2 3/4 inch for ducks

[chuckster]

So I just got two cases of rio blue steel 3 shot 1 1/4 oz 1350 FPS from Rodgers for 75 a case. I have never shot 2 3/4 at ducks but for 7.50 a box I wanted to give it a try. Anyone have experience shooting 2 3/4. Seems like if I keep it within its limitations it should be ok. But was just wondering if anyone had firsthand experience with the shorter load.

[jjhunter]

I’ve shot hundreds of ducks and geese with 2 3/4” shells.  All I’ve ever shot is my old 2 3/4 full choke 870.

[jjhunter]

I don’t bird hunt much anymore, but the last day I did a couple years ago, the 2 3/4” shells still worked well.


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[Special T]

If you get them inside of 35 yards your golden...

[Turner89]

I don’t bird hunt much anymore, but the last day I did a couple years ago, the 2 3/4” shells still worked well.

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Perfect   I thought that ducks and geese had grown immune to 2-3/4"

[greenhead_killer]

I switched to shooting mainly 2 3/4 two years ago. They pattern better out of my gun than 3-3 1/2 do resulting in more kills. And a lot less stress on the shoulder!

[Birdgetter]

I don’t bird hunt much anymore, but the last day I did a couple years ago, the 2 3/4” shells still worked well.

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Perfect   I thought that ducks and geese had grown immune to 2-3/4"

I’ve always shot Kent 2 3/4 2 shot never had a problem. They will knock down any bird just fine, it’s not the arrow it’s the Indian.

[Turner89]

I don’t bird hunt much anymore, but the last day I did a couple years ago, the 2 3/4” shells still worked well.

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Perfect   I thought that ducks and geese had grown immune to 2-3/4"

I’ve always shot Kent 2 3/4 2 shot never had a problem. They will knock down any bird just fine, it’s not the arrow it’s the Indian.

When my dad still duck hunted he'd use a single shot 20 gauge. He'd wait for me and my brother to unload (and usually miss) then he'd shoot once......and hit.
 The dog could always count on him

[zwickeyman]

All I shoot ducks with is 2 3/4"

[huntnphool]

 

 Man I’m getting old! How did we ever manage to kill fowl before the 3” shells were invented?

 Not directed at you chuckster, it’s all in jest!

[CackleBird98]

All I shoot is 2.75 inch and end up killing more birds then all my idiot buddies who won't shoot anything other than 3 or 3.5 inch. Hell, I folded up a goose yesterday at around 75 yards with 2.75 inch 2 shot.  Can't even remember the last time I bought 3 inch shells haha, I'm just too cheap I guess

[steeleywhopper]

All I shoot is 2.75 inch and end up killing more birds then all my idiot buddies who won't shoot anything other than 3 or 3.5 inch. Hell, I folded up a goose yesterday at around 75 yards with 2.75 inch 2 shot.  Can't even remember the last time I bought 3 inch shells haha, I'm just too cheap I guess

I’m in this boat as well. 2 3/4 number 2 or 3 shot for ducks.

[CackleBird98]

All I shoot is 2.75 inch and end up killing more birds then all my idiot buddies who won't shoot anything other than 3 or 3.5 inch. Hell, I folded up a goose yesterday at around 75 yards with 2.75 inch 2 shot.  Can't even remember the last time I bought 3 inch shells haha, I'm just too cheap I guess

I’m in this boat as well. 2 3/4 number 2 or 3 shot for ducks.

Exactly, there's no ballistic difference between a 2.5 inch shell and a 3.5 inch shell, only thing is, you'll get a bit denser of a pattern with the longer shell, but honestly, inside of 50 yards you probably won't ever notice a difference

[eglseder]

My stepdad used to knock down ducks with his o/u .410!! It can be done. Good shooting and close shots.

[Stein]

It all depends on if you hit them or not...

Rogers has 3" on sale with rebate for $80 every year, so you could get either for about the same price.

Plenty of people shoot ducks and geese with them, the less pellets the shorter your shot has to be to have the same density in the 30" circle.