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Missed again
#2465269
04/21/18 09:04 AM
04/21/18 09:04 AM
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Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 5,727 Lower AL
k bush
OP
12 point
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OP
12 point
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 5,727
Lower AL
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Second time this year, before that I went years without missing a turkey. Changed to an 870 compact 8s the only difference but I don't think it's the gun.
"Cull" is just another four letter word...
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Re: Missed again
[Re: k bush]
#2465393
04/21/18 12:16 PM
04/21/18 12:16 PM
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Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 36,092 alabama
BhamFred
Freak of Nature
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Freak of Nature
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 36,092
alabama
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90% of turkey misses are because the shooter didn't get his head down
I've spent most of the money I've made in my lifetime on hunting and fishing. The rest I just wasted.....
proud Cracker-Americaan
muslims are like coyotes, only good one is a dead one
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Re: Missed again
[Re: High_Voltage]
#2465516
04/21/18 04:08 PM
04/21/18 04:08 PM
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Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 12,052 Sylacauga, AL
poorcountrypreacher
Booner
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Booner
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 12,052
Sylacauga, AL
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I knew dang well not to open this thread, but did anyway a few hours ago. Then had as a perfect a hunt as I've ever had. Called a gobbler away from 2 hens and he came in a trot to 20 yards. My shooter has eye problems and missed. . I should have placed him in position to see better. It's bad mojo to read about a miss
All the labor of man is for his mouth, and yet the appetite is not filled.
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Re: Missed again
[Re: k bush]
#2465609
04/21/18 06:36 PM
04/21/18 06:36 PM
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Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 5,727 Lower AL
k bush
OP
12 point
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OP
12 point
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 5,727
Lower AL
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Looks like I have good company. A FF3 or another optic is in the works. Toted my 3.5" Beretta for one hunt after the first miss. That thing is like toting a telephone pole in the woods.
"Cull" is just another four letter word...
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Re: Missed again
[Re: k bush]
#2465618
04/21/18 06:55 PM
04/21/18 06:55 PM
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Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 15,179 Ourtown, AL
BCLC
Old Mossy Horns
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Old Mossy Horns
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 15,179
Ourtown, AL
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I like to run an ivory mid-rib bead on my turkey guns. It really helps to keep your head down and no peeking.
Last edited by BCLC; 04/21/18 06:55 PM.
We’re not dead. We just smell that way. Dayum. - AC870
Yessir! I’m always gonna shoot what makes me happy and I want everyone else to do the same! If you shoot one be proud of it and don’t worry what anyone else thinks. - SJ22
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Re: Missed again
[Re: Mully]
#2466998
04/23/18 11:30 AM
04/23/18 11:30 AM
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Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 5,727 Lower AL
k bush
OP
12 point
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OP
12 point
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 5,727
Lower AL
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Is your 870 a 12 or 20 ? Wish they made a speed bead mount for the 870 compact. Wonder if it can be modified to fit ?
"Cull" is just another four letter word...
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Re: Missed again
[Re: poorcountrypreacher]
#2467072
04/23/18 01:11 PM
04/23/18 01:11 PM
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Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 15,507 Montgomery
bamaeyedoc
Old Mossy Horns
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Old Mossy Horns
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 15,507
Montgomery
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I knew dang well not to open this thread, but did anyway a few hours ago. Then had as a perfect a hunt as I've ever had. Called a gobbler away from 2 hens and he came in a trot to 20 yards. My shooter has eye problems and missed. . I should have placed him in position to see better. It's bad mojo to read about a miss Was that after your laser procedure? Man, I hate that. To the OP, been there myself. It's a sick feeling but just get back after them! Dr. B
AKA: “Dr. B” Aldeer #121 8-3-2000 Proud alum of AUM, UAB, and UA Member of Team 10 Point 2023-2024 ALdeer Deer Contest Winners
Glennis Jerome "Jerry" Harris 1938-2017 UGA Class of 1960 BS/MS Forestry LTJG, USNR
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Re: Missed again
[Re: BhamFred]
#2467643
04/23/18 10:28 PM
04/23/18 10:28 PM
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Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 850 Northern NY
Damyankee
Ground Bee Enthusiast
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Ground Bee Enthusiast
Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 850
Northern NY
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90% of turkey misses are because the shooter didn't get his head down Yup. I missed the first turkey I ever shot at. After I got over the heartbreak, I pieced the hunt together in my mind, and figured I shot about 6 ft over that bird's head. Hard lesson, but one I've never forgotten. I've missed birds since, but not because my head wasn't on the gun.
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Re: Missed again
[Re: k bush]
#2468006
04/24/18 11:58 AM
04/24/18 11:58 AM
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Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 11,971 34°25'49.80"N 86°55'46.99"...
gman
Booner
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Booner
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 11,971
34°25'49.80"N 86°55'46.99"...
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I missed the first bird I ever pulled the trigger on 2 weeks ago After 3hrs of calling, setting up, flanking, calling, setting up, flanking...DRUM GOBBBBBLLLEEEE there he was 40yds away! Coming pretty much straight at me. 25 yards, bead is on him...BOOM...wiff. I think I may have lifted my cheek off the comb to peek? Ugh!
The harder I practice, the luckier I get.
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