I use the a 20 SxS for waterfowl hunting over decoys most of the time. I shoot both bismuth and Kent Matrix no. 5 shot for ducks and Kent Matrix no. 3 shot for geese. Turkeys with in 25 yds. with a properly choked 20 should not be a problem. By the way today is the first day of the 1st period (we have 6) and it is snowing pretty good. Already couple of inches on ground. I've got periods 4 and 6.