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  • 07-07-2015 12:04pm
    #1
    taylorlad1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8 ✭


    Right lads me and a group of freinds have booked a goose hunt for this year and was wondering what would be the best types of cartridges to use,
    thanks.


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  • #2
    Snakezilla
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 213 ✭✭Snakezilla


    I use Eley Alphamax 36g BB's and a full choke in the semi. Ducks are a hardy animal to knock , but geese are a hell of a lot tougher. When you think about all the thick layers of waterproof layers. Saying that, youre best just aiming for the head and ignoring the rest of the body.


  • #3
    ferrete
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    Snakezilla wrote: »
    I use Eley Alphamax 36g BB's and a full choke in the semi. Ducks are a hardy animal to knock , but geese are a hell of a lot tougher. When you think about all the thick layers of waterproof layers. Saying that, youre best just aiming for the head and ignoring the rest of the body.

    I use b&p 6 36gm if any way close an have no complaints and the geese didn't either lol


  • #4
    Double Barrel
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    The smallest size shot I would recommend is #3 &1's, shooting over decoys 30-35meters, .... pass shooting #1 & BB's.


  • #5
    daithi55
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    the guy you booked with will give you the best answer...
    i had a goose dvd of a lad in scotland
    and there was lads using 20 bore shotguns as the geesse were coming so close
    and they werent using heavy shot either


  • #6
    hathcock
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 310 ✭✭hathcock


    daithi55 wrote: »
    the guy you booked with will give you the best answer...
    i had a goose dvd of a lad in scotland
    and there was lads using 20 bore shotguns as the geesse were coming so close
    and they werent using heavy shot either

    If you're decoying as opposed to foreshore shooting any decent number 4 will do as shots will be close.Shot plenty in Scotland over decoys with no. 4s.


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  • #7
    daithi55
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,301 ✭✭✭daithi55


    hathcock wrote: »
    If you're decoying as opposed to foreshore shooting any decent number 4 will do as shots will be close.Shot plenty in Scotland over decoys with no. 4s.

    well he doesnt state what shooting hes doing so its best to ask the pro whos bringing him


  • #8
    Grizzly 45
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    3inch magnums no 4 shot,or if the gun takes it 3.5 magnums.Geese can be deceptive because of their size to distance and speed.So having a bit of ooomph doesnt hurt,especially if you hit the lead bird coming in.[Not a good idea ] as that sometimes can be an old bird leading the flock and thet are so tough in the breast its like they are wearing kevelar.:)

    "If you want to keep someone away from your house, Just fire the shotgun through the door."

    Vice President [and former lawyer] Joe Biden Field& Stream Magazine interview Feb 2013 "



  • #9
    taylorlad1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8 ✭taylorlad1


    Right lads sound for all the advice, as far as i know its over decoys, its in castledillon if any of you know it.


  • #10
    the scudd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73 ✭✭the scudd


    is that castle dillion in co armagh


  • #11
    taylorlad1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8 ✭taylorlad1


    the scudd wrote: »
    is that castle dillion in co armagh

    Thats the one scudd


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  • #12
    the scudd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73 ✭✭the scudd


    you will be shooting in fermanagh, mostly canada geese with a few greylags. i found the rc mini magnums a good shell.


  • #13
    taylorlad1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8 ✭taylorlad1


    the scudd wrote: »
    you will be shooting in fermanagh, mostly canada geese with a few greylags. i found the rc mini magnums a good shell.

    nice one thanks, you been there before?


  • #14
    deerhunter1
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    Grizzly 45 wrote: »
    3inch magnums no 4 shot,or if the gun takes it 3.5 magnums.Geese can be deceptive because of their size to distance and speed.So having a bit of ooomph doesnt hurt,especially if you hit the lead bird coming in.[Not a good idea ] as that sometimes can be an old bird leading the flock and thet are so tough in the breast its like they are wearing kevelar.:)

    True


  • #15
    FISMA.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 451 ✭✭FISMA.


    taylorlad1 wrote: »
    Right lads me and a group of freinds have booked a goose hunt for this year and was wondering what would be the best types of cartridges to use,
    thanks.

    The bigger the better in my books. What chamber size has your shotgun? Can you chamber 3" or 3.5", if so, go with it.

    I like hevi shot. If you cannot source some, bb's will do the job too.

    A lot depends on what style of shooting you'll be doing. As someone else said, best to ask the guide. They will know their game and what has worked in the past for others.


  • #16
    taylorlad1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8 ✭taylorlad1


    FISMA. wrote: »
    The bigger the better in my books. What chamber size has your shotgun? Can you chamber 3" or 3.5", if so, go with it.

    I like hevi shot. If you cannot source some, bb's will do the job too.

    A lot depends on what style of shooting you'll be doing. As someone else said, best to ask the guide. They will know their game and what has worked in the past for others.

    Yeah my gun is a berretta semi its 3 inch...
    will do just waiting to hear back from him. I know its over decoys anyways.


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