It just depends. I dont like shootin at a duck over 40 yards, but thats just me. I've seen them knocked down at 70+ yards but thats not an everyday occurance. Now if your shooting heavy shot, i've seen geese fold at 90-100 yards. Theres alot of factors that play into it but if your lookin to save shells, id keep your trigger finger stationary unless the birds within 40-45 yards. Others may have a different opionion.
It just depends. I dont like shootin at a duck over 40 yards, but thats just me. I've seen them knocked down at 70+ yards but thats not an everyday occurance. Now if your shooting heavy shot, i've seen geese fold at 90-100 yards. Theres alot of factors that play into it but if your lookin to save shells, id keep your trigger finger stationary unless the birds within 40-45 yards. Others may have a different opionion.
must have been usin Tk and Mikes Waterfowl Widowmaker
must have been usin Tk and Mikes Waterfowl Widowmaker
And a 35+ inch barrel. All I can think of is pattern spread
The most effective clean kill range is 35 yards and under.. But we have all made long shots. It's the guys who think since they killed one at 65 yards once they can do it every time which leads to skybusting and cripples
so do you think 100 yards would be an unreasonable range with hevi-shot, even for a duck instead of a goose?
So do you think 100 yards would be an unreasonable range with hevi-shot, even for a duck instead of a goose?
Part of duck hunting to me is getting them close, not hitting them far away.