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Old 12-13-2007, 05:50 AM
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I am going on a Pheasant/Quail hunt this weekend and have never been before. Any suggestions of what to shoot? It's gotta be a 2 3/4 in load....What you guys think?
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Old 12-13-2007, 04:26 PM
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Non-toxic shot? Gauge? Wild or pen-raised pheasants?
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Old 12-13-2007, 07:53 PM
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no.5 high brass on pheasants.
quail,low brass 7 and 1/2
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Old 12-14-2007, 02:39 AM
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I like to use #6 on Pheasant and #8 on Quail out of my 20ga.
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Old 12-14-2007, 04:58 AM
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It will be a mixture of Pheasant, Quail, and Chukar. It's on a game bird preserve. And with a 12 gauge...Thanks guys
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Old 12-14-2007, 07:11 AM
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I shoot a .20 guage O/U and for pheasants I'll load 3" 6's. For quail I'll shoot 2 3/4 " 8's Improved cyl.
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Old 12-14-2007, 08:39 PM
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Pen raised pheasants aren't that hard to kill. If I were shooting a mixed bag like that, I'd carry some good 7 1/2 loads.
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Old 12-16-2007, 05:36 AM
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6 or 7 1/2 should be about right. 2 3/4" shells would prolly do. 7 1/2 is just right for quail/chukar and 6 is just right for pheasants, so take your pick.
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Old 12-16-2007, 09:49 AM
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high brass 71/2 should do the trick on pen raised birds///////////////
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Old 12-19-2007, 06:18 AM
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I like using a # 6 shot for pheasants and chucker but, it is a little heavey on the quail..
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