Is a Remington 870 Express for small game?
 

What size shot would I use for Rabbits and Squirrels? Thank you.

RE: Is a Remington 870 Express for small game?
 

6's

RE: Is a Remington 870 Express for small game?
 

In Georgia in the rulebook for the DNR it says, "Any .22 cal or smaller rimfire, air rifle, or muzzleloading...shotguns any having shot shell 3.5 inches or smaller in length with No. 2 or smaller shot." That leaves 6 out I guess. I found it after I posted.

RE: Is a Remington 870 Express for small game?
 

#6 shot is smaller than #2. #7 1/2 is even smaller and #8 is again even smaller.

RE: Is a Remington 870 Express for small game?
 

#6's are ideal for squirrels and rabbits.

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I would say that anything any larger than #6 shot is over kill, but I wouldnt go any smaller than 7 1/2 shot.

RE: Is a Remington 870 Express for small game?
 

Like everyone else, 5 or 6 shot for squirrel and 6 or 7 1/2 shot for rabbits....

You should find squirrels can take alot more punishment than rabbits...

RE: Is a Remington 870 Express for small game?
 

Oh yea, rabbit has skin like paper. As a kid we use to kill rabbit with bird shot in the .22s. 7.5 or 8 shot is fine for rabbit. A .22 short is even better.

RE: Is a Remington 870 Express for small game?
 

i'll even go 7 1/2 or 8 w/ a full choke for squirrel

RE: Is a Remington 870 Express for small game?
 

Shot size is backwards. 2's are bigger than 4's or 6's. I shoot 6 all the time. Rabbits, you can go to a 7.5 never tried 8... but Im sure it works as well....those squirrels are pretty tough tho.

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I dont shoot rabbits with a shotgun anymore. i use a bow its just more enjoyable to me. As far a squirrels go i use # 6 shot with a full choke when i dont use a .22

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It's almost funny, how much tuffer a squirl is than a bunny.

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I'd stick with the #6's, but would use low / short brass unless hunting rabbits in very thick cover. No sense paying for high brass shells if you don't have to.