Goose Loads

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Jseime

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I want to get some ideas for 3 inch goose shells for my Mossy 500. I have full, modified and IC chokes and a 26 or 28 inch barrel.

I've heard lots of suggestions but I want something from someone other than the average gunshop doofus.
 
I like BBB steel shot in the highest velocity loading I can get. Then I futz around with chokes and find a combination that will put at least 3 on a goose at 40ish yards. 5 pellets is better but with a 3" gun you don't have all that many pellets to work with. If your worst patterns put 3 pellets on a goose you won't have any problems bringing them down.
 
I have no idea what the regulations are in Canada, but here in Ohio lead shot is no longer allowed for waterfowl hunting. My favorite (if you can use it) was a hefty load of #2 lead shot out of a modified-choke barrel for geese. Put plenty of dinner on the table with that! :D
 
I would agree with Skeeter on this one, but I use BB's as the ranges we shoot geese at here tend to be a tad higher. I once shot a pile of geese with Activ ( Are they still made??) 3 inch BB's. They were deadly at both ends of the gun.
 
I use BB's as the ranges we shoot geese at here tend to be a tad higher.
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Yes, when I was goose hunting our typical shots were in the 30-40yd range out of the blind. BB shot would be better at something longer than that.
 
When I hunted in SK in 2003, I used 3" mag #2s for everything...ducks, geese, sharpies and huns. I'm sure BB gives you more range, but #2s work.
 
Hevishot 2s have been as effective as the old lead 3s or more so in my limited but deep experience. Much better than BBBS.

At $2.50 a shot, not cheap, worth it though....
 
BTW...when I said #2s, I meant steel shot. I limited out that day. The fact is that in SK you don't need special ammo. There are so many birds up there that you can limit with just about anything (legal).
 
I hunt geese with my 3"Mag.
BBB is what I use of Greater Canada geese.
BB for lesser Canada geese.
For Snow geese, you can go with #2 shot.
All shot must be steel, for waterfowl in the United States and Canada.

I always use a full choke when hunting any waterfowl, but I am pretty fair shot.
It sounds like you are new to this, so I would go with a modified choke.
The full choke gives a VERY tight pattern that a regular shooter should stay clear of if you want to fill you bag.

Good luck and send me an e-mail if you want more info.
Waterfowl hunting has been my passion for 45yrs.;)

Eric
 
Thanks guys.

I do have to go with steel or non-toxic heavy-shot so I would say I'll likely buy a box each of #2s BBs and BBBs and pattern them with full and modified chokes anywhere between 15 and 45 yards.
 
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