woodcock episode on Angler and hunter

Cool video, thanks for sharing! Will definitely try to get the dog out soon ... count down to the opener begins!
Lorenzo
Lorenzo

So anyone else think 3" #5 extended range a bit much for woodcock?

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Originally Posted by finsfurfeathers

So anyone else think 3" #5 extended range a bit much for woodcock?

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I didn’t catch that on the video, is that what they’re using? Yes I would say a bit much for woodcock... 8’s or 7.5’s for me.
Lorenzo

May not have been what they were using but definitely what they were selling. Guess browning don't come in 71/2. Keeping an eye on the fall sales got to get me a case of 7 1/2 this year. Something in a 2 3/4 trap load. more than enough for them.

fwiw My brother in law gave me a box of 20 gauge browning 7.5's for Christmas.

I guess with all the leaves on the trees a heavy shot may help

I've never shot #5's except through a turkey choke, but you'd figure through just about any wing-shooting choke there'd be lots of woodcock sized holes no?

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So anyone else think 3" #5 extended range a bit much for woodcock?

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I think I will stick to my 28ga with 3/4 oz of 7.5, plenty for woodcock.

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Originally Posted by dutchhunter

I guess with all the leaves on the trees a heavy shot may help

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Although I don't make it a habit with a good dog some days I can make the .410 work.
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Woodcock don't need much to knock 'em down......finding them after is the real challenge.

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Originally Posted by fishhawk

I think I will stick to my 28ga with 3/4 oz of 7.5, plenty for woodcock.

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That's about right. been shooting Federal target loads, 20g 2 1/2 drams- 7/8 oz shot- #7 1/2