I put passed the wattles because they are harder to cut. But unless you're saving the neck for broth it doesn't matter. The end of the neck will be bloody and a pain to clean up. I usually cut the end off again.
When you get a hold of the head or wattles they will pull back. If you keep steady...
I'm a retired woman. I use a cut up kitty litter jug as a cone for chickens. I have a bought cone for turkeys.
I use electric tape around the ankles so if they get away from me I have an easier time catching them again. I had a turkey get away this spring and he was able to kangaroo 40 ft before...