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A5 -- Aren't you thinking about Bob Brister's book, "Shotgunning The Art and The Science"? It's a great read for all shotgunners and reloaders.

When using a 20ga and steel shot on pheasants, I think it is best to go with 20-gauge 3-inch 1-ounce loads of either #3 or #2 steel. Steel shot lethality research conducted on pheasants by Tom Roster showed #2 steel to be more effective (at all ranges) than either #6 or #4 steel. Yes, you can...

I agree with others that out to 35 yards, your 1-ounce load of #6 lead out of an IC choke should work just fine. I also shoot a 20-gauge 2 3/4-inch 1-ounce load of #6 lead when hunting with good dogs, but usually have a 3" 1 1/8-ounce load of #5 lead for the second shot. It would be nice if...

Woolly and Golden -- Here is some info that I've posted before that might be helpful. When using steel loads on pheasants, it is best to go with loads that contain #2 or #3 steel pellets. Steel shot lethality research conducted on pheasants by Tom Roster showed #2 steel to be more effective (at...

Rock -- See page 43 of the SD Hunting and Trapping handbook 2020 for Non-toxic Shot regs. "The use of non-toxic shot is required for all small game/waterfowl hunting on all state game production areas, lake and fishing access areas, state park system areas, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...

Hunted in some very deep snow last December. Dixie handled it well!

labs -- Here are a few of my pattern numbers to give you an idea of how some of my pheasant loads perform in my chokes. Probably hard to beat an IC/IM (~.008"/~.018") constriction 20ga for a general all around pheasant choke combo, lead or steel. Patterns from a 20-gauge Browning Citori with...

Hulions -- When using steel loads on pheasants, it is best to go with loads that contain #2 or #3 steel pellets. Steel shot lethality research conducted on pheasants by Tom Roster showed #2 steel to be more effective (at all ranges) than either #6 or #4 steel. Yes, #4 or #6 steel loads will...

I agree that 1 1/8-ounce of #6 lead @ 1200-1250 FPS would be a good compromise load, particularly if you hunt with pointing dogs or close flushers, so your pheasant shots are inside of 40 yards. Here are a few of my pattern numbers with a reload I've shot pheasants with. Patterning results...

I've not hunt either of those much, but if I had to go with one 12-gauge load for both, I would probably use 1-ounce of #7 1/2 lead. It is my understanding that for some late season grouse hunting you might want to go with a little heavier load like a 1 1/8-ounce of #6 lead. As far as chokes...

All my buddies are great "wing" shots, so my dog (Dixie) gets plenty of work!