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For large ducks (and separately Canadas), what would you guys recommend for steel factory loads in a 12 ga with IC/M chokes over decoys? Prefer 2.75", but 3" is feasible.
I shoot Bismuth, but this is not about me and my steel experience is limited and dated.
_________ BrentD, (Professor - just for Stan) ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/qclHjMQ.jpg)
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I like 3s the best for big ducks, but have killed many mallards with 4s over dekes, as long as you don't take really long shots, and 2s work well, too.
Pattern them all and see what you like best in the particular gun and choke.
SRH
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Thnks. Was feeling a bit uneasy about 4s. Canadas are going to need Double Bs I think
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When I was hunting on the Mississippi river proper we used #2's for mallards, pintails and canvasbacks.
Been hunting backwater holes for the last several years and have had good luck with 3's and 4's on mallards, widgeon, teal & wood ducks.
Been using bismuth myself for a few years.
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The only three Canadas I've ever killed were all killed with #4 steel, but it was at 15 yards or less, when they came right over me as I was shooting early morning woodies in beaver ponds. If I never shoot another one I'll die happy.
I wouldn't purposely plan use #4s on them at "normal goose shooting distance".
Make sure to take pics for us.
All my best, SRH
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I use 3" shells across the board (in modern guns), BB for geese and #4 for ducks. #2 if it's going to be a mixed bag hunt, one of my hardcore buddies uses #2 exclusively
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Number 6 Bi today. Two in the bag so far with the Greener. 
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Well done  Great picture Three Blue Wing Teal today with #4 steel Mike
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I shoot 12ga hi-speed steel 2's. Works for ducks and geese both. I usually shoot three inch, but I'm going to 2 3/4 this Fall...Geo
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#4s over dekes is all you need. Geese over decoys #2s or BBs if the shots are longer. Kent Faststeel is great stuff. Its all I shot for years. Most of the new steel out there is way too fast!!! I think anything over 1400 FPS is just marketing hype. For woodies early season all I use Kent Fast Teal #5s. That kills small ducks nicely.
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