Optics at turkey shoot

[MississippiBoy]

Just wondering if it is standard to not allow optics at a turkey shoot? I have been to several before but just put a Truglo on my 870 last year and got turned away from one. Was planning on going to one tomorrow but don't want to run up against a problem.

[UncleJak]

I can only speak for the one I went to. There was a guy who had optics on his and it was cool. He still didn't win.

[sschrick]

Can you give me details about "what is a turkey shoot"?

I see signs for them down in Lenoir City every so ofter and I have often wanted to stop bye to check it out and haven't>

What are they all about? What do you need to take to participate in one?

Thanks.

[MississippiBoy]

Normally all you need is a shotgun and some cash. Normal procedure in the ones I have been to is there is a round of about 10 shooters . They each shoot at their target and either closest pellet to center or most pellets on target wins the round and the turkey. You pay for each shot. $3 to $5 is average. I prefer to compete with most pellets but everyone I see in TN is closest to center.

[UncleJak]

The one I go to is closest to center. AND you don't even need a gun. Many people are glad to share.

[Westwindmike]

But you also have to watch out for the guys with the "sleeved" barrels. Those guys can shoot the whole center out of the target.

[Murgatroy]

Yeah, I don't think I have ever been to a turkey shoot where you could use optics.

To be honest, I don't quite think it is sporting.

[Garufa]

I'd say it's uncouth to use an optic at a "friendly" turkey shoot. Anyone with a sleeved barrel will be found out pretty quick.

There are "outlaw" shoots where anything goes. Edited November 17, 2012 by Garufa

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[quote name='Westwindmike' timestamp='1353109639' post='846891']
But you also have to watch out for the guys with the "sleeved" barrels. Those guys can shoot the whole center out of the target.
[/quote]The ones I have been to have a plug that has to drop through the barrel from breech to muzzle, keeps the cheating down.

[MississippiBoy]

It is true that you don't need a gun. I have let many people borrow my guns before. The reason I started this thread was in regards to non-magnified optics. I understand (somewhat) the ban on magnified scopes at friendly ones, and I did have a gun specifically for 'outlaw' shoots but no optic on it. This is my 870 Wingmaster that is originally a 1978 shotgun, but I replaced the stock and that raised the sight picture to the point of it needing a optic... anyway. I will just have fun with my old model 12 16 gauge.