tikka tom Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 i had a topic about geese and ducks the other day and wat cartridges to use but when i ask and look there dont seem 2 do steel shot carts for a 20bore well there is but they were only 24grams and i was looking for some thing that would bring a goose down to the deck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 i had a topic about geese and ducks the other day and wat cartridges to use but when i ask and look there dont seem 2 do steel shot carts for a 20bore well there is but they were only 24grams and i was looking for some thing that would bring a goose down to the deck is i have said before. steel and 20bore dont generally go together well. you can shoot them in a decoyed situation. but a recomendation would be to use tungsten or a matrix. it would certainly do the job. http://www.justcartridges.com/pdf/nontoxic.pdf gamebore 20gauge impact http://www.gamebore.com/page.php?id1=2&id2=9 my recomendation is 3 for geese, and 5 for duck. this should answer all your questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tikka tom Posted March 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 thanks i shot a duck last year wid my dads 12bore it bluw the puwer thing to bit but i did shoot it with 36 grams bb haahah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK fowler Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 only nontoxic in a20g that will take geese are US loads hevishot ,wingmasterHD ect at £2.50 a shot! the 20g just does not cut it with steel.even 3"12g in 1# can have a hard time on big canadas at 14lb there big birds and they take some stopping if there not hit in the head and neck if your thinking of shooting geese alot next sept get a 12g.at least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 it sounds like you do alot of fowling. i`d recomend getting a 12bore. its cheaper to run and is easy to get legal and varied ammunition for. -i`m trying steel for the first time this season. i`ve fed up with bismuth. tungsten is too expensive. but i will handload some some day. 20gauge is very welcome inland. but fowling after canadas, and others.... get a dedicated goose gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 only nontoxic in a20g that will take geese are US loads hevishot ,wingmasterHD ect at £2.50 a shot! the 20g just does not cut it with steel.even 3"12g in 1# can have a hard time on big canadas at 14lb there big birds and they take some stopping if there not hit in the head and neck if your thinking of shooting geese alot next sept get a 12g.at least +1 right tool and cartridge for the job, it will change your season for the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tikka tom Posted March 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 i will be shooting teal and mallard and graylegs and white front Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK fowler Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 i will be shooting teal and mallard and graylegs and white front same goes for the grays white front if only !never shot one very few one the wash if at all.steel 5# or 4# will take the teal ok though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 its a shame your not close to me, i`m starting handloading cartridges. you could make your own, though ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 thanks i shot a duck last year wid my dads 12bore it bluw the puwer thing to bit but i did shoot it with 36 grams bb haahah i will be shooting teal and mallard and graylegs and white front Is it half term again so soon? Never heard of a grayleg, what do they look like? or is it text speak for a greylag? It is good to know that you can still laugh about blowing a duck to bits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 thanks i shot a duck last year wid my dads 12bore it bluw the puwer thing to bit but i did shoot it with 36 grams bb haahah What's funny about that ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating Chamber Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 Musn't forget it's April Fools Day tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 Musn't forget it's April Fools Day tomorrow! Great, April fools day and half term. I think I maight go out tomorrow morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcw65 Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 Try these 20 Gauge 3" at OutdoorSuperstore.com HIGH VELOCITY MAGNUM STEEL by ESTATE CARTRIDGE ... 20 Gauge 3" Nitro Mag Load Shotshells by Remington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandamonia Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 they dont always die as well as you would hope when using steel! ive hit em with 3 inch mags and they have been flapping about for ages and that was a head shot. Shot canadas with a 22lr and they died much quicker so i wont use the shotty on them any more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntuk Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 they dont always die as well as you would hope when using steel! ive hit em with 3 inch mags and they have been flapping about for ages and that was a head shot. Shot canadas with a 22lr and they died much quicker so i wont use the shotty on them any more They dont flap about with homeload steel doing 1500+ @8ft from the barrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 they dont always die as well as you would hope when using steel! ive hit em with 3 inch mags and they have been flapping about for ages and that was a head shot. Shot canadas with a 22lr and they died much quicker so i wont use the shotty on them any more You ain't hitting them it the rights places then, You will be doing well to hit them flying with .22LR, are you a relation of Annie Oakley? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 They dont flap about with homeload steel doing 1500+ @8ft from the barrel +1 i`m part of a few forums and the other i`m part off is a real good resource for non-toxic load data. they really know there business. the cip regulates many things, one is pressure, speed, shotsize, recoil, there are different requirements for lead and steel and other nontoxic material. if it fails on any of the points the cartridge will be un available here. handloading is the way to go for performance. handloading is the way to go for nontoxic. handloading is the way for fun. i`ll be publishing some recipes here. i`ve got to get some proof data..... (additional to.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating Chamber Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 +1 i`m part of a few forums and the other i`m part off is a real good resource for non-toxic load data. they really know there business. the cip regulates many things, one is pressure, speed, shotsize, recoil, there are different requirements for lead and steel and other nontoxic material. if it fails on any of the points the cartridge will be un available here. handloading is the way to go for performance. handloading is the way to go for nontoxic. handloading is the way for fun. i`ll be publishing some recipes here. i`ve got to get some proof data..... (additional to.) I can't wait. I'll read my Rupert book in the meantime! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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