What is the best size choke for duck hunting?

A modified choke tube (0.020”) is the best choke size for duck hunting. It allows for all-around performance for both decoying and passing shots. All types of shot and shot sizes can be put through a modified choke tube with no issues.

What choke and shot size for pheasant?

The common choices. Most pheasant hunters like No. 4 to No. 6 lead shot through a modified or improved cylinder choke.

What is the best choke for upland birds?

A modified choke with No. 5 or 6 lead shot will keep you in the game when the pheasants flush early. If you need to use steel shot, No. 4 works well.

What is a good shot size for pheasant?

5 shot
5 shot is the most common size of load for pheasant hunting. It is a great load that will carry you through the year.

What shot size for ducks?

#3’s and 4’s are the best shot sizes for ducks. They meet the minimum 3 foot-pounds of knockdown power, and the most pellets present within a 30” circle when reaching the distance of the target.

Is 7 shot good for pheasant?

Re: can i use 7 shot for pheasant and ducks….? #7 steel is terrible on duck and pheasant, you’ll wound more than you cleanly kill unless they’re inside 15-20yds. #7 steel will not reliably penetrate all the way thru a quail lengthwise.

Can you use 3 shot for pheasant?

Despite his fondness for dense-like-lead shot, Bourjaily does shoot steel — often, because that’s what most of his readers shoot. He prefers slower loads with bigger pellets. “The best, most efficient way to boost pellet energy is to shoot bigger shot,” he says. “I usually shoot 2s and 3s.”

What shot size to use for ducks?

What steel shot is best for ducks?

140″) & HEVI-Shot #4 (. 130”) the best all-around performance for taking ducks; steel #2 & HEVI-Shot #4 (. 130”) the best all-around performance for taking ring-necked pheasants; & steel 7’s (.