Charlie
I have read those stories too but don't believe them. Many a punt gun or other mini cannon but not a shot gun. Even if the shot could travel that far, it would spread out and not have the knock down power needed to kill geese in any number, if at all. I don't know much about shooting an 8 ga but they also don't seem to have very tight chokes. Most I've seen, and it not many, are in the modified choke area. No way they kill anything at 100 yds.
My turkey gun uses modern powder and wads. Has 2 7/16 oz of shot, as much as an 8 ga. Very tight choke. After 70 yds it is pretty much useless. I don't believe an 8 ga would ever do better merely because it's fatter!
The stories are folklore and your tests show that 8 ga should not be illegal for any hunting. The regulators are crazy. My turkey gun with three rounds is far more lethal then any 8 ga with two. We should start a movement so you can go hunt ducks with your!
Best, Ray
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