Which shotgun is best for hunting ducks, and geeses?

Question

I don't want anything too powerful that will take the whole duck off, and leaving nothing for dinner. lol

Answer 1

The best shotgun is the one you feel comfortable with, which is probably going to be the one you practice with. Any shotgun will work well, and the only real difference the gauge brings is the amount (quantity) of shot that they shoot. They all have about the same velocity, except for the magnum loads, which travel a little further and a little faster. I have been hunting since 1969, and I recommend Semi Automatic shotguns, because the felt recoil is less, and so you bruise less when you shoot all day. Remington (1100, and 11-87 models), Winchester, and Mossberg all make good shotguns that you can get repaired almost anywhere if they ever do break. Any 12 gauge shotgun will be great, or a 20 gauge. Some people like 10 gauges, but they are a punishment after you shoot them 20-30 times! What really determines your success is practice, practice, prqactice!

Answer 2

I use a 1100 remington 30" vent rib modified
the modified choke leves a good shot pattren at a long distance suitable for geese and not so condensed that it will tear up ducks at a closer range. although it does imoprove the sport of the shot because you have to be right on target to get either the geese or the ducks because of the tighter pattern

Answer 3

I prefer using a 12 gauge shotgun capable of shooting 3 1/2 in shells with interchangeable chokes that way you can have the best gun for multiple tasks. I use a cheap mossberg 835 3 1/2 in full or extrafull choke for geese and 3 in modified for small ducks(teal) 3 in full for mallards.

Answer 4

I have to go with Bob and CF and say the Remington 1100. It's my shotgun of choice for duck hunting in Maine on the coast, and for kicking butt at the turkey shoots :-) Althought the boys don't like that.

Answer 5

Remington 20 Guage Wingmaster

Answer 6

Get a 20 or a 10 gage shotgun.

Answer 7

12 ga Super Black Eagle II 3-1/2 in

in Advantage Max 4 HD

Answer 8

A 10 gauge is the best because of the distance that the target is from the gun. Because the distance is usually greater for shooting foul, you need something that can reach out farther and still hold a decent pattern.

Answer 9

Its the shell you should worry about. Usually a 12 gauge is used, with a bird shot. The bird shot means a lot of little bb size shot comes out in a big spray. It is not a single bullet like in a gun.

Answer 10

20 guage mostly as it will do the trick without liquifying your target at shorter rages. If you are goosing at longer shot range you can bump up to the 12, depending on your preferred shot size.