Going rabbit hunting,first time. Got some questions

[rynb15]

Me and my dad are going rabbit hunting. He used to hunt about 25 years ago but i have never been. I was wondering what would be the best shot for our guns. I have a 20ga and he is using a 12ga. Thanks

[Bernie P.]

#6 shot/Mod or IC choke is a good choice for either gauge.

[rynb15]

thanks, thats what ill get.

[Backwoods7]

Yea I agree with Bernie just when you get em get highbrass loade sometimes it helps on longer shots. If there outa 6's 5's work good also but 6 is best

[Bernie P.]

High brass is merely a cosmetic thing.You're actually better off with low brass.

[Backwoods7]

Originally Posted by Bernie P.

High brass is merely a cosmetic thing.You're actually better off with low brass.

Iwas always told highbrass gave you more range and power. Why do they kick more if it's just cosmetic?

[skb2706]

Originally Posted by Bernie P.

High brass is merely a cosmetic thing.You're actually better off with low brass.

This is correct and anyone who has loaded their own shotshells knows this.

They say these days that the whole metal end of shotshells is cosmetic and not required at all for any of them.

[Backwoods7]

S it the same ammount of powder or something?

[Bernie P.]

Granted the vast majority of heavy hunting loads come with high brass but it's whats inside that counts.The plastic hull's interior design,wad,primer,powder,and shot weight determine the velocity.Brass height has no influence on performance.As skb pointed out the brass isn't even needed.There was a company-Rainell Active or something like that which made all plastic shotshells.They were very high quality but are no longer available.I'm not sure if it was price,availability or that folks just didn't accept the idea of all plastic shells or what but they're gone.

[Backwoods7]

I guess I stand corrected I was always told high brass was better. I guess when I think about it I've killed more stuff with 71/2 dove loads than anything