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Old 02-13-2006 | 08:27 AM
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hi i need some advice on what kinda of shotshell size i should use i will be hunting medium to large ducks?
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Old 02-13-2006 | 09:00 AM
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If you use heavy shot # 6 is fine if you use any others i use #4 and # 2
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Old 02-13-2006 | 11:50 AM
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Steel 2's and 4's. I use mostly 3", high velocity stuff.
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Old 02-13-2006 | 01:12 PM
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I use #2 steel for everthing ducks and geese!!
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Old 02-13-2006 | 01:41 PM
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I like the Remington Hevi-Shot #2s. I like em because they keep a tight pattern for at least 35-45 yards,which is devastating for fowl!!!!! and theyhave a 1300 fps velocity!!!!

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Old 02-13-2006 | 03:26 PM
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Steel 2's and 4's. I use mostly 3", high velocity stuff.
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Old 02-13-2006 | 04:23 PM
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I like #3 In ultra shok for all around but I use everything from BB to #4 shot!
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Old 02-13-2006 | 10:59 PM
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so what iam heering is to stay with a high veloicity # 2 steel shot sounds good
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Old 02-14-2006 | 12:26 AM
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#4's are my choice
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Old 02-14-2006 | 05:14 AM
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#2 for ducks, BB for geese
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