Buckshot vs bird

Brandon Deem · Mar 11, 2016

Another noob question. (I'm sure it won't be the last)

I've never shot buckshot. On targets that are buck/bird option, when do u choose buck?

This stage for example ðŸ˜€

drmitchgibson · Mar 11, 2016

You choose buckshot when the stage description tells you what to shoot with buckshot. Targets are segregated like with slugs. For far targets I believe most people are choking down or using some wicked awesome Flight Control shells.

ShaneP · Mar 11, 2016

40 yards is a long distance falling steel for bird shot. Perhaps you'll want to use buckshot on the farther targets, or choke way down like you're turkey hunting. Also the spinner will get over easier with a more powerful shot like buckshot compared to bird depending on the distance.

Bryan Hoover · Mar 11, 2016

Mitch Gibson said:
You choose buckshot when the stage description tells you what to shoot with buckshot. Targets are segregated like with slugs. For far targets I believe most people are choking down or using some wicked awesome Flight Control shells.

^^^^^ didn't read the stage description

technetium-99m · Mar 11, 2016

Mitch, you had one job.

benny hill · Mar 12, 2016

useing #4 buck, 34 count for everything on that stage except slugs with light mod choke.

Brandon Deem · Mar 12, 2016

benny hill said:
useing #4 buck, 34 count for everything on that stage except slugs with light mod choke.

Now there an idea

wixthedog · Mar 31, 2016

Funny you bring this up, I was just thinking that I've never had to shoot buckshot at a 3 gun match in the 2 years I've been playing the game.

Brandon Deem · Apr 1, 2016

Well the stage ended up not looking like that completely. Know how buck functions in ur gun. Turns or mine won't cycle 2 3/4 heavy loads, like buck. Malfunction on every shot. Luckily I went with good ole Remington heavy dove and a modified choke for all the falling steel. There were a couple targets that I shot 2-3 times to make them fall. Buck on the star and dealt with the malfunctions (poorly, but I learned I flinch. A LOT) 3" shells for the spinner. No issues. Leaving 2 slug targets hurt the most of all.

wixthedog · Apr 1, 2016

You are absolutely right. As far as I know the Marble Falls match next weekend doesn't require any buckshot so I have some time. I did learn that turkey load and a full choke will send a spinner right around!

Brandon Deem · Apr 1, 2016

I dislike how "turkey load" has become the default name for any shell thats not 1 Oz #7. 5 below 1200 fps.
Local match the guys turkey load was 1 1/8 #6 at 1300 ish.