woodcock episode on Angler and hunter

[Lor79]

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

[finsfurfeathers]

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

[Lor79]

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

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

[finsfurfeathers]

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.

[kickingfrog]

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

[dutchhunter]

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

[kickingfrog]

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?

[fishhawk]

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

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

[finsfurfeathers]

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

Although I don't make it a habit with a good dog some days I can make the .410 work.

Woodcock don't need much to knock 'em down......finding them after is the real challenge.

[finsfurfeathers]

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

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