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Opening day turkey #8123323
04/17/24 09:26 AM
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21 lbs. 10 inch beard
This one is kind of special. Last Spring I had to have my pacemaker relocated from my left side to the right. That means I can no longer shoot right handed as I have done for 65 years. Left handed is awkward with safety on the wrong side, sighting, trigger pull, working the pump etc. Anyway, I got it done this morning. Luckily no follow up shot required. LOL

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Re: Opening day turkey [Re: corky] #8123325
04/17/24 09:28 AM
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That’s awesome


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Re: Opening day turkey [Re: corky] #8123327
04/17/24 09:30 AM
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Great job on your opening day. We are getting spotty downpours down here. My season starts May 8, hope my luck is as good as yours.

Re: Opening day turkey [Re: corky] #8123328
04/17/24 09:31 AM
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Way to keep at it with the challenge you faced!!!

That's inspiring!!!!

Great gobbler!


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Re: Opening day turkey [Re: corky] #8123329
04/17/24 09:31 AM
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very nice
way to adapt and overcome.


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Re: Opening day turkey [Re: corky] #8123335
04/17/24 09:40 AM
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Come LLEH or high water ! You got it done !


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Re: Opening day turkey [Re: corky] #8123342
04/17/24 09:45 AM
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Very nice congrats


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Re: Opening day turkey [Re: corky] #8123343
04/17/24 09:48 AM
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Great!!!


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Re: Opening day turkey [Re: corky] #8123346
04/17/24 09:49 AM
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Congrats Corky, nice bird. my wife had to have the same procedure as you had.


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Re: Opening day turkey [Re: coyote addict] #8123356
04/17/24 09:58 AM
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Congrats Corky, great job!

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Re: Opening day turkey [Re: corky] #8123385
04/17/24 10:53 AM
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Congrats! It never gets old!


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Re: Opening day turkey [Re: corky] #8123428
04/17/24 12:32 PM
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I’m not a turkey fanatic but I pay attention to the people on here that are. Given the circumstances I wanted to avoid multiple shots so I broke down and bought some TSS shells. I’ve never had a big bird drop without a twitch like this one did. I’m a believer.

Re: Opening day turkey [Re: corky] #8123431
04/17/24 12:39 PM
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Congratulations. That is a fine bird.

When I was a Coast Guard Reservist, our combat firearms course required shooting from our strong and weak sides. Most people do not finch when shooting from their weak side.

Re: Opening day turkey [Re: corky] #8123455
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Sweet!! Way to git’r done!!

Re: Opening day turkey [Re: corky] #8123456
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Great job. Get you a single barrel with a hammer. Some have the breakdown release in front of the trigger guard. Never under stood lugging a heavy old pump around over the hills. Not many 2nd shots on turkeys. Not saying it don't happen so B&B don't smart off....

Re: Opening day turkey [Re: jbyrd63] #8123459
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Originally Posted by jbyrd63
Great job. Get you a single barrel with a hammer. Some have the breakdown release in front of the trigger guard. Never under stood lugging a heavy old pump around over the hills. Not many 2nd shots on turkeys. Not saying it don't happen so B&B don't smart off....

With decoys, second, third and even reloading shot are possible, lol. I’ve seen it. I agree about the weight, that’s why I tote around a youth model 20ga.

Re: Opening day turkey [Re: corky] #8123486
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Congrats Corky!


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Re: Opening day turkey [Re: corky] #8123540
04/17/24 05:02 PM
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Get R' Done!!!
Congratulations


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Re: Opening day turkey [Re: corky] #8123566
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Originally Posted by corky
I’m not a turkey fanatic but I pay attention to the people on here that are. Given the circumstances I wanted to avoid multiple shots so I broke down and bought some TSS shells. I’ve never had a big bird drop without a twitch like this one did. I’m a believer.

TSS is expensive, but there is a positive difference.


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Re: Opening day turkey [Re: corky] #8123621
04/17/24 07:30 PM
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Way to get it done corky


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