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by Strutbuster935
June 19th, 2022, 1:03 pm
Forum: Equipment/Product Reviews
Topic: Avian Decoys Input
Replies: 19
Views: 3547

Re: Avian Decoys Input

I'm betting my avian x decoys have seen more turkeys die than half the guys sticking there noses in the air to the avian x's. Nothing against dsd, they are great dekes, but worth what they cost? Idk. Those SX decoys look awesome too but $$$. So many good options for dekes now than compared to 12-15y...
by Strutbuster935
June 19th, 2022, 12:54 pm
Forum: Equipment/Product Reviews
Topic: Avian Decoys Input
Replies: 19
Views: 3547

Re: Avian Decoys Input

I've been using avian x decoys for quite a few years.... I have 2 hens and a Jake. One of the hens developed a leak around the stake hole like 5 years a go, 10 minute fix and it hasn't leaked since. I've put them through hell and back guiding for the last 6 years.... they have helped kill a LOT of t...
by Strutbuster935
May 13th, 2022, 12:49 pm
Forum: Fox Trot Ammo
Topic: FOX TROT AMMO sweepstakes
Replies: 19
Views: 3512

Re: FOX TROT AMMO sweepstakes

I put the SweeTSS 16 ga #8 loads to work in maryland and Massachusetts so far this spring.
Maryland opening day
Maryland opening day
Opening day in Massachusetts
Opening day in Massachusetts
by Strutbuster935
March 20th, 2022, 8:33 pm
Forum: Gun Talk
Topic: Mossberg 930 Troubleshooting
Replies: 8
Views: 841

Re: Mossberg 930 Troubleshooting

Well glad to hear it was an easy fix at least... Ive had the exact same problem with a "gunsmith" before. Didnt stop the bolt but made it a lot harder to cycle in my 870.
by Strutbuster935
March 20th, 2022, 6:12 pm
Forum: Gun Talk
Topic: Mossberg 930 Troubleshooting
Replies: 8
Views: 841

Re: Mossberg 930 Troubleshooting

My guess is it has something to do with the "rear shell stop assembly" # 15 in the parts diagram. I had a similar issue with my 935 the first year i got it. I had to send it in to mossberg and they fixed it under warranty. https://www.gunpartscorp.com/Pub/schematic/Mossberg_930,935_schem.jpg
by Strutbuster935
January 14th, 2022, 12:43 pm
Forum: Gun Talk
Topic: Mossberg 940 pro turkey
Replies: 31
Views: 7913

Re: Mossberg 940 pro turkey

A really sharp looking gun! I see theres 2 models, 18.5" barrel and a 24" barrel. Pretty neat design with the red dot mount built into the receiver. Been wondering why no gun company has made new guns dipped in greenleaf, i dont have a degree in marketing but seems like any decent new turk...
by Strutbuster935
January 5th, 2022, 6:58 pm
Forum: Big Bore
Topic: 16ga Only Turkey Kills
Replies: 76
Views: 70686

Re: 16ga Only Turkey Kills

Strutbuster935 wrote: May 21st, 2021, 9:59 pm 2021 16 ga birds. 870 youth model. Went back to regular stock from a Knox this season.
by Strutbuster935
December 29th, 2021, 6:47 pm
Forum: Gun Talk
Topic: Hornady ML Bullets
Replies: 15
Views: 3156

Re: Hornady ML Bullets

Ive seen the new hornadys in the store.... ill look into reviews over the winter. I have my doubts that it's anything different than an full bore sst with a plastic base/sabot. Im a big fan of barnes in muzzleloader bullets personally. Ive used 250 gr expanders, TEZ, and just used my last TMZ yester...
by Strutbuster935
September 19th, 2021, 9:17 pm
Forum: Vendor Alley
Topic: Boss Tom shotshells
Replies: 24
Views: 18531

Re: Boss Tom shotshells

Yea im not a fan of BCO. They dont know how to properly pattern a gun. Im no expert on it myself but you have to count 10" & 20" patterns and shoot more than once.Not to mention they are sponsored by patternmaster, and they really drink the PM koolaid in there videos. Your never going ...
by Strutbuster935
May 21st, 2021, 9:59 pm
Forum: Big Bore
Topic: 16ga Only Turkey Kills
Replies: 76
Views: 70686

Re: 16ga Only Turkey Kills

2021 16 ga birds. 870 youth model. Went back to regular stock from a Knox this season.
by Strutbuster935
May 15th, 2021, 2:25 pm
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: 16 gauge choke question
Replies: 11
Views: 2721

Re: 16 gauge choke question

I shoot the same gun with apex TSS loads. I have 2 trulock chokes, .610 ported and extra full .630 non ported. The .610 ported did 285 in the 10" with #9's and 244 with #8s. The extra full .630 put up 246 in the 10" with #9's and 185 with the #8's. Mind you thats just one shot each with c...
by Strutbuster935
May 12th, 2021, 4:56 pm
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: 16 gauge choke question
Replies: 11
Views: 2721

Re: 16 gauge choke question

I shoot the same gun with apex TSS loads. I have 2 trulock chokes, .610 ported and extra full .630 non ported. The .610 ported did 285 in the 10" with #9's and 244 with #8s. The extra full .630 put up 246 in the 10" with #9's and 185 with the #8's. Mind you thats just one shot each with cl...
by Strutbuster935
February 18th, 2021, 4:13 pm
Forum: Calling & Competition Calling
Topic: Whats your favorite box call???
Replies: 33
Views: 11921

Re: Whats your favorite box call???

Rosewood over Teak Hen Box made by Chuck Anderson.
by Strutbuster935
February 18th, 2021, 1:49 pm
Forum: Calling & Competition Calling
Topic: advantages of a trumpet
Replies: 58
Views: 17239

Re: advantages of a trumpet

Honestly i got a trumpet 8 yrs ago and ended up selling it shortly after once i realized the learning curve required. But since then, multiple times a year i hear hens that sound just like a suction call. I got another trumpet last winter and practiced, practiced, and practiced some more. Used it wi...
by Strutbuster935
January 14th, 2021, 9:37 pm
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: 870 16ga compact found!
Replies: 27
Views: 5072

Re: 870 16ga compact found!

Great find!! I knew they were only made for a few yrs and rare, but didn't know there were only 1,400 made. I was really thinking hard on that magpul stock for mine, I think you'll like it. Glad I scooped one up a few yrs ago. And yea they aren't exactly light weight, but it's still lighter than my ...
by Strutbuster935
May 7th, 2020, 9:27 pm
Forum: Big Bore
Topic: 16ga Only Turkey Kills
Replies: 76
Views: 70686

Re: 16ga Only Turkey Kills

Got a 16 ga gobbler here in NY on opening day!!! Using Apex #8's out of my 870 with a trulock .630.
by Strutbuster935
April 14th, 2019, 8:51 pm
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: Remington 870 16ga advice
Replies: 22
Views: 10028

Re: Remington 870 16ga advice

20190413_161713.jpg Well i finally got my 870 16 ga youth put together! I put the knoxx gen3 stock on yesterday. I snuck out before dark after deep cleaning my barrel this evening and fired my first ever shots of TSS! I only fired 3 rounds as i was making final adjustments to the red dot, i got 185...
by Strutbuster935
December 31st, 2018, 3:40 pm
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: Remington 870 16ga advice
Replies: 22
Views: 10028

Re: Remington 870 16ga advice

Im in the same boat, i picked up a nice lightly used 870 express 16 ga youth over the summer. I couldn't pass it up! "For my son to use when hes old enough" is the excuse i gave to the wife LOL. I plan on running apex tss in it. After talking to apex and trulock, i settled on there extra f...
by Strutbuster935
January 29th, 2016, 8:47 pm
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: Jebs 20 gauge chokes
Replies: 33
Views: 14031

Re: Jebs 20 gauge chokes

They seem to be gaining popularity in the 20 ga market. I've seen some great patterns with hw#7s this year with the .555 ported and .560 non ported. I was surprised when I saw them on call supply .com for 73$. As much as I hate to say it, they seem like a really good choke for over the counter ammo.
by Strutbuster935
June 14th, 2015, 2:07 pm
Forum: Gun Talk
Topic: Had to give this H&R 20 a new home!
Replies: 8
Views: 5786

Re: Had to give this H&R 20 a new home!

Thanks guys.Yea identifying what camo pattern was kind of a mystery. I know its realtree and i beleive it realtree brown-leaf but im not positive.It seems like its a painted on pattern im not sure if they had hydro-dipping back in '92?Yea i'll definately be hunting with it at least a few times a yea...
by Strutbuster935
June 13th, 2015, 2:49 pm
Forum: Gun Talk
Topic: Had to give this H&R 20 a new home!
Replies: 8
Views: 5786

Had to give this H&R 20 a new home!

I went into my local Gander Mt. last weekend and found this beauty sitting on the used gun rack. I love 20 ga for turkeys and i knew this one had to come home with me.Its an H&R Topper 098 20ga 22" bbl full choke youth turkey gun. I love the classic camo even though its not mossy oak.Probab...
by Strutbuster935
June 13th, 2015, 2:30 pm
Forum: Gobbler Talk
Topic: Hookspur's 2015 Spring Tour
Replies: 46
Views: 10438

Re: Hookspur's 2015 Spring Tour

Congrats on an awesome spring!! Now thats what i call a "Turkey Tour"!! Thats one hell of an accomplishment with a torn rotator cuff. You are obviously a great turkey hunter to be that successfull on public land on hard headed easterns and osceola's.My buddies call me "The Turkey Mast...
by Strutbuster935
April 30th, 2015, 4:52 pm
Forum: Gun Talk
Topic: Legal shot size?
Replies: 9
Views: 3062

Re: Legal shot size?

Here in NY legal shot size is #2-#8.
by Strutbuster935
April 29th, 2015, 9:25 pm
Forum: Gobbler Talk
Topic: My Ohio Season Day 7 thru 10
Replies: 9
Views: 2700

Re: My Ohio Season Day 7 thru 10

Norwich isnt far from me about 30 miles...Good amount of birds down that way and a good amount of state land in the area. Best of luck to ya
by Strutbuster935
April 29th, 2015, 5:11 pm
Forum: Gobbler Talk
Topic: My Ohio Season Day 7 thru 10
Replies: 9
Views: 2700

Re: My Ohio Season Day 7 thru 10

Sounds like a tough trip but someimes you never know when mother nature is gonna throw you a curveball. Where abouts in NY are you hunting?Im in central NY near cooperstown and the birds have been pretty fired up the last couple of days! I cant wait til friday! Like a kid waiting on christmas.Best o...

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