shottyhunter24

in my book that i got for the turkey hunt it says i can only use 4 shot and under(in Minnesota)
and i've seen alot of people sayin that they use hevi-shot with 6 shot?
what's the deal?

HighKnob

I think that means any size shot smaller than #4. As the numbers go up the size goes down.2200

mouthcaller

I doubt that is reads "under" and I suspect it reads "smaller". Recheck it. I know of no states thatprohibit the use of shotsize smaller than fours.

Hurricanespg

More than likely it is stating that you cannot use larger shot than #4's. For example #2's would be larger than #4's and therefore would be illegal. So #6's would actually be much smaller than #4's and would therefore be legal.

IL-Cornfed

The guys above have it right, they mean nothing larger than 4..... the same regs apply here in IL. MY favorite load is 3", 2oz, #6, Hevi13

JW

While it will state # 4 short or smaller - #6 is smaller - Or it might state no larger than #4 to which # 6 is still smaller.

The smaller the Number of Shot size the smaller diameter in inches the shot is and the more shot per oune.

Table from Hodgon Basic Reloader Manual 1998.
Shot Size
#4 diameter of 0.13" - number of pleets per ounce 135
#5 diameter 0f 0.12" - number of pellets oer ounce 170
#6 diameter of 0.11" - number of pellets per ounce 220
#7 1/2 diameter of 0.095 - number of pellets per ounce 345.

However because of velocity - I use # 4 -

Hope this helps.

JW

superstrutter

In Louisiana,you cannot use shot larger than #2 lead or BB steel.

Jwood

I'm not trying to hi-jack this thread but does anyone know the reasoning behind this regulation?

RIStrutStopper

Not 100% sure, but I'd say safety.

Screamin Steel

That reg is definitely for safety purposes. A couple of shot sizes can mean the difference between getting peppered or getting buried. Of course, solve the safety issue before it gets started by good hunter education and always identifying your target and beyond. Be safe out there!