best turkey caliber ?

[ramrod]

hello all , am getting ready for fall turkey season here in Pa. and wondering which caliber to go with . Have .32 & 40 possible shots out to 100 yds.  dont know if .32 is up to that distance .

[volatpluvia]

I used my .54 at the time, but it was what I had.  I shot over the back of the one turkey I shot at, which caused all ten of them to fly up in trees and all stare down at me, until I started to reload, then they all flew away.
Go with the .40.
volatpluvia

[Kopfjaeger]

.40

[WadePatton]

When in doubt, whomp 'em. Being under-gunned is like being under-dressed...UNcomfortable.

forty

[Steve-In]

You may want to check out some of the bowhunter turkey forums for shot placement.  Many people make the mistake of shooting too far forward.

[hanshi]

I like the .40.

[Vomitus]

   16 gauge, call 'em in close.

[smallpatch]

10ga with a jug choke.  Don't even have to call them that close.

[Curt Lyles]

 Ramrod   I wish Ind would let us use small bore rifles.A40 cal  under 25 yards would be my choice. Shot placement would be most important. I have a 20 Colerain turkey choke barrel on a smooth rifle that does quick work on Mr gobbler .I have a rear sight also because they throw a very tight pattern.You have had good advice from members so far with a lot of options.The good part about the Colrain barrel is they are easy to find a good load for,they seem to shoot anything within reason.Iwould still choose a 40 though cause I just like rifles over smooth guns.Just my opinion. Curt