Waterfowl Newbie

[Garminator]

Thanks for the advice guys,,,

[Heather856]

Thanks Alpine, I really appreciate the help....by the way, I wont have that 870 until Monday but I was wondering what choke if any come with that model....or what choke would you recommend? and have you hunted the everglades?
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[Alpine_Archer]

Use a modified choke and make sure you pattern your gun with differnt loads at the distance your going to be shooting. Find out what shoots best out of your gun. I like winchester xperts #3's. Cheap and they get the job done.

Although i've lived in FL on and off for many years I have never made it down to the glades. Good luck this season. second split is on Dec 10th.

[Sheridan]

".....recommended a modified choke and #4 steel shots."


The only thing he left out was, shoot them in the head !!!

[MinnFinn]

For close up over decoys you might be ok with #4 steel. However, I'd suggest #2 or #1, especially if these are fully plumed norther ducks. With norther mallards that migrate down from Canada through ND and western MN late season, I'll usually switch to BB's for big ducks and geese. They give more killing power out to 35-40 yards and penetration / ability to break wings on geese.