Yes and the important thing to note is that George is skilled and revels in long range shotgunning that most would deem as impossible, he chooses to use larger shot #5 at 100 yards and further in his world record attempt. Why, because larger shot has the mass to maintain velocity to keep the pattern tight whereas 7.5's would be out of steam, falling to earth and spread too far. That hot #5 load is also his favorite choice for long range rook shooting.
-- Edited by nhcrowshooter on Friday 27th of January 2012 08:21:09 PM
Yes and the important thing to note is that George is skilled and revels in long range shotgunning that most would deem as impossible, he chooses to use larger shot #5 at 100 yards and further in his world record attempt. Why, because larger shot has the mass to maintain velocity to keep the pattern tight whereas 7.5's would be out of steam, falling to earth and spread too far. That hot #5 load is also his favorite choice for long range rook shooting.
-- Edited by nhcrowshooter on Friday 27th of January 2012 08:21:09 PM
Digweed is a Brit and I would assume he is shooting in Britain. I believe British #5 shot is equivilant to # 6 shot in the US and Canada. Truely a fantastic wingshooter he is. The video is again a pleasue to watch.
Ted
-- Edited by M12Shooter on Friday 27th of January 2012 09:51:51 PM
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Digweed is a Brit and I would assume he is shooting in Britain. I believe British #5 shot is equivilant to # 6 shot in the US and Canada. Truely a fantastic wingshooter he is. The video is again a pleasue to watch.
Ted
You are correct.
I have been telling you about #6 shot superiority all along!
Digweed is a Brit and I would assume he is shooting in Britain. I believe British #5 shot is equivilant to # 6 shot in the US and Canada. Truely a fantastic wingshooter he is. The video is again a pleasue to watch.
Ted
You are correct.
I have been telling you about #6 shot superiority all along!
Yes Sir! But I wouldn't even entertain the thought of shooting at a crow at 80 yars. Can't point that well
Ted
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Digweed is a Brit and I would assume he is shooting in Britain. I believe British #5 shot is equivilant to # 6 shot in the US and Canada. Truely a fantastic wingshooter he is. The video is again a pleasue to watch.
Ted
You are correct.
I have been telling you about #6 shot superiority all along!
Yes Sir! But I wouldn't even entertain the thought of shooting at a crow at 80 yars. Can't point that well
Ted
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Stolen from a friend.
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I hope I'm not hijacking the thread but can anyone kill a crow at that distance or do the pellets just bounce off the bird? I'm sure I'm not alone in blasting a huge puff of feathers a lot closer only to watch the bird fly off seemingly unfazed.
I hope I'm not hijacking the thread but can anyone kill a crow at that distance or do the pellets just bounce off the bird? I'm sure I'm not alone in blasting a huge puff of feathers a lot closer only to watch the bird fly off seemingly unfazed.
Yes, with the correct shot size, velocity, and placement it can be done. Probably not a high percentage shot unless you practice at that distance.
Last season, a close friend of mine killed TWO turkeys over 80 yards as verified with a rangefinder and an eyewitness. Granted, he was shooting a 10 ga with custom turkey loads that were packed with multiple sized shot. I think I remember them to be 2 1/2 oz loads. The shells he shoots are about $12 a piece. That seems high but how many shots do you really take during a turkey season?
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The vast majority of shotgunners can't hit there ass with both hands past 50 yards on live birds. Most shotgunners never get enough live bird shooting at that distance to develope a feel for it. If you are an average shooter or even above average it's in your best interest to lure your prey into a range you feel confident in. Most live birds are killed anywhere from 20 to 35 yards.
Bob A.
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The vast majority of shotgunners can't hit there ass with both hands past 50 yards on live birds. Most shotgunners never get enough live bird shooting at that distance to develope a feel for it. If you are an average shooter or even above average it's in your best interest to lure your prey into a range you feel confident in. Most live birds are killed anywhere from 20 to 35 yards.
Bob A.
We killed MANY of them at 15 yards on Saturday. None of those flew away.
He is a shooter for sure. I have busted a clay bird at 80yards but as far as haveing enough punch for crows at that dintance. I did hit these two on a banket with my Benelli 20ga with a kicks 560 choke & no 8 shot
. Can't point that well
. I did hit these two on a banket with my Benelli 20ga with a kicks 560 choke & no 8 shot