Rabbit hunting

[bigbuckhunter22]

I started rabbit hunting last year and really like it..however im not exactly sure what type of shot to use...I currently use 6 shot..do you think i should be using something else? I know a buddy of mine uses 8 shot but to me that just sounds like the spread of the bb's would be too large......What do you use?

[brushbustin]

When I use a 12 Ga I use #6 but in low brass.There is no need to go any bigger than that for rabbits.Rabbits are the easiest thing to kill in the woods,IMO.

[coyote#68]

I use 6 or 7 1/2's depending on how tight the cover.The 6's will get through the thick stuff better and reach out a little farther,but even the 8's will kill a bunny,their skin is paperthin and soft unlike a squirrel that can be pretty tough sometimes.

[arrow2512]

I myself use a 410 it's a good rabbit gun and also for other small game anyway i use 7 and a half shot with 3 inch shells.

[Lanse couche couche]

I wouldnt use 8 shot unless i thought there was an equally good chance of jumping quail or maybe if i was hunting entirely in incredible thick brush. Low brass 6's has always been my favorite small game shell in terms of versatility.