English Fowler takes a Tom

[Ron LaClair]

My 12 ga. fowler did it's duty and laid this Tom low. I called the turkey to within 30yd's. I had to shoot through a little brush but enough shot got through to his head and neck to knock him floppin. The bird weighed 20# with an 8 5/8th" beard.

The gun was made for me by Jud Brennan in 1979. It is a real close copy of an original that was in a private collection. It shoots a round ball center and has won many Trade Gun matches in years past. This is the first turkey I've taken with it and it did a fine job. I had her loaded with 90gr's 1F,card over, fiber wad, 1 3/4 oz mixed shot (no shot cup). Primed with 4F.

 

[Rebel]

Congrats on the Tom. Nice bird and a real nice looking fowler.

 

Great pics. Nice to have the chance to take one that way. I'm jealous!!!!!!Our choice for turkey is ..frozen or really frozen! :cry:

 

[Slowpoke]

Bravo....

Did you wear camo or did you go out like that. The reason I asked is I was thinking about just wear dark greens and khakis out the next time I went.

SP

 

[Bob J]

Beautiful bird AND fowler :redthumb: Thanks for posting the photos. There's somethin' really cool about doing it the old way :RO:

 

[roundball]

Excellent work...congratulation on putting it all together for a successful hunt against a wary adversary!

 

[newt]

Nice going!
Great pics too!
I'll be out on the 9th of May.
We have 5 tags to fill here this year.
I'm going to be one tired turkey caller.
Hope we do as good as you.

 

[Ron LaClair]

Did you wear camo or did you go out like that. The reason I asked is I was thinking about just wear dark greens and khakis out the next time I went.

Slowpoke,
I wore what you see in the picture, no como except for the hat. A green Woolrich wool shirt over a sweat shirt (it was 31 degrees at dawn) and black Wrangler jeans. Turkeys see color but I think if you wear mute colors it's as good as camo. Movement is what they'll pick up quicker than color. I keep my gun in position so I don't have to move it much when it comes time to make smoke.

 

[Slowpoke]

Perfect-o..... that's what I wanted to hear.

SP

 

[BillinOregon]

Longhunter: Beautiful spring day, beautiful spring bird and a gorgeous fowler. Thanks for sharing!

 

[KyFlintlock]

Longhunter - Great bird and a beautiful fowler. Congrats on your accomplishment!!
:front:

Wess

 

[sidelock]

Congrats Long hunter. a nice bird and 12 Ga. You did it right. Thanks for the pics. eace:

 

[mikee51848]

Good job! Nice tom and nicer gun!

 

[The Baron]

Congratulations! That is a very fine looking gun and an excellent Tom! :thumbsup: