Anyone hunt ducks with a 10 gauge regularly?

[mobirdhunter]

Originally Posted by CraigThompson

Never killed a duck in my life , but this season I’m hoping to start . And it’ll be with one of several Parker 2 7/8” 10’s . Already have Bismuth #1’s , #2’s and #4’s to load for ducks and or geese .

Craig,

Enjoy your duck hunting...and your 10s! Just curious where in Virginia you might hunt. There are certainly lots of good places. I lived in Virginia (and was born there) for many years.

[6pt-Sika]

Originally Posted by Garry L Gordon

Craig,

Enjoy your duck hunting...and your 10s! Just curious where in Virginia you might hunt. There are certainly lots of good places. I lived in Virginia (and was born there) for many years.

To be honest I have no idea at the moment . I started on the geese three or four years ago . The duck thing is more because of a Boykin puppy that should arrive the middle of April .

[Southpaw]

Originally Posted by CraigThompson

To be honest I have no idea at the moment . I started on the geese three or four years ago . The duck thing is more because of a Boykin puppy that should arrive the middle of April .

Duck hunting is an addictive pursuit, take it from a recovering duckaholic. Please enjoy responsibly.

[Victor Wasylyna]

Originally Posted by John Nagel

I have my eye on a 10ga damascus gun ...

Do it! The short ten is my go-to for ducks. They are my favorite Parkers. Only down side is availability of non-toxic loads. I highly recommend reloading for the short ten. Otherwise, you need to stock up when available from RST (not always available).

-Victor

[Mills]

10's are great for duck guns.

[Copper John]

Hi guys, pardon me but when you say "short ten" are you referring to barrel length or shell length?

[Victor Wasylyna]

Originally Posted by John Nagel

Hi guys, pardon me but when you say "short ten" are you referring to barrel length or shell length?

My Parkers have a 2 7/8 inch chamber, which receives what we call “short ten” (2 7/8 inch) shells. If you are looking at a 10 gauge with the more modern 3 1/2 inch chamber, then I have no SxS experience to share. My Browning Gold autoloader softens the blow of those monster shells, but I would think a modern 3 1/2 shell out of a SxS would be pretty jarring. The short ten is so perfect that I have not messed with the modern 3 1/2 inch ten gauge shells in quite a while.

-Victor

[Jeff K.]

My Ithaca nid 3 1/2 will vibrate your teeth with 3 1/2 " shells!

[6pt-Sika]

Originally Posted by Jeff Kuss

My Ithaca nid 3 1/2 will vibrate your teeth with 3 1/2 " shells!

I hear you ! I thought I had a need for an NID 3 1/2” but after messing with a BPS 10 shooting factory 3 1/2” stuff I saw the error of my ways 😂😂😂

[mobirdhunter]

Originally Posted by CraigThompson

I hear you ! I thought I had a need for an NID 3 1/2” but after messing with a BPS 10 shooting factory 3 1/2” stuff I saw the error of my ways 😂😂😂

Don't knock the NID 3.5 'til you've tried it.

Mine is used mostly for fall turkeys, and it makes my arm longer by the end of the season...and leaves my middle finger swollen unless I shoot the back trigger. When I shoot it at turkeys they die, and at ranges I would not attempt with anything else. I only shoot it sparingly, and can't imagine shooting 3.5 inch shells at anything other than turkeys. I have used the Ithaca for ducks loaded with my own light, short loads, and it will reach out an touch a duck...when I luck into leading them correctly (not all that often).

I guess the Ithaca ten 3.5 would be called an niche gun, yes?