What shot to use for geese?
| SPECIES | IDEAL RANGE | SHOT SIZE |
|---|---|---|
| Small Ducks | 15-40 yds | 4, 5, 6 |
| Large Ducks | 10-40 yds | BB,1, 2, 3 |
| Geese | 10-45 yds | T, BBB, BB |
What shotgun shells are best for goose hunting?
Here’s a list of 10 duck and goose loads that won’t fail you.
- HeviX. HeviShot HeviX.
- Black Cloud TSS. Federal Black Cloud TSS.
- Federal Speed Shok. Federal Speed Shok.
- Boss Bismuth. Boss Bismuth.
- Remington Wingmaster HD. Remington Wingmaster HD.
- Winchester DryLok. Winchester DryLok.
- Kent Tungsten-Matrix.
- Backridge ITX.
Can you shoot geese with 3 shot?
3’s will kill a goose easily if they are shot in the head and neck. A canada goose’s breast bone is extremly thick.
Is 1 shot good for geese?
Camolund Senior Refuge Member. I shoot 1-1/8 oz of #1’s for every type of waterfowl. From teal, to mallards, to snows, to cacklers, to giant canadas. It works great on all.
Is a 20 gauge good for goose hunting?
The 20 gauge isn’t restricted to ducks. Morgan said that it’s also effective on geese, within limits. “If you have geese within 25 yards, it’ll do the same thing that a 12 will,” he said. “The 12 has more pellets, and you can get some pretty hot loads.
What is the best shot size for Canada geese?
Note: Steel #BBB (. 190″) & HEVI-Shot #2 (. 150”) have exhibited the best all-around performance for taking geese; steel #3 (. 140″) & HEVI-Shot #4 (.
What is 9 shot used for?
#9 lead shot is the most popular pure skeet shooting round you’re going to find. This shot has the high pellet count and range to take down skeet discs, even when launched simultaneously and at a high rate of speed – making it a popular choice for the Olympic Games (with lead being used almost exclusively).
What is better a 20 gauge or a 12 gauge?
A 12 gauge shotgun load is heavier and delivers more power than 20 gauge ammo does. As a result, a 12 gauge is typically better equipped to take larger game. You do sacrifice some things for that power 12 gauge shotguns have more recoil than 20 gauge and the firearm itself is more of a burden to carry.