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Shotgun ammo / Duck hunting
Posted on 7/24/12 at 1:12 pm
Posted on 7/24/12 at 1:12 pm
We had a thread a while back on all different caliber sizes and uses. I'd like to start the same for shotguns. I grew up in LA but as stupid as it sounds, never been duck hunting. I'd like to go a few times this coming season out of venice and a few places in tx. I've got an 870 express supermag and have done nothing but shoot clay with it.
If you could OB, please give me a run down on what to use for different reasons... i.e. 2 3/4", 3", 3 1/2" shells? size of shot? reasons?
FWIW out of texas I'll be using my camo green kayak to hunt. I've heard it's pretty easy to hunt out of kayaks. Just bring a few decoys, floating shotgun case and set up. I'll be going with someone who can ID ducks, just wondering what else I'd need to bring.
If you could OB, please give me a run down on what to use for different reasons... i.e. 2 3/4", 3", 3 1/2" shells? size of shot? reasons?
FWIW out of texas I'll be using my camo green kayak to hunt. I've heard it's pretty easy to hunt out of kayaks. Just bring a few decoys, floating shotgun case and set up. I'll be going with someone who can ID ducks, just wondering what else I'd need to bring.
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Posted on 7/24/12 at 1:15 pm to TexasTiger34
I like #6 shot for teal, 2 or 4 for regular duck season.
I can get by with 2.75" for teal season, but definitely 3" for regular season.
For geese I like either BB or BBB in 3"
I can get by with 2.75" for teal season, but definitely 3" for regular season.
For geese I like either BB or BBB in 3"
Posted on 7/24/12 at 1:20 pm to jimbeam
I only use 3.5 BBs. I don't like chasing cripples and I don't have to worry about if I have the right shells or not.
I wouldn't get anything smaller than 3in 4s and I think 2s would be better.
I wouldn't get anything smaller than 3in 4s and I think 2s would be better.
Posted on 7/24/12 at 1:22 pm to TexasTiger34
3" #4's for me
oh and i shoot mostly wood ducks
oh and i shoot mostly wood ducks
This post was edited on 7/24/12 at 1:34 pm
Posted on 7/24/12 at 1:24 pm to bbvdd
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I only use 3.5 BBs.
Well i do shoot 3" BBs also & #4s for teal
Posted on 7/24/12 at 1:32 pm to Nascar Fan
3" #4s work great for me. But I shoot mostly greys and teal.
Posted on 7/24/12 at 1:36 pm to EMP40 LSU
Have ya'll seen the new shells that are cube shaped bb's? I think it's Winchester.
Posted on 7/24/12 at 1:38 pm to EMP40 LSU
3" 3 or 4 shot usually made by kent, but I have a shite load of estate shells left over that I will be shooting this year.
Posted on 7/24/12 at 1:39 pm to 4X4DEMON
Are you talkin about the blind side or whatever?
Posted on 7/24/12 at 1:39 pm to TexasTiger34
Load a 3.5 inch BB first, then a 3 inch #2, engage the action so the 3 inch #2 is your first shot. Put one more 3 inch #2 in the bottom.
When you shoot you get #2, #2, the 3.5 inch BB's for the going away or cripple whacker.
That's just me. We field hunt so we take longer shots then say someone in the timber.
When you shoot you get #2, #2, the 3.5 inch BB's for the going away or cripple whacker.
That's just me. We field hunt so we take longer shots then say someone in the timber.
Posted on 7/24/12 at 1:40 pm to 4X4DEMON
I heard people love it. But it's expensive.
I can buy 2 boxes of PMC for that price and it works just fine.
I can buy 2 boxes of PMC for that price and it works just fine.
Posted on 7/24/12 at 1:40 pm to PapaPogey
quote:
Are you talkin about the blind side or whatever?
Yea, I saw a commercial for it on outdoor channel the other day.
Posted on 7/24/12 at 1:41 pm to 4X4DEMON
I did too
Posted on 7/24/12 at 1:41 pm to jimbeam
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Shotgun ammo / Duck hunting
I heard people love it. But it's expensive.
I can buy 2 boxes of PMC for that price and it works just fine.
I'm not a duck hunter, I've never even tried. I just thought it was kinda cool.
Posted on 7/24/12 at 1:43 pm to 4X4DEMON
quote:
Are you talkin about the blind side or whatever
My son shot them last year, bout the only thing i seen in them we knew he killed the duck when we cleaned them
Posted on 7/24/12 at 1:48 pm to Nascar Fan
They're supposed to be more pellets per shot or some bullshite, but I've never had a problem hitting skeet with regular Remington shells. I guess hunter id would be helpful, unless you killed over your limit and then there's proof you screwed up. Maybe I'm over thinking this.
Posted on 7/24/12 at 1:54 pm to TexasTiger34
3" #2, 3, or 4s
Don't really matter. I can't hit shite anyway
Don't really matter. I can't hit shite anyway
Posted on 7/24/12 at 2:05 pm to treble hook
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3" #2, 3, or 4s Don't really matter. I can't hit shite anyway
You pussy! Shoot the 3.5 like a man...
LEAD FTW!!!
Posted on 7/24/12 at 2:29 pm to Gekko
3 1/2 #3 Estates
#2s if I can't find #3s.
#2s if I can't find #3s.
Posted on 7/24/12 at 3:07 pm to TexasTiger34
I really like the Winchester Hi-Speed in 3 1/2 or 3", #2. They shoot up to 1550 fps, so less lead and hit harder. And, they're cheaper than Remington or Federals.
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