Whats everyone's choice of steel ammo for geese

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October 13th, 2015, 06:54 PM
Deerslayer99

Whats everyone's choice of steel ammo for geese

just curious as to what the majority are using for steel on geese.....thanks
October 13th, 2015, 07:07 PM
Goosechsr

Either 2 3/4 or 3 " BB
October 13th, 2015, 07:12 PM
tom gobble

Are you talking about size or brand. I use winchester blindside BB or #2 if they are close.
October 13th, 2015, 07:13 PM
skeeter1

3.5" Kent Fasteel or Silver Steel BB's. If you don't mind the extra cost and recoil but the do outperform the 3".
October 13th, 2015, 07:18 PM
fishinntootin

kent fasteel 3" bb
October 13th, 2015, 07:19 PM
greatwhite

I use 3.5 inch Winchester Xpert BB for geese. They only cost an extra 2 bucks over the 3 inch and seem to pattern well for my gun.
October 13th, 2015, 07:58 PM
finsfurfeathers

Up to 30 yards 3" #1 or BB steel works well. Lucked out a couple of weeks ago at Basspro. Managed to pickup a case of Hevi-Metal 3" BB for 179 after store and manufacture rebate. Tried them today and am liking the early results.
October 13th, 2015, 08:15 PM
boozyleroux

I use 3.5" #2 Sportsmen (which seems to be one of the things my gun will spit out) from early goose all the way to when the whistlers get down. Aim for the white patch fellas...
October 13th, 2015, 08:19 PM
FisherHunter86

Kent FS 3" BB
October 13th, 2015, 08:19 PM
greatwhite

What kind of steel? Do you feel 30 yards is max for the 3 inch? My pattern looked good for 30 with 3.5 inch. I could probably reach out to 35 maybe but didn't pattern past 30.

Could you explain the results? Do you feel they pattern better, reach farther? Have you shot any geese with them?

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Originally Posted by finsfurfeathers

Up to 30 yards 3" #1 or BB steel works well. Lucked out a couple of weeks ago at Basspro. Managed to pickup a case of Hevi-Metal 3" BB for 179 after store and manufacture rebate. Tried them today and am liking the early results.
October 13th, 2015, 08:25 PM
greatwhite

Why #2? I went with BB because I figured a larger shot but probably still hold more shot then a 3 inch #2. What max distance do you shoot at with #2?

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Originally Posted by boozyleroux

I use 3.5" #2 Sportsmen (which seems to be one of the things my gun will spit out) from early goose all the way to when the whistlers get down. Aim for the white patch fellas...
October 13th, 2015, 08:37 PM
Gadwall

#1 shot size ... I find the choke important to kill geese at distance, and shooting for the head/neck instead of body.
October 13th, 2015, 08:42 PM
finsfurfeathers

Quote:

Originally Posted by greatwhite

What kind of steel? Do you feel 30 yards is max for the 3 inch? My pattern looked good for 30 with 3.5 inch. I could probably reach out to 35 maybe but didn't pattern past 30.

Could you explain the results? Do you feel they pattern better, reach farther? Have you shot any geese with them?

For geese I like them dead before they hit the ground. So in the field I have found over the decoys #1 or BB steel does a satisfactory job of killing them. However trying to pick off a bird leaving the spread I have found they are dropping either with a broken wing or sailing down field. That's why second and third shot for me is something heavier than steel for the greater penetration. I find just cleaner kills and hence shorter retrieves.
October 13th, 2015, 08:45 PM
fratri

Kent 3" fast steel
October 13th, 2015, 08:53 PM
greatwhite

So your kinda mixing it up a bit.

Quote:

Originally Posted by finsfurfeathers

For geese I like them dead before they hit the ground. So in the field I have found over the decoys #1 or BB steel does a satisfactory job of killing them. However trying to pick off a bird leaving the spread I have found they are dropping either with a broken wing or sailing down field. That's why second and third shot for me is something heavier than steel for the greater penetration. I find just cleaner kills and hence shorter retrieves.
October 13th, 2015, 08:58 PM
finsfurfeathers

Quote:

Originally Posted by greatwhite

So your kinda mixing it up a bit.

Yup got to use what works for you. Look at your results. Factor what you deem acceptable results and stay within it. Pattern is good however penetration is what anchors the bird.
October 14th, 2015, 04:32 AM
DDT

3.5 #2 this way if ducks come in I don't have to change over. sometimes I will use 3in #2
October 14th, 2015, 05:37 AM
seabast

Win express and Ken Faststeel
I tried all the other one and can't tell the difference as long as I do my part of the job.
October 14th, 2015, 07:04 AM
line052

You know I bought into the whole 3” story last year (first uear duck hunting). Bought Kent and Win Super X steel in 3’ for 870. Put a lot of those shells down range (250) and only got one duck. I have learned since last year, the size of BB’s or the length of shells does not matter. The only thing that matters is, if they are in range and you have the right point of aim for speed of birds. I am so confident in this fact, that I bought a Remington 878, 12G semi (Circa 1970’s) that only takes 2 ¾” shells (with fixed modified choke) last Friday for around $500.00. Got a box of Kent #4 in 2 ¾” and first shots got 2 of 3 birds. So I will/have learned to wait until in range and any shell will take em down.
October 14th, 2015, 07:25 AM
TurkeyRookie

Kent FastSteel 3" #2 1 1/4OZ

Start to finish, ducks to honkers.
October 14th, 2015, 07:27 AM
TurkeyRookie

Quote:

Originally Posted by line052

So I will/have learned to wait until in range and any shell will take em down.

Something we all wish more people would learn. Doesn't matter if you're shooting a 10 gauge 3 1/2" load, it's still a shotgun with allot of variables, it isn't a bazooka, yet people still insist on blasting at the sky.
October 14th, 2015, 08:23 AM
WaynesWatch

Kent 3" #2 for everything. I also use a tight choke for cleaner kills (foiles straight heat choke).
October 14th, 2015, 08:54 AM
arclight

I have shot 2 geese so far this year with 3" Remington Nitro-Steel "T" shot. It works great!
October 14th, 2015, 09:08 AM
sambo

Quote:

Originally Posted by TurkeyRookie

Something we all wish more people would learn. Doesn't matter if you're shooting a 10 gauge 3 1/2" load, it's still a shotgun with allot of variables, it isn't a bazooka, yet people still insist on blasting at the sky.

LOL You must hunt around my area:D
3-3 1/2 #2# 3 expert
October 14th, 2015, 10:00 AM
Birds_Eye

Late season geese when they have that extra thick coat, 3.5" BB's but 3" BB's will do any other time.
October 14th, 2015, 10:14 AM
punkrockerpj

BB steel. i prefer 3 inch to hit them out of the sky. switched to 2 3/4 and my range is less.
earlier I shot #3 at about 30 yds and they flew off like i was shooting blanks. wind was crazy so that played a big part too.

BB or BBB are my preferences to knock em dead.
October 14th, 2015, 10:16 AM
bardern

Hevi-Metal 3" 2 and either a PM over decoys or PM ex range
October 14th, 2015, 11:36 AM
Sprite

Kent 3" 1 1/4oz #1s through a PM long range. Use the same setup for both ducks and geese.

-Nick
October 14th, 2015, 11:57 AM
taketheshot

Hevi metal 3.5" BB or BBB
October 14th, 2015, 12:30 PM
LeakyBoots

3.5" BB early season
3.5" BBB late season
October 14th, 2015, 02:45 PM
Deerslayer99

Thanks guys/gals.....seems there is a vast array of different preferences.....reason for my asking is last saturday we limited out in no time...my bud was using 3" BBB Challengers and knocking birds dead at some long distance shots.....there was 5 of us shooting all different shells so we all switched to these Challengers and went out on Monday morning.....we had tons of birds coming in again in a different field but we only managed 6 birds....2 of us kept getting our guns jamming after the first shot and we werent dropping the birds like we should have been....gonna go back to my winchesters and try out the Kents also......thanks again
October 14th, 2015, 07:07 PM
boozyleroux

I find the challengers shoot dirty so if you're running a semi, they cause problems...
October 14th, 2015, 07:16 PM
skeeter1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deerslayer99

Thanks guys/gals.....seems there is a vast array of different preferences.....reason for my asking is last saturday we limited out in no time...my bud was using 3" BBB Challengers and knocking birds dead at some long distance shots.....there was 5 of us shooting all different shells so we all switched to these Challengers and went out on Monday morning.....we had tons of birds coming in again in a different field but we only managed 6 birds....2 of us kept getting our guns jamming after the first shot and we werent dropping the birds like we should have been....gonna go back to my winchesters and try out the Kents also......thanks again

This sounds more shooter related than shot related :):)
October 14th, 2015, 08:08 PM
Super_Nova

Winchester 3" #2s for duck and goose

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October 15th, 2015, 06:23 AM
line052

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October 15th, 2015, 10:45 AM
LeakyBoots

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deerslayer99

Thanks guys/gals.....seems there is a vast array of different preferences.....reason for my asking is last saturday we limited out in no time...my bud was using 3" BBB Challengers and knocking birds dead at some long distance shots.....there was 5 of us shooting all different shells so we all switched to these Challengers and went out on Monday morning.....we had tons of birds coming in again in a different field but we only managed 6 birds....2 of us kept getting our guns jamming after the first shot and we werent dropping the birds like we should have been....gonna go back to my winchesters and try out the Kents also......thanks again

The challenger shells won't reliably cycle my Winchester Model 50 (semi). They are fine in my SBE II.
October 15th, 2015, 01:12 PM
Deerslayer99

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeakyBoots

The challenger shells won't reliably cycle my Winchester Model 50 (semi). They are fine in my SBE II.

My thoughts exactly so i am going back to what does work....too bad the Challengers didnt work better as they are only $15 a box
October 15th, 2015, 01:17 PM
greatwhite

I buy Winchester Xpert 3.5 inch BB for 20.50 at Canadian Tire. Challengers were I think 30 bucks at Sail.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deerslayer99

My thoughts exactly so i am going back to what does work....too bad the Challengers didnt work better as they are only $15 a box
October 15th, 2015, 04:15 PM
Sprite

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deerslayer99

My thoughts exactly so i am going back to what does work....too bad the Challengers didnt work better as they are only $15 a box

Challengers are a great shell, they're my #2 to Kent. Loaded to the same specs.

-Nick
October 15th, 2015, 07:00 PM
Jay's1971

I have been using the Kent 3" FS in BB

Jay
October 16th, 2015, 05:38 AM
Sinker

It doesnt matter what shell/ shot combo your usong if you cant centre the bird in your pattern!!!

S.
October 16th, 2015, 05:47 AM
jarret

Remington sportsman 3 #2 and federal speed shok 3 #2

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October 16th, 2015, 08:49 PM
Sako 375

Has anyone else noticed that Kent shells do not fire all the time ?
October 16th, 2015, 09:02 PM
TurkeyRookie

Not sure how many flats I've shot. Never had one. It go off or jam. And I've soaked a few boxes.

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October 16th, 2015, 09:41 PM
Gadwall

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sako 375

Has anyone else noticed that Kent shells do not fire all the time ?

I must have shot near 10 cases of Kent ... I had three shells all from the same box misfire and that is all ... I assume there was one batch of bad primers in the one box that would not fire ... never had any other problems with Kent.
October 17th, 2015, 04:15 AM
diverduck

3 inch remington sportsman 2 shot through a wad wizard for any kind of waterfowl I hunt.
October 17th, 2015, 09:45 AM
Sinker

Ive never had an issue with kents, ever. Thats all ive shot for many years.

S.
October 17th, 2015, 01:25 PM
Redsoilreaper

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sinker

Ive never had an issue with kents, ever. Thats all ive shot for many years.

S.

Same here, used them for many years.
October 18th, 2015, 01:33 PM
Badbuzz

Kent Faststeel or Silversteel #2 for mixed ducks/geese. I go all year with those. Winchester sx3 Waterfowl kicks high flyer med choke. Though it is best to pattern with several brands. Had a great pattern with factory Choke and black clouds, but they were so dirty. Dropped them when I got the kciks choke.

W.

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