Ducks

ammo.crafter · October 17, 2007, 06:12 AM

Any recommendations for proper 12 gauge ammo for duck hunting in the northeast?

tyrajam · October 17, 2007, 08:42 AM

I use #4 3/12 and 3 inch when hunting mallards over decoys. When I am going for geese and ducks, I use BB. I like the dense pattern of the #4 but have to keep the shots close.

Diesel1 · October 17, 2007, 10:34 AM

I use #4 3 inch magnums typically. If I'm just jump shooting ducks in my kayak 2 3/4 inch # 3's will suffice.
Craig

FrontSight · October 17, 2007, 11:00 AM

If using tungsten or Hevi -Steel, I use #4's...if using steel, I use #2's...always 3 1/2's if I can. Good Luck!! Aint nothin like duck hunting!!

October 17, 2007, 06:12 AM	#1
ammo.crafter Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2006 Location: The Keystone State Posts: 2,032	Ducks Any recommendations for proper 12 gauge ammo for duck hunting in the northeast? __________________ "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading". --Thomas Jefferson

October 17, 2007, 08:42 AM	#2
tyrajam Senior Member Join Date: July 24, 2007 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 467	I use #4 3/12 and 3 inch when hunting mallards over decoys. When I am going for geese and ducks, I use BB. I like the dense pattern of the #4 but have to keep the shots close.

October 17, 2007, 10:34 AM	#3
Diesel1 Senior Member Join Date: December 27, 2006 Location: NH Live Free or Die Posts: 297	I use #4 3 inch magnums typically. If I'm just jump shooting ducks in my kayak 2 3/4 inch # 3's will suffice. Craig

October 17, 2007, 11:00 AM	#4
FrontSight Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2005 Posts: 1,712	If using tungsten or Hevi -Steel, I use #4's...if using steel, I use #2's...always 3 1/2's if I can. Good Luck!! Aint nothin like duck hunting!!