too_pointer Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 I plan on buying some for my Mossberg 935 to try out and pattern test, but have never had them before and would like some opinions on what is a good 3 1/2" shell out there. I have a super full, full, and mod. choke right at the moment. thanks Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntn4bucks Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 Re: HOW MANY HUNTERS IN HERE USE 3 1/2\" SHELLS ? I typically don't use 3 1/2" shells for waterfowling. I primarily use 3" shells in BB, #2s, or #4s depending on the location I'm hunting (i.e. open water vs small pot holes). I've had best results with Winchester Supreme or Super X Dryloks in #2s through an Improved Cylinder choke. Of course I haven't shot every waterfowl choke/load combination out there but those seem to work best for me. Speaking of chokes, I primarily use Improved Cylinder and Modified. Steel shot, just like heavy shot, doesn't compress like lead does coming out of the barrel. Shooting a tight choke can cause damage to the barrel and/or the choke. Personally, the tightest choke I would shoot with steel shot is Modified. I know I didn't answer your original question but for me...3" shells work just as good as 3 1/2s...plus they're cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palssonater Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 Re: HOW MANY HUNTERS IN HERE USE 3 1/2\" SHELLS ? I've been known to splurge on the long shell. I don't care what anyone says, they work. Everyone who says they can do the same with a 3" or 2.75" aren't using the 3.5" to their potential. As much as it hurts, try shooting about 10 clay targets with them. They shoot slightly different. I usually use Winchester black box shells. Good stuff...knock those honkers out of the sky.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayman Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 Re: HOW MANY HUNTERS IN HERE USE 3 1/2\" SHELLS ? I do... 10ga The 10 is my goose gun of choice. (for ducks I use 3" 12 ga) Other guys I hunt with do use 3.5 12 ga for both ducks and geese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 Re: HOW MANY HUNTERS IN HERE USE 3 1/2\" SHELLS ? only if some geese fly by--for ducks I stick to the 3"ers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covehnter Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 Re: HOW MANY HUNTERS IN HERE USE 3 1/2\" SHELLS ? I go w/ the theory, bigger is better. I shoot 3.5" #2's for ducks and 3.5" BB's for honkers. I tried several different brand shells last year and decided i'd be ordering a case or so of Winchester Dryloks before this season gets underway. As far as chokes go, i tinker a little bit throughout the season but more times than not you'll find me using the Patternmaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 Re: HOW MANY HUNTERS IN HERE USE 3 1/2\" SHELLS ? [ QUOTE ] I shoot 3.5" #2's for ducks and 3.5" BB's for honkers. .................As far as chokes go, i tinker a little bit throughout the season but more times than not you'll find me using the Patternmaster. [/ QUOTE ] Sounds about right. Sometimes I'll go with BBB if the geese are skittish. Oddly enough..........for as much tinkering as I do with turkey chokes........I usually just use a factory modified for the smaller shot and improved cylinder for the BB and BBB. Who knows, though. I could be completely missing the boat by not trying some extended aftermarket tubes. Probably am. I've got no use for Remington's lead loads. But their steel loads always seemed to hit harder out of my 10 ga. Try several brands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
total disaster Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Re: HOW MANY HUNTERS IN HERE USE 3 1/2\" SHELLS ? [ QUOTE ] I do... 10ga The 10 is my goose gun of choice. (for ducks I use 3" 12 ga) Other guys I hunt with do use 3.5 12 ga for both ducks and geese. [/ QUOTE ] I am like you but I use my 10 ga for all waterfowl ...recoil is no problem and I have done 3 boxes in morning hunt .... and if I could i would probly use a 8 ga if I was aloud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billkay Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Re: HOW MANY HUNTERS IN HERE USE 3 1/2\" SHELLS ? I've had plenty of success with 3 inch BB loads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebobhunter4 Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Re: HOW MANY HUNTERS IN HERE USE 3 1/2\" SHELLS ? i use 3 1/2 inch when i hunt for crane... 3 inch is good enough for geese and ducks unless they are a ways up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trigger Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Re: HOW MANY HUNTERS IN HERE USE 3 1/2\" SHELLS ? i just Picked up 3 1/2er for xmas we'll put her to the test this fall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DU_man_84 Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Re: HOW MANY HUNTERS IN HERE USE 3 1/2\" SHELLS ? i only use 3.5's, use the 3.5 2's and 3's on ducks and 3.5 BB's on geese, i always shoot drylocks, i love winchester shells bout all that goes in my gun for waterfowl, remington for lead but, the opener of duck i buy a few boxes of the winchester supreme, little more expensive but i treat myself for the first of the season and then stick with the dryloks when i run out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hookedonhunting Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 Re: HOW MANY HUNTERS IN HERE USE 3 1/2\" SHELLS ? 3inchers 4 me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntinguide Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 Re: HOW MANY HUNTERS IN HERE USE 3 1/2\" SHELLS ? me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted June 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 Re: HOW MANY HUNTERS IN HERE USE 3 1/2\" SHELLS ? I plan on shooting some 3 " and 3 1/2" mags for pattern,. I'm hoping the 3 " will be the ticket as far as pattern and recoil. I'm sure my Moss. 935 will help absorb some of the recoil also. I will need to deal with different chokes and shots before I get done. too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coles Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 Re: HOW MANY HUNTERS IN HERE USE 3 1/2\" SHELLS ? i use em winchester's in the black box or kent fasteel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimPic Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 Re: HOW MANY HUNTERS IN HERE USE 3 1/2\" SHELLS ? For the big Canada's I use 3.5" shells--ducks are either 2.75" or 3" --depends which shotgun I use.I shoot the Winch. Dry-loks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starbux Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 Re: HOW MANY HUNTERS IN HERE USE 3 1/2\" SHELLS ? I do. I use Winchester Supreme 3's for ducks and BB's for geese......all 3.5". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rifleman25 Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 Re: HOW MANY HUNTERS IN HERE USE 3 1/2\" SHELLS ? I put away my 10 ga and use the 3 1/2's now for pass shooting geese on the bluffs here. I'll use 3 inches hunting honkers over decoys in the fields. I like BB and BBB for any and all my honker huntin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomer Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 Re: HOW MANY HUNTERS IN HERE USE 3 1/2\" SHELLS ? I use Kent 3 1/2 #1. They do a good job for ducks and geese but if I'm going out for geese only I take the 10ga. Just wish they would make Kent for the 10ga. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gfourhunter Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 Re: HOW MANY HUNTERS IN HERE USE 3 1/2\" SHELLS ? i use 3 1/2 for everything but deer and doves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 Re: HOW MANY HUNTERS IN HERE USE 3 1/2\" SHELLS ? I've used 3" for most of my shotgunning needs, but since I bought a brand new 870 Express Super Mag in March (before I knew I was having surgery) I plan on using 3 1/2" for both waterfowl and turkey. Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted June 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 Re: HOW MANY HUNTERS IN HERE USE 3 1/2\" SHELLS ? I will have to check out the Kent and Winchester loads, thanks too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 Re: HOW MANY HUNTERS IN HERE USE 3 1/2\" SHELLS ? I just use the 2 3/4" in my 870 Wingmaster, that's all it's chambered for. I'd probably use 3" if I could! I think 3" is plenty of power. Heck I usually have no problem with the 2 3/4" #4's for ducks. I carry some Nitro BB magnums with me if I think geese are gonna be flyin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted June 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 Re: HOW MANY HUNTERS IN HERE USE 3 1/2\" SHELLS ? I really bought my Mossberg 935 magnum just to be able to take critters 50 yards or better if I want to. I can change things with different chokes and shells. I might be sorry if it won't work with the heavy 2 3/4" shells !! too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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