The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - what shot size for 20 gauge for pheasant?

Dave McC · November 5, 2001, 05:39 AM

Pop had close working GSPs, and sued a 20 ga SKB with good effect. First shot up was 7 1/2s, 6s for the backup shot. I used the same in a 12 ga, and sometimes 5s for late season.

You didn't mention choke, which is part of the equation. Depending on range, IC to Full is needed. I'd rather thave too tight a choke than too loose.

November 5, 2001, 05:39 AM	#7
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	Pop had close working GSPs, and sued a 20 ga SKB with good effect. First shot up was 7 1/2s, 6s for the backup shot. I used the same in a 12 ga, and sometimes 5s for late season. You didn't mention choke, which is part of the equation. Depending on range, IC to Full is needed. I'd rather thave too tight a choke than too loose.