Best 2 3/4 inch ammo for geese?

Deja vu · October 27, 2012, 02:29 PM

I am willing to pay for the expensive ammo but I have an old shotgun that I want to try hunting with that only accepts 2 3/4 inch rounds. It is steel safe but im willing to use the heavy rounds.

p.s. no lead shot allowed for geese.

mete · October 27, 2012, 03:32 PM

If you use BB steel shot you'll be limited to an effective 25-45 yds .It may be less ,you have to find how it patterns.

Virginian-in-LA · October 27, 2012, 05:16 PM

I would use #1 Kent Impact or #1 or B Hevi-Shot goose. In fact I do. The Duck and everything else with Hevi-Shot is lighter.

Big Pard · October 29, 2012, 08:54 PM

I would use something like Hevy Shot or Bismuth #2's or BB's. I like the non-toxic pellets with the characteristics of lead. As someone mentioned above, distance is a critical factor.

October 27, 2012, 02:29 PM	#1
Deja vu Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2010 Location: Border of Idaho & Montana Posts: 1,750	Best 2 3/4 inch ammo for geese? I am willing to pay for the expensive ammo but I have an old shotgun that I want to try hunting with that only accepts 2 3/4 inch rounds. It is steel safe but im willing to use the heavy rounds. p.s. no lead shot allowed for geese. __________________ Shot placement is everything! I would rather take a round of 50BMG to the foot than a 22short to the base of the skull. all 21 of my guns are 45/70 govt 357 mag, 22 or 12 ga... I believe in keeping it simple

October 27, 2012, 03:32 PM	#2
mete Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 4,939	If you use BB steel shot you'll be limited to an effective 25-45 yds .It may be less ,you have to find how it patterns. __________________ And Watson , bring your revolver !

October 27, 2012, 05:16 PM	#3
Virginian-in-LA Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2012 Location: Evangeline, LA Posts: 390	I would use #1 Kent Impact or #1 or B Hevi-Shot goose. In fact I do. The Duck and everything else with Hevi-Shot is lighter.

October 29, 2012, 08:54 PM	#4
Big Pard Senior Member Join Date: January 11, 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 183	I would use something like Hevy Shot or Bismuth #2's or BB's. I like the non-toxic pellets with the characteristics of lead. As someone mentioned above, distance is a critical factor.