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Which gun for geese?
Posted on 1/5/17 at 9:05 pm
Posted on 1/5/17 at 9:05 pm
Making a goose hunt this weekend. Have never hunted specifically for geese. I have a Rem 1100 I can shoot 2 3/4 shells with a 30 inch full choke barrell or an over/under I can shoot 3 inch shells full choke in a 28 inch barrell. Assume I shoot #2 steel from both. Which gun/ load would you use?
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Posted on 1/5/17 at 9:09 pm to TexTiga
I'd shoot the 3" gun with BB or BBB load.
Posted on 1/5/17 at 9:29 pm to RingLeader
Thanks Ring. Thats how I was leaning
Posted on 1/5/17 at 9:39 pm to TexTiga
Old Marlin Goose Gun with 36 inch barrel.... 
Posted on 1/5/17 at 9:41 pm to TexTiga
wear eye protection
and i would not shoot steel through a full choke but that is just me your results may vary if you are borrowing the gun be prepared to but it.
and i would not shoot steel through a full choke but that is just me your results may vary if you are borrowing the gun be prepared to but it.
Posted on 1/5/17 at 9:45 pm to TexTiga
I've killed geese with both 2.75 and 3", #2s-BBB. Hope for a clipped wing or head shot
Posted on 1/5/17 at 9:49 pm to TexTiga
Minimum 3" BB
Aim for the head
Don't flock shoot.. pick a bird and blast.. rinse and repeat !
Aim for the head
Don't flock shoot.. pick a bird and blast.. rinse and repeat !
Posted on 1/5/17 at 10:37 pm to Teauxler
Lead and follow through geese fly faster than they appear
Posted on 1/5/17 at 11:16 pm to RingLeader
quote:
I'd shoot the 3" gun with BB or BBB load.
agreed...
Posted on 1/6/17 at 8:18 am to TexTiga
Escopeta de ganso? (Sorry, that's one of the coolest sounding names for something in spanish. 
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I'd shoot the 3" even though you are giving up the third shot. Get 3" BB's and make sure it's a heavy load like 1 3/8 oz. shot.
) I'd shoot the 3" even though you are giving up the third shot. Get 3" BB's and make sure it's a heavy load like 1 3/8 oz. shot.
Posted on 1/6/17 at 8:19 am to Cracker
quote:
and i would not shoot steel through a full choke
Why wouldn't you do this? Been shooting steel through a full choke all my life (actually the extended range pattern master) and never had any issues
Posted on 1/6/17 at 8:20 am to TexTiga
3" BB or BBB
When you go to the store make sure to say you need some triple BBs though
When you go to the store make sure to say you need some triple BBs though
Posted on 1/6/17 at 8:21 am to SouthboundTiger
I have heard that #4 buck out of a 10 gauge will wad a goose up at 80yds. Rumor has it
Posted on 1/6/17 at 8:21 am to Ron Cheramie
quote:
make sure to say you need some triple BBs
I've head people say that. It's "BB's" or "triple B's".
Posted on 1/6/17 at 8:28 am to Clyde Tipton
When goose hunting last week I was using 3" BB and I would watch the bird take a hit and recuperate and fly off like nothing happened. The steel couldnt penetrate anything
Posted on 1/6/17 at 8:30 am to SouthboundTiger
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Why wouldn't you do this? Been shooting steel through a full choke all my life (actually the extended range pattern master) and never had any issues
The general rule of thumb for steel shot is that you use one less choke level than lead, so if you want full you use modified. This has been around since steel came out. Most turkey chokes for example say specifically not to use with steel shot.
You can over choke which actually makes the shot hit and then spread out, but its also dangerous as steel won't warp if it is forced down a choke too small there is a minute risk of blowing up your barrel by plugging it up.
Posted on 1/6/17 at 8:36 am to CypressTrout10
Seen that happen with 3.5" BB's too. They're tough.
Like other said, lead and shoot for the head on crossing/passing shots. If straight up shoot at the wing to bring them down. Instead of squaring up on them, I shoot the armpit, where the wing meets the body. Still lead them, but just get a little left or right of center.
Like other said, lead and shoot for the head on crossing/passing shots. If straight up shoot at the wing to bring them down. Instead of squaring up on them, I shoot the armpit, where the wing meets the body. Still lead them, but just get a little left or right of center.
Posted on 1/6/17 at 8:48 am to Clyde Tipton
When we cleaned birds, anything that hit the breast didnt penetrate. All died from head shots or chasing them after a wing was hit.
FYI geese can run fast but not far
FYI geese can run fast but not far
Posted on 1/6/17 at 8:48 am to Barneyrb
quote:Poison.
#4 buck
I picked up some 4B Hevi shot the other day on the cheap. Have been inconspicuously taking a few with me but have not had any opportunities to test their effectiveness yet.
Posted on 1/6/17 at 10:06 am to CypressTrout10
quote:
When goose hunting last week I was using 3" BB and I would watch the bird take a hit and recuperate and fly off like nothing happened. The steel couldnt penetrate anything
Should have used 3 1/2" and shot them in the head, baw. I saw BIL had to clean up for y'all. (Chase)
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