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by alabamabowman
May 26th, 2023, 11:17 am
Forum: Gobbler Talk
Topic: 2023 Gobbler Nation Kill Thread
Replies: 35
Views: 23791

Re: 2023 Gobbler Nation Kill Thread

PXL_20230516_132157496~2.jpg WHO: me DATE: May 16th TIME: 6 am STATE: Idaho SUB SPECIES: merriams WEAPON: 20 ga 870 AMMO: 3", 1 5/8 oz, TSS 9 hand load CALL & MAKER: DIY copper pot call BEARD: wimpy 7.5" RIGHT SPUR: .5 ” LEFT SPUR: .5” WEIGHT: 18 lbs SCORE: ? #1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCES...
by alabamabowman
January 16th, 2022, 4:54 pm
Forum: Gobbler Talk
Topic: Gooserbat Giveaway ****WINNER!!!****
Replies: 35
Views: 6199

Re: Gooserbat Giveaway

167 clay more, Tom swatter

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by alabamabowman
May 13th, 2021, 2:30 pm
Forum: Gobbler Talk
Topic: Gods country outfitters
Replies: 8
Views: 2111

Re: Gods country outfitters

I killed an Osceola with them a couple of years ago. I highly recommend them. They have a lot of land and have almost 100% kill rate. I would definitely go back.


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by alabamabowman
May 13th, 2021, 2:29 pm
Forum: Gobbler Talk
Topic: Gods country outfitters
Replies: 8
Views: 2111

Re: Gods country outfitters

I killed an Osceola with them a couple of years ago. I highly recommend them. They have a lot of land and have almost 100% kill rate. I would definitely go back.


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by alabamabowman
April 11th, 2021, 9:51 am
Forum: Call Makers
Topic: My KP Osage!!
Replies: 14
Views: 6088

Re: My KP Osage!!

Who made this call? Possible contact info. Thanks, Russ

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by alabamabowman
April 3rd, 2020, 5:44 pm
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: 28 ga. & .410 turkeys
Replies: 390
Views: 124006

Re: 28 ga. & .410 turkeys

35 yds. 370nm #9.5 301t IC .380Image

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by alabamabowman
February 19th, 2020, 9:58 pm
Forum: Gun Talk
Topic: Stevens 301 stock xtra full choke?
Replies: 8
Views: 6949

Re: Stevens 301 stock xtra full choke?

I got the .380 IC. average 180 in the 10 with 9.5s handloads. And around 130 in the 10-20". I'm pleased. I also tried factory, jebs, and CompNchoke. All were less than 140 in the 10. Indian Creek all the way.

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by alabamabowman
April 12th, 2019, 12:20 am
Forum: Gobbler Talk
Topic: Favorite turkey hunting boots
Replies: 20
Views: 8731

Re: Favorite turkey hunting boots

Lacrosse Aerohead Sport Snake boot. Most comfortable boot I've ever worn. Just like tennis shoes. Order a size down from your normal lacrosse size.

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by alabamabowman
March 11th, 2019, 7:47 pm
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: Which gun would you take to the woods?
Replies: 9
Views: 3393

Re: Which gun would you take to the woods?

It's a toss up for 40 yards. Steve Roberts observed in his guns that the 70% rule from 40 to 50 yards didn't hold true for the 13/16 oz. load because of sub 1000 fps velocity, but did hold true on the 870nm load's velocity. I have more flyers with the 870nm load that are off the 3' wide paper, but ...
by alabamabowman
March 10th, 2019, 8:47 pm
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: Which gun would you take to the woods?
Replies: 9
Views: 3393

Which gun would you take to the woods?

Yildiz shooting #10s or Stevens 301 shooting #9s? Tried many shells combinations and these loads shot the best in each gun. I was hoping for more in the 10" from both guns but they are still both 40yd guns. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190311/076170abb2e89ed4da54743bfe7eb159.jpg https://u...
by alabamabowman
February 27th, 2019, 7:04 pm
Forum: Big Bore
Topic: Benelli M2 choke recommendations?
Replies: 12
Views: 11646

Re: Benelli M2 choke recommendations?

I shoot the factory full in my sbe2. Right at 300 in the 10 and over 250 in the 20. I would start there.

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by alabamabowman
February 24th, 2019, 7:21 pm
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: Buffer in a .410
Replies: 3
Views: 2118

Buffer in a .410

Does anyone use buffer to fill wad when loading 13/16, or 370nm? When I load the 13/16 in tps wad I have almost a quarter of an inch space. I saw someone said they use styrofoam. Should I not worry about it?

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by alabamabowman
January 3rd, 2019, 5:40 pm
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: New Stevens 301 Turkey .410
Replies: 35
Views: 27120

Re: New Stevens 301 Turkey .410

kythunter wrote:Hey alabamabowman where did you buy the Stevens 301? I've looked and can't find them online.
Good looking gun.
Classic Firearms . Com
https://www.classicfirearms.com/savage- ... hot-410ga/

The picture is wrong BTW

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by alabamabowman
January 2nd, 2019, 8:34 pm
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: New Stevens 301 Turkey .410
Replies: 35
Views: 27120

Re: New Stevens 301 Turkey .410

Well mine came in today. It's pretty sweet. Weighs exactly 5lbs, which is definitely heavier than my yildiz. I don't mind because the barrel is beefer. Gun balances well at just over 42". Can't wait to see how it patterns compared to the yildiz. The last pic shows the length compared to my 870 ...
by alabamabowman
March 28th, 2018, 9:31 pm
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: 13/16 vs the 370NM load
Replies: 19
Views: 8665

Re: 13/16 vs the 370NM load

I haven't counted the 370nm, but was getting 170s in the 10" and 150s in the 20" with the 13/16. You could just tell it was more open. I will try the styrfoam and overshot card over the phone trick regardless.

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by alabamabowman
March 28th, 2018, 12:08 pm
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: 13/16 vs the 370NM load
Replies: 19
Views: 8665

13/16 vs the 370NM load

Has anyone else experienced tighter patterns with Hal's 13/16 ounce .410 load over the 370NM? I was really hoping the 370NM would pattern better because the pressure is lower and it has a few more pellets. I'm shooting the Yildiz. .410 barrel cut and choked by Sumtoy. I am bore snaking between each ...
by alabamabowman
February 28th, 2018, 9:00 pm
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: Franchi 48al issue
Replies: 4
Views: 2913

Franchi 48al issue

Has anyone mounted a ff3 on their Franchi 48al 28gauge? If so, have you had any problem with the bolt hitting the screws holding the base on? The bolt was hitting on mine. Before I knew it was happening it pushed the screws back through the receiver stripping it out. Any incite would be appreciated....
by alabamabowman
February 19th, 2018, 8:10 pm
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: Yildiz .410 pattern
Replies: 12
Views: 4747

Re: Yildiz .410 pattern

Here's a pic of the stock
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by alabamabowman
February 19th, 2018, 8:07 pm
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: Yildiz .410 pattern
Replies: 12
Views: 4747

Re: Yildiz .410 pattern

GLS wrote:Please show us the whole stock. Wood looks well-figured. Nice pattern, too. NIce job on the sling. What pattern did you use making it? Gil
I bought the sling. Anysling.com. It works great if you aren't shooting the bead.



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by alabamabowman
February 19th, 2018, 7:02 pm
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: Franchi 48AL 28 ga
Replies: 6
Views: 3598

Re: Franchi 48AL 28 ga

Here's mine with .526 Carlson. Image

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by alabamabowman
February 19th, 2018, 6:54 pm
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: Yildiz .410 pattern
Replies: 12
Views: 4747

Yildiz .410 pattern

William at Sumtoy cut down my barrel to 24" and choked my Yildiz .410. He also put a Burris ff3 base on. I'm very pleased with the results. Image

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by alabamabowman
February 12th, 2018, 11:54 pm
Forum: Gun Talk
Topic: Where to buy screws?
Replies: 4
Views: 2238

Where to buy screws?

I bought a couple Sumtoy bases for my Benelli shotguns. My receiver is d&t from the factory, I believe 8-40 screws. The screws that came with the bases are too small. Also holes in bases are too small for 8-40 screws. My questions are, where is the best place to pic up a few screws? How long do ...
by alabamabowman
January 16th, 2018, 11:14 pm
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: Guns headed to Sumtoy!
Replies: 8
Views: 3653

Re: Guns headed to Sumtoy!

Jstocks wrote:Mine was sent for the same activities a week ago. I look forward to rigging it out. What length are you going with on the barrel?

I have the Hatfield and not a yildiz, so I'm interested to see how the final product performs.
Having him cut it down to 24".

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by alabamabowman
January 16th, 2018, 11:14 pm
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: Guns headed to Sumtoy!
Replies: 8
Views: 3653

Re: Guns headed to Sumtoy!

I killed 2 birds last year with the 28 gauge. I was pumped. Gonna try Hal's new 1 5/8oz load for it. May never go back to the 20. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk What size tss shot, and what kind of numbers is your 48AL putting up? I shot 9s last year in the 1 1/2oz load. Getting 250 in the 10&...
by alabamabowman
January 14th, 2018, 4:05 pm
Forum: Gun Talk
Topic: sling
Replies: 21
Views: 7288

Re: sling

I do or Williams firesight universal slugger if gun has vent-rib.


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