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by merriamsman
February 15th, 2024, 1:03 pm
Forum: Gobbler Talk
Topic: Wyoming Turkeys
Replies: 5
Views: 393

Re: Wyoming Turkeys

Probably some junipers too.
by merriamsman
February 15th, 2024, 12:19 pm
Forum: Gobbler Talk
Topic: Wyoming Turkeys
Replies: 5
Views: 393

Re: Wyoming Turkeys

It’s cottonwoods, willows, buffaloberry, Russian Olives interspersed with wetlands/cattails, meadows, and farmed fields. Very diverse, not the typical Wyoming turkey habitat of ponderosa pine found in NE Wyoming.
by merriamsman
February 14th, 2024, 12:14 pm
Forum: Gobbler Talk
Topic: Wyoming Turkeys
Replies: 5
Views: 393

Re: Wyoming Turkeys

You will be hunting in river bottom habitat on the Yellowtail WMA. That WMA is in the river bottom of the Bighorn and Shoshone Rivers. It’s not the typical ponderosa pine habitat that most Wyoming turkeys are found. Not sure if the birds on Yellowtail WMA are Merriams or Rios.
by merriamsman
January 12th, 2024, 3:10 pm
Forum: Gun Talk
Topic: Mossberg overunder turkey is now a thing
Replies: 26
Views: 60782

Re: Mossberg overunder turkey is now a thing

My Savage 555 in 28 gauge weighs 5.5 lbs. and both barrels hit to POA. Great turkey gun at a reasonable price. Trigger is a bit on the heavy side, but that’s pretty common on most lower priced shotguns these days.
by merriamsman
July 25th, 2022, 12:48 pm
Forum: Call Makers
Topic: Turpin Long Boxes now for sale.....
Replies: 5
Views: 1573

Re: Turpin Long Boxes now for sale.....

PM sent.
by merriamsman
July 14th, 2022, 12:03 pm
Forum: Call Makers
Topic: Turpin Long Boxes now for sale.....
Replies: 5
Views: 1573

Re: Turpin Long Box advantage.....

That’s very interesting. Please let us know when you have some available for purchase.
by merriamsman
May 8th, 2022, 9:45 pm
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: 28 Gauge Choke Suggestions?
Replies: 23
Views: 3472

Re: 28 Gauge Choke Suggestions?

Doc, thanks a bunch.
by merriamsman
May 8th, 2022, 12:38 pm
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: 28 Gauge Choke Suggestions?
Replies: 23
Views: 3472

Re: 28 Gauge Choke Suggestions?

Doc, my Stevens 555 O/U has both barrels hit very close to POI. I was pleasantly surprised that the barrels would be correctly trued on such an inexpensive gun.
by merriamsman
May 8th, 2022, 11:12 am
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: 28 Gauge Choke Suggestions?
Replies: 23
Views: 3472

Re: 28 Gauge Choke Suggestions?

Just to add, Trulock lists its most open choke at .550 and labeled as Cylinder. The Trulock Skeet 1 is shown at .547.
by merriamsman
May 8th, 2022, 11:08 am
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: 28 Gauge Choke Suggestions?
Replies: 23
Views: 3472

Re: 28 Gauge Choke Suggestions?

bc, thanks for that information - reinforces what doc says. One question - isn’t .550 the bore diameter of a 28 gauge which would be considered Cylinder choke? Just wondering how you can have a choke that is .552, i.e. more open than Cylinder?
by merriamsman
May 7th, 2022, 11:27 pm
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: 28 Gauge Choke Suggestions?
Replies: 23
Views: 3472

Re: 28 Gauge Choke Suggestions?

Doc, thanks!
by merriamsman
May 7th, 2022, 9:14 pm
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: 28 Gauge Choke Suggestions?
Replies: 23
Views: 3472

Re: 28 Gauge Choke Suggestions?

Doc, with the IM choke I’m getting less than volleyball sized groups at 20 yards. Maybe between a softball and a volleyball. What might I expect with an IC choke?
by merriamsman
May 7th, 2022, 9:10 pm
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: 28 Gauge Choke Suggestions?
Replies: 23
Views: 3472

Re: 28 Gauge Choke Suggestions?

Thank you all for the suggestions. Those are some good ideas for me to consider.
by merriamsman
May 7th, 2022, 3:40 pm
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: 28 Gauge Choke Suggestions?
Replies: 23
Views: 3472

Re: 28 Gauge Choke Suggestions?

Thanks turkeyinstrut. I sent that last message before you replied. How many ounces and what size lead shot would you recommend?
by merriamsman
May 7th, 2022, 3:38 pm
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: 28 Gauge Choke Suggestions?
Replies: 23
Views: 3472

Re: 28 Gauge Choke Suggestions?

I should mention that she was using the more open choked barrel on those misses. Just wondering if maybe that open choked barrel should be even more open than IM (.535)? Or would a lead load possibly give a more open pattern, but still have enough pattern density in the small gauge to effectively ki...
by merriamsman
May 7th, 2022, 3:24 pm
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: 28 Gauge Choke Suggestions?
Replies: 23
Views: 3472

Re: 28 Gauge Choke Suggestions?

I have a Bushnell TRS-25 red dot on the gun. Both barrels hit to the same POA.

Any thoughts on using a lead load in the more open choked barrel?
by merriamsman
May 7th, 2022, 1:54 pm
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: 28 Gauge Choke Suggestions?
Replies: 23
Views: 3472

Re: 28 Gauge Choke Suggestions?

I should add that I am shooting Apex Ammo 1 3/8 oz. of 9.5 TSS shot.
by merriamsman
May 7th, 2022, 1:08 pm
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: 28 Gauge Choke Suggestions?
Replies: 23
Views: 3472

28 Gauge Choke Suggestions?

I have a question regarding choke constrictions for a 28 gauge Stevens 555. My wife has been having trouble with missing birds in close. I think the problem is the patterns are too tight. I am currently running a Tru-choke .520 (Super Full) diameter for the “tight” choked barrel and a Tru-choke .535...
by merriamsman
April 17th, 2022, 12:26 am
Forum: Hunt Strategies
Topic: Gobbler calls
Replies: 42
Views: 29795

Re: Gobbler calls

I have two Haints, a wooden and a plastic, and a Hale Fire. I much prefer the Hale Fire. I use it mostly as a locator, but this year I plan to use it more when trying to bring in henned up toms. I’ve been reluctant to try it for that for fear of spooking birds, but after reading the posts here I thi...
by merriamsman
May 29th, 2020, 5:35 pm
Forum: Camp Dinner
Topic: Merriams nuggets
Replies: 8
Views: 2947

Re: Merriams nuggets

Another great was is to roll in flour, then dredge through egg wash, then roll in seasoned Panko crumbs, then deep fry. It’s on the Meat Eater website and he calls it Turkey Schnitzel.


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by merriamsman
May 27th, 2020, 7:14 pm
Forum: Gobbler Talk
Topic: Black Hills Bound
Replies: 53
Views: 14744

Re: Black Hills Bound

Spent four days hunting in the Wyoming portion of the Black Hills. I hunted all public land, as I did in South Dakota. Did not find very many birds and had to move around a lot. Finally killed one around 2:00 PM on the fourth day. All in all, it’s been a great trip to the Black Hills and a wonderful...
by merriamsman
May 24th, 2020, 11:16 am
Forum: Gobbler Talk
Topic: Black Hills Bound
Replies: 53
Views: 14744

Re: Black Hills Bound

Thanks guys! Since Wyoming extended the season, I am going to head over there and try my luck. Not ready to quit hunting and go home yet.
by merriamsman
May 24th, 2020, 9:43 am
Forum: Gobbler Talk
Topic: Black Hills Bound
Replies: 53
Views: 14744

Re: Black Hills Bound

4249AA9E-592A-4876-873E-2C065E6CB6A3.jpeg I’ve been in the Black Hills since Thursday. Didn’t hear a lot of gobbling, mostly because the weather has been bad. In between wind and rain events, I managed to call in and kill a nice two-year old yesterday at around 3:00 PM. It happened pretty fast, but...
by merriamsman
May 14th, 2020, 2:17 pm
Forum: Gobbler Talk
Topic: BlackHills Gold!
Replies: 19
Views: 5677

Re: BlackHills Gold!

That’s a two-year old for sure. Nice job. I am headed to the Blacks Hills for the last week of the season. What were the numbers like?
by merriamsman
April 8th, 2020, 12:35 pm
Forum: Gobbler Talk
Topic: Saturday's MT Opener
Replies: 7
Views: 2876

Re: Saturday's MT Opener

Dang it, Friday looks great too...just needed the weather to hold for one more day.

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