hattles Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I have been shooting an HK import SBE since 1992 and over decoys I always use 3" for my 1st and 2nd shots with a 3.5" for my last. If pass shooting(I hate)I use 3.5" always. The ammo is much better now, so I rarely use 3.5", except on snow geese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taloy Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 pumabbs.com i think you can find antthing of you want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taloy Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 pumabbs.com and you can add www before i think you can find antthing of you want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taloy Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 on another note there are more pellets in a 1.25oz load of steel or bismuth than there is in lead loads. pumabbs.com you can find anything what you want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trapshooter1 Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 If its a reliable gun whats the difference in shooting 3" through a 3.5" chamber and shooting 3" through a 3" chamber? I like to have a 3.5" chamber for turkey season so I can have 2 1/4 oz. of lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Bury Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 A while back I ended up buying a 3.5 inch gun and found myself using 3.5 shells maybe once a year. I do not think it is neccesary for a 3.5 inch gun I think you can do the exact same with a three inch gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hognutz Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 A while back I ended up buying a 3.5 inch gun and found myself using 3.5 shells maybe once a year. I do not think it is neccesary for a 3.5 inch gun I think you can do the exact same with a three inch gun. It's all about pellet count. An extra handful here and there never hurt anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hognutz Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 so buy a 10ga they come in 4" and 4.25 mag. or maybe an 8 ga. When Benelli makes one, I will consider your idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyson129 Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Don't forget about full chokes. Keeping that pattern tight out to farther distances will allow you to hit those far birds. I prefer 3.5" shells because of the extra pellets and the joy of shooting larger rounds, but I've nailed a bunch of geese with 3" loads. Either way have a great time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftie Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 I dont recall anyone saying you MUST shoot a 3.5 that is an option that is there and if there are more pellets well it betters your chances ,but some people say that a 20 gaudge is all you need well thats another opinion ,ultamitly its the individuals choice what he prefers , myself i like the 3.5 i dont always use it BUT its there when you want it ,and again that is just my opuinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trapshooter1 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 (edited) A while back I ended up buying a 3.5 inch gun and found myself using 3.5 shells maybe once a year. I do not think it is necessary for a 3.5 inch gun I think you can do the exact same with a three inch gun. Do your 3" loads cycle any better in a 3" chamber than a 3.5"? I use 3.5" during turkey season and I have never shot over 5 3.5"s a year while hunting. You can kill a turkey the same with a IC choke so why dont you? One time I was turkey hunting with 3" 2 oz shells and I had a slightly less tight choke than I thought I had and I called a jake in and it just wouldn't get any closer than 45 yards for some reason and I shot it, it started flopping, I stood up and walked toward it, and it stood up, ran away must have been injured I dont know why it didnt fly. I think if I would have had a little more lead I would have killed it. So now I use 2 1/4 oz 3.5"s, check my choke before I leave and run towards the turkey right after I shoot. Having a little more lead lets you do a tiny bit more damage, and I want my gun to be as effective as possible. Edited July 3, 2009 by Trapshooter1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rost Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 3.5 is probably better for killing birds. But I honestly don't believe it's nessesary. 4 guys in my group shot 200+ mallards and 175+ honks last year with out shooting a 3.5 inch shell. decoy um right and save some cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trapshooter1 Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 3.5 is probably better for killing birds. But I honestly don't believe it's nessesary. 4 guys in my group shot 200+ mallards and 175+ honks last year with out shooting a 3.5 inch shell. decoy um right and save some cash. Sure using 3s is cheaper, but when the limit is 2 turkeys a year, I want the most out of my gun when turkey season comes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyson129 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 I got my turkey this spring with a 3" magnum turkey load at 50 yards but that was before I picked up my SuperNova, I cant wait to throw some 3.5" rounds at those toms. Too bad our fall season is archery only, I guess I will have to wait till next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trapshooter1 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Or you can invest in a bow but I dont bow hunt turkeys either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyson129 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 I would but up here in Maine they require a bow hunter safety course. Its so pathetic that you have to take hunter safety that allows you to use firearms which obviously have a much farther range and than you need to go out and spend more money and time on the same coarse with bows in mind. They should have just combined the two courses. Either way if my brother ends up getting a bow I'm going to use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trapshooter1 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Whats next FALs? Federal airrifle licenses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyson129 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 haha right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigpimpin8989 Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 3.5 for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetfuel11 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 does anyone know if you can reverse the safety on the vinci? Also has anyone heard when they are releasing the accessories and parts for the vinci? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trapshooter1 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 does anyone know if you can reverse the safety on the vinci? Also has anyone heard when they are releasing the accessories and parts for the vinci? http://www.benelliusa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=19637 ask tucker to pm you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1014 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 one day I'm gonna be part of the 3.5 club,then I''ll be able to talk smack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftie Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 3.5 GET ER DONE The first time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckht183 Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 3 in. dont need anything bigger if they're comin in feet down anyways right...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftie Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 3 in. dont need anything bigger if they're comin in feet down anyways right...... My self i like them coming down doing SUMMERSAULTS ill stick to the 3.5:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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