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Post by Fobbitcrusher on Aug 26, 2011 19:08:01 GMT -5
Does anyone else out there hunt sky carp? I'm pumped for this season. Last year I had gun "issues" and missed out on a lot of kills. My gun would fail to fire about 50% of the time, and when it would go off on the 1st shot, it would usually jam.....I always liked mossbergs, but that 935 was a piece of work.... I just picked up a new GooseHammer this evening. I bought the Stoeger M3500 with a 28in barrel Max4HD camo pattern. It has the same inertia driven action of the Benelli, but only set me back $600 instead of $1,600.....Everything I have read about it sounds good. Hopefully I'll get some range time in this weekend, and I'll post a review when that's complete! Keep swingin that goosehammer fellas  |
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Post by ScoutB on Aug 26, 2011 22:56:59 GMT -5
I hunted geese for about 10 years in a row back in the 90's when I lived on a "wetland" (that's "swamp" for you non-PC types) and had geese right out my back door. I had blinds, decoys, and buddies that liked to join in. Then they outlawed the lead shot and my 12-gauge wasn't enough anymore. The serious guys moved up to 10-gauge. I got tired of wounding geese so I gave it up. They damn near had to be flying down the barrel of the gun for me to kill them with steel shot. I assume the goosehammer is a 10-gauge?
10 years of goose hunting did convince me of one thing though: Geese have calendars and wristwatches, and they know how to use 'em.
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Post by Fobbitcrusher on Aug 27, 2011 6:40:18 GMT -5
I hunted geese for about 10 years in a row back in the 90's when I lived on a "wetland" (that's "swamp" for you non-PC types) and had geese right out my back door. I had blinds, decoys, and buddies that liked to join in. Then they outlawed the lead shot and my 12-gauge wasn't enough anymore. The serious guys moved up to 10-gauge. I got tired of wounding geese so I gave it up. They damn near had to be flying down the barrel of the gun for me to kill them with steel shot. I assume the goosehammer is a 10-gauge? 10 years of goose hunting did convince me of one thing though: Geese have calendars and wristwatches, and they know how to use 'em. Nope....It's a 3.5inch 12ga..... from what I have heard, Steel shot has come a long way since it's introduction....But I've shot them, saw a poof of feathers, and watched them keep flying. I agree with you on the calenders and watches....They tend to fly right over me about 5min past shooting hours....every day |
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Post by SPLASH on Aug 28, 2011 14:03:28 GMT -5
I've gone a few times awhile back. Just field hunting, no swamps. I really enjoyed it, but can't stand the way they taste. Maybe if I had somebody who wanted them I would do it again. Tried jerky and cooked a few ways, but just not my thing.
My 870 won't take 3.5" shells, but I have taken a few out with 3", just had to have them close. I can see where you'd want 3.5" if you were hunting the bay in wind and all, but if you can get out on a field and have them close and almost landed, it's no problem. Good luck this year JD
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Post by OJ (Original Junkie). on Aug 29, 2011 12:34:34 GMT -5
Not for me, can't stand the taste of them nasty things. But to those of you who enjoy it, good luck to you, and take as many as you can, we need the population trimmed.
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Post by steelie on Aug 29, 2011 13:35:23 GMT -5
LOVE killin geese! Wont be making it out for the opener this year again, but this coming weekend we will be in St Johns at a buddies friends farm stacking them up, they all live right on his property and he hates em, so we go out there and thin em out for em, usually an absolute BLOOD BATH!! I also shoot a 3.5 in 12 guage JD, I use the xpert 3.5 in BB. Then I get to hit up the PM river for some river salmon monday with a few buddies, looking forward to this weekend, otta be a good time! Good luck to ya JD! BTW you happen to have any good goose recipes?? I Always give all mine away, never found a good way to eat it.
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Post by OJ (Original Junkie). on Aug 29, 2011 14:10:31 GMT -5
Jerkey is the only way I've been able to stand it.
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Post by Fobbitcrusher on Aug 29, 2011 16:31:25 GMT -5
LOVE killin geese! Wont be making it out for the opener this year again, but this coming weekend we will be in St Johns at a buddies friends farm stacking them up, they all live right on his property and he hates em, so we go out there and thin em out for em, usually an absolute BLOOD BATH!! I also shoot a 3.5 in 12 guage JD, I use the xpert 3.5 in BB. Then I get to hit up the PM river for some river salmon monday with a few buddies, looking forward to this weekend, otta be a good time! Good luck to ya JD! BTW you happen to have any good goose recipes?? I Always give all mine away, never found a good way to eat it. I'll put a few on the recipe board when I get a chance....Here's teh easiest tho.... Slice the breast in thin strips, marinate in teriyaki sauce and use it as the meat when you make fajitas....it's awesome this way. |
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Post by cp on Sept 1, 2011 16:37:30 GMT -5
Remington 870 supermag 28 incg barrel and 3.5in black cloud is my go to goose/duck hammer never had any problems. An aftermarket extended choke matched to your gun can help a lot too.
I of course wont be going this year but ill be ready next season!
Easiest recipe I know. Chunked goose breast in a crock pot, add apple juice, coca cola, and your favorite bbq sauce and let it simmer all day. When done shred it apart and serve it on a bun like pulled pork. Couldnt tell the difference when I had it...
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Post by Fobbitcrusher on Sept 1, 2011 20:46:44 GMT -5
Didn't so much as see a goose
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Post by ScoutB on Sept 2, 2011 14:32:15 GMT -5
Didn't so much as see a goose I told ya! Geese carry a calendar, a watch, and a copy of the regulations.  |
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Post by SPLASH on Sept 2, 2011 15:28:47 GMT -5
Didn't so much as see a goose Get on the Slumpbuster and and find some. I'm sure "Thunder Thighs" won't care if you shoot on the river.  |
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Post by SPLASH on Sept 3, 2011 13:06:23 GMT -5
How did you do this morning?
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