New Smoothbore

[riverrat43]

I have a new smoothbore in 16 ga. Before, with my 20, I was shooting a skychief load using 80 gr of 2F and 80 gr of #6 shot ( about 11/4 oz). Does anyone use a 16 for turkey? Should I keep the same load or increase powder and shot. Suggested volumes
?

 

[rich pierce]

That should work.

 

[Yewbender]

Where’s the Pictures…you know we need to see this new to you smoothie!

 

[Brokennock]

I don't see why that load wouldn't work.
But, every gun seems a little different, at the very least it should be a good starting point.

And, yes, we need pictures of this alleged new to you gun.

 

[harleysboss]

A few turkeys have fallen to my more modern style 16ga with 1 1/8 oz #6. If your 20 ga did the trick, the 16 ga should have no trouble matching or besting the 20 ga loading. Test for pattern and find what your smoothie likes for a load and go introduce it to a turkey bird. I don't have a 16 ga BP smooth bore but 16 ga is my favorite.

 

[riverrat43]

Best I can do at present.

 

[jackpine54]

Great looking smoothie!

 

[hanshi]

I like it! Beautiful, IMHO.

 

[Nobody85]

What great lines! You’re going to have fun with that!