DannyLandrum
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Hunting for whitetails behind the house (gun season started today) in a shotgun / handgun/ muzzleloader / archery only area.
Going with 00 Buck with an improved-modified choke, 12 ga 2.75". How far can I ethically shoot and be confident that at least 80-90% of pellets will hit the neck - about 20 yards is all I'd imagine? Maybe 30 if I change from neck to vitals? Guess I'd better pattern them first.
Is it a bad idea to shoot lead buckshot through an extra-full turkey choke? I don't have a full - only IC, M, IM, and xtra-full.
Or should I put an IC choke in and grab a slug, to get myself out to 50 yards (the shot will not be any longer than that on these dumb deer, but might be longer than 30 yards).
I've always wanted to try to harvest deer with buckshot but want to maintain a high degree of ethics.
Going with 00 Buck with an improved-modified choke, 12 ga 2.75". How far can I ethically shoot and be confident that at least 80-90% of pellets will hit the neck - about 20 yards is all I'd imagine? Maybe 30 if I change from neck to vitals? Guess I'd better pattern them first.
Is it a bad idea to shoot lead buckshot through an extra-full turkey choke? I don't have a full - only IC, M, IM, and xtra-full.
Or should I put an IC choke in and grab a slug, to get myself out to 50 yards (the shot will not be any longer than that on these dumb deer, but might be longer than 30 yards).
I've always wanted to try to harvest deer with buckshot but want to maintain a high degree of ethics.