For small game I like to use 7 1/2 and 6 shot. For pheasants, I usually use no. 5 but on windy days and long shots I like using size 4. I like the Federal PF loads at 1500fps too, I've never shot anything that hit so hard and so well at long ranges like this shell can. For most game I like using the modified choke, but if I know there are chances of long shots, I just use the full choke and leave it.