In the wild, hens approach gobblers to breed, not the other way around. If a mature tom sticks to its natural ways, it won’t approach a caller and you can wear out a box caller and not bring that gobbler closer. However, a mating bird will often give into its urge to breed and come closer, while not rushing in. These are the situations where long-range turkey loads shine. You’ll often see just a peering head raise above the grass or peek through a small window between trees. With a tightly choked shotgun and quality loads, you can give that bird a ride home. This episode of HuntingDeer.TV shows a test of Winchester’s new Long Beard XR load, and the results are impressive.
