What 3/12" loads gave you guys the best results this year? I' m thinking of going to a 3 1/2" goosethumper next year, but still trying to decide if that extra 1/2" will make a noticeable difference on the birds. To those with experience,what do you think, does the 3 1/2 give that much better range,pattern and killing potential? Once I get this figured out I can move on to picking out which gun to buy[8D]

THEY AINT NO RACK ON A DUCK.....

hey kin**** turd,

I got a rack you can wrap your lips around

I own a browning BPS in 3 1/2 inch and I always keep a couple in my pocket for when i see or hear a goose. normally I shoot 3' s for duck. I think there is a very noticable difference, unless your using hevi shot 3' s. But thats expensive. Buy a gun that is versitile and decide for yourself, If your a big goose man you' ll be more than happy!!!

Hey Chessie, where can I get me some of them three footers at? I' d like to try some of them.

There is a very noticable difference in the 3 1/2. If it' s Goose you are after, a 3 1/2 with a 28 in. barrel is the way to go, you will be happy with that. Try and find something that will chamber 2 3/4 and 3' s too, for versatility. You may find that if you hit a duck good with a 3 1/2 there won' t be much eating .

Hey A5 , you hit the new bps world yet? I bought me a black 870 over there the other night for just over $200 , came in 3 1/2...Saw Barney buying everthing a guy needs to duck hunt the night before season started... I told him the e caller he had on the counter was against the law so he bought one of them duck soundin cell phones they had on the counter....

What you doin sneakin away from the fuge anyway?

If you can see their eyes, you don' t need 3.5 inches of solid shoulder pounding steele. A friend in the boat shot some with a 28 last year on opening day. Granted he took first shot and we shot backup but he smacked them anyhow.

Spend some cash and get a Robo duck these things bring them in so close you will have to duck.LOL No need for even 3" shells.