Goose Hunting - The Firearms Forum

Bubblehead · 11-09-2009, 11:44 AM

I'm going on my first goose hunt in January. Can somebody tell me what size of shot I should be using. I'm using a 12 gauge semi-auto and am looking for 3" shells (non-toxic).

Thanks,

John

E-Rez · 11-09-2009, 03:07 PM

I always run BB through my gun on the goosers. I've found that Federal Black Cloud is pretty much like throwing a 10 lb hammer at the birds. It gets the job done.

Sandman · 11-09-2009, 03:43 PM

If you are willing to spend the money, get Hevi-Shot or one of the other "heavier than lead" non-toxic shells in #2. They are much better than any steel. If you don't want to spend the extra bucks on it, go with steel in BB or BBB. I don't recommend anything smaller.

Terry_P · 11-14-2009, 07:29 AM

Good advice posted on shot size already. I use BBB steel. Where are you hunting in Jan?

Bubblehead · 11-14-2009, 10:39 AM

Terry P,

We're hunting in Oregon. Not sure of the city at this point. My son is booking the hunt.

John

11-09-2009, 11:44 AM	#1
Bubblehead V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pioneer, CA Posts: 480	Goose Hunting I'm going on my first goose hunt in January. Can somebody tell me what size of shot I should be using. I'm using a 12 gauge semi-auto and am looking for 3" shells (non-toxic). Thanks, John __________________ There are only two types of ships: Submarines and Targets. -->

11-09-2009, 03:43 PM	#3
Sandman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 552	Re: Goose Hunting If you are willing to spend the money, get Hevi-Shot or one of the other "heavier than lead" non-toxic shells in #2. They are much better than any steel. If you don't want to spend the extra bucks on it, go with steel in BB or BBB. I don't recommend anything smaller.

11-14-2009, 07:29 AM	#4
Terry_P Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NH Posts: 2,513	Re: Goose Hunting Good advice posted on shot size already. I use BBB steel. Where are you hunting in Jan? __________________ NRA and NAHC Life "Both oligarch and tyrant mistrust the people, and therefore deprive them of their arms." -Aristotle

11-14-2009, 10:39 AM	#5
Bubblehead V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pioneer, CA Posts: 480	Re: Goose Hunting Terry P, We're hunting in Oregon. Not sure of the city at this point. My son is booking the hunt. John __________________ There are only two types of ships: Submarines and Targets.

11-09-2009, 03:07 PM	#2
E-Rez V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NW Wisconny Posts: 155	Re: Goose Hunting I always run BB through my gun on the goosers. I've found that Federal Black Cloud is pretty much like throwing a 10 lb hammer at the birds. It gets the job done.