Soooo in the past year or more I've been getting pain running down my right shoulder and neck. Had x-rays done and now diagnosed with Degenerate Disk Disease (Cartilage disks between vertebrae dissolving or non existent) in neck pinching the nerves that are running down to my shoulders and arms.

That being said, I'm starting a new chessie pup who will want to hunt like crazy come next fall and I want to be able to shoulder something that isn't going to cause a big degree of discomfort for ducks.

I have some blindside #5's that are good for teal but would feel a little inadequate for bigger ducks. I shoot #3's out of the 12 gauge for ducks and love the way they work on ducks but not sure how 1 oz #3's would patter out of the 20 gauge.

Looking for a load that will handle mallard size ducks within 30 yard range. Has anyone tested any loads on paper? What choke etc?

Your thoughts and recommendations please.

Thanks,

Marc.