Shotgun jimmy Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 Hi all, I have recently got a chance of a big area of ground to shoot ducks and geese and whatever else may appear over the area. I need some advice on equipment to use as I only shoot crows over grass and arable land so I suspect my over and under with number 6 carts will not be suitable. What is the best type of gun ? Over and under or semi? What sort of carts should I be using and what choke should I have in the gun? Its like starting shooting all over again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 remember the laws on non toxic pls or we will end up loosing lead totally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotgun jimmy Posted September 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 remember the laws on non toxic pls or we will end up loosing lead totally This is why im asking advice from experienced shooters in this sport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 A lot depends on the type of area you will be shooting. Inland or estuarial shooting doesn't require a gun any different than you are using for crows, assuming you can use non lead shot in it. Nor is it obligatory to have a semi auto magnum for wildfowling. Fortunately, you do not normally get as many shots at wildfowl as you get at crows. Otherwise the cost of the cartridges would make your hair curl. Check out the proofing of your current gun and take a look at this review of non lead shot for wildfowling, I found it useful. http://www.shootinguk.co.uk/guns/531137/Nontoxic_cartridges_review.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve w Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 (edited) 36 grms of bb or 1 steel or any other non lead will be fine for geese out to 40 yrds i find 3 shoot the best for ducks .i use decoys on grass in the winter for the geese Edited September 5, 2012 by steve w Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 What gun do you have ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Check for a picture of a lilly on the chamber area of your gun i think that is the stamp for steel proof,then check the chamber length normal guns are 2 3/4" but older guns could be 2 1/2" and newer guns are usually 3" chambers,this will tell you which length cartridge you can use maximum. For duck i use gambore super steel 32g 4's 2 3/4" 0r 70mm.As for choke stick to 1/4 0r 1/2 no tighter and if multi chokes check they are steel compatable. On geese you may want to go larger in shot size bb's or 1"s in steel. If not confident dont shoot at geese as they need a lot of stopping.I shoot infront and go for head shots.And to be honest not keen on shooting canadas. I used my browning 425 o/u for ducks with steel and its an old gun and not proofed but that was my choice. I now use a semi as the browning doesnt like salt water. Best bet would be to pop allong to your local gun shop with your gun and get them to check it over and explain what you would like to be doing with it.At the worst you could end up with a new gun. All the best and good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ91 Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 it doesnt matter what gun you have, you will be able to get cartridges for it that are non toxic if you have an older gun that is not proofed for steel, get some tmx or bismuth, 5s for duck, 1/BBs for geese choke, depends on the gun, choose a cartridge you will stick to and check pattern through each choke at the average range you will be shooting decoys can help but are not a must as with shooting any wild birds, recon recon recon!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blasted mallard 1974 Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 Hi shotgun jimmy, non toxic shot for start . Doesn't matter o/u or semi auto which ever u get on with better, although sometimes nice to have that extra shot on the geese. make sure the gun fits u properly what ever u decide. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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