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What loads to use for geese ?
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Tue Dec 10, 2013 9:49 pmby Jrhunter25
For geese do you need large shot with 1 1/2+ ounces of lead ? Can you use regular duck loads like Kent Fast steel is one I keep hearing with BB or bigger ? What are some good 2 3/4 or 3 " loads for geese up to 30 yards ?
Re: What loads to use for geese ?
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Tue Dec 10, 2013 9:51 pmby The Duck Hammer
Using lead is a very bad idea.
Re: What loads to use for geese ?
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Tue Dec 10, 2013 9:53 pmby The Duck Hammer
Have you ever hunted waterfowl before?
Re: What loads to use for geese ?
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Tue Dec 10, 2013 9:56 pmby NuffDaddy
#2 or BB steel will kill them fine. Using lead for waterfowl is illegal.
Re: What loads to use for geese ?
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Tue Dec 10, 2013 10:05 pmby Willie
Used to use #4 buck back in the day. Now BB, BBB, T's, or even F.
Re: What loads to use for geese ?
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Tue Dec 10, 2013 10:17 pmby Jrhunter25
Meant steel sorry, and no I am a new hunter.
Re: What loads to use for geese ?
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Tue Dec 10, 2013 10:20 pmby NuffDaddy
Jrhunter25 wrote:Meant steel sorry, and no I am a new hunter.
1 1/8 or 1 1/4 oz of BB is all you need. You really should try and find someone it your area that will mentor you. It will do wonders for you. Are you getting into waterfowl hunting with a family member?
Re: What loads to use for geese ?
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Tue Dec 10, 2013 10:30 pmby Feelin' Fowl
Where are you from, Jr?
Re: What loads to use for geese ?
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Tue Dec 10, 2013 10:40 pmby Jrhunter25
I am from central Ohio, I am going with my grandpa but when I'm 16 I'll go on my own.
Re: What loads to use for geese ?
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Tue Dec 10, 2013 10:47 pmby Feelin' Fowl
Check out the greenhorn forum.
It's a great place to get information and ask questions as a new duck hunter.
Re: What loads to use for geese ?
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Tue Dec 10, 2013 11:29 pmby 3legged_lab
Jrhunter25 wrote:I am from central Ohio, I am going with my grandpa but when I'm 16 I'll go on my own.
Good plan, you'll have a blast.
Re: What loads to use for geese ?
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Wed Dec 11, 2013 1:06 amby RonE
I use 3" #2's, BB or BBB steel shot. Usually 1 1/4 oz. If I had to pick one shot size for geese that are decoying, I believe I would choose BB's
Good luck, shoot them in the face!
Re: What loads to use for geese ?
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Thu Dec 19, 2013 6:47 amby GadwallGetter530
RonE wrote:I use 3" #2's, BB or BBB steel shot. Usually 1 1/4 oz. If I had to pick one shot size for geese that are decoying, I believe I would choose BB's
Good luck, shoot them in the face!
Yup, what Ronald said.
