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3 1/2-inch Turkey Loads: Worth the Recoil?

Many turkey hunters are choosing to load heavy-hitting 3 1/2-inch shells into their guns. But does the extra firepower really make a difference?

Turkey Loads: What's Behind the Plastic Hull?

Sure, most shotgun shells will take a turkey cleanly, but what is the difference between the various loads?

Does Small Shot Out-Penetrate Larger Shot?

With turkey season on the horizon, studious turkey hunters will notice myriad new choices in turkey loads and begin thinking they should try one.

Winchester Unveils Long Beard XR Turkey Load

Featuring the new-to-the-world Shot-Lok technology, Long Beard XR is capable of producing twice the pellets in a 10" circle out to 60 yards compared to traditional lead loads.

Testing Winchester's Long Beard XR

American Hunter's Jon Draper put Winchester's new Long Beard XR turkey loads to the test. Check out his results with this video.

Winchester Long Beard XR Turkey Loads

No longer is 40 yards the extreme distance for turkeys. Reach out and touch them with the latest load from Winchester ammunition, Long Beard XR.

Can You Turkey Hunt With a Home-Defense Gun?

Provided that you choose the right load, your home-defense shotgun is all you need to pursue the king of spring.

Federal Premium Mag-Shok Heavyweight Turkey Loads

Federal Premium Mag-Shok Heavyweight No. 7 turkey loads kill gobblers at 50 yards and beyond.

Give 'em Federal Premium's 3rd Degree

Earlier this year, Federal Premium—inventor of the turkey load—announced its latest gobbler-specific shotshell, titled 3rd Degree.

Hardware: Federal Premium's 3rd Degree

After decades of creating turkey loads designed to deliver the goods at several dozen paces, this spring Federal Premium offers a line of ammo for when things get up close and personal.

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