I use a Remington 1100 with Remington Sure-Shot Heavy Dove #6. I am not real picky about the brand of ammo, but I usually have much better luck with #6 than with #7 1/2 or #8. Goes out a little further and penetrates a little better. However, this weekend I didn't see any birds to shoot at, so I killed some clays. It is going to take another cold snap or two to move some birds in my direction.