Suggestions for non toxic 12 ga. duck,goose ammo

[Fishnclifff]

i've had really lousy luck with the xperts.  cut open a shell, you won't be too impressed...the shot looks like welding slag, and the size isn't anywhere near consistent.  if they pattern OK out of your gun, it's probably OK, but i like to stick with federals or kents.

Interesting.  I've never looked inside one.  They seem to kill just fine for me?

I did the same also with Kent general purpose and Expert shells.
Expert shot not consistent size or weight for the BB's.
Kent GP LOADS, looked like the sprinkles on a cake.

[wadu1]

I like the Winchester Blindside; I get them at Wally World at the end of the season. Last year 3 1/2 #2 at $15 a box. But my go to shells are Kent, BB for geese, 2s for ducks and #4s for close decoying birds. And I use an IC or skeet in all my guns. 

[huntingfool7]

i've had really lousy luck with the xperts.  cut open a shell, you won't be too impressed...the shot looks like welding slag, and the size isn't anywhere near consistent.  if they pattern OK out of your gun, it's probably OK, but i like to stick with federals or kents.

I've cut open a lot of shotshells, Win. xperts are not the only steel shot out there that won't roll on a plate.

I use Kent faststeel in 2, 3 or 4's.  I've never found anything but round pellets in a Kent hull.

[crow360]

3 inch #2 is my main load and I will also shoot  3in BB if I know there might be geese flying around in the area. I use Winchester for my duck load and Blackcloud  3 inBB snowgoose load for when I hunt geese. Pick what works best for you and is in your price range. I try to stick with the same ammo once I find what I like it helps be keep consistant when shooting. Good look and knock am dead.

[eriecutemoutfitters]

Hevi Metal 3" #3's for the past three years and this year Hevi Metal 3" #4s this year if I'm here.

[jennyfell55]

The consensus I've seen from most people is that there's not enough added benefit to deal with the extra recoil and wear & tear on the gun

[vandeman17]

ok so now i have the brand down to a couple thanks for all the input.Now is there a reason people in general dont use the 3.5s?

I usually have a few 3.5" shells with me in case we have a group of geese coming in. I also will throw one in as my third shot if I am going to jump shoot or if I need to try and water swat something that has gotten pretty far away. I used to shoot them more often but it just punished my shoulder too much and I didn't see much better results, if any.