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How many shells you taking?
just like the subject says, how many shells will it take you to limit on dove? I typically only fire warning shots on my first two shots and hit on my third shot so 3X15 is 45 shells... so two boxes ish. What about yall?
Posted By: SapperTitan
Re: How many shells you taking? - 08/30/14 03:15 AM
Im taking a case just in case.
Posted By: TXHOGSLAYER
Re: How many shells you taking? - 08/30/14 03:16 AM
I feel cheated if I don't get to shoot 3 boxes on a limit.
3 boxes. I have Eurasians to shoot at too.
Posted By: SaltyDawg88
Re: How many shells you taking? - 08/30/14 04:40 AM
I'll have 2 boxes with me.
One to use (normally get my limit in 18-20 rounds) in my Shell belt/bag. The first days I can usually pick my shots.
The other will most likely stay in my bucket I sit on, in case anyone else needs some (or I do on a bad day).
Posted By: Fishercounty
Re: How many shells you taking? - 08/30/14 05:50 AM
16 Just in case I hit one but it don't go down.
Posted By: cyphertext
Re: How many shells you taking? - 08/30/14 06:06 AM
I'll carry two boxes, but hopefully can keep it to one... or at least not have to walk back to the truck for more.
Posted By: Fooshman
Re: How many shells you taking? - 08/30/14 06:58 AM
I usually take 2 boxes. My average is 2 shells per bird.
Posted By: brucedonnovan
Re: How many shells you taking? - 08/30/14 12:58 PM
I take the 4 box value pack. I'm not a very good shot, but it's still fun.
Posted By: TFF Caribou
Re: How many shells you taking? - 08/30/14 01:56 PM
14 shells. 7 shells for hitting 2 birds with one shot, 1 shell to fill the limit, and 6 shells to blow holes in cactus after I'm done hunting in 12 minutes.
Posted By: Aggieduck
Re: How many shells you taking? - 08/30/14 02:24 PM
Ill have my case in the truck. Probably start with a new box and the leftovers from last year that are in my vest
Posted By: brucedonnovan
Re: How many shells you taking? - 08/30/14 02:33 PM
14 shells. 7 shells for hitting 2 birds with one shot, 1 shell to fill the limit, and 6 shells to blow holes in cactus after I'm done hunting in 12 minutes.
I like your style. Pick me up at 6 am sharp.
Posted By: MBraun
Re: How many shells you taking? - 08/30/14 03:05 PM
Case
Posted By: Western
Re: How many shells you taking? - 08/30/14 03:12 PM
Acase as well since I wont be near anything. If I do see dove and they fight back, I'll need every one!!
Posted By: Jobst
Re: How many shells you taking? - 08/31/14 12:32 AM
A lot
Posted By: udamdan
Re: How many shells you taking? - 08/31/14 12:36 AM
2 cases
Posted By: sling
Re: How many shells you taking? - 08/31/14 01:49 AM
2 cases, but I have a bike trailer that I'm pulling with a mountain bike this year, at least on my property. If I was just humping a bucket and shotgun I'd take 3 boxes, expecting to shoot 40-60.
Posted By: Stoney
Re: How many shells you taking? - 08/31/14 02:07 AM
8. I plan on seven doubles and 1 single. I also plan on the Playboy Playmates showing up in our field and handing out beer, I may be off in my expectations
Posted By: bobcat1
Re: How many shells you taking? - 08/31/14 02:15 AM
All of them!
Posted By: Halfadozen
Re: How many shells you taking? - 08/31/14 04:14 AM
I'll bring the case of 20 and case of 12. Never know when someone will need extra bb's
Posted By: Txduckman
Re: How many shells you taking? - 08/31/14 04:25 AM
6 boxes so I can trade them for beer.
Posted By: Stoney
Re: How many shells you taking? - 08/31/14 04:29 AM
6 boxes so I can trade them for beer.
That's using your dipstick Jimmy!
Posted By: Swarley
Re: How many shells you taking? - 08/31/14 06:50 AM
4 boxes but I'd probably need more with my shot
Posted By: Ben Lilly
Re: How many shells you taking? - 08/31/14 01:24 PM
None, I wont be shooting. Have to many kids going and I'll be on safety patrol.
Posted By: MACV
Re: How many shells you taking? - 08/31/14 01:54 PM
None, I use a bow and arrow, reuse the same arrow.
Posted By: Cody Malone
Re: How many shells you taking? - 08/31/14 02:24 PM
8. I plan on seven doubles and 1 single. I also plan on the Playboy Playmates showing up in our field and handing out beer, I may be off in my expectations
Can I come please
Posted By: sling
Re: How many shells you taking? - 08/31/14 05:10 PM
None, I wont be shooting. Have to many kids going and I'll be on safety patrol.
Good man. I've one of these trips planned, but not for the opener.
Posted By: Dave B
Re: How many shells you taking? - 08/31/14 05:27 PM
I'll have 2 boxes with me.
One to use (normally get my limit in 18-20 rounds) in my Shell belt/bag. The first days I can usually pick my shots.
The other will most likely stay in my bucket I sit on, in case anyone else needs some (or I do on a bad day).
If they had orange backs like the clays then would probably only need a box to limit. Got several boxes for me and several boxes for the wife. Dove were flying high this morning while I was watching them. Trigger finger is twitching and itchy this afternoon.
Posted By: TEXAN1970
Re: How many shells you taking? - 08/31/14 07:05 PM
100 rd value pack and a box of leftover's.
Posted By: HOF
Re: How many shells you taking? - 08/31/14 08:40 PM
just like the subject says, how many shells will it take you to limit on dove? I typically only fire warning shots on my first two shots and hit on my third shot so 3X15 is 45 shells... so two boxes ish. What about yall?
I wait for them to land in the tree some 30 yards out. With a little luck I can drop 3 or 5 at one time. The rest of the shells are shot at windmills, signs, and empty cans we throw out in the pasture.
Posted By: Charlie817
Re: How many shells you taking? - 08/31/14 08:59 PM
4 pack. Might get to shoot twice. They scatter in a hurry when that first shot goes off! (hunting public).
Posted By: Harrier
Re: How many shells you taking? - 09/01/14 03:47 AM
Last year I took 2 boxes and was out of ammo before 9 am. Not making that mistake again. The trouble is, I hunt public land and you gotta walk everything in: ammo, mojos, water, cooler ...
Posted By: deckhand
Re: How many shells you taking? - 09/01/14 04:16 AM
Sames as always. 2 boxes per day. If I can not get a limit of dove in 2 boxes it is time to stop wasting time and money. I will start drinking cold beverages.
Posted By: Dkhntr
Re: How many shells you taking? - 09/01/14 05:21 AM
Lol
Posted By: beaversnipe
Re: How many shells you taking? - 09/01/14 09:04 AM
Sames as always. 2 boxes per day. If I can not get a limit of dove in 2 boxes it is time to stop wasting time and money. I will start drinking cold beverages.
That might be a good average in this high wind today
Posted By: DENTPUSHA
Re: How many shells you taking? - 09/01/14 01:21 PM
Hell I blow threw two box's just making every twig isn't a snake on the way to my spot. Then I just throw empties at the dove. May be a Lil too windy for this method this morning. I usually bring plenty of shells.