ciaran Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 (edited) Going to Scotland next year, and was wondering does anyone recommened a steel shot for ducks that they use? And what choke do you use with it? Edited January 9, 2012 by ciaran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twitchynik Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Been done to death. A quick search on here will give good results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciaran Posted January 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 A quick search on where? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyotemaster Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Depending on type of shooting, whether decoying or pass shooting your choke need may vary a little. If you are shooting large ducks 1s 2s are a good choice. For choke over decoys 1/4 or I.C. for pass shooting 1/2 or Mod. Remember steel is lighter and you get more pellets per ounce so a 1 1/8 oz. load contains plenty of large pellets for a killing pattern at 30-40 yds. You will find the large pellets do a good job and kill reasonably well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 A quick search on where? The search bar gamebore mammoth steel numbers 3's are a good cart as long as you have a steel proof 3" chambered gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fal Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 I have been using the Gamebore Mammoth shot, I have been using 3's in 36g but I have switched to No1s in 36g now. It patterns really well through my Benelli M2 over 30 yards, with half choke. I wouldnt go much further than 30-35 yards with it. Make sure your gun is proofed to 1370 though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.I.A Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 I could recommend RC HP steel, I use it in shot size 4 for the smaller ducks, for geese you wanna try 1 or bb. Keep the ranges sensible and they will do the job I could recommend RC HP steel, I use it in shot size 4 for the smaller ducks, for geese you wanna try 1 or bb. Keep the ranges sensible and they will do the job I could recommend RC HP steel, I use it in shot size 4 for the smaller ducks, for geese you wanna try 1 or bb. Keep the ranges sensible and they will do the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler12 Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 (edited) I'd recommend gamebore's super steel (32g) and mammoth steel (36g), no.3 or no.4 shot I use 1/4 choke for all my steel. Edited January 9, 2012 by Wildfowler12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciaran Posted January 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 I am assuming that I will be shooting ducks in a flight pond! Thanks for the replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul87 Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Is steel required in Scotland? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciaran Posted January 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 I think that steel is just required when shooting over wetlands!... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinchesterDave Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 2 3/4" 32g 4 is good for close ish range ducks- will do anything from teal, pintail, wigeon and even mallard. For ducks with a bit more range 3" carts are better with 34-36g of 4 or 3. 36g 3 will take a goose out if you don't have time to change, but ideally you would need 3" 36-42g (or more) of 1's or BB's. Hope this helps, ATB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciaran Posted January 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 thanks for the info... prob jus get 3inch between 36 - 42g... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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