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Old 05-31-2004 | 10:00 AM
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Default What load for phesants with a 12 ga.

Im probably gettin a 12 ga so Im wonderin what load to hunt phesants with. Any advice would be helpful
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Old 05-31-2004 | 06:02 PM
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Hi Nate, So you decided not to go with the 20 gauge?
You are going to get lots of different views on which load is the best and why.
I like to use #4, #5 or #6. Anything over #6 is going to be too small. And anything under #4 is to big. You only need 2 3/4. Remember that this is if you are using a 12 gauge.
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Old 05-31-2004 | 06:18 PM
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ya the ones they had didnt fit but they had a 12 ga that did so Im gonna get that one (I guess I should change my name lol) thanks for the advice
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Old 05-31-2004 | 09:14 PM
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id go with #4 or #5 like he said
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Old 05-31-2004 | 09:45 PM
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Make sure you get what you want. If they don't have it, make them order it in. You were so set on the 20 gauge. If you can handle the 12 gauge, you will be happier in the long run. But if a 20 is all you can handle then stick with the 20.
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Old 06-01-2004 | 03:47 PM
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i did want the 20 but every one says that they like like 12 and that their better all around and the 12 was the cheaper gun so im gettin the 12
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Old 06-01-2004 | 03:48 PM
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o nvm i figured it out
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Old 06-01-2004 | 06:58 PM
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Nate, But, can you handle the 12? If not you are going to be miserable hunting. If you can handle it and it fits well, then you will be a very happy hunter.
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Old 06-01-2004 | 09:09 PM
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I shot a muzzle loader and it didnt bother me at all so I think I can take a 12 ga
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Old 06-03-2004 | 08:57 AM
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4's for a 12ga? Nah i dont think so...Where i hunt u are not allowed to hunt with 4's, i reccommend 6' with a modified choke. That is what i use and it works well, beleive me i shot 40 pheasant last year.
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