What is the best shotgun shell to use when you are duck hunting, shot size, length, etc.?

6 Responses

1. Ranger J

   January 31st, 2010 at 10:57 am

   I use #3 steelshot in 3 and 3.5 inch length. It is a good all-around size in case you get a high flier or some geese come in. You should run a few different brands though your gun to see which one works best. My 870 will not cycle Kent shells, but it works great with Winchester. I had another 870 which was the opposite.

2. Second Amendment Defender

   January 31st, 2010 at 10:57 am

   Duck hunting…

   # 4 Steel
   Non Lead shot is federal law in US

   Then other than that, what does your shotgun like

   my duck gun hates Winchester loves Federal

   my quail gun is just the reverse

3. bigdaddybobo

   January 31st, 2010 at 10:57 am

   steel shot size BB 3 to 3.5 inch pending on gun

4. super61

   January 31st, 2010 at 10:57 am

   Bismouth N04 shot. Use the correct length for your chambers.

5. tim e

   January 31st, 2010 at 10:57 am

   As a guide I like Rimington 2 3/4" to 3" #4 steel. The 3" for those hard to reach high fliers.

6. Maxwell Smart(ypants)

   January 31st, 2010 at 10:57 am

   Every year I buy two cases of PMC #2 steel, one case of 3 inch for ducks, and one case 3.5 for goose. Luckily with my Super black eagle I’m able to eject one load and drop in a 3.5.

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