I have 4 beagles that I run with and have used the same setup every time. I use either the 12 or 20 gauge #6 or #7 1/2 shot with my browning smooth bores I go for the smaller shot because you have a better chance of hitting them and less spoiled meat if you hit them in the head every time. And i use full chokes for far shots but the close ones, either i hit them or miss them. I mainly run dogs to help me cover ground and chase the rabbits around everytime i make a poor shot and would the rabbit, they like to run in holes but with dogs, they never get away