That depends on the type of 223 round lol some people want something left after shooting it. Man I saw rabbit getting hit with one of these rounds from 200 yards minimum and there was nothing left of it if was like it exploded destroyed it like sick shit imo. Could'nt do that to an animal I'd find it way easier to shoot a knacker who deserves it.
shoot it in the head, sensible option.
rabbits are vermin, get shot in the head
most of the duck that are shot in and around ponds, well mallard anyways, have been bred for the purpose of being shot, so without that, they wouldnt have had a life in the first place.
obviously im gunna seem biased, i grew up a gamekeeper, and have shot plent of shite.
on to clarky. what make you got mate, ive got 3 over an unders, got miruku, beretta 687 EELL, and a 20 bore beretta sporting aswell. and still got a 16 bore side by side, my first ever shotgun, and at 10 yer old, there was a fair kick from the cunt.
you should go to the clays mate, if you cant get much duck shooting, i will be at the clays once i get home, and will have a days rough shooting, clays are good for keeping your eye in, aslong as its not shitey skeet lol.
good luck in finding land, i know if you wer over stranraer side, i could prob manage to sort a few flights out.
have you not thought bout going down the foreshore? i dont know the laws in ireland, but sure your still allowed to shoot the foreshore. least you might be lucky to get a whack at the geese