Pressure is OFF !

[crsides]

Got my gobbler yesterday at the mtn cabin. Typical 2 yr old. I got a good cell phone video, but don't know how to post it.
I cut the breast out and put them in the fridge. I hear tell you are not suppose to wash the meat. hmmm. What about those little sticky feathers?

I going to fry up some turkey strips tomorrow, and freeze the rest. So how do you cook your feathers?

 

[Onomea]

I dunno about not washing the meat, but that’s a beautiful bird. Congrats!

 

[S&W ucla]

Looks like two old birds to me! Congrats on a Nice one, tell us about the SxS too.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

I wash every critter I bring home. Killed a gobbler yesterday evening. All I keep is the breast and drumsticks(legs). I cleaned and washed every piece before packaging.......Got to remove those copper #5's and those feathers pushed in by the shot......Not wash?.......That's bunk!

 

[crsides]

I wash every critter I bring home. Killed a gobbler yesterday evening. All I keep is the breast and drumsticks(legs). I cleaned and washed every piece before packaging.......Got to remove those copper #5's and those feathers pushed in by the shot......Not wash?.......That's bunk!

So you could see those copper 5's in the pic?

Mike, how do you cook/fry/smoke the breast?

 

[JayCeeNC]

Nice lookin' gobbler, Charlie, congrats!!

 

[Masterbuck54]

great bird!!

Nice going Charlie!!

So do tell us what SxS you used to nail it with?

Pete

 

[crsides]

Here's a pic from 2017.

Its a Batavia Leader by the Baker Gun Co. I have a 1916 CE grade Fox I like to hunt with, its light with short tubes, full and IC chokes. Perfect for the long shot and when that gobbler gets in your back pocket. HOWEVER, I hunt in the Va mtns now and fall ... alot. There's a rock under ever leaf. So I bought an old Hunter arms box lock with zero finish on it for $350 to bounce on the rocks. Then someone on here put up this Batavia Leader, a nice condition sidelock aka the LC Smith. My son had just graduated from Clemson and moved to, yep, Batavia NY. Thought it would be a cool present until I fell in love with it. I'll leave a nice note with it when the time comes. If you reload and want to hunt with the old doubles, you should get a copy of Tom Rosters book on special loads. He is going after tight 100% patterns at 40yds and a key is using low pressure reloads, perfect for old double barrel shotguns. Most of them are full and fuller 30in guns, and the chokes were a 5 inches in length. Find one that shoots where you look. Many have excessive drop in the stock and shoot a foot low or more. An old double that fits you with low pressure specialty loads makes a great turkey gun.
Here's a link to the Baker Gun Co. History of the Baker Guns >> Baker Gun Web Site - The Guns of William H. Baker

 

[47knuckle]

Good going Charlie. I know it was even better with your special handloads.

 

[misswired]

Cleaning a turkey is easy. Shoot it from an elevated stand while deer hunting with a 30-06.... climb down, pick-up the breasts.... you're done......

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

So you could see those copper 5's in the pic?

Mike, how do you cook/fry/smoke the breast?

The one I shot was with copper coated #5's. I slice and fry the breast. Slice thick and grill after marinating. The drumsticks I prefer slow smoking all day in my Masterbuilt smoker basting with whatever good seasoning you like.

 

[crsides]

I started using the copper #5's years ago when the pro's couldn't decide between 4's and 6's. Now they're using #7's up to 9's of Heavy weights and TSS. I hear Federal has discontinued the Heavy Weights for the TSS.

 

[Doug627]

That was my pet bird. I've been looking for him for days. His name was Lucky. Oh, well, that's how it goes sometimes. Hope you enjoy the meat.

 

[crsides]

No, that was not lucky. Lucky is the one behind the tree. But if it was your pet, you can come over for Sunday dinner.

 

[billwill]

Nice going Charlie. I'm letting this flock have a pass this year. Good looking bird.

 

[jscheck]

Nice one! I've got turkey fever but no place of my own to hunt. Fortunately have a friend who invites me to his place occasionally.

 

[woodsltc]

I wash every critter I bring home. Killed a gobbler yesterday evening. All I keep is the breast and drumsticks(legs). I cleaned and washed every piece before packaging.......Got to remove those copper #5's and those feathers pushed in by the shot......Not wash?.......That's bunk!

Still got to get mine for this year.....and yes I wash all the meat. In addition to the breast and drumsticks, I keep the liver, heart and gizzard.

Don

 

[kraynky]

Cleaning a turkey is easy. Shoot it from an elevated stand while deer hunting with a 30-06.... climb down, pick-up the breasts.... you're done......

Tried that once from a ground blind, using a .270 at 150-175 yds. Saw it drop in it's tracks and finished deer hunting until dark. When I got to the bird, it was just an empty skin, with legs and a head. All of the good stuff was,......gone! Poof!

 

[292]

Nice bird, congrats. I feel the pressure, maybe tomorrow morning.

Here's a recipe:
Coffee rubbed turkey Breast


1/2 Wild turkey beast cut into 1 1/2”X1 1/2”X2” pieces.
1 Pound cheap bacon
About 15 round toothpicks
4 TBS ground coffee
2 TBS paprika
2 TBS light brown sugar
2 TBS ground mustard
2 TSP granulated garlic
2 TSP course sea salt
1 TBS ground black pepper

Mix all rub ingredients in a plastic bowl with a tight fitting lid. Use the back of a spoon to crush lumps of brown sugar and make sure the rub is mixed well. Set aside.
Break the toothpicks in half and cut the bacon strips in half. Wrap each breast with a half strip, secure with a half toothpick.
Place breasts pieces into the rub bowl in batches and toss to coat. Repeat until all are coated with the rub. Place on grill over medium coals, cover grill and cook for about 20 minutes. Turn and cook for about another 20 minutes, depending on your grill. Do not overcook. Let rest a few minutes and enjoy.

I eat the legs, thighs and upper wings. Cook all day in a crock pot with water and spices. Then pick the meat off the bones and use for enchiladas or turkey salad. Lots of meat there just a little hard to get at.

 

[boykinlp]

Charlie,
Show us some "Martha Stewart" pictures of the cooked finished product.
Larry

 

[Muley Gil]

I have seen a flock of about 12 in the pasture behind my house. A couple of nice toms have been showing off for the ladies.

 

[crsides]

Let me know if you need any help with those Tom's. My 8 yr old grandson is chomping at the bits.

 

[jkmo]

Nice bird! I had 3 two year old gobblers at 45 yards this morning but too far for the 1923 Ithaca double shooting 1 ounce loads. But fun though!

 

[crsides]

Charlie,
Show us some "Martha Stewart" pictures of the cooked finished product.
Larry

Martha Stewart herself:

 

[S&WsRsweet]

Congratulations on a great bird and downright cool shotgun to take him with .