Totally agree with Crazy_Farmer and to make this matter worse - getting caught exporting the ammo from US will be judged under the same article as smuggling the nuclear weaponsOriginally Posted by Crazy_Farmer
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Totally agree with Crazy_Farmer and to make this matter worse - getting caught exporting the ammo from US will be judged under the same article as smuggling the nuclear weapons
Gone To The Dogs
And why risk it? 410 + #6shot + Steel = wounded and lost birds IMOTotally agree with Crazy_Farmer and to make this matter worse - getting caught exporting the ammo from US will be judged under the same article as smuggling the nuclear weapons
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Glad someone else see's nothing but cripples using a 410. I understand the challenge of in your face, 5 yard head shot probably okay, but then I've made it clear in the past what I think of shooting ducks that are sitting. It's legal, if you can get them that close, I'll leave there.
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410 and ducks are a bad idea, I have seen the results. We already get far to many cripples escaping with steel, why do you suppose we use #4 and larger steel shot in 12 bores? I would be willing to wagger substantually more lost cripples than game in the bag with a 410 using any steel shot at water fowl.
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ultimately it's my decision, I get all of your points but these aren't going to be used for 20 yard shots, we're talking close, in your face last/first light wigeon that are too close to shoot with a 12. I have already purchased the shells and I will be pleased to post the results next season. There will be 2 12 gauges as backup as well.
coolest dawg in town
Why dont you just change the Choke tube in your 12ga to Improved. Or get a 20ga. Or better yet what is stopping you from shooting before they are "In your face"
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How bout we all buy 10ga's and shoot em at 60+yards? Your argument doesnt make much sense. Getting them in tight is one of the most satisfying aspects to waterfowling, you've totally fooled em.
I wouldnt hunt ducks with a 410. a 16/20 or maybe a 28ga. But thats his choice, he can miss em more or take a couple. I agree a 20 would most likely be a good choice though. But 20s an upland gun. Save it for pheasants.
Or as my brother says, anything under 12 is a women guage.
Last edited by Crazy_Farmer; 04-18-2012 at 10:49 AM.
1st Im in charge, and if not Matt is. Your job is to sign checks, tell us we're doing good and open your case of scotch after a good day. 2nd my fee. You can keep it, all I want in exchange for my service is the right to hunt all the drakes. A male. Buck only. Why and how are my business. If you don't like it, go alone. Set up right here or in a swamp or in the middle of a noshoot field for all I care. I've been on too many duck hunts with rich dentists to listen to any more suicidal ideas. Ok?
Homemade Prostaff
we'll see, next season.
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I only hope you are sportsman enough to add lost birds to your bag limit.
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coolest dawg in town
look, I was just trying to suggest a couple other options to using a .410
he is going to use a .410 for ducks, my self if they were so close i thought i might need a .410 i minght try a Improved cyl.
What do you think is a better option? Or do you think it a good idea to use a .410 on Ducks?
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