Waterfowl Newbie
11-28-2011, 06:17 PM
#12
Spike
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 7
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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11-29-2011, 02:28 AM
#13
Fork Horn
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Central FL
Posts: 180
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.
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.
12-13-2011, 04:20 PM
#15
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: MN USA
Posts: 1,392
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.
07-08-2012, 06:07 AM
#17
Spike
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Troy, MI
Posts: 36
The "if it shoots modified with lead, it'll shoot full with steel" rule comes from the days of fixed choked shotguns, prior to the "screw in" chokes......I'm not so sure it's still valid.
The only way to be sure is to pattern your gun.....that will give you an idea as to how tight it's shooting at various ranges.
As for the gun, I shoot the same 870, and the factory modified tube works just fine with steel shot. I prefer larger shot (I've settled on #3, but #2 works well also). My full choke tube is rated "Full" for both lead AND steel.
The only way to be sure is to pattern your gun.....that will give you an idea as to how tight it's shooting at various ranges.
As for the gun, I shoot the same 870, and the factory modified tube works just fine with steel shot. I prefer larger shot (I've settled on #3, but #2 works well also). My full choke tube is rated "Full" for both lead AND steel.
07-08-2012, 06:26 AM
#18
Fork Horn
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 115
Take a look at the HeviShot waterfowl tubes in both
the mid and extended range options. Like previously
mentioned, use the mid tube in the early season then
switch to the extended version as the season progresses.
Good Luck
Do the alligators cause a problem while hunting in the Glades?
If so, any stories to tell?
the mid and extended range options. Like previously
mentioned, use the mid tube in the early season then
switch to the extended version as the season progresses.
Good Luck
Do the alligators cause a problem while hunting in the Glades?
If so, any stories to tell?
