Waterfowl Newbie
#1
Waterfowl Newbie
Hey guys, i'm new to duck hunting and i've got a few questions i'm hoping the pros can help me out with...
I just purchased an 870 Express and was wondering what choke/loads I should use for duck hunting in the Florida Everglades....the guy at Bass Pro recommended a modified choke and #4 steel shots, but at times I question their hands on experience.....any help would be great, thanks in advance!
I just purchased an 870 Express and was wondering what choke/loads I should use for duck hunting in the Florida Everglades....the guy at Bass Pro recommended a modified choke and #4 steel shots, but at times I question their hands on experience.....any help would be great, thanks in advance!
#2
modified choke will work best... I like #4's for early season teal and wood ducks up close. Once they get a bit wary I go to larger shot like #2-3's. The most important thing is to pattern your gun at the estimated distance you will be shooting. Find a load that works for you.
Divers are a little tougher so I'd use #2-3's on em...
Divers are a little tougher so I'd use #2-3's on em...
#3
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?
#4
It will probably come with a modified tube in it... That will be modified Lead, Full Steel more than likely... Just fine to start out with IMHO... I shoot 4's early, then move to 3's and 2's for ducks later in the year... Geese, BB or BBB (Sometimes referred to as Triple BBs)
#6
Thanks guys, I was speaking to the guy at Bass Pro yesterday and he recommended a skeet choke due to the fact that chokes are rated with lead rather that steel....is that what you were refering to by modified Lead, Full Steel Nitro??