.32 and turkey

[snubnose57]

Does anyone think a .32 is enough for turkeys, given a moderate range?
Rifles are legal here in Texas.

 

[snubnose57]

Sorry, dhould give more info.
I have a T/C Cherokee, and it sure is lighter than my modern 12 guage. I am posting here instead of the hunting section , but please feel free to move this post if appropriate.

 

[BE Wild Willy]

I have never hunted turkey with one, but I certainly think it would be enough out to 50 yards or so. I would love to hunt them with my .32, gonna have to check my local regulations and shoot for a fall hunt. Sure would make for a nice clean kill with minimal damage.

 

[SR James]

I think a .32 would be dandy for turkey but check your regs. Here in Oklahoma, minimum caliber for a ML rifle during the fall turkey season is .36. Spring is shotgun only.

 

[Lonegun1894]

Snubnose,
I agree that it should be enough, but please make sure you check regs because if I remember right, Spring Turkey here in TX is shotgun only, but rifles are allowed in the fall. I haven't looked to make sure in a while though, so could be wrong.

 

[snubnose57]

Thanks for the heads up.
I just checked, and Eastern turkey is shotgun only in the spring.I will be hunting Rios west of Fort Worth.

 

[dbutch]

Are you hungry? :shocked2: ..here goes...Buy a 20 lb bird.thaw.. stuff with stuffing and fire away at different yardages..sure would take the guess work out.
Would love to hear of your results.
Might be able to find a out dated bird at the store cheap.
Share the pic's.
Just saying!

 

[Lonegun1894]

Glad that works out for you then. I'm down in Waco and was told not to use any rifles as Spring season is shotgun only. I guess I must be in the Eastern Turkey area. Would love to use a rifle though. I hope you get one with your rifle and let us know how the hunt goes. :thumbsup: