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Looking for a good dove load that won't shred birds at 25 yards
I've been using my Beretta A300 with a Modified choke and Federal 7.5 shot, 1-1/8 oz loads for dove. I'm hitting birds consistently, but I'm getting a lot of shredded meat, especially on closer sho...
Anyone else find Fiocchi Golden Pheasant #6s pattern too tight at 30 yards?
Been using Fiocchi Golden Pheasant 2.75" 1.25oz #6s through my Beretta A400 Xtreme Plus with an Improved Cylinder choke for late-season pheasants. At 25 yards, it's perfect, but at 30-35 yards wher...
First time pheasant hunter - what's a good choke and load combo?
Just got my first shotgun, a Beretta A300 Outlander 12 gauge. I'm heading out to South Dakota for a pheasant trip next month with some buddies. I've been practicing on clays but want to make sure I...
Looking for advice on a good all-around load for late-season pheasants
I've been hunting pheasants for two seasons now with my Beretta A300 and usually use Federal Premium 1-1/4 oz #6 shot. Last weekend I had a couple of roosters get up at 40+ yards and I just couldn'...
Hevi-Shot vs. Boss for late-season geese - which patterns tighter at 50+ yards?
Been running Hevi-Shot #2s in my Browning A5 for the last few seasons on Canadas, but I'm seeing more cripples on those longer shots when they're flaring. My buddy swears by Boss #3s for the extra ...
Looking for a good 20ga load for late season pheasants
I've been using my Beretta A400 Xcel with a Modified choke and 1oz of #6 shot for pheasants this season. It's been fine on early season birds, but I'm missing more on the longer, flushing shots we'...
Hevi-Shot vs. Boss for late-season honkers?
Been chasing Canadas over corn stubble with my Beretta A400 Xtreme Plus, using a Patternmaster Code Black Goose choke. I've had good luck with Federal Black Cloud 3" BBs early season, but these lat...
Anyone else find Hevi-Shot #2s pattern too tight for late-season geese?
Been using Hevi-Shot 3.5" #2s in my Browning A5 for late-season honkers over decoys at 25-35 yards. My full choke is putting 90%+ of the pellets in a 20" circle at 40 yards, which seems too dense. ...
First time pheasant hunter - what's a good all-around load?
Just got my license and a used Beretta A300. Heading to South Dakota for a guided hunt this fall. I've been practicing with target loads, but the guide said to bring my own ammo for pheasants. Look...
Looking for a good all-around upland load for my Beretta A400 Xcel
Been hunting pheasant and grouse for about two seasons now with my 12ga A400. I've been using whatever target loads were on sale, mostly 7.5 shot, but I feel like I'm missing opportunities at longe...