jonesbb630 Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 I just bought a new SBEII Adv Max 4. I plan on hunting Duck for the first time ever. Where I hunt, it's law to shoot steel only. My question is: What is the best steel shot to hunt duck? 2.75"? 3"? 3.5"? #2? #4? Also, what choke should I use? Modified? or??? I also want to be ready should a flock of Canada Geese show-up unexpected. Sound advice would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyobirdhunter3 Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 for ducks i prefer 3 inchers...they reach out a ways and if by chance some geese sneak up on ya you are ready for that as well. 3.5 are nice for geese but really expensive and in my opinion not needed. also a number 4 shot would probably work best, but anything from bb-4 would work. good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesbb630 Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share Posted September 17, 2009 wyobirdhunter3, Thanks for the reply. What would be the best choke to use on that 3" #4 steel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 There are a number of variables to be considered. For ringnecks in open water or puddlers in swamps and timber I like 3" 4's with a modified or less choke. For later season mallards and bigger ducks in either, 3" 2's may be better. For geese, I like 3.5" BB's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Huck Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Where I hunt on State WMA's its mostly pass shouting with 2s. I use a Carlson extended tube, mid range which would be mod.Here the law requires 2s or bigger for geese.I use the Winchester experts 3 or 3 1/2 work fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cootcommander Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I like to shoot a Briley X2 extended non ported light modified with any 3.5" #2 shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatsspy Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 I keep it simple I shoot #2's for all ducks including Seaducks, they will kill a goose as well. If I'm hunting just Geese I shoot T's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easternshoreman Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 All have given nice choices for shot, tubes, etc...my advice if you've never been duck/goose hunting before : practice, practice, practice. Find a range that will allow steel shot & get used to the new gun (not to mention breaking it in first) and firing steel shot (we all know the difference b/w lead & steel) just my 2 cents worth... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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