2 3/4 for geese ducks

[BrowA5]

Hey Guysss
Just a qucik question i have a over under i would like to use for opener tommorw instead off my semi but my over under takes 2 3/4 only what do you think will #2 shot 2 3/4 be ok for geese and duck never used my o/u for waterfiwl i have a winchester and yes it shoots steel of course Thanks Boyss

[Brett_68]

If you center them in your pattern they will die!

Some will say that a bit small for geese, but if your shooting is fine i doubt you would have a problem

[finsfurfeathers]

Hey Guysss
Just a qucik question i have a over under i would like to use for opener tommorw instead off my semi but my over under takes 2 3/4 only what do you think will #2 shot 2 3/4 be ok for geese and duck never used my o/u for waterfiwl i have a winchester and yes it shoots steel of course Thanks Boyss

Depends what your shooting. #2 tungsten matrix or bismuth might be good over decoys maybe out to 30 -35 yards. If its steel #2 would do the job on ducks again watch the range but in my opinion a bit light for geese would go to a BB.

[FamilyMan]

Lot's of folks still hunting with 2 3/4 only shotguns. Just gotta know you're limitations and let them come in a little closer.

[jobbershunting]

Hey Guysss
Just a qucik question i have a over under i would like to use for opener tommorw instead off my semi but my over under takes 2 3/4 only what do you think will #2 shot 2 3/4 be ok for geese and duck never used my o/u for waterfiwl i have a winchester and yes it shoots steel of course Thanks Boyss

Aim for the white patch and you'll do just fine. I use 3" #3 for geese and have no problems.

Lot's of folks still hunting with 2 3/4 only shotguns. Just gotta know you're limitations and let them come in a little closer.

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[Dythbringer]

Hey Guysss
Just a qucik question i have a over under i would like to use for opener tommorw instead off my semi but my over under takes 2 3/4 only what do you think will #2 shot 2 3/4 be ok for geese and duck never used my o/u for waterfiwl i have a winchester and yes it shoots steel of course Thanks Boyss

It depends on the situation. Are you pass shooting or decoying? Pass shooting, I would think #2 2 3/4" would be a bit light for what you expect. Decoying should be fine if you shoot for the head. I think body shots will end up with a lot of cripples you will have to chase.

[bowj]

lots of folks kill lots of birds with 2 3/4". IMO if you have the gear to use bigger and better shot than do so, but whatever your reasons you will still be able to kill birds with your setup, with some limitations of course. the best thing to do would be to setup a patterning board and see what patterns it spits with each shot, range and type, but i wouldnt go any less than BB for geese in that shell size, and make sure theyre in pretty close. just my thoughts.
good luck and shoot straight!!

[hookerdown]

My dad owned a Browning Auto 5 that he bought in the 60s. He shot pleany of ducks and geese in his day. The only thing you need to remember is a 2 3/4 shell has a shorter range.

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[waterrat]

2 3/4 will do just fine. That is all I shoot. Kent 1/16th, # 1 @ 1550 fps. If you have patterned your gun/shell/choke, they will kill out to 35 yds easy. If I was just chasing ducks, # 3.

[Fox]

Identical pellet energy, just less pellets.

If you hit the bird it will die, 1/8oz difference, that is 9 pellets if you are shooting BB, very little difference there.

I know that some people say the 3 1/2in shell gives you more range, unless you are going to a larger shot size that is total garbage. The same pellet size at the same speed gives the same energy at the same range but you do have fewer pellets which, depending on your gun, may or may not give you a thinner pattern.