Question about 12 gauge loads

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10-23-2003, 03:15 PM

PAhunter86

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Question about 12 gauge loads

I bought some shells yesterday....#6 1 1/8 oz, should this be enough for most upland game...using a mod choke

10-23-2003, 04:15 PM

blackliner

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RE: Question about 12 gauge loads

That sounds like an appropriate load for most early season upland quarry. You might bump up to 4 or 5 later in the season (when things start flushing wild and not cooperating with the dogs.).

10-23-2003, 04:23 PM

seattlesetters

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RE: Question about 12 gauge loads

If that is a 12-bore loading, it will be nice for early-season pheasants. A bit much, perhaps, for grouse or quail but it will certainly take those birds. I would go with a #7 1/2 if they are your quarry.

And as backliner says, late-season pheasants may indeed require #5s.

Some other questions: Are you hunting with dogs? If so, what kind? What type of game are you going to be after?

10-24-2003, 09:00 PM

KENTUCKY BOY

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RE: Question about 12 gauge loads

IT IS ALL IN THE GUN

10-28-2003, 08:02 PM

dpecks55

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RE: Question about 12 gauge loads

yea that will defiantly be good for around the first half of the season, but about half way through i would switch to 6 or 5 maybe even 4 because they will be a little harder to get.