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John Peddie · November 7, 2009, 10:37 AM

I always used a .22 LR hard point, throat shot with a 4 X scope. Typical range might be 15-20 yards.

Cheap, light and spares the meat.

If you absolutely feel compelled to use a shotgun, a .410 is lots.

Calling it an upland hunt may be a bit of a misnomer. In more remote areas, they have so little fear of man that they refuse to fly. You have to groundswat them-no wing shots.

I have a picture from my daughter of a flock in their driveway, eating like city pigeons around bread bits.

November 7, 2009, 10:37 AM	#9
John Peddie Junior Member Join Date: December 10, 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 12	Ptarmigan I always used a .22 LR hard point, throat shot with a 4 X scope. Typical range might be 15-20 yards. Cheap, light and spares the meat. If you absolutely feel compelled to use a shotgun, a .410 is lots. Calling it an upland hunt may be a bit of a misnomer. In more remote areas, they have so little fear of man that they refuse to fly. You have to groundswat them-no wing shots. I have a picture from my daughter of a flock in their driveway, eating like city pigeons around bread bits.