Buckshot Loads in a Smoothie?

[cynthialee]

What is your definition of "buckshot?"
Most states, and I would say all states have a shot size limit for hunting geese and other game birds. I do not believe that "buckshot" is legal for geese anywhere. But I may be wrong, so check your game regulations.
Buckshot sizes range from the small #4 buckshot that is .24", up to the largest buckshot that is 000 which measures at .36"
Normal goose shot sizes range from no. 2 which is .15" up to T shot which is .20". There is also an F shot, although I have never seen it. F measures .22"

However, will buckshot work in a percussion or flintlock smoothbore? Of course. Buckshot is designed for use in shotguns and smoothbores are basically shotguns regardless of whether they are a muzzleloader or a breechloader.
But then another question comes up. Will a particular smoothbore shoot buckshot with any modicum of accuracy? Only a lot of testing will tell.

I use a duplex load of F shot and #7.5 for pest control. Coyote, skunk, racoons. Very brutal load.

 

[PhDBrewer]

Are turkeys considered waterfowl?
I never considered that 000 shot was not legal for game animals. Was planning to use it on turkeys!
I have about 50 lbs of 000 lead buck shot. Have to Check regulations now back in Oregon.

Maybe I need to build a .36 rifle...
Can always be for home defense!
William

 

[Trigger]

Are turkeys considered waterfowl?
I never considered that 000 shot was not legal for game animals. Was planning to use it on turkeys!
I have about 50 lbs of 000 lead buck shot. Have to Check regulations now back in Oregon.

Maybe I need to build a .36 rifle...
Can always be for home defense!
William

For a body shot?

Depends where you are?

#2 goose shot 20_30 yards.. I think would work. it's the same as shooting a goose. I never tried it. it's just what I heard.

 

[Trigger]

I wonder. if the turkey head hunt is just too sell special turkey guns and ammunition.