyarms 10 месяцев назад +10

    Trying out my J Steven's Arms 100 year old break action 20 gauge today with a full choke barrel. No shots over 50 yards with the Federal TSS starting Wednesday!

  • @enddockboyoutdoors748
    @enddockboyoutdoors748 10 месяцев назад +4

    Great video, I can listen to Ryan all day every day. He’s so good at articulating what he is thinking. 😊

  • @justinsalzl1517
    @justinsalzl1517 10 месяцев назад +3

    I love this talk. Thank you! I’m using Longbeard XR. A box of 10 is $28. A box of 5 TSS shells (I think it was federal?): $70.
    I’d love to shoot tungsten, but the Longbeard XR performs so well for $3 per shot vs $14. This works for me.

  • @justincarr9065
    @justincarr9065 9 месяцев назад +1

    New to hunting and love listening to the podcast on my commute to work. I’ve learned a lot and can’t wait to get out there. Keep it up guys!

  • @kweb406
    @kweb406 10 месяцев назад +2

    15 years ago I got my kids a Mossberg super bantam 20 Camo. About 7 years ago I decided to pull it out of the closet. I put a 336 base on it and topped that with a Venom and using long beards it is a great setup. I sure would like to try the 28 though. Thanks for the podcast.

  • @Cbman375
    @Cbman375 10 месяцев назад +4

    TSS in the 410 contender is getting a go this year, good luck everyone 🦃

  • @Predatorpodcast
    @Predatorpodcast 10 месяцев назад +5

    20 Guage with TSS is a tough combo to beat with weight and performance.

  • @g-man2228
    @g-man2228 10 месяцев назад +2

    Currently shooting my 870 Turkey gun (Won at a NWTF Dinner) with a Kicks choke and soon to have Red Dot…Would love to have a 20Ga though for weight savings…We’ll see!

  • @OutdoorsNationTV
    @OutdoorsNationTV 10 месяцев назад +2

    Love the video!! I absolutely love my 12 gauge for many reasons. I got a Remington wing master 887 and I love it! Was my grandpas old gun!

    • @adameigner7038
      @adameigner7038 9 месяцев назад

      I have a Remington too! Love that fucker

  • @zacharypiper6889
    @zacharypiper6889 10 месяцев назад +9

    Beloved 16 gauge snubbed yet again not making the table but at least in the conversation. 16 gauge with TSS mixed 7 and 9s is hard pressed to beat on my opinion

  • @matthewfrees7498
    @matthewfrees7498 9 месяцев назад

    Got my first Tom this year, running away just under 40 yards, vortex red dot helped deliver quick target acquisition. I was so impressed that I pulled off that shot, and that red dot made all the difference. 20 gauge TSS heavyweight 7 shot

  • @pirate_mike715
    @pirate_mike715 10 месяцев назад

    Been using my 12ga Stoeger M3000 the last two seasons. Bought the gun 2.5 years ago (first gun purchase) as kind of a do it all (waterfowl, turkey, pigs, clays)/see how I enjoy it gun. Seeing this episode definitely has me considering if I were to get a dedicated turkey gun that I'd definitely go 20ga or maybe even .410...more likely the 20 to still have the lead option, but those .410 stats are hard to beat (in a dedicated gun for inside 50 yds). GREAT EPISODE!!!

  • @justindownes7578
    @justindownes7578 10 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the opportunity!

  • @kennethAsher1
    @kennethAsher1 9 месяцев назад

    Give me that extra ticket! Also love the content i listen to almost every new episode on spotify as im driving to and from work

  • @mattp9574
    @mattp9574 10 месяцев назад +6

    12 gauge 2 3/4 4 shot lead inside 30 yards has been my go to and worked wonderfully. It doesn’t kick much and certainly puts down the turkeys in a hurry. Also economical and I don’t have to have multiple types of ammo for upland game and larger game

  • @toddboyer9691
    @toddboyer9691 10 месяцев назад

    Ryan, you would have earned an A in my class with the shirt you designed! 😂Just picked up a Browning A5 in 16ga! Great episode, gentleman!

  • @HunterForEver12
    @HunterForEver12 11 дней назад +1

    If we are talking about buckshot, 12 gauge is better option because pellets in 20 ga buchshot are just a little bit too small in my opinion. For big game animals 12 ga is allways better option, for brown bear protection 12 ga 3 inch slugs are simply better than 20 ga slugs. I don't know, maybe for smaller game 20 ga is just enough, but I love my 12 ga more..

  • @JoseElizondo-sl2hj
    @JoseElizondo-sl2hj 10 месяцев назад

    Have to try out the TSS loads on my BPS pump.Ive been only using lead for turkey due to affordability of tungsten.Ryan and Mark might have just convinced me.Awesome podcast.

  • @bobbyfay6277
    @bobbyfay6277 10 месяцев назад

    I don't turkey hunt often. I do, however, waterfowl, dove, deer (sometimes), pheasant, squirrel, and quail hunt with shotguns. I use a 10/12ga for waterfowl and 12ga/410 everything else. With the price of shells being $12-30 a box to feed those, I really don't see the need for $15 per round. If I turkey hunted more, then I may give it a shot, but lead/steel works good enough.
    I do love a mossburg, though. My first gun was a 500 and have added a few mossburgs since.

  • @mickmiller6137
    @mickmiller6137 10 месяцев назад +1

    I really like the idea of the TSS, but not the cost. BUT I also think that your 10 inch test is not the best model of how the hunt goes. What you need is the biggest cone you can get with a killing shot density. Again, the 12 is so much better because the killing cone is so much larger.

  • @danielkearney-li3tz
    @danielkearney-li3tz 10 месяцев назад

    i worked at gun stores fore 12 years, this was always a hot topic. great vid

  • @TeamJesusOutdoors
    @TeamJesusOutdoors Месяц назад

    I was a turkey hunter in the middle 90s, but a wife and kids left me no time for Spring turkey hunting for the past 25 years, so my turkey gun has been collecting dust. I have recently dusted it off and starting to think turkey again. My gun is an old Mossberg 835, with a TruGlo red dot on top. I still have 3 boxes of 3 1/2 inch turkey Loads. If i were buying a new gun today, I'd go 20 g for sure, but not ready to get rid of the ol' Mossberg 835 Crown Grade, just yet.

  • @roshtainsky
    @roshtainsky 10 месяцев назад

    Really immersive episode!

  • @wmmarknfrancesjennings4060
    @wmmarknfrancesjennings4060 9 месяцев назад

    I was sceptical going into this, as I am what my friends call a grumpy old fart. I was quickly won over by both Mark and Ryan. They delivered the information enjoyably and without a lot of BS. I find most "talking heads" are very biased and/or trying to sell me a specific product. Their discussion was well supported and as life long hunter I was surprised I agreed with most if not all of their points. I'm currently 65 and I started duck hunting with my dad when I was 12 and took my first turkey the same year. My duck gun was a 20 ga Stevens SxS that kicked worse than any 12 ga I have ever fired. I killed my first turkey with my dad's Savage 24, 22 mag over 3" 20 ga. Thanks for an enjoyable and informative video. Coach Mark

  • @gavinteal1857
    @gavinteal1857 10 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the opportunity

  • @alsmith4204
    @alsmith4204 10 месяцев назад +1

    12 gauge is hard to beat. Ammo availability and selection is great.

  • @Justin-qr1ll
    @Justin-qr1ll 10 месяцев назад

    I'm impressed ,Very informative, I love the 28 and the 410 preformed as well as they did.

  • @tombotting3345
    @tombotting3345 10 месяцев назад +1

    Would of been nice to see the Browning sweet 16 in the mix

  • @davidhattok5497
    @davidhattok5497 10 месяцев назад

    I like the 835 with a 3.5 inch #5 but have had great success with my young grandsons using a 410 with Federal TSS.

  • @goosewacker
    @goosewacker 10 месяцев назад

    Those light weights really held their own, with that TSS ammo. Pretty impressive.

  • @doneime875
    @doneime875 10 месяцев назад +2

    As I've aged, I've become allergic to recoil. I am OVER getting my butt kicked by a 12ga. OVER IT. So, couple months ago I bought a 20ga for turkey hunting. I've got 2 different TSS loads to test still, and the long beard XR 5 shot is amazing it my gun. 20 gauge. Done. Mic drop.

  • @CurtMcElvain
    @CurtMcElvain 10 месяцев назад +1

    28 guage is a beautiful thing, had an older trap/skeet shooter once tell me that it was a perfect bore for efficiency. I love mine

  • @shawncannamore
    @shawncannamore 10 месяцев назад

    I've always used 12 guage, but really thinking about changing now

  • @justinswafford334
    @justinswafford334 9 дней назад

    If I was a new hunter the 20 gauge would be a solid and utilitarian choice. I still love my 12 gauges, received a Mossberg 500 12G in OG green camo with 24” barrel and the Mossberg XX-Full turkey choke for my 17th birthday and love that gun to death, last season picked up my first SA shotgun with the Beretta A300 Ultima 12G - with the Carlson Longbeard XR choke and load is an absolutely deadly combo for turkey hunting. Have taken birds with both and am very comfortable with the fit, point of aim, and point of impact of my 12 gauges I already have. Maybe some of us are creatures of habit, but hard for me to spend the extra money when my 12G shotguns work for every situation and they fit me so well. Some great conversation here and think I’ll try patterning the TSS #9s with my setups, especially curious with my 500 how it will do. Big fan of Hevi XII tungsten #6’s for waterfowl and have taken everything from geese to teal with them, but man they got expensive these past few years. The Federal TSS 3’s and 9’s absolutely pummels the birds too, but have to make each shot count! Those numbers at 20 and 50 yards are impressive with the Apex with all gauges here, thanks for the effort put into this video!

  • @mattwatson6359
    @mattwatson6359 9 месяцев назад

    Hey love yalls podcasts! Well rounded info for every outdoorsman!

  • @balynkrout4942
    @balynkrout4942 9 месяцев назад

    Awesome video guys very informative I love all of these cartridge talk videos. Diving into the casing or shell past present and future.

  • @bowmanoutdoors2179
    @bowmanoutdoors2179 9 месяцев назад +1

    410 tss has changed the game!

  • @onefast6
    @onefast6 9 месяцев назад

    Another great episode! Thanks for all you do.

  • @DanielMann-gq8fi
    @DanielMann-gq8fi 10 месяцев назад +1

    20 gauge has been my go to for everything except sporting clays. The more you understand how shotshells work, you realize a 12 isn’t really necessary.

  • @robertboehringer-q1i
    @robertboehringer-q1i 10 месяцев назад

    Thanks, I like your honesty. I want the 20 gauge.😊 Actually I would like all of them.

  • @Eric.schmidt
    @Eric.schmidt 10 месяцев назад

    I’ve been using 12 gauge for years but I’m very intrigued by the smaller bore turkey loads.

  • @pigroper5
    @pigroper5 9 месяцев назад

    Great episode. I'm not a turkey guy, but I love the 28 ga. browning citori. More of a qual gun, but loved that thing. Kind of like a 7 ft 2 wt fly rod. A box of shells was like carrying a hand full of 12 ga. The 20 ga is far more practical, but the 28 ga gets me excited.

  • @mikepink1337
    @mikepink1337 10 месяцев назад +4

    Remington SP-10 10ga SuperTurkey choke/brake Federal Grandslam (stiffer wad to hold the pattern tighter)

    • @richardleejagers6016
      @richardleejagers6016 28 дней назад

      Ithaca mag 10. Cut 26" win super x turkey 5's. Choke sleeve custom tuned to load. Love love my mighty 10.

  • @timstechschulte866
    @timstechschulte866 9 месяцев назад

    I liked the results of the TSS, but I don't know about the affordability. I am currently using Hevi shot, which is expensive enough. But 1 shell per harvest still isn't bad. Great discussion. 👍

  • @mikeburnside470
    @mikeburnside470 10 месяцев назад

    I have not gotten to use TTS yet; I need to make that change!

  • @Jeepman90
    @Jeepman90 10 месяцев назад

    12 gauge nova I've had for 18 years worked good for me.

  • @TMFShooting
    @TMFShooting 10 месяцев назад +1

    Great Video / Podcast 💯💥💥💥💥💥💥💥

  • @Prepare2Survive
    @Prepare2Survive 10 месяцев назад +3

    According to the poaching storybook titled "Walk with the Wildman" the best turkey caliber is subsonic handloaded 38 special 158 grain SWC ammo shot from a rifle length barrel. That combination of subsonic 38spc and longer barrel lowers the sound of the gunshot a lot. Adding night sights or a red dot allows you to shoot them off the roost at night. In addition to that adding a suppressor lowers your chance of getting caught by the possum police (game warden) even more.

  • @tombotting3345
    @tombotting3345 9 месяцев назад

    I still turkey hunt with my Browning Gold Hunter 12 ga 3-1/2 in Mossy Oak Break up. Load of choice is Federal Heavyweight TSS #9 3-1/2. I used to run Federal Mag-Shok turkey 3-1/2 #4. That mag shok was screaming at 1300FPS.

  • @guycarlton201
    @guycarlton201 10 месяцев назад

    10ga for lead or tss, 28ga with tss. Shot a 28 at sporting clays the other day, very enjoyable. Thinking hard about one for early season ducks.

  • @marksmith4627
    @marksmith4627 10 месяцев назад

    Have always used 3-1/2", 12 gage loads for turkey, using the TSS loads the last two years, but would consider changing to 20 gage for the reduced recoil, those 12 gage loads have a fairly substantial recoil, rough when doing a several shot sight-in session. Not just for the shoulder, but the pocket book too!

  • @mdp4656
    @mdp4656 10 месяцев назад

    Awesome discussion, I won a Mossberg SA-20 turkey in a raffle earlier this year. I have not had the time to pattern or test anything on it yet and will resort to my old tried and true Remington 870 with Federal Heavyweight turkey shells. Going to try the 20 gauge TSS at some point this year however after listening.

  • @Twofingers00
    @Twofingers00 10 месяцев назад

    I’d love to see a full blown (find the best pattern test process)..! I don’t know what it’s called, but I know there’s a special shotgun patterning target out there that you can take a picture with your phone and it’ll show you your best pattern density spot and give your pellet counts too. That might make the process easier for you to go through again..!

  • @davidking6663
    @davidking6663 7 месяцев назад

    I’ve got plenty to choose from but my 2 favorite are my mossberg 510 mini 20ga strut stopper choke and tss 9s. My second favorite is my yildiz O/U youth 20ga 20” barrels with different sumtoy chokes. Both are super lightweight and are less than 40” long

  • @screes620
    @screes620 8 месяцев назад +1

    Would love to hear Ryan Muckenhirn's opinion on the 6mm Max. 350 legend case with 6mm bullets, so same bolt face as the 5.56 cartridges, with 35gr of powder.

  • @JeremyMiner-camo_archer
    @JeremyMiner-camo_archer 10 месяцев назад

    Still running a 12ga 11-87 with Remington Nitro Turkey #6. The cost of Tungsten & Longbeard XR is painful.

  • @joshuabennett7334
    @joshuabennett7334 10 месяцев назад

    When it comes to 12g you have to factor bore diameter. I have a 535 and a 835 one has a standard 12g bore one has a 10g diameter barrel. The 535 doesn’t shoot 3.5 inch shells very well the 835 shoots them great. A lot of magnum guns are overbore and it makes a massive difference

  • @MSHunts
    @MSHunts 10 месяцев назад +1

    I’m still sticking with my 12. I have used 3” tss #9 and the blend of #7 1/2 & 9, both are fantastic. I still wouldn’t hesitate to take the old Remington Nitro 3” #4 though.

    • @MSHunts
      @MSHunts 10 месяцев назад +1

      I can confirm, in my 870 super magnum, 3” has always patterned better. I’ve always stuck with the 3”. 3 1/2” is painful 😂

    • @MSHunts
      @MSHunts 10 месяцев назад

      Indian Creek is a good go to choke.

  • @jayfranklin14
    @jayfranklin14 9 месяцев назад

    Love this. Thanks for doing it…now, please repeat with factory chokes so buyers are fully aware of the difference, please!

  • @kevincolonel3070
    @kevincolonel3070 10 месяцев назад

    Now I'm intrigued by the 28 guage. I'll be using my 12ga until I use up my long beard ammo supply, but I'll be shopping for that new 28.

  • @IowaBuckSlayer
    @IowaBuckSlayer 9 месяцев назад +1

    I’m a 12ga guy and I’m not sure I’d be willing to try a smaller gun.

  • @TeamJesusOutdoors
    @TeamJesusOutdoors Месяц назад

    Long Beard 12g, number 6 patterns great out of my old 835, with the factory, EF choke! No TSS for me, thanks.

  • @DarinLamb-uv6zb
    @DarinLamb-uv6zb 10 месяцев назад

    Really good one guys yeah I’d like to see that 16 gauge I got a A5 sweet 16. Be interested to see you guys do a podcast on that. Follow up on using a 22. I looked up the hunting regulations and apparently you have to use a shotgun but I think those regulations are dated I think shotguns were used back in the day because that was what would work I think a 22s would probably be good with those improvements like you talked about.

  • @coreylundeen7446
    @coreylundeen7446 10 месяцев назад

    Definitely interested in a 28 guage turkey gun.

  • @dominicteresi3835
    @dominicteresi3835 9 месяцев назад

    What would you guys say to doing this test with steel shot

  • @rrd9434
    @rrd9434 10 месяцев назад

    Leaning more and more towards the 20ga

    • @rrd9434
      @rrd9434 9 месяцев назад

      @VortexNattion I don't understand this comment???

  • @jarodlojeck5150
    @jarodlojeck5150 Месяц назад

    I own a baretta A300 Ultima Patrol. It has changeable chokes. If I find a choke that works well with the shot I'll hunt with, what disadvantage do I have with a shorter (19") barrel?

  • @johnecrouch2671
    @johnecrouch2671 10 месяцев назад

    Wow, I don't think they left any pellet unturned. I didn't think this subject would be so in depth. But, it's a timely discussion. When I first started bird hunting I used the venerable .410 because that was what young kids used.Then as you matured you moved up to the 20 or 16 gauge, whichever one was available. Then on the cusp of adulthood the grown-up 12 gauge. So there was no scientific or even ballistic knowledge in these choices. It was more of a social decision.

  • @NoahSall-me1et
    @NoahSall-me1et 9 месяцев назад

    Another 16 gauge fanatic here, wish they were more popular. But if I had to pick one from your lineup, I’m going for 20 gauge all day long.

  • @Nick-McCready
    @Nick-McCready 9 месяцев назад

    Awesome info guys!

  • @Commander_Strider
    @Commander_Strider 4 месяца назад

    If I wasn't so caught up on having a pump gun for turkey I think a 16 gauge would be so nice. I believe it's time for me to start looking.

  • @ChuckArdizzone
    @ChuckArdizzone 9 месяцев назад

    I am a 12 gauge guy but after watching this if I was to get a new turkey gun I would pick a 20 gauge thanks for the great information

  • @ronrash7213
    @ronrash7213 9 месяцев назад

    I have to agree with Ryan, the 20 is more viable because you can run lead or TSS, around here where I hunt you have to drive anywhere from 50 to 150 miles just to get TSS loads, where I can locally lead shotshells.

  • @culliganman
    @culliganman 10 месяцев назад +3

    I looked up how many number 9 tss would fit in a 10 gauge would be 814 pellets. I got a friend that shot a gobbler through brush with a .410 at 75 yds. I can't imagine the devastation of 814 #9 tss pellets in a 2.25 oz load.

    • @WayStedYou
      @WayStedYou 10 месяцев назад +2

      probably a broken shoulder if the 12 gauge is already pushing 89 ft/lbs

    • @culliganman
      @culliganman 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@WayStedYou Oh for sure a beat up shoulder.

    • @jrhunt414
      @jrhunt414 10 месяцев назад +1

      2 1/4 oz is a lead 10g load, a TSS load would be closer to 3oz. Imagine 3oz of 7s. It’s almost a modern punt gun.

  • @canuckmagnum5841
    @canuckmagnum5841 10 месяцев назад

    I used to like the old Remington 12ga 3" duplex load, it used copper plated #4 and #6 in one shotshell.

  • @InfamousTactical
    @InfamousTactical 10 месяцев назад +2

    You guys should have had the EBR-12GA reticle in the background. 😂

  • @mauriceharkins9881
    @mauriceharkins9881 10 месяцев назад

    Good presentation on each shotgun. Ammo has come a long way,

  • @EasternMountainHunters
    @EasternMountainHunters 10 месяцев назад

    I don’t disagree with saying 3.5 is maybe not as good of a pattern but it’s more shot. The only reason I don’t shoot 4in shells is they don’t make it.

  • @cameronbissell7094
    @cameronbissell7094 10 месяцев назад +1

    I would put money down to kickstart that shirt

  • @lukeabbott9359
    @lukeabbott9359 9 месяцев назад

    I currently have a 12 gauge and .410 that I run with TSS and a vortex viper red dot. I would love the opportunity to win a 20 gauge in green leaf with the new defender red dot to try out all of next season in attempt to start my grand slam!

  • @gavinboyum3565
    @gavinboyum3565 10 месяцев назад

    Loving the podcast. Gotta go with 12 gauge though.

  • @pisacson
    @pisacson 9 месяцев назад

    Have used the 20 gauge for Many years. Plan on adding a red dot now!

  • @JDMacBain
    @JDMacBain 9 месяцев назад

    I would love the opportunity to try all the different gauges and see for myself

  • @20brittwilliams
    @20brittwilliams 10 месяцев назад

    Love 12 g but 28 looks awesome

  • @MrVeeco
    @MrVeeco 9 месяцев назад

    Been using the standard Winchester 1200 pump (full choke) and it does the job. But sure would love to try a 20g w/ a dedicated turkey choke and red dot. Just the ticket to get my 9 year old son involved. 🤞. BTW Vortex Nation is one of favorite content channels(love spaghetti shootout) !🍝👈👍 ha ha ha "I think you're a neat guy...." says Ryan to Mark

  • @kylereagan2018
    @kylereagan2018 9 месяцев назад

    I'm sold, 20 gauge it will be. Thanks guys.

  • @JerryKent-cc9lv
    @JerryKent-cc9lv 9 месяцев назад

    I’m still looking for the TSS shell in 2-3/4” 20?gauge for my rem 1100

  • @calebking9160
    @calebking9160 10 месяцев назад

    I still prefer the ole reliable 12ga, but almost picked up a 20 before this season.

  • @tal-ck2eu
    @tal-ck2eu 10 месяцев назад

    Looking forward to try out the 20 gauge TSS this year.

  • @Jeffreyperez-rp6ow
    @Jeffreyperez-rp6ow 9 месяцев назад

    I'd sure get all choked up if Mr Muckenhirn could finally get the boys together for a Cartridge Talk about the awesome .358 my old BLR and old(er) me have shared memories of a handful of deer, 1 black near and hopefully an elk while I can still hike.

  • @michaelhale4041
    @michaelhale4041 10 месяцев назад +1

    Great rundown, guys. Any of those shotguns would be nice to have.

  • @faultyqtip410
    @faultyqtip410 9 месяцев назад

    17. Hmr kicks ass 😂

  • @Colemanade
    @Colemanade 9 месяцев назад

    I love my 12 gauge 3 1/2in mag but this episode is making me consider buying myself another nice small 20

  • @philiptrump8472
    @philiptrump8472 10 месяцев назад

    I just took a bird on opening day here in WA State. Buddy and I doubled we where both using 12 gauges copper plated. Still works great and is much more affordable than shooting my 20 gauge with TSS.

  • @lisaannaallen6283
    @lisaannaallen6283 10 месяцев назад +2

    the 835 had a longer forcing cone than those other guns "back in day"

  • @gavinmccue9516
    @gavinmccue9516 9 месяцев назад

    Watched love the videos !

  • @bassetthound2008
    @bassetthound2008 10 месяцев назад

    Hey, just an FYI, the thumbnail says this is episode 355, not 335.

  • @nuckyduk15
    @nuckyduk15 10 месяцев назад +1

    Alright Vortex..here me out ...Crossfire 1-6x FFP and the reticle is a turkey head that changes in scale as you zoom in 😂.

  • @davidemontini8298
    @davidemontini8298 10 месяцев назад +1

    10 guage all,the way browning the best there is 😊

  • @gregstapp1684
    @gregstapp1684 10 месяцев назад

    great video ... thanks peeps ...