3 inch mag loads for geese?

PoorRichRichard · November 1, 2011, 01:20 PM

I just got a nice used New Haven 600 AT 12 gauge shotgun (it's the old Monkey Ward version ov the Mossberg 500- same gun), and it's been great for small birds- dove and quail. My hunting buddy has a Benelli Nova which can handle the big 3-and-a-half geese loads, but my and can only take up to a 3 inch shell. So does anyone have any 3 inch recommendations for my new gun that might take down a Canadian Goose?

black mamba · November 1, 2011, 02:18 PM

Shooting steel shot, BBs and 1s are good out to about 45 yds, but go with the larger 1-1/4 or 1-3/8 oz. payloads.

The best long range loads for large geese are the Heavy Shot 1-3/8 or 1-1/2 loads in either 2 or 4 shot, but they are mighty pricey.

sc928porsche · November 1, 2011, 02:29 PM

I have found the #2 works well with the 3 inch.

jmr40 · November 1, 2011, 02:55 PM

I've killed geese at closer ranges with #2 steel, but only when I was duck hunting and had an unexpected opportunity. If I were specifically going after geese I'd use BB's.

Although more expensve some of the Bismuth and other non-toxic shot works great. Since it is more dense than steel you can go to smaller shot sizes such as #2's and do very well. If I were primarily a duck hunter and only rarely needed something for geese I'd strongly consider this route.

Dave McC · November 3, 2011, 07:33 PM

The best load I've found so far, Hevishot 2s. Works better than lead....

CTA Trainers · November 3, 2011, 07:56 PM

Used this last year in south Jersey:

http://www.blackcloudammo.com/produc...hvelocity.aspx

Crushed Brant and geese.

November 1, 2011, 01:20 PM	#1
PoorRichRichard Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2011 Location: San Berdoo Posts: 269	3 inch mag loads for geese? I just got a nice used New Haven 600 AT 12 gauge shotgun (it's the old Monkey Ward version ov the Mossberg 500- same gun), and it's been great for small birds- dove and quail. My hunting buddy has a Benelli Nova which can handle the big 3-and-a-half geese loads, but my and can only take up to a 3 inch shell. So does anyone have any 3 inch recommendations for my new gun that might take down a Canadian Goose?

November 1, 2011, 02:29 PM	#3
sc928porsche Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2008 Location: now living in alabama Posts: 2,433	I have found the #2 works well with the 3 inch. __________________ No such thing as a stupid question. What is stupid is not asking it.

November 1, 2011, 02:18 PM	#2
black mamba Senior Member Join Date: September 13, 2011 Location: SW Florida Posts: 890	Shooting steel shot, BBs and 1s are good out to about 45 yds, but go with the larger 1-1/4 or 1-3/8 oz. payloads. The best long range loads for large geese are the Heavy Shot 1-3/8 or 1-1/2 loads in either 2 or 4 shot, but they are mighty pricey.

November 1, 2011, 02:55 PM	#4
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,808	I've killed geese at closer ranges with #2 steel, but only when I was duck hunting and had an unexpected opportunity. If I were specifically going after geese I'd use BB's. Although more expensve some of the Bismuth and other non-toxic shot works great. Since it is more dense than steel you can go to smaller shot sizes such as #2's and do very well. If I were primarily a duck hunter and only rarely needed something for geese I'd strongly consider this route.

November 3, 2011, 07:33 PM	#5
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	The best load I've found so far, Hevishot 2s. Works better than lead....

November 3, 2011, 07:56 PM	#6
CTA Trainers Member Join Date: October 19, 2011 Location: PA Posts: 15	Used this last year in south Jersey: http://www.blackcloudammo.com/produc...hvelocity.aspx Crushed Brant and geese.