KillStone Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 As per title I am looking for a decent goose load to be used on Canadas and greys on inland reservoirs/gravel pit but I shoot a non fleur de lys beretta 686 so from my research I would be ok with standard steel loads but not high performance steel. Could anyone in the know point me in the direction of any decent loads that will still allow decent range etc as I currently have no idea on what I can or cannot use and what steel loads id need to do the job. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonepark Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 (edited) If your Beretta is post 1990, I would not worry about HP steel, in order to get the Fleur the 686 gun with the Fleur was submitted for an extra test, but is otherwise identical to the one you have. Any of the 3 inch loads would be fine in No1 steel assuming you have 3 inch chambers Edited July 28, 2020 by Stonepark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillStone Posted July 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 20 minutes ago, Stonepark said: If your Beretta is post 1990, I would not worry about HP steel, in order to get the Fleur the 686 gun with the Fleur was submitted for an extra test, but is otherwise identical to the one you have. Any of the 3 inch loads would be fine in No1 steel. oh brilliant that's a lot easier (and a hell of a lot cheaper - £55 for 25 bismuth!!!!) my gun is old but pretty sure and ill check that its newer than 1990 then. thanks very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 I would put any 3" factory steel through any 3" magnum proofed gun in sound condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIDES EDGE Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 I think you will find that your 686 is not 3" chamber so stick to Gamebore wetland 2 3/4" in shot size 3 will stop any goose at sensible range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 On 28/07/2020 at 18:35, Stonepark said: If your Beretta is post 1990, I would not worry about HP steel, in order to get the Fleur the 686 gun with the Fleur was submitted for an extra test, but is otherwise identical to the one you have. Any of the 3 inch loads would be fine in No1 steel assuming you have 3 inch chambers That’s reassuring, I have a 3” chambered 687 SP but without the Fleur. On 31/07/2020 at 08:51, TIDES EDGE said: I think you will find that your 686 is not 3" chamber so stick to Gamebore wetland 2 3/4" in shot size 3 will stop any goose at sensible range. Why is it not? My 687 SP is definitely a 3” chamber. Why would his not be? Just curious 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIDES EDGE Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 On 01/08/2020 at 23:53, Lloyd90 said: That’s reassuring, I have a 3” chambered 687 SP but without the Fleur. Why is it not? My 687 SP is definitely a 3” chamber. Why would his not be? Just curious 🤔 it depends on the age of the gun the older ones were not 3" my new silver pigeon is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IEH Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 My 686 (1986) is only 2.75" chamber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 (edited) Inland reservoirs? I'd guess these geese are no more than twenty yards distant from you if you position yourself right? If so use standard English #6, or better, English #7 and shoot for the head. BUT BEAR IN MIND THAT IN ENGLAND LEAD SHOT MAY NOT BE USED ON GEESE IN ENGLAND REGARDLESS OF WHERE THEY ARE FOUND. Edited August 10, 2020 by enfieldspares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nic Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 15 hours ago, IEH said: My 686 (1986) is only 2.75" chamber. Stonepark did say post 1990 when he said 3 inch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 Whatever the chamber length, a 32gm no.3 placed correctly will take care of a goose at sensible range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonepark Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 1990 Berretta advert as an example ..... "Takes steel or lead shot" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonepark Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 1988 A303 advert with 'steel capable choke tubes' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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