Has anybody loaded .410 rounds of TSS for geese? The voice in my head is saying that with #8s one could achieve a solid pattern density, a great shot distance, and considering the tiny payload it would be far easier on your wallet. And shoulder. I just think it would be hilarious to show up in...
Has anyone used # 2 Buffered or non-buffered Bismuth on geese? It comes in 1275 fps buffered and 1350fps non-buffered. Just wounderd how these loads work on 70 yard geese; before picking some up. Thanks for any input.....Sage :salude:
#4 hevi is a big duck, or goose load. It will kill geese to 60 yards all day long. It is WAY overkill for teal. #6 or #7 would be best for teal and small ducks.
Short story: Last season went to a hunting spot and watched couple of flocks (geese) fly over at 50 yds. just out of range. I use a nice hitting number 4 at 1450 to 1500 and get a good count of 180 average at 40 yds. that is where I shoot 40 yds, no farther. After making a 100 miles and time...
Just for the heck of it, this is to show the difference in effective ranges for geese across a wide range of shot types. This is using a standard 2.25" of penetration which is considered a good penetration number for geese by several reloaders. Data is for 5000' at 32F. If you're shooting...
Cleaning Ducks - Cleaning Geese - Wild Game Bird Cleaning By Chris Hustad This is one of my favorite ways to clean waterfowl, and I learned it around 15 years ago. It's typically best for cleaning ducks, smaller Canada geese, snow geese and upland game birds. I do not recommend this method...