Which turkey ammo for my Mossberg?

**Hobbs4421** · April 12th, 2017, 05:29 PM

I just picked up a Mossberg 535 with an XX- full turkey choke. I haven't had the time to try out various loads yet, but I intend to purchase a few different kinds and test them out this weekend. What would you recommend, what has worked for you, and what's the latest and greatest? I will either use 3 inch or 3.5 inch magnum loads depending on performance. I just shot a couple Winchester # 4 shot 3 inch magnum loads(think they were called super X) out of it and it patterned very nicely at 20 yards. That's all I've done so far. Any input would be appreciated!

Thanks, Isaac

**P89** · April 12th, 2017, 06:02 PM

Steel will work just fine but Turkeys are a tough bird. Its pricey but try some bismuth shot. It is heavier than steel, closer to lead than anything.

**Hobbs4421** · April 12th, 2017, 06:51 PM

Thanks for the info. Ill do some research on those.

Originally Posted by P89

Steel will work just fine but Turkeys are a tough bird. Its pricey but try some bismuth shot. It is heavier than steel, closer to lead than anything.

**P89** · April 12th, 2017, 08:44 PM

Just thought of something...Hevi-shot.
I've never used it but I have a couple of buddies who swear by it.

**Hobbs4421** · April 12th, 2017, 09:47 PM

Originally Posted by P89

Just thought of something...Hevi-shot.
I've never used it but I have a couple of buddies who swear by it.

Thanks P80 I was just checking some of that stuff out. I may lean that direction. I am more sold so far on the Winchester Long Beard in the 3.5 " mags. The patterns people were posting were far better than I have ever been able to achieve even out to 60 yards.