Originally Posted by
cuda67
First: What choke are you using?
Second: How far away are the ducks when you shoot?
Third: Pattern your shotgun and see whats going on.
I'm a pretty good shot my self, but when it comes to duck hunting I found out with the cheaper shells I cripple more birds than with a better shell. In the long run it ends up being more expensive. Personally I like to shoot Winchester Drylocks #2 or Remington Nitros. I do not like the Winchester Xperts. I know what works for me. I would rather spend $2-$3 more for a box of shells and knock them down with one shot than have to take three to kill a bird with a cheaper shell. Just my opinion.
I am like you in that I am a decent shotgunner. I find that I shoot
less shells with better shells. I am a huge HeviShot and HeviMetal proponent. I just think those shells are as good as it gets. Crippling birds has gotten to be a big deal at our leases. It is simply wasting
game (if you dont eventually recover them) in my opinion. You are right in the patterning and choosing a quality choke.