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12ga 3in T shot info
« on: January 15, 2016, 03:54:25 AM »
Im new to bird hunting and my buddy bought me some 3in 1-3/8 t shot for geese. My question is what choke tube would i use with that shot i know full is out but what should i go with?

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Re: 12ga 3in T shot info
« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2016, 07:12:32 AM »
A modified choke is perfect!  Your discouraged from shooting BBB, T & F if still around through a steel full.
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Re: 12ga 3in T shot info
« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2016, 07:24:37 AM »
I noticed that when I was using my factory modified choke in my benelli supernova the larger sized shot held tighter patterns at longer ranges then smaller shot sizes. Which is good for longer shots.

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12ga 3in T shot info
« Reply #3 on: January 15, 2016, 08:01:48 AM »
I have patterned my 870 with T's and with the improved cylinder choke it shoots full choke patterns. Actually more like an extra full pattern. So I would recommend the most open choke you have with T shot. It's best to pattern your gun though so you know for sure.
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Re: 12ga 3in T shot info
« Reply #4 on: January 15, 2016, 10:14:13 AM »
Modified choke is great for most shots.  Let the birds do what they're going to do and be sure of your shots.  If the bird is 90 yards away, wait.

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Re: 12ga 3in T shot info
« Reply #5 on: January 15, 2016, 01:57:05 PM »
Who in there right mind shoots T?


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Re: 12ga 3in T shot info
« Reply #6 on: January 15, 2016, 02:06:08 PM »
Who in there right mind shoots T?


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I've killed lots of geese with T shot. Hunting east pass shooting or sneaking in on flocks jump shooting. Public land geese are a lot harder to decoy then private.

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Re: 12ga 3in T shot info
« Reply #7 on: January 15, 2016, 02:12:27 PM »
Im new to bird hunting and my buddy bought me some 3in 1-3/8 t shot for geese. My question is what choke tube would i use with that shot i know full is out but what should i go with?

1-3/8 oz. of T will contain 71 pellets providing a sparse pattern regardless of your best choice of chokes.  I would recommend buying your own ammo.  Something in BB, 1, 2 or 3 will give you better results. 

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Re: 12ga 3in T shot info
« Reply #8 on: January 15, 2016, 02:17:22 PM »
Im new to bird hunting and my buddy bought me some 3in 1-3/8 t shot for geese. My question is what choke tube would i use with that shot i know full is out but what should i go with?

1-3/8 oz. of T will contain 71 pellets providing a sparse pattern regardless of your best choice of chokes.  I would recommend buying your own ammo.  Something in BB, 1, 2 or 3 will give you better results.

3.5 inch Dead Coyote T shot loads only have 54 pellets and there is plenty of video of them killing coyotes out to 70 yards.

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Re: 12ga 3in T shot info
« Reply #9 on: January 15, 2016, 03:24:28 PM »
Im new to bird hunting and my buddy bought me some 3in 1-3/8 t shot for geese. My question is what choke tube would i use with that shot i know full is out but what should i go with?

1-3/8 oz. of T will contain 71 pellets providing a sparse pattern regardless of your best choice of chokes.  I would recommend buying your own ammo.  Something in BB, 1, 2 or 3 will give you better results.

3.5 inch Dead Coyote T shot loads only have 54 pellets and there is plenty of video of them killing coyotes out to 70 yards.
Are we talking about tungsten loads or steel?  The OP wants to shoot some ducks and geese (not coyotes and not Hevi shot).  1-3/8 oz of T steel out of a 12 gauge will be a piss poor performer on birds even with 100% patterns.

The OP would be far better off to use something more traditional than an oversized pellet on the verge of Buckshot.  I favor 1's but that is not really relevant, neither is that some random guy on Youtube killed a coyote at 70 yards. 

T's require more work than throwing in some choke and going afield and should probably be saved for guys lugging a 10 gauge.

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Re: 12ga 3in T shot info
« Reply #10 on: January 15, 2016, 03:59:49 PM »
By you stating 3 inch T loads have 71 pellets you are throwing out numbers for a specific shell manufacture and they all vary. Have you ever patterned T shot or are you just throwing out your opinions? I don't really cares what you favor, he has T shot and was asking what choke to use for it. Every pellet size has its own applications otherwise they wouldn't make them.

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Re: 12ga 3in T shot info
« Reply #11 on: January 15, 2016, 06:15:34 PM »
I am familiar with steel T's




By you stating 3 inch T loads have 71 pellets you are throwing out numbers for a specific shell manufacture and they all vary. 
1-3/8 oz of steel T's will have a pellet count of 70-72 pellets.  If your 1-3/8 oz. loads don't, they're either not T's or they are not 1-3/8 oz loads.

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Re: 12ga 3in T shot info
« Reply #12 on: January 15, 2016, 06:18:46 PM »
Im new to bird hunting and my buddy bought me some 3in 1-3/8 t shot for geese. My question is what choke tube would i use with that shot i know full is out but what should i go with?

BTW- I didn't pick the load.

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Re: 12ga 3in T shot info
« Reply #13 on: January 15, 2016, 06:37:46 PM »
I HAVE THOUGHT ABOUT RELOADING SOME.How much shooting would make reloading worth while other than just being a hobby?is powder different for shot then it is for bullet?
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Re: 12ga 3in T shot info
« Reply #14 on: January 15, 2016, 08:22:54 PM »
I'll answer your question rather than argue about it....................if you really wanna shoot the stuff your buddy bought ya, shoot it thru whichever choke patterns it the most even at about 40yds. Put a dot in the middle of a 30" circle and try it. It'll probably end up being an IC or Mod choke. Not the best choice for ducks but if that's what you've got, use it.
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