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#Post#: 71--------------------------------------------------
what size
By: monkeyboots Date: October 17, 2012, 4:18 pm
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ive nearly always used number 6s for most of my duck shooting
either flightponds, flooded fields or walking rivers/burns, now
i had a evening or two out with a lad i sort of knew we both had
permission to shoot a flooded barley stubble field and as we
both landed at the same time 1 nite we shared the same corner
of the field to shoot from , now he shot duck after duck and
missed very little i had a few and missed a few easy 1s i put it
down to a bad nite off ::) but the orther lad said its cos i
was fireing 6s instead of 4s or 5s he had a mixture of 4s and 5s
and said he always shoots 4s or 5s for duck and he said that i
wasnt shooting bad its just the 6s lack the penetrating power to
bring the duck down anyone any views on it what shot size do
most use on flightponds/flooded fields i recoken if he was
shooting teal with 4s and 5s there wudnt be much left of them
#Post#: 87--------------------------------------------------
Re: what size
By: 1 shot Date: October 18, 2012, 7:03 am
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i always use diana super speed 6s you cant go wrong with these
all round we use for duck pigeons ya can get them in mccloys in
toome.
#Post#: 89--------------------------------------------------
Re: what size
By: woodcock1 Date: October 18, 2012, 10:43 am
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I think as long as the ranges are sensible ie 40yds or less
(thats a long way in the dark) no 6 is fine. I even used to
shoot 32 gms of 7s especially for teal and widgeon with great
success. I always use a half choke and where lead shot is
suitable 32gm 6 gamebore black gold for all duck. My father on
the other hand swears by 5s but I have never seen any notable
difference.
#Post#: 95--------------------------------------------------
Re: what size
By: 1 shot Date: October 18, 2012, 11:02 am
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have you ever heard of diana superspeeds if ya get a chance call
up and buy a box just to try and see wat you think iv never
looked back mate.
#Post#: 99--------------------------------------------------
Re: what size
By: monkeyboots Date: October 18, 2012, 12:10 pm
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what price is mcloy for his 6s i got 6s 32grms cant mind the
name of them but they where a decent shell and £4.50 a box from
lavin guns
#Post#: 103--------------------------------------------------
Re: what size
By: 1 shot Date: October 18, 2012, 12:54 pm
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there 5.50 a box well worth it.
#Post#: 118--------------------------------------------------
Re: what size
By: woody525 Date: October 18, 2012, 3:30 pm
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4's and 5's,34 or 36 gram for me,i like plenty of stopping power
for ducks their hardy birds as I'm sure you all know.I've hit
birds on lough neagh only to see them hit the water get up and
fly away.
#Post#: 134--------------------------------------------------
Re: what size
By: 1 shot Date: October 18, 2012, 4:17 pm
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we did use 36 gram but there was a lot of damage to the birds
but as you say for duck they would be your best bet all depends
on the day wat way the birds will decoy.
#Post#: 135--------------------------------------------------
Re: what size
By: woodcock1 Date: October 18, 2012, 4:22 pm
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Monkeyboots did mention it was evenings so I assumed he was
shooting them coming into ponds/splashes at night. 36gm
cartridges would be way too much for this type of shooting
considering shots are generally taken at closer range due to the
short visibility.
#Post#: 137--------------------------------------------------
Re: what size
By: 1 shot Date: October 18, 2012, 4:29 pm
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i dident even know you can use a shotgun at night or do ya need
special permission?
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