RE: pheasant
If it's my semi then.... #7 1/2 then #7 1/2 and last shot #6, as I figure that when they get further away I need a little more help with the distance and the heavier shot helps.
Later in the season I go #7 1/2 then #6 then #6.
If it's my double then 1st barrel = #7 1/2 and 2nd barrel = #6