September 21, 2009, 06:02 PM | #1 |
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Steel Shot = GARBAGE
I was out shooting geese Saturday morning at the completely goofy hour of 5AM and I am completely frustrated. I run a Mossberg 500 3 inch with Federal BB 3 inch magnums for geese.
Why is it that hunting in the middle of a field a mile from the nearest slough I have to still use steel shot? An untold number of snow, specklebelly and canada geese escaped from what should be a very good range. I know I am hitting the birds, I know I am close enough and the freaking things just fly off wounded. I had to hit a large Canada goose three times to bring it down and ended up chasing it a 1/4 mile across the field. I hit numerous birds, knocked the feathers off their bellies from right overhead and they would simply fly away. Short of getting a Remington SP-10 and loading it with $5/shot shells what can I do? I have been looking at several options for improved ammunition, hevi-shot, Wingmaster HD, and Black Cloud, are any of these good enough to warrant the extra expense?
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September 21, 2009, 06:07 PM | #2 |
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What choke did you use? You could get a 3 1/2" gun.
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September 21, 2009, 06:14 PM | #3 |
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Call those things in closer and quit sky busting.
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September 21, 2009, 06:50 PM | #4 |
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I've never had any problems with steel shot bringing down birds I hit. I have had to go up in pellet size, use a more open choke, and limit the range somewhat, but it seems to work if I do my part.
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September 21, 2009, 08:28 PM | #5 |
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maybe try some of the other heavi-shot offerings???????
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September 21, 2009, 08:34 PM | #6 |
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You should have no problems with 3" BBs. The many issues with steel are a bit overblown. Sure the heavishot stuff (bismuth and tungsten I think) is better, but not worth the price.
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re:Jseime
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September 22, 2009, 08:36 AM | #8 |
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And it seems the Canadian gov't, (where the OP seems to be from), has done the same
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September 22, 2009, 08:48 AM | #9 |
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try some steel loads @ 1500 fps #2's. Kent Fasteels have worked wonders for many. They say 2's have enough power to penetrate the skull and the neck so no.2's might allow for a denser pattern for more neck/head hits... what are your patterns like with the BB?
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September 22, 2009, 12:09 PM | #10 |
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Try F or T shot
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