What shot size for ducks and geese?
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What shot size for ducks and geese?
| SPECIES | IDEAL RANGE | SHOT SIZE |
|---|---|---|
| Small Ducks | 15-40 yds | 4, 5, 6 |
| Large Ducks | 10-40 yds | BB,1, 2, 3 |
| Geese | 10-45 yds | T, BBB, BB |
What shot size should I use for duck?
#3’s and 4’s are the best shot sizes for ducks. They meet the minimum 3 foot-pounds of knockdown power, and the most pellets present within a 30” circle when reaching the distance of the target.
Is 3 shot good for geese?
Choke and Load Recommendations Size 2 shot is a versatile load for situations in which you might encounter geese as well as ducks; otherwise 3 shot is a good all-purpose duck pellet. At ranges inside 40 yards, BB, 1, or 2 shot are good for geese; 2 or 3 shot works well on ducks.
What is the best shotgun shell for geese?
Here’s a list of 10 duck and goose loads that won’t fail you.
- HeviX. HeviShot HeviX.
- Black Cloud TSS. Federal Black Cloud TSS.
- Federal Speed Shok. Federal Speed Shok.
- Boss Bismuth. Boss Bismuth.
- Remington Wingmaster HD. Remington Wingmaster HD.
- Winchester DryLok. Winchester DryLok.
- Kent Tungsten-Matrix.
- Backridge ITX.
What is the best load for ducks?
Is a full choke good for goose hunting?
Avoid using full lead chokes with steel shot because the constriction is too tight. For ducks and geese that are close, improved cylinder or even skeet constriction choke work well. If the birds are farther out, a modified choke tube is better.
What is the best duck load?
Here’s a list of 10 duck and goose loads that won’t fail you.
- Federal Speed Shok.
- Boss Bismuth. Boss Bismuth.
- Remington Wingmaster HD. Remington Wingmaster HD.
- Winchester DryLok. Winchester DryLok.
- Kent Tungsten-Matrix. Kent Tungsten-Matrix.
- Backridge ITX. Bckridge ITX.
- Rio Blue Steel. Rio Blue Steel.
- Apex TSS. Apex TSS.
What is the best shotgun shells for ducks?
Where do you aim to shoot a duck?
Aim slightly below the bird, raise the gun up into its flight path, and pull the trigger when the gun barrel blots out the bird. Or, if the duck is descending to land, aim at its feet and shoot. By the time the shot charge gets on target, the duck will have dropped into the middle of the pattern.
