Matty_ola
04-15-2010, 10:29 AM
As it says I bought my very first shotgun this week and I'm heading out this weekend for a little shooting practice. Box of shells, a box of clay pigeons and a wife with a hell of an arm;)
It's a Beretta Silver Pigeon O/U And it's amazing (Thank you wifey:)). Now on to the questions.
I know it's early yet :-? but I'd like to hunt all types of game birds with it but I'm unsure about what type of loads to use and what size shot for what animal. eg. Grouse, Chuckers, Geese, Ducks???
I know with all migratory game must be shot with steel or non-toxic loads but which ones work best and what are the best chokes to use for what ranges? I'd like to get my practice in early so I can gun train my new puppy (GSP) at the same time:) IMO you can never practice too much.
Does anyone reload their own shells? Does it save as much as rifle cartridges? I've been reloading for my 30cal for ages but looking at the shotshell reloading info it looks like I'm learning a whole process????:confused:
Just looking for any advise from anyone who's had to learn the hard way. I like learning from others as much as possible. Why do something the wrong way twice???
Thanks in advance for all your input. It's always appreciated.
It's a Beretta Silver Pigeon O/U And it's amazing (Thank you wifey:)). Now on to the questions.
I know it's early yet :-? but I'd like to hunt all types of game birds with it but I'm unsure about what type of loads to use and what size shot for what animal. eg. Grouse, Chuckers, Geese, Ducks???
I know with all migratory game must be shot with steel or non-toxic loads but which ones work best and what are the best chokes to use for what ranges? I'd like to get my practice in early so I can gun train my new puppy (GSP) at the same time:) IMO you can never practice too much.
Does anyone reload their own shells? Does it save as much as rifle cartridges? I've been reloading for my 30cal for ages but looking at the shotshell reloading info it looks like I'm learning a whole process????:confused:
Just looking for any advise from anyone who's had to learn the hard way. I like learning from others as much as possible. Why do something the wrong way twice???
Thanks in advance for all your input. It's always appreciated.