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big al hunter · December 5, 2012, 12:55 AM

7 1/2 shot in a 20 ga is what I use to teach new shooters on clay targets. Works great. The shot you should use on live birds will be determined by species and hunt conditions. Ie; over pointers or flushing dogs, in a blind, if the birds are holding tight or wildly flushing. Have fun. Be safe.

December 5, 2012, 12:55 AM	#2
big al hunter Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2011 Location: Washington state Posts: 1,558	7 1/2 shot in a 20 ga is what I use to teach new shooters on clay targets. Works great. The shot you should use on live birds will be determined by species and hunt conditions. Ie; over pointers or flushing dogs, in a blind, if the birds are holding tight or wildly flushing. Have fun. Be safe. __________________ You can't fix stupid....however ignorance can be cured through education!