I've got a pretty good pack of beagles here in NOVA, give me a ring & I'll tell you all you need to know about rabbit hunting behind dogs. First off, NO rifles, they're too dangerous. All my rabbit guns are 20 gauges loaded w/ high brass #4s, 5s, or 6s. 2nd we don't jump shoot, it's all about the dogs, I want to hear a good race so anyone that hunts w/ me doesn't load their gun until the dogs are well into the 1st circle. After that, if you have a safe shot, the bunny is fair game!