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Post by gosmokeless on Mar 6, 2006 20:49:54 GMT -5
Purchased a new maxi mag. wondering if anyone has had any experience with a maxi mag.
i enjoy turkey hunting with 3.5 inch and i have harvested many birds with the 835 ultimag. down side i dont enjoy a pump.
look forward to hunting with the 3.5 auto loader. this gun is 24inch gas with a .680 extended turkey tube.
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Post by snipehunter on Apr 9, 2006 7:06:24 GMT -5
Gosmokeless, I don't shoot the 3.5" shell but I imagine the recoil can be tough. I have shot enough 3" twelve gauge shells through a pump and I don't find that enjoyable. Have you noticed an obvious recoil reduction when shooting the auto instead of the 835 Ultimag?
SH
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Post by gosmokeless on Apr 9, 2006 11:34:04 GMT -5
i have read that the gas recoils less than the pump but bottom line is when there is 55lbs of recoil a couple pound either way is not noticable.
I am hooked on the power of the larger gauges. I realize they are punishing but I enjoy them. I only get the privilidge of getting pounded a couple times a season so why not enjoy it.
When I pattern my guns I use field loads thus I only fire a couple of 3 1/2 a season at the range to check down range pattern.
The charles daly will be gun of choice this spring. It is placing 10 #5 pellets in the kill zone at 50 yards. That is with a 2 1/4 load of shot.
I am not yet sold on the hevi shot. Recon I just need to purchase a box and try them out. I dont like the idea of reducing the 2 1/4 load.
I plan to purchase a lead sled this summer so I can shoot and test my shot guns and other larger caliber rifles more with less punishment. I figure my desire for the larger calibers justifies the expense of the lead sled.
One project before the '07 turkey season is to have a trigger job on both of my 3.5 inch guns. I have read and agree that shotguns triggers need more attention.
My second shotgun project before next season is to purchase a 10gauge NE arms Turkey model and modify it with the Adanced Tactical stock and forearm.
If anyone has any feedback on the NE with tactical setup please post.
CANT KILLEM TOO DEAD!!!
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Post by snipehunter on Apr 9, 2006 12:24:50 GMT -5
I agree that when hunting turkey you won't shoot enough to notice the recoil. Enough people use them for waterfowl but I don't know if I want to shoot a box of them in a short time, probably not even a half box. Some bulky clothes can help tame recoil but when I hunt waterfowl it is often seventy degrees. If I'm not wearing a jacket I strap a PAST pad on my shoulder. You said that you choose #5 for turkey. I believe it is the best compromise for energy and density, especially with shorter shells. 2 1/4 oz of anything shouldn't leave too many holes in a pattern. I am not familiar with the lead sled. What is that? Enjoy that new Mossberg and good luck on your other proiject.
SH
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Post by Blue-Dot-37.5 on Apr 20, 2006 15:26:58 GMT -5
SH: A Lead Sled is a gun rest that holds your gun on the shooting bench (most often used for rifles) that has a tray attached to it so you can pile on shot bags to reduce the felt recoil. I believe you can fit 100# of lead shot (in bags) on it at the same time. It sure saves your shoulder! www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=152664Blue-Dot-37.5 |
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Post by snipehunter on Apr 21, 2006 20:39:22 GMT -5
Looks like that could come in handy if you are shooting a shotgun from the bench as gosmokeless said he does. Most people don't realize how much free recoil a shotgun has compared to a rifle. I see that fifty-five punds was mentioned. That is up there with some substantial belted magnum rifle calibers. Thanks for the link Blue Dot.
SH
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