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Shot size
« on: January 02, 2009, 08:52:10 PM »
I am just curious to what size shot you prefer and why? For ducks?

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Re: Shot size
« Reply #1 on: January 02, 2009, 08:56:42 PM »
4

Because the box says it should work and it does.

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Re: Shot size
« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2009, 09:13:23 PM »
Overall #3s..

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Re: Shot size
« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2009, 07:21:01 AM »
I was looking on another sight and it was talking about how many pellets to each shot and found it interesting.
Made me curious to what everyone else uses.
I sometimes wonder if the brand of shells matter too?
We use 2 or 3's but, I have seen the waterfowl on the box of #4's. There are a lot more pellets in the#4's than the 2's.
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Re: Shot size
« Reply #4 on: January 03, 2009, 10:26:53 AM »
I like BB's threw 6's. What ever is cheap. My all time favorite duck/goose load is 3'' BB's 1 3/8oz Federals. I will buy this load in Win or Rem too, but like the Federals best. I use these under decoys, jump shooting, or any waterfowl hunting!
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Re: Shot size
« Reply #5 on: January 03, 2009, 05:50:12 PM »
3's work best for me
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Re: Shot size
« Reply #6 on: January 03, 2009, 06:22:23 PM »
4s for everything but upland and geese, great universal load wont tear up a small bird like a teal or wood duck but brings down mallards with no problem at all and if one sneeks up on us will bring down a goose if it has to
BB's for geese
6's or 7's for upland
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Re: Shot size
« Reply #7 on: January 04, 2009, 07:00:45 AM »
Thanks!!

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Re: Shot size
« Reply #8 on: January 05, 2009, 04:33:41 PM »
I use 3" #2"s for ducks and geese. I also use 3" BB's if i am hunting just geese.
I switched from Remington to Estate recently and started killing more ducks.
I use 7 1/2 for grouse and quail.
#4's for pheasant
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Re: Shot size
« Reply #9 on: January 05, 2009, 04:35:04 PM »
Thanks for the info. I have heard Estates are cheap but, do very well.

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Re: Shot size
« Reply #10 on: January 05, 2009, 05:39:07 PM »
estates are good enough for doves and quail...

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Re: Shot size
« Reply #11 on: January 05, 2009, 08:40:52 PM »
#2 shot for ducks...BB for geese. Either load will do for the other in a pinch.

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Re: Shot size
« Reply #12 on: January 05, 2009, 09:46:29 PM »
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