Thread: Clay target loads on possums?

depends on if you just want to kill Mr possum..or do so in a hurry everytime cleanly,Ive killed them easy as with #4 shot in .410 BUT range is vitally important..that said a lombardy poplar..the big tall suckers is no more than 90ft tall..thats 30 yards..most willows struggle to be more than 10yards hig 15 at most..Ive killed hundreds of possums with a .12ga and the #2 goose loads leave no doubt at all,they fly out of tree but its not pretty. your trap load will work inside that 20-25 yards but heavier shot will work better... possums have much stronger body and heavier bones than a quail or pigeon.

Yeah i agree.
I've got a 12 gauge, but wonder if some lighter loads in some cases might be better as they have higher velocity.
I've seen 28g loads with heavier shot sizes too, so even if there is less shot, it may be more effective, especially with a tighter choke.