Hey everyone,

I will be starting my rookie year of birdhunting later this year with a quail/pheasant combo. I am looking to get a Remington 870 in 12 guage so I can also use it for bigger birds. Will a 12 guage tear up a small bird? I've heard they make different shells for different birds. If I use the correct shell, will the bird stay in tact enough to be eaten?

Thanks