For the duck hunters

[MeatCat]

If I was going to do a lot of crane hunting, I would get a 3.5" 12 gauge at least. I've seen them eat buckshot and keep flying.

[npe001]

Before all the shortages, I would duck hunt with my 10 gauge. You don't have as many cripples when you connect. But I am thinking about getting a 20 ga just to have a little better swing on em.

[rut-ro]

I watched people kill cacklers dead with 410 and 20 gauge a lot this year. The new ammunition makes a huge difference. It is expensive but it is noticeable enough to make me want to make the switch.

I shot 2 3/4 #5's boss shells this year and killed more ducks and geese graveyard dead than I ever have. 12 gauge.

Will more than likely shoot ducks solely with 20 gauge next season.

That's what I was thinking I just ordered 3 cases if the 3" 3/5s for 12. I really want a 20ga so I think Ill get some more of those

[J.B.]

I really only use my 20ga and 28ga now. Shoot bismuth in both. I do not feel handicapped at all shooting the smaller gauges and I prefer them over the 12ga.

[WyoBull]

My recommendation would be based on what type of shooting conditions your are shooting under.
If shooting over decoys and letting them come in inside 30 yards, I have had great success using my 28 gauge with #5 shot.
I have not hunted geese or ducks with my 12 gauge in a very long time.
If you are sky busting or pass shooting at longer ranges then I would go with something bigger.

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[snipermedic]

This year 20ga steal was hard to find.

[jason86]

I watched people kill cacklers dead with 410 and 20 gauge a lot this year. The new ammunition makes a huge difference. It is expensive but it is noticeable enough to make me want to make the switch.

I shot 2 3/4 #5's boss shells this year and killed more ducks and geese graveyard dead than I ever have. 12 gauge.

Will more than likely shoot ducks solely with 20 gauge next season.

Switching to bismuth was amazing for me too, noticed a huge difference

[Duckologist]

A 20 and a 12 shoot the same velocity. The only difference is the amount of pellets goin down range. If you're shooting decoyin birds a 20 is fine. If you're pass shooting or skybustin a 20 wont do

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[rut-ro]

Switching to bismuth was amazing for me too, noticed a huge difference

Just ordered a bunch of Boss Bismuth to try out

[DUKFVR]

Just ordered a bunch of Boss Bismuth to try out

You should like it! Hits like Thor's hammer if you do your part!

[rut-ro]

You should like it! Hits like Thor's hammer if you do your part!

We will see. I haven't shot a duck in 20 years. but looking forward to getting after it again. My wife is getting me a new gun for our anniversary, she just doesn't knw it yet!