[bnye]

Bought the turkey barrel for my Encore. Best thing I did to reduce strain/weight. Pro's: Very, very light. It's short/maneuverable. Great range (last bird taken at 55 yards, open/flat field). Con's: It's kick will make a grown man cry. But, worth every bruise if you run and gun!

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[bnye]

Hunting License and turkey tags obviously
remington 870 express
5 rounds of 3 1/2" Federal Turkey Loads
slate call
2 diaphragms
1 box call
cell phone
knife
and ties
Less I carry the less chance i have of making unwanted noise

Truffing,

I'm with ya' on the 'less is more'. All my birds have come via 1 box call, and/or 1 slate, and 1 cartridge. Yet, I own an extra special turkey vest, with lots of specialized pockets (and a compass in the stock) and LOAD IT UP just in case I encounter a dozen of the toughest beard dragging toms ever encountered by mankind. (Truth is, I just want to look cool.) Love my vest with the butt-saving pad, but might go your route and 'lighten-up' by emptying the pockets this year.

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