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   Archie liked post by Rock river arms hunter On thread : Help please: 2 3/4” vs 3” 0/U for ducks?

   Gamebore super steel 2 3/4" 32gr is a great load, Rio blue steel is another great one in 2 3/4". In terms of shot sizes, some prefer 3s, some 4s. I'm in the 4s camp personally but that's because...

   Liked On: 11-02-2025, 09:04 PM

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   Archie liked post by gsp follower On thread : Help please: 2 3/4” vs 3” 0/U for ducks?

   jesus you know your getting old when mirokus considered a old gun waawaa i bought a churchill 612 pump seems nice enough apart from the piss poor reciol pad and factory plug. which aint as easy as...

   Liked On: 11-02-2025, 09:04 PM

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   Archie liked post by Tahr On thread : Useing the firearms register

   Have been putting registration off. Bit the bullet today. Did it through the phone. 8 rifles. Took 5 minutes. Completely hassle free and great service. The end of the world has been greatly...

   Liked On: 11-02-2025, 03:54 PM

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   Archie liked post by MB On thread : Help please: 2 3/4” vs 3” 0/U for ducks?

   As is choke terminology.

   Liked On: 31-01-2025, 08:21 PM

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   Archie liked post by Quackers On thread : Help please: 2 3/4” vs 3” 0/U for ducks?

   Just remember UK and USA shot size is different aswell .

   Liked On: 31-01-2025, 08:21 PM

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   Archie liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Help please: 2 3/4” vs 3” 0/U for ducks?

   Fitting new butplate is easy enough.a slip on one works too.

   Liked On: 31-01-2025, 08:21 PM

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   Archie liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Help please: 2 3/4” vs 3” 0/U for ducks?

   Size #3 is largest recommend for tight chokes and by keeping payload down to 34grm or lighter you can use larger shot sizes...it's like a whole lot of people barreling down wide corridor heading forr...

   Liked On: 31-01-2025, 08:21 PM

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   Archie liked post by kotuku On thread : Help please: 2 3/4” vs 3” 0/U for ducks?

   Get a 3"chambering then you can use both. GSPFs mentioned Baikal O/U is in fact mine,a sweet wee single trigger model. Which is my go to gun for feral geese lost count of the number ive bowled...

   Liked On: 31-01-2025, 08:21 PM

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   Archie liked post by 7mm tragic On thread : Help please: 2 3/4” vs 3” 0/U for ducks?

   As others have said gun fit is the single most important equipment related aspect when it comes to hitting birds on the wing. I have had a very similar experience to Allgood's I only shoot 2 3/4...

   Liked On: 31-01-2025, 08:21 PM

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    Archie liked post by csmiffy On thread : Help please: 2 3/4” vs 3” 0/U for ducks?

    Biggest thing you need to remember, and it's all about the fit. You have to dona lot of practice shouldering the gun to get that muscle memory going and you have to be looking down the barrel in the...

    Liked On: 31-01-2025, 08:20 PM

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    Archie liked post by gsp follower On thread : Help please: 2 3/4” vs 3” 0/U for ducks?

    yup gamebore make good 2 3/4 inch steel loads hell in the finish i didnt even use 3 inch lead for geese in the 20 gauge it was unnecessary extra kick and racket im not a great duck hunter but...

    Liked On: 31-01-2025, 08:20 PM

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    Archie liked post by Allgood On thread : Help please: 2 3/4” vs 3” 0/U for ducks?

    Disclaimer; I am not a recoil sensitive Guy....... ....But, waterfowl and upland game shooting is supposed to be a pleasurable activity. I use 2 3/4" shells for all my hunting. I initially bought...

    Liked On: 31-01-2025, 08:20 PM

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    Archie liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Help please: 2 3/4” vs 3” 0/U for ducks?

    Gamebore,Kent,Winchester all make great/awesome 2 3/4" ammunition as does Kiwi firm falcon. Buy what fits you best,the ammunition side of it is trial n error/ pattern board no matter what length...

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    Archie liked post by Husky1600#2 On thread : Help please: 2 3/4” vs 3” 0/U for ducks?

    2 and 3/4 is fine, if you cant drop ducks with them, then 3" wont make any difference. And plenty of good choices of ammo available. And the Miroku is a really nice shotgun, I had one for about 10...

    Liked On: 31-01-2025, 08:20 PM

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    Archie liked post by yeah_na_missed On thread : Help please: 2 3/4” vs 3” 0/U for ducks?

    I know plenty of people who shoot 3" #3 shot and can't hit shit, and plenty who shoot 2¾ steel and drop plenty of quackers. As long as it can shoot steel, that sounds like a great first gun! I...

    Liked On: 31-01-2025, 08:20 PM

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