Hunting rabbits w/ a shotgun question...

[Dixon]

What loads do you use for hunting rabbits with a shotgun?

[Icetrey]

Hmm? Good Question. Well I have killed many with 6's but thats just because thats all I had. I killed 8 though, worked pretty good.

[wi_buckstomper]

i usually use whatever is laying around usually 6s or 5s

[buckhunter14]

There are many variables in the question.
[ul][*]12 ga. or 20 ga.?[*]12 ga., I use less shot, because it has more shot. 20 ga., more shot because less.[*]If you are hunting with dogs: I would suggest something a larger shot because they will be usually moving. I would suggest 7 1/2's or 6's.[*]If your are hunting without dogs and stalking: Use very little shot. They will be sitting still if anything a few hops. A .22 would even be a good choice for this. 6's at most.[*]If you are hunting without dogs and jump shooting: Same as with dogs, they will be moving. More shot because of speed. I would suggest 7 1/2's or 6's.[/ul]

[Water Swatter]

5's, is all I ever use, mod choke. Rabbits aren't that tough and 1-1/8oz slngs alot of pelets out there.

[Dixon]

12 gauge with no dogs. I just don't want to go under prepared or over prepared.

[mike.]

i use a 12 guage with #5-7 shot and a full choke. Ive been going out quite a bit lately since all my other seasons are over and my dogs have been doing pretty good. we got around 50 rabbits or more between me and a few guys

[gooseslayerT]

ya mike, rabbits have been good this season for us. I shoot 5-7 shot too, sometimes 8's.. haha, w/e gets the job done.

[metaldonnieg]

typically a 22 because I stalk but 6 if and when i take a shotgun

[coolbrze0]

Get you some 4s or 6s. We've shot 60 some rabbits this season over my dogs and I've been dying to go out, but works kept me busy as heck the last couple weeks. Only have 9 days left in the VA season so I'll be going out another couple times.