California No lead Turkey shells

[win264]

I'm looking for a 12 ga 2 3/4" shells Non Toxic for spring turkey season in Calif. What would you suggest.....besides hunting in another state. LOL

 

[dustin ray]

winchester blindside #5
http://www.winchester.com/Products/shotshell-ammunition/Innovative/blind-side/Pages/default.aspx

 

[JimP]

Whatever one patterns best in your shotgun. Any round that will kill geese will kill a turkey. Just take it out and pattern it at 20-40 yards.

 

[swampokie]

I think it would be well worth investing in hevi-13 shotshells. not only will you be in compliance but they will add up to 20 yards to your distance. Expensive yes but they should be right at home in California.

 

[chiefgobbler]

A little harder to find 2 3/4 inch loads but Midway USA does carry Hevi 13 in 2 3/4 inch. In my experience high velocity creates better kills and it is harder to find in hevi shot loads. I had to buy a new barrel for my turkey gun because of this change. My other barrel had been cut down and had a forcing cone and choke installed. The gun shop who did the work advised not to shoot hevi shot or steel through it. Be careful to read the specs closely as Hevi-Shot does have some shells that are lead (i.e. Triple Beard). Rio does make Bismuth shells that would be legal but I have no experience with them.

 

[go_deep]

Look at the non lead pheasant loads, lots of options.

 

[win264]

Thank you for the replies, good to see what others are having success with

 

[Fink]

My buddy shoots Federal Mag shoks, they flat wreck birds. It's a real dense pellet, so you can drop down a size or two.
I plan on shooting a bird or two with my old A5 this spring, and that gun only takes 2 3/4 loads. I think some of those #7 mag shoks would put a ton of pellets on target!