Thanks Paul, I usually have to use whatever shells they have at Wal-Mart. I'm kind of out in the boonies. I usually get 7 1/2's and 7/8 oz. shot is all they ever have. I read where 1 oz. shot was better for birds, do you think this is true? Also read that 8's or 9's would be better. Thansk again for the info....