guy baxendale Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 (edited) ........For geese this high ?!!!! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-30845250 Edited January 16, 2015 by guy baxendale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 ........For geese this high ?!!!! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-30845250 Lead 1's and BB's but its the climb up Everest that eats into your day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperGoose75 Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 I have watched a few Wildlife Documentaries over the yrs that included the Barheaded geese. Amazing Hardy creatures "like all Wildgeese" and goes to show what they have to endure to survive. I suppose that is partly why' we as Wildfowlers love and respect them so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 I would say you would need at least 28 grams of No4 steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon 3 Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 I would say you would need at least 28 grams of No4 steel. The op wants to shoot them not mince them!! 24g 7.5 steels are more than adequate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 The op wants to shoot them not mince them!! 24g 7.5 steels are more than adequate. Dont be daft , anybody knows that 7.5s are only suitable for geese up to 20,000 feet above that you need the higher energy of the bigger pellet . But what I cannot understand is how the hell do you see their eyes at 23,000 feet, to be able to get the shot off ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon 3 Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Dont be daft , anybody knows that 7.5s are only suitable for geese up to 20,000 feet above that you need the higher energy of the bigger pellet . But what I cannot understand is how the hell do you see their eyes at 23,000 feet, to be able to get the shot off ? I bow to your superior knowledge sir, I assumed the mighty 7.5 was suitable for all ranges, I knew not of the fact it ran out of energy over 20,000 feet. I agree seeing the eyes at this range may cause problems, no doubt some of our more qualified members will be along shortly to advise on how we deal with exactly this situation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 The good ol' 1 1/2oz of lead 3's. No lead ban in India. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Dont be daft , anybody knows that 7.5s are only suitable for geese up to 20,000 feet above that you need the higher energy of the bigger pellet . But what I cannot understand is how the hell do you see their eyes at 23,000 feet, to be able to get the shot off ? It's well known that the air is thinner so your average wildfowler can see eyes at these distances 😊 However one must bear in mind lead and speed of shot Morning flight only as speed of shot over the distance on a clean kill means that your quarry should hit the ground at about lunch time 😀😃 All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Penelope Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Have you seen the text I sent you regarding Sat. 31st?? <script pagespeed_no_defer="">// Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy baxendale Posted January 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Have you seen the text I sent you regarding Sat. 31st?? Nope ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Odd, sent on Saturday, says sent on my phone. Another on it's way. Nope ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperGoose75 Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 I wouldnt worry to much about seeing the eyes' if you can make out the black bars then you should be good to go. Islandgun has the right idea.If you can to get to the top of the mountain' then i wouldnt worry about Shot size. A well aimed snowball "Say Golf ball size" should do the job and if you pack a parachute and time it right you should be able to retrieve your bird on the way Down and land Safely. There is always ways and means of dealing with them Rangey birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fal Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 I bow to your superior knowledge sir, I assumed the mighty 7.5 was suitable for all ranges, I knew not of the fact it ran out of energy over 20,000 feet. I agree seeing the eyes at this range may cause problems, no doubt some of our more qualified members will be along shortly to advise on how we deal with exactly this situation! I would say you would need at least 28 grams of No4 steel. Ha ha ha ha!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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