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What duck loads are you shooting these days?
Posted on 11/21/19 at 1:22 pm
Posted on 11/21/19 at 1:22 pm
So I am in need of some more duck ammo. I previously have shot Kent Fasteel and Hevi-Metal with good success. I would have been fine buying another case of the Hevi Metal because I had excellent results with it, but they no longer make it.
Should I go back with the Kents or is there something else I should try? I usually shoot #2, 3", 1 1/4oz shells.
Should I go back with the Kents or is there something else I should try? I usually shoot #2, 3", 1 1/4oz shells.
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Posted on 11/21/19 at 1:31 pm to The Last Coco
I shoot what's cheapest. For years my local store had Kent at the best price. But lately they've had Rio's cheaper. They've shot well for me considering I've duck hunted about four times in the past two years.
Posted on 11/21/19 at 1:31 pm to The Last Coco
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1 1/4oz shells
Need more payload. I like to keep Kent or Estate 1 3/8 oz in my blind bag. And I’ll sometimes put them in my gun in the event green jeans show up and I have to sink my Fiochi Golden Pheasants. They clock in at 1 3/4 oz
Posted on 11/21/19 at 1:35 pm to The Last Coco
2 3/4" loads usually in #4,#5,or #6. Most places factory modified choke. Only ammo out there I don't care too much for is Black Cloud.
Posted on 11/21/19 at 1:37 pm to Boat Motor Bandit
Yall are shooting at Ducks? Haven't seen any to shoot at!!
3" #3's
3" #3's
Posted on 11/21/19 at 1:38 pm to The Last Coco
Depends location. Open marsh or big rice pond shoot #4 or #6. I like to jam in a #2 for my 3rd shot if birds aren’t acting right and shots are further.
If just pothole in marsh or timber hole, low brass 7-1/2.
If just pothole in marsh or timber hole, low brass 7-1/2.
Posted on 11/21/19 at 1:59 pm to The Last Coco
Any 2 3/4", 1-1/4 oz, #5 or #6 pheasant load will kill any duck in reasonable range. This has been my go to for years and I see no reason to switch at this point
Posted on 11/21/19 at 2:09 pm to The Last Coco
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Hevi Metal because I had excellent results with it, but they no longer make it.
I think they just changed the branding on the box. This stuff in a 3" 4 is lethal out of my Beretta. Patterns really well and hardly no cripples. It also will hammer the shite out of geese that are within reasonable range.
Posted on 11/21/19 at 2:16 pm to headedwest21
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marsh or timber hole, low brass 7-1/2.
You trying to tickle them or what? I used to shoot steel 7s for teal but after so many cripples, Ive moved up to 6s as my minimum... I couldnt imagine shooting mallards with steel 7s unless they are 20 yards or closer. Even in timber you have to take shots longer than that sometimes
Posted on 11/21/19 at 2:22 pm to MWP
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I think they just changed the branding on the box
After further research, you may be correct. Their product catalog says they changed the makeup of their bismuth alloy so it is denser and now they call it "longer range".
This post was edited on 11/21/19 at 2:26 pm
Posted on 11/21/19 at 2:24 pm to MWP
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think they just changed the branding on the box. This stuff in a 3" 4 is lethal out of my Beretta. Patterns really well and hardly no cripples. It also will hammer the shite out of geese that are within reasonable range.
This and I shoot a SBE2. Tried other shells and couldn’t kill shite. Switched to Hevi-metal 3” #4 and started dropping everything.
Posted on 11/21/19 at 2:42 pm to LSUtigerMD
In my Auto-5 Mag 12
In my Belgian Auto-5 Standard 12
In my Belgian Auto-5 Standard 12
Posted on 11/21/19 at 3:05 pm to The Last Coco
2 5/8 lead #4s
Posted on 11/21/19 at 4:01 pm to jimbeam
Anybody shoot Kent Bismuth?
Posted on 11/21/19 at 4:35 pm to jimbeam
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2 5/8 lead #4s
Back in the day, the Remington Nitro Mag 3" #4 was the baddest shell on the planet. It would drop Mallards like they got hit by a sledge hammer. However, the time when lead got outlawed was sadly also the time when Mallards stopped migrating to Louisiana.
Posted on 11/21/19 at 5:16 pm to MWP
quote:Hmmm. You should probably run this by the Flyway Federation head knocker.
However, the time when lead got outlawed was sadly also the time when Mallards stopped migrating to Louisiana.
Posted on 11/21/19 at 5:22 pm to MWP
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Remington Nitro Mag 3" #4 was the baddest shell on the planet. It would drop Mallards like they got hit by a sledge hammer.
2.75" #7.5 lead is better than damn near most steel.
Posted on 11/21/19 at 5:25 pm to The Last Coco
2-3/4 #2's
whatever is cheapest
whatever is cheapest
Posted on 11/21/19 at 5:58 pm to The Last Coco
used to hit up Spillway Sportsman for the pre-season case sale...
Estate 3" #4's @ $90 a case...
dirty but shoot fine...
now it's Kent Fasteel #4's...
always have some Blind Side 3 1/2" number 2's handy...
Estate 3" #4's @ $90 a case...
dirty but shoot fine...
now it's Kent Fasteel #4's...
always have some Blind Side 3 1/2" number 2's handy...
Posted on 11/21/19 at 9:01 pm to The Last Coco
I’ve had good luck with Rio’s. On my 3rd season shooting them. Between dove/Teal/duck/goose/snipe I’m shooting 7-8 cases a season. So economy is important. But the 3” #5’s for teal and #2’s for big duck have been solid.
And Rogers Sporting Goods online will drop them on your doorstep in 3 days tax free no shipping.
I have shot just about every brand out there. Whatever brand you are confident with and can afford is the best brand for you.
And Rogers Sporting Goods online will drop them on your doorstep in 3 days tax free no shipping.
I have shot just about every brand out there. Whatever brand you are confident with and can afford is the best brand for you.
This post was edited on 11/21/19 at 9:07 pm
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