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 12 Gauge shells for Sandhill???
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01/21/17 05:38 PM
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bobcat1
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I might get to go this year. What shells should I buy? Lead or Steel. I can shoot up to 3.5's. What shot and shell?
Bobby Barnett
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Re: 12 Gauge shells for Sandhill???
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01/21/17 05:45 PM
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Leonardo
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If your not near water and arent planning on shooting any other waterfowl i recommend lead. Tough birds that eat plenty of shot just to keep on trucking.
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Re: 12 Gauge shells for Sandhill???
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01/21/17 05:48 PM
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bobcat1
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Thanks. 3's or 3.5's and what size shot?
Bobby Barnett
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Re: 12 Gauge shells for Sandhill???
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01/21/17 05:50 PM
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I shoot 3.5" BB's to knock those suckers down and sometimes depending on how high they are flying you need it.
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Re: 12 Gauge shells for Sandhill???
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01/21/17 06:23 PM
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bobcat1
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Alright. Thanks. Any other suggestions. I have never been.
Bobby Barnett
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Re: 12 Gauge shells for Sandhill???
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01/21/17 07:14 PM
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Alright. Thanks. Any other suggestions. I have never been. Bobcat, check the regs. I believe since they are migratory, you can shoot steel only. That is what I shoot.
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Re: 12 Gauge shells for Sandhill???
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01/21/17 07:35 PM
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bobcat1
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Alright. Thanks. Any other suggestions. I have never been. Bobcat, check the regs. I believe since they are migratory, you can shoot steel only. That is what I shoot. Will do. Thanks
Bobby Barnett
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Re: 12 Gauge shells for Sandhill???
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01/21/17 08:00 PM
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Alright. Thanks. Any other suggestions. I have never been. Bobcat, check the regs. I believe since they are migratory, you can shoot steel only. That is what I shoot. Will do. Thanks Dove are migratory and don't require steel.....only waterfowl....not sure about cranes but would think steel is the safest way to go...
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Re: 12 Gauge shells for Sandhill???
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01/21/17 08:12 PM
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Nontoxic Ammunition Requirement
Sandhill Cranes MAY be taken with lead shot. However, Wildlife Management Areas and Federal Wildlife Refuges have special regulations requiring nontoxic shot for ALL game bird hunting, including Sandhill Cranes. Straight off TPWD. http://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/regs/animals/sandhill-crane
Bobby Barnett
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Re: 12 Gauge shells for Sandhill???
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01/21/17 08:18 PM
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Re: 12 Gauge shells for Sandhill???
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01/21/17 08:20 PM
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You can shoot lead at them. Not waterfowl. 👍
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