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Posted on 8/20/14 at 4:18 pm to Red4
Federal 3.5 in fields, 3" in the timber
Posted on 8/20/14 at 5:41 pm to Speck
No real brand loyalty here but on big water or bigger timber holes I shoot the upper end loads (dry lock, heavy metal, or at least some other 3.5) like 3s best.
Now in tight quarters I'll shoot the cheap stuff. However if your small hole is frozen in the morning and you have to move to big water and got the cheap stuff it makes for a frustrating morning. Or you just steal some good ones from KR. Careful though don't get between him and the snack bag.
Now in tight quarters I'll shoot the cheap stuff. However if your small hole is frozen in the morning and you have to move to big water and got the cheap stuff it makes for a frustrating morning. Or you just steal some good ones from KR. Careful though don't get between him and the snack bag.
Posted on 8/20/14 at 6:37 pm to Red4
Anything double ought, but then again, it's a Winchester Riot.
Posted on 8/20/14 at 7:13 pm to MallardMaster
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Or you just steal some good ones from KR. Careful though don't get between him and the snack bag.
I'll let you slide just that one time.
Damnit it was a cold one that morning. Couldn't start the 4 wheeler, late to the hole. Dog was a pussy on the ice. Killing ducks and having to break 1700 yards of ice to retrieve them. Leaving hole. Going to big water. Shooting like shite with 2 3/4 5's. Dog wouldn't get into the blind from the boat. Getting in the boat to chase cripples. Ducks all around. Cripple keeps diving and eluding us.
Good times, and awesome snacks.
This post was edited on 8/20/14 at 7:17 pm
Posted on 8/20/14 at 7:22 pm to Red4
Kent #4 or #2
Posted on 8/20/14 at 7:25 pm to KingRanch
Shoot anything from No. 2, 3, 4 and 6's. Mostly 2 3/4 and some 3 inch. Have been using some low brass 6's for decoyers, then up for second and third shot. If the winds blowing hard, 3 inch number 2's all the way.
Posted on 8/20/14 at 9:40 pm to Red4
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Anyone have any experience with them? Opinions?
Never shot Rio steel, but shoot ~ 50 cases of Rio target loads every year (sporting clay, trap, skeet).
They are some of the cleanest (and cheapest) shells I've ever used.
Posted on 8/20/14 at 10:41 pm to Red4
Estate 3 or 3.5 inch
1 3/8
BB
In fact, most of our blind uses that - knocks em down every time.
Posted on 8/20/14 at 10:48 pm to Bullredbf
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Hevi-metal #2. 3 or 3.5" depending on if geese are around
These but in 3" #4's. Will still frick up geese if not sky busting.
This post was edited on 8/20/14 at 10:50 pm
Posted on 8/20/14 at 11:38 pm to Red4
Generally Kent/Estate/Xpress 3" #3s if I can't find them for a good price. Got 3 cases of xpress this year for $99 delivered. Couldn't pass it up
I've shot #6 rio at teal. It did fine IIRC
I've shot #6 rio at teal. It did fine IIRC
Posted on 8/20/14 at 11:48 pm to xenon16
Remington nitros
Posted on 8/20/14 at 11:51 pm to Red4
Father always bought 3 and 3.5 Estates growing up so I've just stuck with them. Always stock up on a few cases at Simmons on the way to the camp before hunting season.
Posted on 8/21/14 at 1:39 pm to Broyota2
Rio Bismuth 2-3/4" or 3" #4's in my old A5's.
Federal Blue Box or Kent 3" #4's in other guns for ducks.
2-3/4" Remington High Brass #6 or #4 for tree rats.
Federal Blue Box or Kent 3" #4's in other guns for ducks.
2-3/4" Remington High Brass #6 or #4 for tree rats.
Posted on 8/21/14 at 1:53 pm to ducksnbass
Can we also make this the cheap shotgun shell thread also? Need to pick up shells before my South Dakota trip and will be looking for sales...
Posted on 8/21/14 at 2:30 pm to Red4
Rios
Estate
Remington
Kent's
Really whatever. Shells really don't mean a whole bunch if your head is down on the gun. I Have shot 2&3/4 #4s my whole life and never had a problem killing ducks. I will say Xperts pattern the worst out of any shell on the market. That's a fact. Maybe they fixed the problem but I know it was a huge issue for Winchester at one time.
Estate
Remington
Kent's
Really whatever. Shells really don't mean a whole bunch if your head is down on the gun. I Have shot 2&3/4 #4s my whole life and never had a problem killing ducks. I will say Xperts pattern the worst out of any shell on the market. That's a fact. Maybe they fixed the problem but I know it was a huge issue for Winchester at one time.
This post was edited on 8/21/14 at 2:32 pm
Posted on 8/22/14 at 3:13 am to GCHunter
Ducks- Hevimetal 3" #3's in 12ga and 20ga both
Doves- Remington Heavy Dove 7 or 7-1/2 whichever happens to be on sale at the time
Doves- Remington Heavy Dove 7 or 7-1/2 whichever happens to be on sale at the time
Posted on 8/22/14 at 3:44 am to Red4
Something really heavy (1 1/2 or better) #1s. I stay away from Xpert because the pellets aren't round and I stay away from anything with a goofy wad because they don't get along with the patternmaster.
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