Got a Double for Turkey Season

[luieb45]

I finally received my Navy Arms(Pedersoli) 12 gauge double. My turkey season is on Easter Weekend so I have some time to pattern. I hope to shoot it this weekend and will start with 70 grains of powder and 90 grains of shot. I hope to try the pillow ticking shot cup but will need to find something to use. I'm also going to make and update 2 cedar blinds this weekend. I got a new slate call and I gotta say it's the best calling I've done(that definitely doesn't say much :haha. The one blind location will be in overgrown pasture but it's not that overgrown. It's just got lots of cedars and trees but there are still open areas. I plan to use decoys at least in the pasture because birds will see it from a good distance. I've got a jake and hen decoy that aren't the greatest but they'll do the trick. I know this because the last time a few years ago we used them and a coyote made a stalk on them and jumped out of the timber in front of me at about 6 feet! I can't wait to hunt :thumbsup: .

 

[Britsmoothy]

Looks tidy, how's it fit ya'?

Keep us posted LB :thumbsup:

Brits.

 

[roundball]

New anything is always exciting.

DO read up on SxS muzzleloaders with respect to re-loading pre-cautions / techniques for safety, etc.

Good luck...
:thumbsup:

 

[luieb45]

It fits pretty good. I just wish it were a little heavier but it will be ok I think.

 

[ny griz]

:thumbsup: Nice looking Luie,good luck with it.I can't wait either.Nice deer heads,you get'em?Griz

 

[luieb45]

No, those are my dad's. My deer head is in my room but it's about the same size as that one, but more mass.

 

[Skychief]

You will have fun with that Luie!

Let us know how you make out with it's patterns. :thumbsup:

Skychief.

 

[Dave Rosenthal]

Lucas,

You might need 13 gauge components for the Pedersoli Double if 12 ga. is too tight :wink: .

Don't worry about the weight. The stock is designed a little differently than on your rifle. The handiness of that double will far outweigh what little difference in recoil you don't feel cause you're excited anyways! :thumbsup:

Good luck with her and remember that lubed wonder-wads are your friend at an extended range session! They keep the fouling soft and you don't have to play with slimey, slippery over-powder wads that way!

I also answered your post in the Smoothbore thread you started, so you'll find other tips there too!

Wish I could be there this weekend to see the smile on your face when you fire that thing :thumbsup: .

All the best,

Dave