Choke/Load Preference Question....

[QuackMagic]

Aim for the reflection next time.

LOL, with it barely cracking light, I didn't notice a reflection.......I think next time I would be better off closing my eyes and just shoot the mojo......then I would probably actually hit the duck.

[willyworm]

If the only time you shoot is during hunting season, it won't matter what load you have. You're better off shooting with your eyes closed all the time. Probably have a better hit to miss ratio that way.

Use the force.

[QuackMagic]

If the only time you shoot is during hunting season, it won't matter what load you have. You're better off shooting with your eyes closed all the time. Probably have a better hit to miss ratio that way.

Use the force.

Nope, this is why I'm taking my set up out tomorrow just to target at 25, 40 and 60 yards just to see where the pattern is laying.....then I'll know more. (I doubt 60 will be necessary, but just want to see what it looks like)

[willyworm]

Knowing your pattern is great. However, knowing how to put that pattern on a moving target with any shred of consistency is something different.

[Gander]

Why guys don't work on their shooting skills during the off season is baffling to me. There are sporting clays courses all over the state with instructors on staff. Get a lesson and work on some targets. Get another lesson and work on it so more.

And quit trying to blame your poor shooting skills on chokes and shells.

[willyworm]

Preach it brother.

[willyworm]

One of my favorite parts of being in the military. Free access to clay courses.

[willyworm]

But to answer your question Magicman, my preferred load is HeviShot #6's and change chokes to the expected range of my target. I use a timber, imp. cyl and modified. Just depends on the scenario.

[Drakey]

3.5" BBs is what you need.

[tman]

Why guys don't work on their shooting skills during the off season is baffling to me. There are sporting clays courses all over the state with instructors on staff. Get a lesson and work on some targets. Get another lesson and work on it so more.

And quit trying to blame your poor shooting skills on chokes and shells.

+1. The best choke/shell combination you can get is something called practice. All the fancy choke tubes and expensive shells are bought in vain if you do not practice. Keep whatever shells and whatever choke you got. Go to academy, skeet is on sale now for $4.99/90 clays, buy a case of the cheapest #8s you can, and a plastic hand thrower. Take a buddy with you and yall take turns practicing. Then you'll have the right shells and choke next time. Good luck next time!

[scswamprat]

Xfull KICKS
After many loads kent 1 1/4 #4

But I shot rem hypersonic #4 last year and was impressed


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[mudminnow]

Sunday morning was my first morning out this season and I was shooting Rio #4 with a skeet choke in my 870 Express super magnum. I killed them efficiently and was very surprised. But unfortunately I don't know if it is the load/choke set up or the fact that for the first time I started shooting skeet/five stand on a regular basis.

I think the 2000 rounds I shot since april helped more than anything.

[willyworm]

Guaranteed it wasn't your choice of shell and choke.

[QuackMagic]

Can't disagree. you guys are right....need to practice more.

[Tater]

Or you could just buy a wahd skripper choke.

[Gander]

Practicing the same old bad habits will make you better but to truly step up your game, get a lesson. Trust me when I say it's the best bang for your buck, literally.

[mudminnow]

Guaranteed it wasn't your choice of shell and choke.

agreed. The fact that I technically used the cheapest shells I could find and a choke that is too open and still killed ducks should point that its the indian not the arrow

[2thDoc]

i stopped reading when someone said to shoot a 3.5" shell.

please dont do that.

[pdwilson]

Everyone on here is correct. I've been duck hunting for almost 20 years and I shot more this summer than ever before at 5 stand and other skeet courses. Best thing i did was actually have a lesson with an Orvis pro. (was free on a company trip...) Limited out on Saturday with minimal shots needed and have been shooting better than ever.
FYI I shoot improved cyl. with the cheepest #3 3" shells i can find

[SCswampCAT]

Why guys don't work on their shooting skills during the off season is baffling to me. There are sporting clays courses all over the state with instructors on staff. Get a lesson and work on some targets. Get another lesson and work on it so more.

And quit trying to blame your poor shooting skills on chokes and shells.

I never saw where he blamed his skills on a choke or shells?? Maybe you can show me?