Yes, you are correct.

I would argue that there is no such thing as a superior load - only a superior combination of shell, choke and barrel.

Chuck honestly? I’ll agree that the choke and load combo play a key role in performance. Barrel length is extremely debatable as I will promise you that I will out preform most all 24” plus setups. Unfortunately, your excruciatingly over priced tungsten load is inferior to shot-lok lead loads. Don’t believe me? Perfectly fine. Google champion of the NWTF still target.

www.chuckhawks.com/compared_rifle_shotgun_recoil.html Shooting 3 or 3.5 inch turkey shells produces a recoil equivalent to rifles suitable for bear or African game, and there's a world of difference between patterning off a bench and shooting at game. Anyone who says that trying to manage 50+ ft. lbs. of recoil isn't a challenge shouldn't be giving advice.

I don't shoot off a bench I shoot off my knee

Glock should work really good,

Hey you probably already made your decision I know I'm super late to comment lol but actually the federal flight control wads in their turkey loads as well as tactical buckshot and also the ones used by Hornady in their heavy magnum turkey line are actually designed for more open chokes. This is so you can still get good downrange performance at 40+ yards with an improved or modified choke. An extra full choke often actually makes the pattern worse than a more open choke that these wads were designed for. So if you weren't satisfied with results from your X-Full, try your modified and I think you'll be thoroughly surprised! Good luck!

+Jdub No, you do not need to field dress it if you will be cleaning the bird shortly after killing it (say within an hour). If it's going to be a few hours or if the weather is hot, do field dress the bird.

RandyMay15 The choke u are looking for is made by Truglo and is called SSX which stands for strut stopper xtreme...go to truglos site and it will give u all the info u need. However ,if it were me i would contact Rob Roberts custom gunworks in Arkansas @ 870-251-9955 and talk to Rob or Jonathon and they can get u set up with the proper "non-ported,non-wad stripping " choke. The federal H.W uses the flite control wad which unlike traditional wads opens from the rear and uses the pressure to help do so....in short IMO i would just contact them and pick their brains.I have used them with great success with the federal HW in 12 ga for a while now. Any further information u may need feel free to hit me up ...HAPPY HUNTIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Gram - sorry for the delayed reply. I have a TC Encore that shoots great. I also have an older TC Black Diamond that shoots great, too. I get best results with two pyrodex pellets (either standard 50 gr. or magnum) and a Barnes MZ-type bullet (250 - 300 gr. doesn't matter). Consistently 3-4" patterns at 100 yards, puts golf-ball size exit holes on deer, more than enough whomp for an elk. Chuck out Chuck Hawks website: www.chuckhawks.com/index2h.muzzleloader.htm

alright will do thanks!

Hi Calvin - sorry for the much delayed reply. Any gun is realistic to use as a turkey gun as long as you know it's effective range. One of the kids in my learn-to-hunt turkey class dropped a big tom with a .410 ... at about 12 yards. Anyway, I swear by the Federal Premium Heavyweight #7s for my 20 gauge, but your gun may like something different.

calvin puffer yes