beesley121 Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Hi guys, I only have one shotgun, a beretta 686 special 2 3/4inch. Im off this week and Im going to try and have a bash at the geese. Now Im unsure what cartridges to use and what shot size. Im unsure too wether i can use steel in my gun too?? can anyone offer advice please?? PS my gun is a multichoke, so chock size too would be appreicated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ91 Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 (edited) If it has the fleur de lys symbol you will be good to go with HP steel. I wouldn't use any other steel load for geese. As I recommended before...eley bismuth 36g loads, BB shot Through quarter and/or half choke Edited October 14, 2011 by TJ91 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Foreshore or flight pond ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beesley121 Posted October 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Foreshore or flight pond ? both mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Stick to half choke or less and number 3's will do more than you need as long as you keep ranges to 40 yrds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon 3 Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Gamebore ITM (tungsten) 36g 3's through 1/4 choke, should knock them down well at sensible ranges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alycidon Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Hevishot 3s and 4s, 36gr. Be stiff on the shoulder though and you wont want to be pushing them much over 35 yards, a wounded goose can fly a long long way and still be a fearsome adversary for a smaller retriever. A few years ago one took off with my 12 month lab pup attached to its backside, flew 20 yards and was going well when it got rugby tacked by one of the other guys picking up. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyotemaster Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 I too have the 686S and they are a pretty light gun for fowling, weight wise. I think Steel BBB or Ts would serve you well as the weight of the charge is only 1 1/4 oz in a 2 3/4 inch shell. They would work through a half choke pretty well or Improved Modified if you have the mobilchoke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon 3 Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Hevishot 3s and 4s, 36gr. Be stiff on the shoulder though and you wont want to be pushing them much over 35 yards, a wounded goose can fly a long long way and still be a fearsome adversary for a smaller retriever. A few years ago one took off with my 12 month lab pup attached to its backside, flew 20 yards and was going well when it got rugby tacked by one of the other guys picking up. A A Goose flew off with a lab attached to it , did it lift the dog off the ground as a 12 month old lab weighs a fair bit (my 6 month old is 30kg). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alycidon Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 (edited) A Goose flew off with a lab attached to it , did it lift the dog off the ground as a 12 month old lab weighs a fair bit (my 6 month old is 30kg). Yes, she is the smallest lab bitch I have ever seen but has the heart of a lion. She was attached to a big old Canada Gander, she is 4 now and weighs only about 25kg. had I not been there and seen it I would not have believed it either. My previous Lab bitch was the biggest one I have ever seen, bigger than most Lab dogs, her working weight was about 35kg. Died from cancer at 8 though. A Edited October 18, 2011 by Alycidon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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