Smudger687 Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 16 minutes ago, London Best said: It was nearly sixty years ago and I was mid-teens. BB was what all the ‘experts’ that wrote about it more than they did it were using in their books and ‘Shooting Times’. Unlike many others, I have learned something through experience. And we are all in awe of your extensive knowledge LB, we'd never hit a bird between us if we didn't have you telling us how wrong we all are! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krico woodcock Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 Sorry it was peterhead, fraserburagh, mintlaw, direction I was shooting at the time.. nearly 20 years ago 😮 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 2 minutes ago, Smudger687 said: And we are all in awe of your extensive knowledge LB, we'd never hit a bird between us if we didn't have you telling us how wrong we all are! Always happy to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 1 hour ago, London Best said: It was nearly sixty years ago and I was mid-teens. BB was what all the ‘experts’ that wrote about it more than they did it were using in their books and ‘Shooting Times’. Unlike many others, I have learned something through experience. The likes of Cadman and Watkins-Pitchford extolled the virtues of BB's 😉. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konor Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 Last time I used lead on geese it was 1 5/8 oz Eley number 3s in the right barrel and 1 7/8 oz Winchester XXs number 2s in the left barrel. I don’t know what the modern equivalent would be as I still have a few left and haven’t had to replace any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.5x55SE Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 1 hour ago, Konor said: Last time I used lead on geese it was 1 5/8 oz Eley number 3s in the right barrel and 1 7/8 oz Winchester XXs number 2s in the left barrel. I don’t know what the modern equivalent would be as I still have a few left and haven’t had to replace any. 👍👍 Man of my own heart Aya no 1/4 choke Eley 1-5/8oz 3's 1/2 choke Winchester 1-7/8 4's ( our 3's) but like yourself plenty of the 2's . And now same choke's and mainly Steel 3's and 2's 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konor Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 9 minutes ago, 6.5x55SE said: 👍👍 Man of my own heart Aya no 1/4 choke Eley 1-5/8oz 3's 1/2 choke Winchester 1-7/8 4's ( our 3's) but like yourself plenty of the 2's . And now same choke's and mainly Steel 3's and 2's 😊 I used to use a Winchester model 23 waterfowl m/c eventually sold it on as it had a slight gap in the wood to metal by the trigger guard that annoyed me. I now have an AYA number 3 magnum and an old beretta xtrema. Next year should see me out a bit more. Best of luck for the rest of the season 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 Going back to the day's when we never had the choice of heavy cartridges or the combination of the various chokes that seem all the rage nowadays , we always stuck to the cartridge of the day for geese which was Alpamax 3s in the right barrel and 1s in the left , I had a three inch but the above in 2 3/4 were ample. For the duck the top cartridge of the day was Hymax 3 , 4 or 5s depending if you were on the marsh or the salting's Same with all chokes and cartridges , there isn't one combination that will suit everyone or what ever specie you are after . just use whatever YOU are happy with . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.5x55SE Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 1 hour ago, Konor said: I used to use a Winchester model 23 waterfowl m/c eventually sold it on as it had a slight gap in the wood to metal by the trigger guard that annoyed me. I now have an AYA number 3 magnum and an old beretta xtrema. Next year should see me out a bit more. Best of luck for the rest of the season 👍 Yes i had a Winchester 23 supposed to be 1/4 and 1/2 choke but kept fluttering Geese and Duck down with the 1/4 choke got it checked out it was True cylinder so moved it on. I to wish you the very best when you get yourself out 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scolopax Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 (edited) Read your report, sounds like a good trip. in lead I always liked 42 gram of 3’s. Although I have shot plenty with 1’s and yes, BB’s. Edited January 27 by scolopax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted February 2 Author Report Share Posted February 2 Yes I saw a few gees white full on with 42g 4’s and fly off. The steel 50g BB’s dropped them a lot harder. I think the lead equivalent would be around 1 shot or thereabouts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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