The real takeaway here is that both 20-gauge and 12-gauge turkey guns can be effective at longer ranges. But also, both gauges can be ineffective at long range. The key is to find the right ...

The key is that the birds have to be in the range that matches your load and choke. Gauge and load work together as a team.” Read Next: The Best Shotguns of 2025, Tested and Reviewed. Lars Jacob will ...

I used one 12-gauge (870 Super Mag with Rob Roberts .660 choke), one 20-gauge (Winchester SXP Long Beard with factory choke), and one .410 (Mossberg 500 with factory choke) for my tests, in full ...

A 12-gauge shotgun hurling 1 1/8-ounce of lead out one end, ... That was a 45-yard shot, too far for doves with 3/4-ounce of No. 7 1/2 lead through a skeet choke.

Trulock has developed a new line of 12-gauge chokes in cylinder through turkey constrictions for the Stevens 555 over-under shotgun.. The 12-gauge tubes are offered in three styles—a flush-style ...

The 10 gauge magnum, ... (Light Modified) choke, shoots great 75% patterns at 40 yards with big shot, and I have no doubt I could tighten them significantly with a tighter choke if I wanted to.

The 20-gauge Retay Gordion Turkey throws stellar TSS patterns with both its factory full choke and aftermarket Jebs Headhunter choke (.565). Boss Tom is the ultimate 20 gauge load for maximum ...