Ive always used just a field load with 3 to 3 1/4 dram equivalents and 1 to 1 1/8 oz of #6 or #7 1/2 shot with a modified choke. But on days when the pheasant are more skittish and jump and further distances then a high brass 3 3/4 dram equivalents with 1 1/4 oz of #4 or #5 shot with a full choke is ideal.