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Ammo and chokes for ducks
Posted on 9/19/21 at 4:05 pm
Posted on 9/19/21 at 4:05 pm
What y’all shooting at ducks this season?
My 12 gauge has a briley light modified shooting Migra 2 x 4 (that’s what I found in the store this week).
My 20 has a factory modified shooting Boss bismuth #5 ( lot left over from last season).
Probably going to take the twenty most days.
My 12 gauge has a briley light modified shooting Migra 2 x 4 (that’s what I found in the store this week).
My 20 has a factory modified shooting Boss bismuth #5 ( lot left over from last season).
Probably going to take the twenty most days.
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Posted on 9/19/21 at 4:58 pm to Koolazzkat
I found some hevi steel 3.5 no. 2s that were available. There was very little to choose between so I couldn’t be too picky. I’ve had a light modified choke for 15 years. I can’t remember what brand. The markings are worn off. It’s great for dove & duck
This post was edited on 9/19/21 at 5:00 pm
Posted on 9/19/21 at 5:17 pm to Koolazzkat
Go modified with #4 shot. More pellets in the kill zone of a duck. Larger sizes = less pellets
This post was edited on 9/19/21 at 5:18 pm
Posted on 9/19/21 at 6:12 pm to boudinman
How would a 16 gauge, modified choke with 2 and 3/4 inch shells do on ducks?
What would be about the maximum range of effectiveness?
What would be about the maximum range of effectiveness?
Posted on 9/19/21 at 6:14 pm to 308
Been very happy with results of my pattern master.
Tight pattern. Either dead or clean miss.
Tight pattern. Either dead or clean miss.
Posted on 9/19/21 at 7:17 pm to 308
Probably 30-35 yards. May could do 40 with a full choke. I'd try #4, #5, #6 shot. See which one does best. Set up a target at 35 yards with the modified choke. Shoot a paper plate. see which shot size puts more shot in the plate. The higher the number the smaller the shot size, but the shell has more numbers of shot per shell. You may get more shot from #5's in the plate than #4's, because the #5's have more shot. Same with the # 6's. The more shot you get into that duck's chest and vital organs, the more you will kill.
Just see which size your 16 gauge performs best with.
Just see which size your 16 gauge performs best with.
Posted on 9/19/21 at 7:42 pm to Koolazzkat
Modified
4s
3"
If you hit them they are coming down.
4s
3"
If you hit them they are coming down.
Posted on 9/19/21 at 7:55 pm to thejudge
What's the best barrel length for duck guns? Is 28" too long?
Posted on 9/19/21 at 8:07 pm to Jack Ruby
My favorite old Winchester is 28.5" barrel.
It reaches out and touches em.
I've shot ducks my dad's friend said were too far. I aggravated him cause his poor dog had to go so far to get it we had to go get her in the boat. She's was going to wear out and drown before getting back. She was an older dog.
It reaches out and touches em.
I've shot ducks my dad's friend said were too far. I aggravated him cause his poor dog had to go so far to get it we had to go get her in the boat. She's was going to wear out and drown before getting back. She was an older dog.
Posted on 9/21/21 at 12:04 pm to thejudge
Kicks modified number 6s and 4s close range decoying. 2s full choke hunting bigger water, longer shots.
Posted on 9/21/21 at 12:27 pm to Koolazzkat
Kicks High Flyer Choke and 3in #4 steel.
Posted on 9/21/21 at 1:05 pm to 308
quote:
How would a 16 gauge, modified choke with 2 and 3/4 inch shells do on ducks?
Fine. I hunted ducks for years with a 2.75" 20 gauge with a modified choke.
Posted on 9/21/21 at 1:12 pm to Koolazzkat
Factory full with high brass #6s kills the shite out of em.
Posted on 9/21/21 at 1:55 pm to tenfoe
I shoot TSS 3.5 inch 4s out of a XXXF choke teal don't stand a chance
Posted on 9/21/21 at 1:57 pm to Park duck
quote:
TSS 3.5 inch 4s out of a XXXF choke teal don't stand a chance
I kill deer at 200yds with that combo
Posted on 9/21/21 at 1:59 pm to tenfoe
you should try it out on ducks baw krakapow x 1000000
Posted on 9/21/21 at 5:27 pm to Koolazzkat
quote:
What y’all shooting at ducks this season?
I’ll answer this when I actually have some to shoot at
Posted on 9/21/21 at 6:04 pm to deltaland
For a beretta 391 or a400 a factory mod extended choke w 3" 3s for ducks. For geese same for early season and maybe a light full after December w BBs. Ammo that patterns well in those guns is kent fast steel 1550 fps or winchester steel at 1500 fps.
Posted on 9/21/21 at 7:51 pm to Koolazzkat
I have always just used whatever choke was in the gun. I know a lot of people are gonna disagree, and its very location dependent. But whatever you get, choke wise, practice with it because changing it up on the fly can sometimes lead to missing birds that you'd normally get no problem.
ETA: it really doesn't matter as long as you have gotten used to shooting it. But for open water south La, you might wanna get something tighter.
ETA: it really doesn't matter as long as you have gotten used to shooting it. But for open water south La, you might wanna get something tighter.
This post was edited on 9/21/21 at 7:54 pm
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